That quote predates the introduction of flags, and is no longer
generally accurate. However, negative trust ratings
created before the introduction of the Trust system are "grandfathered in", and can generate a flag-like-warning, as a special case.
- If the number of pre-flags-system negative trust ratings is greater than the number of all positive trust ratings, a warning banner is shown for guests & low-login-time newbies.
This type of warning can be eliminated if the grandfathered-in negative ratings are deleted, or if new positive ratings are created, or some combination of the two.