I can't say I am happy at all with this.
One thing I am trying to stay positive about is obviously flagging does not work in this type of scenario. For all sides.
Maybe those who flagged or were super involved can work towards a better remedy. One that doesn't involve people crying, because this will happen again.
The one thing I will say though. I feel like everyone on both sides is just sticking their heads in the sand now.
I think any real solution would require a hard fork. I've said it elsewhere and I'll say it again, the current algorithm makes this kind of thing inevitable. It will happen again.
Fork it babe.
What remedy would have made you happy?
Agreed that the flagging in this type of scenario doesn't work to the community's benefit. At minimum flagging to reduce awards is misunderstood and/or poorly communicated.
People need to learn not to feel entitled to their "pending" payouts. The pending period is for network forces to take place, including flags
Flagging was exactly the right course of action