12/26/2010 2:56 PMPosted by Kelendera

Why do the herbalist and mining professions give xp for performing the action but profssions like skinning do not? just curious not complaining.

Though I cannot speak for our Developers, I believe the answer is two fold. One, skinners usually skin a great many more mobs then an herbalist or miner gathers from those nodes. Two, you earn experience from the kill itself.

Though I cannot guarantee a response, it would probably be best to ask in the Professions forum for a more definitive answer.