I figured out how to get the smilies back so you don't feel left out on all the fun anymore 
OK... go to your user control panel, edit options and then at the bottom of that screen there should be a box that says Message editor interface. It should give you the option of a 'drop box' (I don't know if that's they right word or not but it works for me). If you select Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing then save changes you should (when you go to post reply - not quick reply, be able to use your smilies again - it took me how long to clue in? WOW!
Happy smilies to you :mrgreen:
OK... go to your user control panel, edit options and then at the bottom of that screen there should be a box that says Message editor interface. It should give you the option of a 'drop box' (I don't know if that's they right word or not but it works for me). If you select Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing then save changes you should (when you go to post reply - not quick reply, be able to use your smilies again - it took me how long to clue in? WOW!
Happy smilies to you :mrgreen: