All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link (generally shown at the top left of pages . This will allow you to change all your settings.

The times are almost certainly correct, however what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc.

Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings can only be done by registered users. So if you are not registered this is a good time to do so, if you pardon the pun!

Smileys, or Emoticons are small graphical images which can be used to express some feeling using a short code, e.g. :) means happy, :( means sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen via the posting form. Try not to overuse smileys though, they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may decide to edit them out or remove the post altogether

Easy, click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message. You will find the Forum Section on the main page, under Main Menu on the left hand side of the page. Clicking this will take you to the list of current forums. Click on the forum of your choice listed. If you choose to post a New Topic...you will find the button for this at the top right of the page with the same name.

Unless you are a site admin or forum moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied.