One thing to note is that before the rep recalc the user would have had 181 rep plus any rep from deleted questions.

So at one point he has been eligible, and as you know, once you gain a badge you don't loose it again, unless it's deleted by jeff.

One thing to note is that before the rep recalc the user would have had 181 rep plus any rep from deleted questions.

So at one point he has been eligible, and as you know, once you gain a badge you don't lose it again, unless it's deleted by jeff.