what is that number for?

@eiffel (39)
Philippines
April 5, 2007 1:24am CST
Hi guys, im just curious what is the use of that number with open/close parenthesis after our username?
2 responses
Darko2332
@Darko2332 (143)
• United Arab Emirates
5 Apr 07
the number shows you the number of posts u have sent.
eiffel
@eiffel (39)
• Philippines
7 Apr 07
oh thanks a lot darko,it means i have a long way to go!
Darko2332
@Darko2332 (143)
• United Arab Emirates
5 Apr 07
the number shows you the number of posts u have sent.