We do need to keep the XP available for that section. Perhaps the posts could be in a state of limbo until an editor gives it his/her blessing; much like the posts needing the nod to make it to the The Monstary Gates. The XP award would not be given until the question/answer was scrutinized and deemed worthy. If the posts makes it then the XP is given.

But should the author be penalized if the post is not used? We can all make mistakes, and with all good intentions, inadvertantly give a wrong answer to a question. Typically, this is handled by others posting corrections and (perhaps) voting the post down. This could potentionally lead to many XP taken away. So I feel a -1XP for a post that is deemed not up to standards would not be overboard. It would be nice if the editor could communicate the reason for the post rejection as well.

Roy Alan

"I quit; I concede. Tanj on your silly game!" -- Louis Wu

In reply to RE: Categorized Q&A Cleanup Finally.... by royalanjr
in thread Categorized Q&A Cleanup Finally.... by vroom

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