If we can find out who this supposed "Andy" is, perhaps an answer will declare itself.

As you well know, Andy is my husband. If that means that I have any sort of vested interest in what he does as moderator of the MSDN forum, you most certainly do not know either of us very well. I do not always agree with him and I do not think that he is always right ( unless, of course, he happens to be agreeing with me ).

All I did was to state my opinion about what I believe should motivate one to answer questions on-line and what qualities an MVP should possess.