Hmmm, 19 posts and still no answer to the OP's original question.
 
Let's take a vote.
 
All in favor of SteveStrummerUK being the sole and only person who hates the SmArt ToOl, say "aye"!
 
...
 
All in favor of SteveStrummerUK being NOT the only person who gets to hate the SmaRt tOol, say "nay"!
 
...
 
The answer looks anonymous. Better ask Mr. Owl!
 
...
 
Right after he's done here...

 
 

 
I like owls.

 
Mind you, the owls around here are a violent lot...
 
Just last night, a baby hedgehog was killed in a drive-by hooting.

Do you get wise-ass owls out your way Steve? 

soens
Hmmm, 19 posts and still no answer to the OP's original question.
 
Let's take a vote.
 
All in favor of SteveStrummerUK being the sole and only person who hates the SmArt ToOl, say "aye"!
 
... <Ear>
 
All in favor of SteveStrummerUK being NOT the only person who gets to hate the SmaRt tOol, say "nay"!
 
... <Nose>
 
The answer looks anonymous. Better ask Mr. Owl!
 
... <Armadillo>
 
Right after he's done here...

 
 

As a Wookiee I did not think I should answer this.  But this Wookiee does find the Smart tool to be frustrating in just how finicky it can be.

SteveStrummerUK
 
I like owls.

 

Einstein lives!   ???!?
 
On a side note: Daddy, why does it sound like the goofy men are inside a room when it's clear they're outside?

I don't hate it but I switch to other tools if I'm doing specific tasks. With the ST there are too many hotspots and status changes that it does indeed turn into a weird arsed mess and makes things harder when doing repetitive stuff. For just cruising around poking at various things it's fine though... IMO anyway.

I haven't quite gotten to the 'hate' point yet.