Since there is a push to expand to new social media sites, how about including them as options to add to our profile page? This would make following one another a lot easier.
#BuildaBetterEden - Community Planning: July 2012 - Everybody welcome!
07/19/2012
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Do you mean adding the feeds or just adding links?
Originally posted by
Kindred
Since there is a push to expand to new social media sites, how about including them as options to add to our profile page? This would make following one another a lot easier.
I've seen facebook, twitter, and other social media icons on profiles [an example].
07/19/2012
Ok, I've read the first page and I almost forgot what I was going to suggest. So I will drop my site suggestion then carry on reading!!!
My suggestion has to do with the #AskEden threads. I'd like to see them put into one sub category in the Forums. That way they are all neatly put in one place to be answered, then when they are answered, the #AskEden guru can put them where they belong.
My suggestion has to do with the #AskEden threads. I'd like to see them put into one sub category in the Forums. That way they are all neatly put in one place to be answered, then when they are answered, the #AskEden guru can put them where they belong.
07/20/2012
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The system doesn't work that way. The titles are edited after the fact, if the user starts a question in a subcat, that's its ID tag in the system.
Originally posted by
Woman China
Ok, I've read the first page and I almost forgot what I was going to suggest. So I will drop my site suggestion then carry on reading!!!
My suggestion has to do with the #AskEden threads. I'd like to see them put into one sub category ... more
My suggestion has to do with the #AskEden threads. I'd like to see them put into one sub category ... more
Ok, I've read the first page and I almost forgot what I was going to suggest. So I will drop my site suggestion then carry on reading!!!
My suggestion has to do with the #AskEden threads. I'd like to see them put into one sub category in the Forums. That way they are all neatly put in one place to be answered, then when they are answered, the #AskEden guru can put them where they belong. less
My suggestion has to do with the #AskEden threads. I'd like to see them put into one sub category in the Forums. That way they are all neatly put in one place to be answered, then when they are answered, the #AskEden guru can put them where they belong. less
This is the reason the posts have hashtags. Type #AskEden into the search and it should pull all of them up.
07/20/2012
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I think the idea of a list of options for a mentor is a good idea
Originally posted by
Ansley
Hello everyone! Think of this thread as the official Community Suggestion Box. If you have an idea you feel would add value to the website or community, please leave a comment in this thread and we'll see what we can do to get it implemented. We
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Hello everyone! Think of this thread as the official Community Suggestion Box. If you have an idea you feel would add value to the website or community, please leave a comment in this thread and we'll see what we can do to get it implemented. We love to hear your feedback!If you like, you can read through some of our previous meetings to get an idea of what kinds of things you can bring up, or just have fun reading about the things we've talked about!CPM: June - 2012 - June's meeting inspired a call for some changes, some of which we were able to get approval for, so keep an eye out for that! CPM: May - 2012 - All suggestions have been noted and some things are in the works. We're doing a lot of updates and spring cleaning still, so keep a lookout for new changes!CPM: April - 2012 - Almost all of the suggestions made in this month thread requiring changes in programming and thus time to get implemented but all suggestions have been noted and administrators will be discussing them in the next couple of weeks to see what we can get rolling in the near future. CPM: March - 2012) - First, month long thread to discuss your ideas which include requests for a different style of sorting features for the forum to filter out discussion types or users, update the forum categories, easier search requirements for assignments, and the option to filter what shows on your wall. In addition to those requests, there were also requests for the ability to sort people you are following by who is currently online and who is not, forum moderation to purge/delete/merge threads, and the option to not a view a contributor's activity at all but still follow them. Where we are as of March 31st, 2012: Requests have been noted, and due to an overwhelming response from the community Edenfantasys has instituted a Forum Moderator and updated the Expectations of Conduct. Please become acquainted with the new guidelines!CPM: 02.16.2012 - Another short meeting. I announced a few changes in how some of the meetings were going to go. - SamCPM: 02.02.2012 - A very short meeting, we discussed some of the new features from the update. CPM: 01.19.2012 - We spent most of the meeting discussing the new photo uploading feature. CPM: 01.05.2012 - We discussed things that have been brought up in the past and what their status was, and also things we could do workshops on. Meetings from 2011Meetings from 2010
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07/21/2012
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why would someone publish something they aren't happy with?
Originally posted by
Kindred
I'm not sure what you mean by questionable reviews from a mentor. Do you mean student reviews published by a mentor? If so, those are not necessarily a fair way to judge a mentor. Based on experience, students don't always accept a
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I'm not sure what you mean by questionable reviews from a mentor. Do you mean student reviews published by a mentor? If so, those are not necessarily a fair way to judge a mentor. Based on experience, students don't always accept a mentor's advice or choose to ignore it. Eventually, a mentor has to publish a review even if they don't think it's necessarily the best it could be. I'm not comfortable bringing attention to a mentor under those circumstances.
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07/21/2012
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really good thoughts
Originally posted by
js250
Hey---I recognize the last half of your post, Zombirella!! I have to say it really threw me for a couple seconds. I seriously thought I must have double posted and did not remember, kind of a spooky feeling, lol!!
Now---back to suggestions and ... more
Now---back to suggestions and ... more
Hey---I recognize the last half of your post, Zombirella!! I have to say it really threw me for a couple seconds. I seriously thought I must have double posted and did not remember, kind of a spooky feeling, lol!!
Now---back to suggestions and opinions on improving the Mentor program:
1. Why not have two types of mentors?
**Have a Site Mentor that helps newcomers learn the site, how to vote on reviews, programs, forum rules and suggestions, explain point farming and answer all questions the students may have about the site. This could be a three day to one week 'class' and would be good for 200-250 points for the mentor at the end and 100-150 points for the student.
**And the Review Mentor that helps the newcomers get their reviews up to par, explains the getting assignments area after graduation, and what information readers are looking for when they read the reviews.
***(It would be very helpful for us mentors if we could have an area that carries products for student assignments. I have had to make numerous requests lately and has gotten awkward for both my students and I when they continually get shot down. This would streamline the classes and look better for our prospective Advanced Reviewers. I have had comments about it taking so long that they should just give up--too many other people on the site getting all the items. And wondering what it would be like for them on their own.)****
2. Maybe raising the bar on the requirements:
--To be a mentor, you need to reach 6.5 or 7 ranking
--you would have to have 25 reviews minimum published on site
--there would be a set percentage of EU votes vs. lower votes on the reviews (80%?), this leaves a generous amount of slack for those hit by retaliation, point farmers, etc.
--I love the feedback suggestion from Kindred. This would also help the mentors to improve their performance using the check and balance system
3. Implement a mentor of the month contest-this could be a great motivation factor. Especially if the voters had a month to review the mentors work prior to voting. ***(The new thread about the graduations and mentors who have graduated students is a great motivator as well!!)***
4. It would be nice to have a Mentor only area where the mentors could go and discuss issues they have been dealing with, ask for advice from other mentors, vent about problems (and hopefully get some solutions), and pass on the stories of the excellent and above average students that we learn from--great encouragement.
I hope my ideas are somewhat helpful, and maybe combined with other people's ideas, we can help weed out the mentors who are in it for the points. less
Now---back to suggestions and opinions on improving the Mentor program:
1. Why not have two types of mentors?
**Have a Site Mentor that helps newcomers learn the site, how to vote on reviews, programs, forum rules and suggestions, explain point farming and answer all questions the students may have about the site. This could be a three day to one week 'class' and would be good for 200-250 points for the mentor at the end and 100-150 points for the student.
**And the Review Mentor that helps the newcomers get their reviews up to par, explains the getting assignments area after graduation, and what information readers are looking for when they read the reviews.
***(It would be very helpful for us mentors if we could have an area that carries products for student assignments. I have had to make numerous requests lately and has gotten awkward for both my students and I when they continually get shot down. This would streamline the classes and look better for our prospective Advanced Reviewers. I have had comments about it taking so long that they should just give up--too many other people on the site getting all the items. And wondering what it would be like for them on their own.)****
2. Maybe raising the bar on the requirements:
--To be a mentor, you need to reach 6.5 or 7 ranking
--you would have to have 25 reviews minimum published on site
--there would be a set percentage of EU votes vs. lower votes on the reviews (80%?), this leaves a generous amount of slack for those hit by retaliation, point farmers, etc.
--I love the feedback suggestion from Kindred. This would also help the mentors to improve their performance using the check and balance system
3. Implement a mentor of the month contest-this could be a great motivation factor. Especially if the voters had a month to review the mentors work prior to voting. ***(The new thread about the graduations and mentors who have graduated students is a great motivator as well!!)***
4. It would be nice to have a Mentor only area where the mentors could go and discuss issues they have been dealing with, ask for advice from other mentors, vent about problems (and hopefully get some solutions), and pass on the stories of the excellent and above average students that we learn from--great encouragement.
I hope my ideas are somewhat helpful, and maybe combined with other people's ideas, we can help weed out the mentors who are in it for the points. less
07/21/2012
Another thought, if we want to send someone a gift through the registry is there a way to make it easier to search for what they want. Right now unless the put a list on their profile you have to go through the product pages and see if they have this item on their wishlist. This can be quite tedious. Is there anyway to at least go to the product page and type in the contributors name to see if they want that product? That is if there's no way to make it so we can search for all of their 'wanted' items.
07/21/2012
I had an idea. I know there's a section for our favorite websites/blogs, but is there any way we could have a section for our wishlists on our profile like that. Like we can choose which of our wishlists we'd like to show.
07/21/2012
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We do, if you go to the dashboard for favorite websites/blogs there's a section called 'My Wishlists'. But not everyone puts everything. Usually the affordable stuff or their most wanted items.
Originally posted by
Princess-Kayla ♥
I had an idea. I know there's a section for our favorite websites/blogs, but is there any way we could have a section for our wishlists on our profile like that. Like we can choose which of our wishlists we'd like to show.
07/21/2012
This is wishful thinking, but it would be great if EF incorporated used toy resales on product pages (a similar feature is available on that alternate website named after a river in South America). There seems to be a lot of products that community members would like to get rid of and this would make it easier plus provide a revenue source for EF as a commission fee. Certainly there would need to be some sort of verification process to ensure the seller is not a scam, but I think it could definitely work and be a benefit to both EF and the community.
An alternative idea would be to add resale of toys to personal stores.
I have a ton of toys I don't use but there really aren't any products that I want to swap for either. I'm sure others are in the same situation. Something like this would be a great help.
An alternative idea would be to add resale of toys to personal stores.
I have a ton of toys I don't use but there really aren't any products that I want to swap for either. I'm sure others are in the same situation. Something like this would be a great help.
07/22/2012
This is a bit off the subject of mentoring.
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the 200th review.
The knowledge and anticipation of working toward such an item--especially if it would normally be out of reach permanently due to monetary issues--is one hell of an excellent motivational tool!!!
Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews?
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the 200th review.
The knowledge and anticipation of working toward such an item--especially if it would normally be out of reach permanently due to monetary issues--is one hell of an excellent motivational tool!!!
Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews?
07/23/2012
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"Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews?"
Originally posted by
js250
This is a bit off the subject of mentoring.
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the ... more
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the ... more
This is a bit off the subject of mentoring.
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the 200th review.
The knowledge and anticipation of working toward such an item--especially if it would normally be out of reach permanently due to monetary issues--is one hell of an excellent motivational tool!!!
Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews? less
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the 200th review.
The knowledge and anticipation of working toward such an item--especially if it would normally be out of reach permanently due to monetary issues--is one hell of an excellent motivational tool!!!
Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews? less
It is nice to have a goal. When the caps on milestones were discussed, the 200th mark was decided as the cut off.
07/23/2012
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Oh wow. Thanks, I had no idea.
Originally posted by
lilly555
We do, if you go to the dashboard for favorite websites/blogs there's a section called 'My Wishlists'. But not everyone puts everything. Usually the affordable stuff or their most wanted items.
07/25/2012
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This is a good idea. I think honestly that someone who writes 400 reviews deserves the free item more than the person who only wrote 100!
Originally posted by
js250
This is a bit off the subject of mentoring.
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the ... more
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the ... more
This is a bit off the subject of mentoring.
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the 200th review.
The knowledge and anticipation of working toward such an item--especially if it would normally be out of reach permanently due to monetary issues--is one hell of an excellent motivational tool!!!
Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews? less
For the first 100 reviews AND the second 100 reviews, the industrious reviewer gets to choose and receive a reward assignment valued at $150 or below. You do not get that option and reward after the 200th review.
The knowledge and anticipation of working toward such an item--especially if it would normally be out of reach permanently due to monetary issues--is one hell of an excellent motivational tool!!!
Could this reward assignment be extended to every 100 reviews? less
07/25/2012
Allo????
Is it possible when EF gives out "gift certificates" if we could those in points?
But this might just be me wanting this!
Is it possible when EF gives out "gift certificates" if we could those in points?
But this might just be me wanting this!
07/26/2012
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It is very much possible, according to what Stormy said in in this thread "I'm happy to announce that this is the plan! Starting Monday, all gift cards for those events will now be point additions to your account. So yay! No more spreadsheets!"
Originally posted by
Woman China
Allo????
Is it possible when EF gives out "gift certificates" if we could those in points?
But this might just be me wanting this!
Is it possible when EF gives out "gift certificates" if we could those in points?
But this might just be me wanting this!
So see, ask and you shall receive.
07/26/2012
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I love your thought Beck! I remember when I first was picking a mentor I was definitely more likely picking someone from the first page. It's not fair to lower ranking mentors. There are a lot of fabulous mentors who are not on the first page. I like the idea of a rotation, and a way to refine your search by rank, etc. I'm almost discouraged myself on becoming a mentor because I know I wouldn't get that many requests since I'm lower in rank.
Originally posted by
Beck
New Idea because of what's below...
Tiffany Rose Message me
I'm sorry it took so long i just got your message ! i had a busy day
June 18, 2012
Accepted (June 18, 2012)
Andrew1992
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Tiffany Rose Message me
I'm sorry it took so long i just got your message ! i had a busy day
June 18, 2012
Accepted (June 18, 2012)
Andrew1992
Andrew1992 Message ... more
New Idea because of what's below...
Tiffany Rose Message me
I'm sorry it took so long i just got your message ! i had a busy day
June 18, 2012
Accepted (June 18, 2012)
Andrew1992
Andrew1992 Message me
Hi! I have just started writing a few reviews for EF and I'm really interested in getting into a class. I've done a few reviews so far, but I'd like to get better. Do you think you could help me out?
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
Taylor
Taylor Message me
Hi, I was wondering if I could join your class? I've been feeling pretty stuck with my reviews lately and thought I could maybe use a tune up in the mentor program. I really admore your reviews a lot and was hoping you could help me out with mine.
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
Kitty Leigh
Kitty Leigh Message me
If you still are willing, I'd love for you to mentor me through lingerie.
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
Lydiamarie
Lydiamarie Message me
will you mentor me please?
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
legna Message me
I am not completely sure of what the mentor and student thing is. I am hoping by requesting to someone that I might be able to find out and understand better. I am new at all of this and don't completely know everything that I am doing or how to do somethings on here.
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
LadyDarknezz
LadyDarknezz Message me
Hey there! I've been itching to get back into the Mentor program, and I know you are an awesome reviewer! I think it's a wonderful program and I know that you will guide me to becoming a better reviewer!
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
mcgang9
mcgang9 Message me
I am new can u help me with what I need to do? Thank u
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system
All in the same day I got 8 requests. And this isn't the first time. Usually I get at least 3 of them every time I am available. And I know that others that are on the first page of mentors get the same thing.
How about changing the line up? Seems a bit unfair that higher ranked members get more students because students request those on the first page. I think it should be a rotating list, but you should have the option to refine your search or organize it by rank, alphabetical order, or whatever else there is. The list should change the order like how the order is changed on the community page. That way newer mentors get a fair shot to students as well. less
Tiffany Rose Message me
I'm sorry it took so long i just got your message ! i had a busy day
June 18, 2012
Accepted (June 18, 2012)
Andrew1992
Andrew1992 Message me
Hi! I have just started writing a few reviews for EF and I'm really interested in getting into a class. I've done a few reviews so far, but I'd like to get better. Do you think you could help me out?
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
Taylor
Taylor Message me
Hi, I was wondering if I could join your class? I've been feeling pretty stuck with my reviews lately and thought I could maybe use a tune up in the mentor program. I really admore your reviews a lot and was hoping you could help me out with mine.
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
Kitty Leigh
Kitty Leigh Message me
If you still are willing, I'd love for you to mentor me through lingerie.
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
Lydiamarie
Lydiamarie Message me
will you mentor me please?
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
legna Message me
I am not completely sure of what the mentor and student thing is. I am hoping by requesting to someone that I might be able to find out and understand better. I am new at all of this and don't completely know everything that I am doing or how to do somethings on here.
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
LadyDarknezz
LadyDarknezz Message me
Hey there! I've been itching to get back into the Mentor program, and I know you are an awesome reviewer! I think it's a wonderful program and I know that you will guide me to becoming a better reviewer!
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system (June 18, 2012)
mcgang9
mcgang9 Message me
I am new can u help me with what I need to do? Thank u
June 18, 2012
Cancelled by system
All in the same day I got 8 requests. And this isn't the first time. Usually I get at least 3 of them every time I am available. And I know that others that are on the first page of mentors get the same thing.
How about changing the line up? Seems a bit unfair that higher ranked members get more students because students request those on the first page. I think it should be a rotating list, but you should have the option to refine your search or organize it by rank, alphabetical order, or whatever else there is. The list should change the order like how the order is changed on the community page. That way newer mentors get a fair shot to students as well. less
07/28/2012
I see lots of GREAT ideas in this thread! I will be keeping tabs on this one!
07/28/2012
Okay so I didn't read through all of the suggestions so I'm not sure if it's been discussed this month but merging of thread when they are the exact same question or similar thread. I've seen so many "what's your favourite colour lingerie" threads started and it'd be nice if they were just merged into one thread that way the ten or more of them don't keep getting answered, then bumped to the front page of the forums. There has been a crazy amount of repeat posts from people. Suggesting using the search function does not seem to do any good. I personally volunteer to do this for free. I can merge them or send the forum mod the clusters of the exact same questions in many, many different threads. That way it's easier for the mod to clean up the forum. I really don't mind helping because honestly, it's getting a bit much (same topic, over and over).
07/30/2012
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We cannot merge threads, the way the system is set up simply does not allow it. We are working on changes but this will not be one of them.
Originally posted by
Breas
Okay so I didn't read through all of the suggestions so I'm not sure if it's been discussed this month but merging of thread when they are the exact same question or similar thread. I've seen so many "what's your favourite
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Okay so I didn't read through all of the suggestions so I'm not sure if it's been discussed this month but merging of thread when they are the exact same question or similar thread. I've seen so many "what's your favourite colour lingerie" threads started and it'd be nice if they were just merged into one thread that way the ten or more of them don't keep getting answered, then bumped to the front page of the forums. There has been a crazy amount of repeat posts from people. Suggesting using the search function does not seem to do any good. I personally volunteer to do this for free. I can merge them or send the forum mod the clusters of the exact same questions in many, many different threads. That way it's easier for the mod to clean up the forum. I really don't mind helping because honestly, it's getting a bit much (same topic, over and over).
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07/30/2012
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I really feel that there should be stricter prerequisites for people getting voted into advance reviewing. It seems that people get voted in rather quickly with the bare minimum number of reviews, extremely poor quality reviews, and with never having had a mentor. It kind of upsets me when I have personally worked very hard and took this very seriously. So I agree with the suggestions you've highlighted here, especially about blocking upgrade while being mentored.
Originally posted by
Zombirella
I think you should have to have a certain rank before you can vote people in. I notice that many newly voted in members are the ones voting on the people that are up for review. Now I will say I did get voted in, I didn't get a mentor but I took
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I think you should have to have a certain rank before you can vote people in. I notice that many newly voted in members are the ones voting on the people that are up for review. Now I will say I did get voted in, I didn't get a mentor but I took suggestions to heart and I quickly improved. SO, voting in is fine for some people but I really think you should have to have a certain rank and/or have been an ACTIVE member for some good amount of time here.
I just suggested this because of the recently plagiarized reviews and seeing a review that was less than useful, clicking on it to see they have 5 or more reviews that are the same quality, no tries of improvement and no mentor. I've seen this more than once.
ALSO from my thread:
*A minimum of 4 reviews before applying for the upgrade.
*Blocked from applying if being mentored.
*Voters are either Mentors OR have a rating of 6.0. (or something to that effect)
*If denied the upgrade, the applicant must take classes from a mentor.
----ALSO, Increase the votes for upgrade to 10. That way if there are differing opinions or just lazy voters, the upgrade will still be effective for weeding out the people who need more help. less
I just suggested this because of the recently plagiarized reviews and seeing a review that was less than useful, clicking on it to see they have 5 or more reviews that are the same quality, no tries of improvement and no mentor. I've seen this more than once.
ALSO from my thread:
*A minimum of 4 reviews before applying for the upgrade.
*Blocked from applying if being mentored.
*Voters are either Mentors OR have a rating of 6.0. (or something to that effect)
*If denied the upgrade, the applicant must take classes from a mentor.
----ALSO, Increase the votes for upgrade to 10. That way if there are differing opinions or just lazy voters, the upgrade will still be effective for weeding out the people who need more help. less
Also, I like the idea of the feedback system that Kindred suggested. js250's idea of "mentor of the month" could be motivating, and a special forum for mentors only where everyone can bounce ideas off of each other, and have sticky threads for FAQs to help out new mentors.
Since I'm not a mentor, I don't have an opinion from that perspective on what should change, but I'd like to see the review program a little more stricter overall so that more people take it seriously. I understand that we do want reviews from everyday customers who may not just be in it to become professional reviewers, only to share their opinions with others, but it's the advance review system that I'm mostly referring to. It just feels like people take advantage of the perks and get away with so little.
07/31/2012