Boy, my mind isn't running on all clicks this morning... but do you see other post's smileys, or none at all? Do you see other's pictures in posts? If you don't see either, then you have your pictures turned off....
Ok... I'm not sure but maybe there is an option in your display... back on your mail page, side column? To block images?
There are plenty of ppl who can help you here.. hopefully they'll catch this thread and do so.
OH OH OH I found it! Go up into your Profile...the drop down... and EDIT DISPLAY...
Thread Display Options
Visible Post Elements You have the option to show or hide various elements of messages, which may be of use to users on slow internet connections, or who want to remove extraneous clutter from posts. Show Signatures
Show Avatars
Show Images (including attached images and images in [IMG] code)
Thread Display Mode Here you can choose the display mode for threads. For a full explanation of the modes, please view
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