When you say shadow banning on Steemit, you mean downvoting right? Because flagging means content is hidden. That means people have to click a button to unhide it. So, in some ways, that is like shadow banning. I don't like that content hides when it is flagged below zero dollars. I understand why people favor that system. I think there should be upvotes and no downvotes. We still have flags. That means like a democracy. But I prefer a republic over mob-ruling democracy in theory. Ironically, Facebook and Twitter has likes (upvotes) and no dislike buttons. Reddit and YouTube has likes and dislikes. I don't mind having a dislike or downvote button. But it might be dangerous and stuff.
RE: In a few minutes, and with Steemit's full approval, @Bloom (Blumenthal? Bloomberg?) will come along & wipe out my posts...