Newbie question

[cpals]

So I am not even sure where this should be posted to ask the question but.....because I am new here and dont know what everything is / means can someone tell me pls why when I logged in today under where my privet messages thing is it said i had a new rating????
I clicked on it and it took me to a post I made earlier??

help pls???
Thank you

[FallenPixels]

A new reputation?

If someone clicks on beside any of your posts they can send you a message (usually one related to the post but lots of people use it to just say hi or send cute pictures and quotes to members)

They don't really mean anything, but as you get more of them, you get more of the green squares, stars and hearts under your name

[cpals]

Cool
Thank you