Skyplt, It seems to be a new rating system SH implemented a few days ago. The little numbers are called "Reputation" - this seems to be an algorithm. Yours is 12, Prof C's is over 500 (I guess this reflects # of reads of posts but not sure). The thumbs up number increases when someone likes your post and clicks the little symbol. Personally I'd like to see a little thumbs down symbol beside it, for use with the pesky trolls and other vermin that infest these boards. I'd like to see them well and truly underwater (metaphorically speaking only of course.....)
Nothing to do with APHA
I have not been on Stockhouse much of late.
I just noticed little thumbs up signs beside the posts and a reputation notation beside my name.
Anyone explain what this is all about?