You know Wayne that is a good question mine always says 10+ no matter how many messages I answer or delete. Before when you answered your messages and notifications the number went away. Who knows. I just ignore it now.

Thanks for the hug. I also noticed that if I click on the 10+ it says 10 new posts.

they tell you who is talking to you .click on it will open .with messages for you

I am not sure what are the bells for