Couple of numpty-esque posting questions

[tuscanyD]

What does the red figure in brackets next to the number of replies against a post mean?

And how do I make my signature a different colour? Can't seem to find any option anywhere to change it...?

Sorry if everyone asks this sort of thing.

 

[ruscara]

The red numbers are the posts you haven't read yet. I can't help you about the siggy, sorry!

 

[Eliza120280]

I was wondering the same thing myself!! Thanks for asking!

 

[tuscanyD]

relieved not to be alone in my numptyness