mam98031 • Volunteer Community Member • Buyer/Seller since 1999
@buyselljack2016 wrote:My opinion is, they should extend an invite to the program based on their own evaluation of a member, rather than have them apply.
Weeds out any potential troublemakers. But that's my thoughts.
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Unless the process has changed those applying to reply on the "mentor board" are thoroughly vetted by reviewing their community performance so "troublemakers" would likely not pass muster.
YES. But keep in mind that troublemakers and someone that complains are not necessarily the same thing. I have voiced my disagreement with many Ebay rules over the years. I was firmly [and still am] against the Service Metrics.
Now certainly Mentors shouldn't be out there slamming Ebay every chance they get, but then why would they as that defeats the purpose of the program to begin with, to help others.
@fab_finds4u wrote:Awhile back there was an offer to get paid for answers here.
Just saying......
And what badge? It's well into 2024 and I haven't seen any badges issued for 2023. Least not one for me.
Perks?
A Christmas present, mostly something emblazoned with the eBay logo. And sometimes useless. Like a speaker with half the logo scratched off that worked for 5 minutes, or tumblers with cracked lids. My mama said never complain about a gift, it's the thought that counts.
NOPE, never for answers here in the Community. You are thinking of a program that was called Limitless. I don't even remember how a poster could access it to log in a question. It was NOT part of the Mentor program nor did you have to be a Mentor to participate. That program no longer exists.
You would not be able to tell in the Community which members were part of the Limitless program as there was no designation and they were never paid for posts in the Community. But again, the program has been closed.
@broto_64 wrote:It's just more corporate spin for "you can help ebay for FREE and feel really good about yourself while ebay reaps all the benefits." You know, I'm probably jaded and ... No, I am jaded. I've been involved with the working world for just past 4 decades and unfortunately I've seen what I've seen and nothing will change the way I feel about most companies who pee on my leg while smiling in my face and telling me it's raining!
That is a major misconception about the Mentor's program. Not a one of us is here to help Ebay. Not a single Mentor. We are here to help other members of Ebay when the need arises and we know something that might just help them. It really isn't anymore complicated than that.
Some need to make this program look like something negative because they don't understand what it is, so it must be bad in some way.
Ask anything you want. The program is not a secret. It has been around for years.
I was referring to community forums in general. Not specifically this one. And I have been on many.
But can you clarify what exactly isn't true about my statement?
