@Kielicious,
Once you have posted here, the public forums are open to your original posts or a reply to an existing thread. If you need any help with posting or any questions, just ask.
While I avoid Smilies like the plague in my own writing efforts, as long as they are not overused to the point where they interfere with what you are trying to say, I suppose they have their place as a matter of style.
Welcome to the Philforums!
Cheers,
John