[slance]

It was to protect against spam, ensure the user is a real person who can be contacted etc.

But I can see that a few people sign up, post a question, but never click the link so their question never goes live. I may try removing the requirement to confirm emails...

[robotrout]

Or give them assurance in big bold letters that their email is safe with you, and won't be published, but is only used to forward answers to them.