Stupid Question: What are points?

everyone keeps talking about points... I musta missed something cuz I have no idea what they are.

points are gained when u post, or when u create a thread and lots of people come! u can go to the store (go to forums, u should see store) and buy stuff there! btw are u from twc?

Points are the best way to get people to trade and have people help eachother out...:foot: