<p>I'm trying to understand the bounty mechanics better. I know the bounty rep is immediately subtracted to the OP rep, irrespective of whether the question gets an answer or not. </p>

<p>Suppose the question gets multiple answers, but the OP doesn't select any. Once the bounty period expires, what happens? Does the question with more votes get the bounty? </p>

<p>Now consider a different scenario: the bounty period expires before the question gets any answers. Now, if someone writes an answer, she/he won't get the reward, irrespective of whether the OP selects the answer or not. Right?</p>
