Reference:
to quote , just copy the thing you want(well make it blue highlight) and when you click 'post reply' that text will be there, just make sure your cursor is under the quote box when you type. as for the smileis, what browser are you using?
Aha! thanks jacksonb & brisket 
I am using internet explorer, I tend to get the first 9 or so & the rest are just boxes with x's. Also i can't see any of the avatars until I click on them to reload page & then only that avi shows up.