it's a 4 digit number that sits in around the middle of the post, and there is a button you can use to shuffle the digits
it is a form of feedback devoid of counting, you cannot judge the worth of a post off of it. but you can make number go buzzzzzz
2845 - shuffle
imagining the possible future where endless drama comes from people trying to get every post to sit on 6969 permanently and you know what, this future seems pretty good to me, this is a brilliant idea i have no further commentary
2906 - shuffle