"it may look like there is no intention of adding more smilies, but there actually is.
right now there isnt a good way to present a large number of smilie options though, so none have been added in some time. i am hopeful that will change though, so keep em coming"
That may not look like much, but that kind of thoughtful and proactive communication from our forum hosts is HUGE to me. It's not just a "here's what's going on" message, it's a "here's what's not" and "why." That's often overlooked and underestimated. Good on ya, nina.