I LOVE the idea of getting more points for reviews. I personally take quite a bit of time writing my reviews, taking pictures, trying to be as thorough as possible so getting more reward for that makes me happy.

For me this is probably going to result in the ability to get more luxury toys and I'm so ok with that.

My only hesitation is with time in the community having weight in rank. I understand you have to work your way up there. For people like myself, I just found Eden within the last month or so but I really love it here. I'm not going anywhere. I don't want to be punished for only being here a month whereas others have been here for years. less

I see where you're coming from, too. I can see where people could abuse that.

This raises the question for me then, what changes should be made to the editing program? I'd rather not see bad reviews period, whether written by a newcomer or someone who's been around forever. For instance, if a review is really that lacking, don't publish it. If a person has multiple reviews that don't get published, being forced (geeze, I hate that word) into the mentor program.

The good reviews here really were a huge draw in as an outsider. The reviews were never "I lyke diz prawduct". I really got a feel for what someone else thought about an item - how it performed, how it held up, what to genuinely expect from what I was about to spend my money on. less

I'm excited for the new changes to take place. This will allow for those members who are truly interested in contributing to do so, without feeling like their hard work isn't recognized.

The changes will eventually even out, and it should end up working out well for everyone in the long run. less

I've been away the last 2 weeks and all I can say is WOW. There has been so much change going on. Here's my thoughts.

I'm all for an increased point payout for reviews. Sounds good.

On Monthly Assignment Status: It's a simple number's game for the monthly assignments: more reviewers = fewer free assignments available. It makes sense to do away with monthly assignments and increase the buy out discount... to an extent and depending on the circumstances. I don't intend to pose a solution but pose things to be considered.

There's going to be a "sweet spot" to the function of buyout discount vs business gains/losses. It's also a gamble for reviewers to review a new product. They judge the loss of money or points vs the potential benefit/weaknesses of their purchase. How many times do we see comments at the bottom saying people are waiting for reviews. A lot of us want to wait for products to be reviewed first.

There could be some manipulation to the buy out discount amount. We don't want it too high because business will suffer. Too low and people will not be motivated enough to buy. And lack of reviews will mean less sales on an item (since reviews on an item influence purchase). In general, a reviewed item will influence the demand for the product and then increase the efficiency of supplying products. So it will allow a business to stop carrying a product they will not sell.

That point if different for everyone. Should we reward more courageous reviewers? Should those who review the item first get a higher discount? From there, would the discount change as the item gets buyout assignments? If so, it could lower and then level off at a designated number. Should higher ranked reviewers get a higher discount?

What about toys that no one will review? Should those be handed out by the admins as assignments after a set period of days? Or should the discount go up incrementally with time until someone bites?

I think there's many more factors to think about is all.

Either way, I'll still be around during the changes! I understand change is needed to thrive even if there are bumps along the way!

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