Of course, although RES helps out a bit there, perhaps. And as for favorites, well, we currently have four users - /u/grapp, /u/vladith, /u/lukeintheskywith, /u/goat_im_himmel - who have the Interesting Inquirer which recognizes them for their contribution to the sub, asking not simply a high number of questions, but more importantly, questions which often are thought provoking, varied in their theme, and demonstrate time and effort going into their crafting.

I absolutely never take note of who the user asking the question is.

Yes to both. No, I'm not going to say who :-)