What does the number next to your name mean?

United States
September 21, 2006 12:42pm CST
Sorry everyone i am still new at this, what is the number next to your name mean?
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Sweety76
@Sweety76 (1594)
• India
26 Sep 06
Its a point what u earn while posting new discussion or response to a discussion.
Lackingstyle
@Lackingstyle (7509)
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21 Sep 06
It is your rating. Ie. How many people have commented on your discussions, how many posts you have made. It's in direct coaliation to the amount you will earn.