My default is no smilies either :) I use quick reply. But in advanced options it always seems to have them turned on anyway. And when you quote someone it automatically takes you to advanced options. Just remember to hit that little box before posting I guess. Though actually I think it remembers ... Not honestly sure. I haven't had problems with it recently. Usernotes has its own posting stuff too. And I kinda like using smilies in usernotes for some reason. And that one's always got it turned on.