What's the "point"?

Hi one and all,

One of the deep, dark mysteries of this forum is the "points". I supposedly have 43 of the durn' things yet have no idea what they are for, how I got them or even who gave them to me... Can I convert them to cash? Equipment? A Big Mac? How does all of this work? How do I earn MORE POINTS???

 

I just tried to give you a point about your Point ... but could not figure out the point about the point ... hmm. EPIC!

 

Dean, I am thinking at a minimum...

 

And... your point is?

 

I just realized you have one more point than the answer to the Ultimate Question.

 

Did you know how they came up with "42"? If you add two dice together, it equals "42" and a metaphor for "Life is a craps shoot". Dice however, are different than points... so the question seems a mystery, even still.

 

Thus, proof that I am "a little off...".

 

Thanks for pointing out that there must be some point to a point.

 

I have no idea. Can't say I pay too much attention to it/them.