Where Do We count the no of posts we have posted

the number beside your username reflects the number of your posts. it's a combination of the discussions you started and the responses you gave to discussions started by other mylotters. you earn one point for every discussion you started that received responses. zero response in your discussions does not increase your number of posts. responses and sub comments you made to other's discussion earn you 1 point each. but subcomments you made in your own discussions as well as in your own response to other's discussion, don't earn you a point. hope this helps. goodluck! :)