I mentioned about this on another thread this morning. I was wondering if assignments were being phased out with the new changes because I've put in 4 requests within the past two weeks, all for items below my price range and without the max number of reviews (or no reviews at all), but I keep getting denied. I wondered if I was just unlucky to have chosen the items that have other pending reviews ahead of me or if I missed an announcement about the review program in general. I just became an advanced reviewer, so maybe I don't know the ins and outs yet. less

I wonder out of everyone (that is still here) on Eden, who is having trouble finding something, anything, to review. Did I miss something? Did Eden stop the review program and I missed notification or what? I've spent a heck of a lot of time and combed through almost 1k products searching for something to review and nothing. Most are not available for purchase or review, the lingerie is completely off of the review list (but they're still on the list of available reviews. less

from what I understand, the free assignments program is still operating. I've come across a few recent reviews by newbies having received product free. and they are for items not yet available for purchase.

I have requested many items w/o 3 verified reviews & have been repeatedly turned down. I've checked back on them a week later & they still don't have 3 verified reviews. idk, maybe they don't want any more reviews?

I know they discontinued lingerie assignments some time ago. less

I sent an email about that and was told, "Though you are unable to see reviews posted for the items you are getting rejected on, they do all have the maximum amount of assignments out on them (or at least that current inventory allows.) Unfortunately, there is no way to see this on your end when making requests" So, in other words, it still says it is available even though it isn't so if you request something, you will most likely get turned down. Where does this leave those of us that want to review and contribute? less

EDIT:
I have to edit what I wrote because I just saw your earlier response.

You can't find anything to do a buyout on? Wow, I am surprised that in two years you haven't been able to find anything! If nothing is worth buying, then why do you want something for free to review?

I'm going to leave the rest of my comment because it could still be useful to some, just maybe not you:

RE: "Where does this leave those of us that want to review and contribute?"

People can still buy their own toys and review them. As long as they are bought from Eden, you can get points for the review. If not from Eden, you can still review, just not for points.

I think now, with fewer people reviewing is the perfect time for you to increase your visibility and get your rank up. I bet if you turn in some great reviews you will be more likely to be chosen for free assignments! Especially as someone with 18 reviews under her belt, you would quickly advance and show how reliable you are to admin, plus the higher rank would qualify you for nicer free assignments when you do get them.

My understanding is that there has been so much abuse that they are looking carefully at who they give the assignments to. I know I've read some shitty (excuse my language, but come on it's accurate) reviews from some people for those free items. I believe this is just one area they are attempting to fix and in the meantime, they have to assess members based on current activity, as well as previous. A lot of people left and others tried to sabotage reviews, so I think Eden is trying to decide who is reliable and trustworthy. It presents a problem for those who haven't caused any problems, the honest members/reviewers, to be sure.

But, you can still contribute and every honest review is valuable. I am currently editing and would love to see more of the experienced reviewers submitting! Please consider it, but I sure understand if you are not in the financial situation to buy anything right now (I have trouble with that myself, ugh). less

EDIT:
I have to edit what I wrote because I just saw your earlier response.

You can't find anything to do a buyout on? Wow, I am surprised that in two years you haven't been able to find anything! If nothing is worth buying, then why do you want something for free to review?

I'm going to leave the rest of my comment because it could still be useful to some, just maybe not you:

RE: "Where does this leave those of us that want to review and contribute?"

People can still buy their own toys and review them. As long as they are bought from Eden, you can get points for the review. If not from Eden, you can still review, just not for points.

I think now, with fewer people reviewing is the perfect time for you to increase your visibility and get your rank up. I bet if you turn in some great reviews you will be more likely to be chosen for free assignments! Especially as someone with 18 reviews under her belt, you would quickly advance and show how reliable you are to admin, plus the higher rank would qualify you for nicer free assignments when you do get them.

My understanding is that there has been so much abuse that they are looking carefully at who they give the assignments to. I know I've read some shitty (excuse my language, but come on it's accurate) reviews from some people for those free items. I believe this is just one area they are attempting to fix and in the meantime, they have to assess members based on current activity, as well as previous. A lot of people left and others tried to sabotage reviews, so I think Eden is trying to decide who is reliable and trustworthy. It presents a problem for those who haven't caused any problems, the honest members/reviewers, to be sure.

But, you can still contribute and every honest review is valuable. I am currently editing and would love to see more of the experienced reviewers submitting! Please consider it, but I sure understand if you are not in the financial situation to buy anything right now (I have trouble with that myself, ugh). less

Reviews are just one part of raising a score.....when people vote on your reviews, sometimes people vote down just because they can and I have read that discussion on this very forum before. I can't control how people vote on my reviews. I know I can't please everyone but to vote someone down just to do it is not right. You also misread my comment. I have been a member for 2 years and have always felt very unwelcome on the forum, in discussions, get togethers that EF has here, etc. I try so hard to fit in and it just seems like everyone is friends with everyone else and some of us are worth talking to. It makes me feel like maybe I should just stick to myself and not try to socialize. As for the buyout/free assignments, I have done a few buyout assignments in 2 years and had fun doing so. What I said was that in 5 months (now 6) that I have tried to request things for assignment both free and buyout and have been rejected every time. I would buy things and review them but I have not really seen anything that blows me away that I would get yet. I do have a few things I could review but I am now to the point where I feel like no review I do would be good enough for EF standards.So, I keep checking everyday and hopefully things will get better not only for myself but EF as well. I have always said it takes just one person to ruin it for everyone and that sure feels like the case here. less

While I have always been treated with respect and friendliness by staff, customer service and quite a few members...I too noticed cliques on Eden in the past, but not now. Those that were unkind and unfriendly have left. That being said...I never got my mentors to get me free toys and have bought most of the items I reviewed out of my own pocket.


IdyllWyld, Welcome! Sorry about not welcoming you before, I've been here about 2 years as well! Nice to meet you!

Wicked Wahine, Thank you for everything you do! You are the best! You rock! less