What dose the number in parentheses next to your user name mean

oh thanks, i guess im adding a number now

Oh I didn't know that and I've been wondering about it too. What about the star beside your name, what does that mean?Thanks for the info.

Not a problem!! You do not get a point when you comment to a response but you do get paid for it. IF you look at my number of posts and my earnings there is quite a difference. I have hit min payout 3 times now and am almost to my 4th payout and i have no refferrals! The star you get at 100 posts and it is your mylot rating according to other users. In a discussion you see where the + - and ! are? everytime someone hits a + for you your star # goes up, the - and it goes down the ! is for reporting abuse. I hope this info helps and if you have any other questions feel free to ask!!!