If you voted yes, no, or kinda, comment below why or why not it is or is not "earning". After seeing so much controversy on this subject I want to see what some people have to say, you are all entitled to your opinions so have at it Guardians!!!
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Absolutely. You did the weekly strikes, out in the work and earned the given reward, Strange Coins. You then turned those Coins into an Exotic of your choice, when Xur sells it. You earned the currency, therefore you earned the Exotic gear.