Suggestion Credit for PF Mentors: Non-mentors Get Recognition

[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]

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?

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]

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.

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

 

[Evo]

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

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 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.

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

 

[Evo]

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

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]

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

Not getting hate mail is already nice enough for me

 

[Vanadium 50]

I don't know of any mentors that really care about additional "badges".

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

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

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

 

[Borek]

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

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

 

[Evo]

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

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

 

[ZapperZ]

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

Still, I do miss my "Sarcastic" badge.

Zz.