[quote=vertebrae;1668811]Hello everyone ...

I notice some information under Edit Options when I clicked on my own name (where it says "Welcome IceCreamKid") and then went to Settings & Options and then clicked on "Edit Options" Here is what it said:
"When posting messages to the forums or other members, there are three interface types available to you. The simplest of these is a simple text box, while the last is a fully-fledged WYSIWYG editor, which allows you to format your text as you want it and see the results immediately.

Depending upon the capabilities of your web browser, you may not be able to use all of these options. If you experience problems when posting messages, try switching to a different interface type."

It sounds like you have something set to display HTML. And I also noticed on my own monitor this, in the lower left hand corner, a little box that tells me what I am allowed to do on the site, and the last line says: HTML code is OFF.
I think if it can be "off" then it can also be 'on'. So you might try looking at all of your settings.