We already have a quick reply....I just used it to respond here. Maybe you have the option screen closed off- it's similar to the forums, where you can expand/collapse the forum whether you want to view it or not. (which, Ron, can you make the "special section" at the top of the board like this? I never view it, and it's the one part of the board I would like to close off, but you can't!!!).
As to the smiley's, good luck. It's been requested as many times in the past as the term "gayer than..." has been posted in the last 3 months.