what is this star located in bottom left corner of my post?

[Ryu]

what is this star located in bottom left corner of my post?
when I click on it, it says "This post has not received any reputation. You currently have 78 reputation point(s)."
whats the purpose of it and how do you receive or give reputation? how many points do i need? thanks

[Ryu]

Thanks farmer1 and Laser. I see that is working for you. I see now it shows thats I have 422 reputation power. so its like positive rating. thanks a lot. Kof

[andkaal]

Thanks for the info. I have too also have to check it out. What does it mean ? A positive rating of posts ? Thanks .. andkaal

[Capt.Kangaroo]

Thanks for the info. I have too also have to check it out. What does it mean ? A positive rating of posts ? Thanks .. andkaal

If you like a post or its useful to you, you can click that star icon and tell them you appreciate the info etc.. users with lots of rep points are recognized as just helpful to the forum. Feel free to click my star if this post was useful to you.

[andkaal]

If you like a post or its useful to you, you can click that star icon and tell them you appreciate the info etc.. users with lots of rep points are recognized as just helpful to the forum. Feel free to click my star if this post was useful to you.

Thanks Captain, just wanted to know also what the star was for. YOU got a star back from me .. Rep point .. andkaal

[Capt.Kangaroo]

thanks.........

[Ryu]

thanks andkaal and captain

[Capt.Kangaroo]

thanks andkaal and captain

you're very welcome...

[andkaal]

thanks andkaal and captain

Many thanks to you also. I sent you 1 also for your post ... andkaal

[Ryu]

Many thanks to you also. I sent you 1 also for your post ... andkaal

yup I saw that, and much appreciate that.kof