I rarely check posts when I give points.
Generally I give points for 'effort' not for a correct answer.
Even if I know the answer is wrong I might give it a point.
I would never intentionally give an incorrect answer but there are a lot of people who cheat here and if they're wary of the answers that are given to them here that is a good thing.
Also, people should have enough knowledge to work through an answer and then reject or accept it.
If they are a wary they can ask for clarification or they can request someone else to take a look.
SO if you think you have given a helpful or worthwhile answer then you can give yourself a point. 