what does the number inside the parentheses beside our name stand for?

Philippines
March 16, 2007 9:11am CST
yeah i noticed these numbers and i dont seem to get its meaning. it does not increase even if i add more friends as well as post new discussions!!!
1 response
stormygrl
@stormygrl (761)
• United States
16 Mar 07
It's how many replies you have given.
vipulchawla
@vipulchawla (2220)
• India
16 Mar 07
esactly... its the number of postings u have made on differnt discussions....