Couple of questions nyah.

1) Their respective post count 2) Post more 3) Post topics inside them, or make good comments. ~Noodlebrain0

1. The number in parenthesis next to or under you name is the number of posts you have done since you have been here. This includes starting topics (only if they have responses) and your responses to others posts. 2. You make this number go up by responding to more topics or by posting more of your own topics. 3. Interest ranking happens because you post frequently within a topic and because your posts are quality and add something useful to the discussions or to the interest area. Also you will see the + - and ! . The + is what you give when you think someone did a good job. The - is what you hit if someone is being rude or abusive. And the ! is what you hit if a topic or response breaks the rules. Remember to hit the + on discussions and responses and people will do the same for you. When you get to 100 posts you will get a star in front of your name with your rating number in it. Good luck and have fun.