What does the number mean ?

The number beside your name is for the number of responses you've left in the discussions. Since you seem quite new here, and I think you are, ENJOY mylot! :D HAPPY MYLOTTING! ^^

Welcome HMSturgeon. Like what other mylotters said, the number represents the number of posts you've made here, which can be a new Discussion or a Reply. And when you have made 100 posts, you will see one more number, put inside a star at the left of your name. That number means your rating, which depends on the quality of your posts. Of course, the larger the better (max=10). Happy mylotting!

It represent out reputation here at mylot...The number of your post also affected if you want to get a star like that..But It wont' affect you earning here...So better kep on posting longer and more...