Hm... question about forums

It has come to my attention that I'm not entirely sure what you guys mean by "messages" in the little stats area under the usernames and avatars. At first I thought it meant posts since when you click on it takes you to a search of all the posts you made, but mine hasn't gone up and I've made posts so definitely doesn't seem to be that. Does it mean actual messages like PMs? Wouldn't that cause an influx of people sending random messages to others just to raise it?
Anyways if you've got answers I need them.

 

It means posts but multi posts in the same thread without someone posting in between your posts, Off Topic section and Introduction section posts all don't count.

 

Ah, so I just need to post else where then.

 

Yep. Posts in General, Class, Game Guide and sections of that nature are counted ^^

 

Thanks.

 

You're welcome.

 

lol Well, I think that should be common sense.
I guess though not for some people.