PSA: Flagging is NOT the replacement for downvotes!

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Flagging is the new downvote

Hi all – We have seen some people excessively using the flagging feature as a way to get thread automatically locked or simply as a way to show their disapproval for it. The auto-lock is only meant as a stop-gap measure for negative discussions while our moderation team reviews the situation. If anybody is found to be intentionally abusing the flagging feature, their account may be subject to a suspension. To be absolutely clear: the flagging feature is not the same as a downvote. The flagging…