A posting number is a unique identifier assigned to each post made on a forum or message board. It helps to keep track of the order in which posts were made and allows for easy referencing.
The posting number is usually determined by the date and time at which the post was made. The post with the earliest date and time will have the lowest posting number, while the post with the latest date and time will have the highest posting number.
There could be a few reasons for confusion about a posting number. It could be because the forum or message board has a different system for assigning posting numbers, or it could be because there was a glitch in the system and the posting numbers are not in sequential order.
In most cases, no, your posting number cannot be changed. It is a unique identifier that helps to keep track of the chronological order of posts. However, if there was an error or glitch in the system, the forum or message board administrators may be able to manually change your posting number.
The posting number itself may not be important, but the order in which posts are displayed can be important in certain discussions or threads. It helps to keep track of the flow of the conversation and allows for easy referencing of previous posts.