Points?

[blackglass3]

In my User CP, it says I have 17 points. What does that mean?

If this is in the wrong area I apoligize.

 

[jmt57]

I never noticed it till you mentioned it. I think I figured it out though after looking at my CP. It must mean how many times somebody has clicked on the scale on the upper right hand side above your post to "add to your reputation" - in your case that has happened 17 times.

 

[otis p. driftwood]

I think some people get more value for each click than others though. So it might be that only one or two people added to your rep.