This should be a smite free zone

[Devlyn]

I have only recieved one smite since I joined Susans. It came right in this forum, in my "National Anthem" topic. I was wearing my little girl panties that day, and I ran crying to Janet Lynn, who took the smite away and made everything all right again. I love you, Janet! Hugs, Tracey

[wendy]

Avian I love your pic with static electricity on hair!  It is so cute!

[Steph]

I have only recieved one smite since I joined Susans. It came right in this forum, in my "National Anthem" topic. I was wearing my little girl panties that day, and I ran crying to Janet Lynn, who took the smite away and made everything all right again. I love you, Janet! Hugs, Tracey

Oh you poor little thing...

[Shana A]

Can I smite myself?

Be careful... if you change one letter, you could smote yourself! 

Z

[Anatta]

Kia Ora,

For those advocating  a thread for 'Anarchy'    I wonder how long that would last ?

I can just imagine the frustration, anger, tension, stress, long term grudges etc that would be generated by such a thread...And for some of those at the receiving end, along with their already present low self-esteem issues and ongoing depression, the razor sharp tongues of some members would cut deep and no doubt push some over the edge... 

A mod's life is not an easy one 'being the judge, jury and executioner', considering the pressure some are also under, it's possible some are still coming to terms with their issues too... I feel they are all doing a good job monitoring the threads...

  Just out of interest Isn't a smite a 'personal attack' on the smitee ?

Metta Zenda

[Michelle.]

I sent a lot of hatred out into the world once,
No one would accept it,
My hatred boomeranged back onto me,
That's how my hair line receeded so much.

[JenJen2011]

I never smite "to get back" at someone.

That's so high schoolish. But it happens. That's how I got my smite.

[Annah]

That's so high schoolish. But it happens. That's how I got my smite.

Sadly, you are right. It happens often.

[Devlyn]

Aw, thanks, Steph! It's OK, I bounced back! Hugs, Tracey

[Valeriedoeswcs]

Here is the definition of smite, in case anyone was wondering...

smite  (smt)
v. smote (smt), smit·ten (smtn) or smote, smit·ing, smites
v.tr.
1.
a. To inflict a heavy blow on, with or as if with the hand, a tool, or a weapon.
b. To drive or strike (a weapon, for example) forcefully onto or into something else.
2. To attack, damage, or destroy by or as if by blows.
3.
a. To afflict: The population was smitten by the plague.
b. To afflict retributively; chasten or chastise.
4. To affect sharply with great feeling: He was smitten by deep remorse.
v.intr.
To deal a blow with or as if with the hand or a hand-held weapon.

So, do you smiters feel like you inflicted a heavy blow? Did it make you feel better?

Well, I will be honest and open, as I am always, and will say yes it did hurt. Your smite is effective. Glad you feel better doing the heavy blow.

You can make it seem like it just isnt important because it is virtual. But I will tell you that all of you smiters are ______s. And I say that with all sincerity. You have truly disappointed me. And that is your loss.

[Annah]

Here is the definition of smite, in case anyone was wondering...

So, do you smiters feel like you inflicted a heavy blow? Did it make you feel better?

Well, I will be honest and open, as I am always, and will say yes it did hurt. Your smite is effective. Glad you feel better doing the heavy blow.

You can make it seem like it just isnt important because it is virtual. But I will tell you that all of you smiters are _______s. And I say that with all sincerity. You have truly disappointed me. And that is your loss.

I go by Susan's definition of a smite and what warrants one. I based my definition that relates to the TOS that Susan and the Staff laid out when defining the "smite."

Smites should not be used unless a post clearly violates the rules, policies of the site, or the spirit of the community at Susan's Place

A smite on this website is different than the general definition of the word "Smite." It's like if someone is playing a game and won and their friends said "Oh wow, you killed that guy!" The word they used for Kill does not equate to the word found in the dictionary. It's meaning is different based on the purpose of why, where, and how it was used.

Also, calling the staff here "______s" is not a good way to argue your convictions on this.

[cynthialee]

Ya have to keep in mnind that the word smite has certain conotations and meanings that are imbeded in our definitions that came before the smite system.
When I think of the word smite it is rather negative and vicous in my mind.
Perhaps if the word smite was changed to something a little more mild in definition we would have less issues with it.
Like "Severly disagree."
or
"People who think this poster is a dweeb"
or some other thing that does not conjure the image of being dealt blows.

[Shana A]

Correct, calling Staff names isn't an effective way to promote understanding. It's also in violation of rules #2 and 11. This topic is now locked!