what is the meanings of the red or blue stars and figures in them?

After you have reached 100 points you will receive a star. The colour of the star and the number in it will depend on how people rate you. Your star colour can vary from day to day and the number in it can go up or down. I like to rate all the topics which I respond to so that the ratings for the person who posted the topic will get a higher rating.

The differnt stars and numbers are your rating as voted by other mylot users. You recieve one at 100 posts. Don't be disheartened though if it is only low to start with. I started with a seven. Two weeks later and I have a ten! Good luck and I look forward to seeing more of your posts!