what are the incentives to answering questions if earning XP is currently disabled? answering questions during this time means less potential for XP when the ability is re-introduced.

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what are the incentives to answering questions if earning XP is currently disabled?  answering questions during this time means less potential for XP when the ability is re-introduced.

amistre64 · Answer

The incentive is then to give a good answer :)  as opposed to a "+10" remark.

amistre64 · Answer

Actually, the incentive should always be "to give a good answer".

darthsid · Answer

You only get a +10 XP each time you answer. Whenever you give a good answer, and get a medal, you gain +100 XP. Wouldn't it be easier to take a little more time to give a good answer than to give 10 not-so-good answers?

anonymous · Answer

i think you mean the incentive is good karma associated with helping someone with their question.

anonymous · Answer

to clarify : 

the goal should be "to give a good answer"
and the incentive is "that good karma feeling associated with helping someone who needs it"

darthsid · Answer

I think the incentive goes beyond just that good karma. 
If someone likes your answer, they might give you a medal by pressing the "Good Answer" button. This medal will give you +100 XP! 
Getting medals is currently the fastest way to earn XP on the site.

anonymous · Answer

i agree with you darthsid.  the original question was what is the incentive to respond to questions when earning XP is disabled.

darthsid · Answer

Earning XP is only disabled for "just giving an answer" or asking a question.
You still earn XP for medals and achievements.

anonymous · Answer

oh okay, i see what you mean now.

anonymous · Answer

btw, on my side, it is showing that i received a medal on every single answer i wrote within this question.  i think that must be a mistake.  or if it isn't, the XP did not accumulate.