You seem to be under the impression I condone the flagging. Let's set the record straight on that. I don't condone the flagging.

If I were in @masteryoda's position I would continue to post automated posts that make me money and let people flag the account since they can't affect it. His rep is 71 after all it's not like those flags are actually affecting anything other than the payout.

If whales began to flag my posts I would make posts about it and try and rally some community support behind me to combat what I felt were bad flags.

Abusive whales could be the end of Steemit if they wanted but the incentives are stacked so they won't.

As to your original point though, this account is not being "killed" so let's not pretend it is.

PS: Here is a stats list I now publish weekly inspired by what @masteryoda was doing. I'm happy with anything it makes. https://steemit.com/steemit/@contentjunkie/weekly-steemit-top-50-power-up-list-oct-8th-oct-14th-2016