Shoutbox

1. Is there a way to bypass the limit of at least 3 characters in a Send filter??? I know there isnt an option in the interface, but can it be done with some registry editing? (I'm sorry if this has been asked before but i couldnt find a post...)

2. I use a custom emoticon for a "?" sign and an "!" sign, but whenever i use these with words that are filtered and replaced, the emoticons dont appear in the message after it is send, instead there are just blank spaces.....???