Daniel, You Earn extra points by answering questions posted in the last half hour. If your response gets accepted, you will receive 3 points! (1 point otherwise).
Earning points will enter you into drawings to win prizes. The more points you earn, the more likely your name will be drawn.
Lifetime points the total earned for that person.

Lifetime points reflect the number of "best answers" provided to the community. Best answers that are provided within 30 minutes of the question being asked are rewarded with 3 points.