Another example of the hidden cost of the down vote. Another person that has been really up beat and promoting steemit. Also going crazy with all the little graphics.
I don't think @smooth's intention was to scare off nice members that people like.
This is the hidden cost to a down vote that is subjective. It hurts the platform. Protecting the reward pool in this matter ends up being short sighted if we stick our heads in the noose in terms of long term.