We are optimistic that with enough information, awareness and backup with flagging we can deter the abuse level to a minimum.
The entire community needs to realize the importance of appropriate flagging followed with helpful information. When the established members of our community become comfortable flagging properly, all will change quickly.
There is an expression
An armed society is a polite society
I think that applies to flagging as well. We need that politeness on Steem blockchain dApps.
If we all desire long term success over quick short term gratification this will happen. Until then the abuse levels will grow with adoption of the platform. We must not allow this.