Suggestion Credit at PF

I like Serena

The mentors at PF obviously deserve some credit for being at PF.
But as it is, only non-mentors get credits.

Shouldn't mentors get credit at being particularly good at homework helping, or math, or physics, or chemistry, (or banning ;) or whatnot?

Ryan_m_b

Lol, I think it would be hard to argue with a system that praises mentors that said are you referring to the recognition system and PF awards?

I like Serena

Not necessarily.

I just see that mentors, when promoted, lose all their credits.
And afterwards, there do not seem to be any credits at all.

Seems to me it kind of sucks to become a mentor.
Hence my suggestion.

I haven't been invited to become a mentor, but it's kind of hard to see the upside, even if I was.

Borek

Mentors don't lose anything, see any retired Mentor (like Monique, Moonbear, Kurdt) - all badges are back. They are just not displayed while Mentor is a Mentor.

I like Serena

Okay.
Just as an alternative suggestion, shouldn't those badges be displayed while being a mentor?

Evo

I don't know of any mentors that really care about additional "badges". Mentors are responsible for the day to day functions of the forum to try to keep it running smoothly and a pleasant experience for members. We give Greg input which helps him determine forum policy. That *is* our recognition.

Badges were created for members that either have exhibited a consistently high level of knowledge - SAs, or that have been consistently helpful and accurate in the homework section - HHs.

I like Serena

When I see an abstract mathematical problem, sometimes I don't respond, since I know there's a mentor who is more qualified who will probably respond.
Similarly with physics problems, I already know which mentor will probably respond and who is more qualified.
And also with electronical problems, there's a name that springs to my mind (not a mentor yet).
And so on.

It's just that all of these people do not get any credits as far as I can tell.

I like Serena

I suspect these mentors would not ask for it, but would appreciate some recognition.

Evo

Being promoted to Mentor is the highest form of recognition, IMO.

What means a lot to mentors is an occasional "thank you" from someone we've helped, but we don't expect it.

micromass

The reason the SA and HH award are set up is not only to award the people receiving it. But it is also to make clear to posters that these are the people who are trustworthy.

That is, if I see an SA or a HH making a post, then I generally trust that what they say is true (most of the time) and that they're dedicated to this community.

If you look at it thay way, then mentors satisfy this criteria anyway. They are naturally dedicated to this community. And they wouldn't have been chosen if they weren't trustworthy.

And besides, I don't think any mentor misses his badge that much to make a fuss about it.

micromass

Not getting hate mail is already nice enough for me

Vanadium 50

Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!

Greg Bernhardt

As Evo said, the mentor badge is of the highest order :)

Borek

And the simplest way to demote a Mentor in such a way he can't complain is to make him an Admin.

Evo

You're a mentor with extra chores. I must say you handle the blue hair well.

ZapperZ

Still, I do miss my "Sarcastic" badge.

Zz.