I ask that "flag" functionality be removed from HN. There is too much abuse and silencing of ideas on HN via the flag button. If a post gets enough votes to float to the top then by the wisdom of the crowd it's relevant and interesting content and should be shown. If not, the wisdom of the crowd will stop upvoting and it will fall back down naturally.Flag is being abused by a minority to silence serious thought provoking ideas and questions.