NEW Contributor Program - PERSONAL SHOPPER (preliminary feedback needed)

Okay so I've finally read through the entire thread and I agree and disagree with some of the things mentioned..

I do agree about having certain areas of expertise.. or at least areas of interest. Some may have never used an anal toy, and would not be comfortable or knowledgeable of such things. So I agree with that suggestion.

A lot of people are saying they'd prefer money over Eden Points, but I think giving Eden Points is a better idea because the points are used to buy more products to try, and with that, you'll have more experience and knowledge to share with potential customers. I also think Eden Points as compensation is the best way to do things from EF's point of view, because you'll be taking the compensation they give you, and putting it back into the company.

Someone suggested training, and I think that is a good idea. Some people may have amazing knowledge of all things sexual... but their customer service skills are sht and vice versa. So a training period would be good so that all participants follow a certain procedure when dealing with customers. This should apply to EVERYONE regardless of rank.

I also think that there should be requirements to get into the program. I'm not sure what type of requirements, but there should be some. I probably would not be eligible since I'm still quite new and only have a 5.7 rank but I understand that requirements are needed and would wait until I met them. Though, I don't think high rank necessarily means excellent customer service skills. Maybe a minimum amount of time spent on EF? This would prevent people from signing up and applying right away? Or perhaps a mentor program could be implemented for customer service, much like the review mentor program?

I think this is a really great idea, but I think it will take a while to figure out how everything is going to work. less

Okay so I've finally read through the entire thread and I agree and disagree with some of the things mentioned..

I do agree about having certain areas of expertise.. or at least areas of interest. Some may have never used an anal toy, and would not be comfortable or knowledgeable of such things. So I agree with that suggestion.

A lot of people are saying they'd prefer money over Eden Points, but I think giving Eden Points is a better idea because the points are used to buy more products to try, and with that, you'll have more experience and knowledge to share with potential customers. I also think Eden Points as compensation is the best way to do things from EF's point of view, because you'll be taking the compensation they give you, and putting it back into the company.

Someone suggested training, and I think that is a good idea. Some people may have amazing knowledge of all things sexual... but their customer service skills are sht and vice versa. So a training period would be good so that all participants follow a certain procedure when dealing with customers. This should apply to EVERYONE regardless of rank.

I also think that there should be requirements to get into the program. I'm not sure what type of requirements, but there should be some. I probably would not be eligible since I'm still quite new and only have a 5.7 rank but I understand that requirements are needed and would wait until I met them. Though, I don't think high rank necessarily means excellent customer service skills. Maybe a minimum amount of time spent on EF? This would prevent people from signing up and applying right away? Or perhaps a mentor program could be implemented for customer service, much like the review mentor program?

I think this is a really great idea, but I think it will take a while to figure out how everything is going to work. less

That points can be spent on toys and therefore increase someone's knowledge base is a good point, but I think it's also somewhat safe to assume that when someone has a certain high ranking (which it sounds like will be required for this program) they have already accumulated quite a number of products over the time they spent working up said ranking. It's probably true that EdenPoints are the best way to give compensation from EF's point of view, but this is a fair chunk of people's time we're talking about here, as I understand it. Other programs can be participated in more or less at one's leisure, but this is an actual time commitment, akin to a shift at work (especially if you're signing on for a 4-hour block). I wouldn't take a shift at work in exchange for store credit, even if it was true that I do spend some of my paycheque on products from my store. At least, that's how I'm looking at this deal. less

It's a great program idea. No matter HOW EF decides to compensate, it's still a good plan. However, for points, I wouldn't be able to commit to very many, if any, shifts.

During the day I'm busy with my kid and my home. Two nights a week I have roller derby practice. The rest of the week nights I have other obligations. I also plan to start school soon. However, I could see myself committing to a few hours 5 days a week if I could use the money for something other than toys. I understand that by compensating in points they're basically ensuring that we're going to put the money back into the company, but I honestly am having difficulty even finding time to review items, let alone being interested in trying new ones. I already pretty much have everything I want, save a few high-end toys (Form 2 and Eleven, for example). But I do need new toe stops for my skates. I do need a better mouthguard. I will need a jersey. Money for dues. Help paying for books when I go to school. Clothes for my kids for the winter. Hell, clothes for myself as I lose weight while skating. less

It's a great program idea. No matter HOW EF decides to compensate, it's still a good plan. However, for points, I wouldn't be able to commit to very many, if any, shifts.

During the day I'm busy with my kid and my home. Two nights a week I have roller derby practice. The rest of the week nights I have other obligations. I also plan to start school soon. However, I could see myself committing to a few hours 5 days a week if I could use the money for something other than toys. I understand that by compensating in points they're basically ensuring that we're going to put the money back into the company, but I honestly am having difficulty even finding time to review items, let alone being interested in trying new ones. I already pretty much have everything I want, save a few high-end toys (Form 2 and Eleven, for example). But I do need new toe stops for my skates. I do need a better mouthguard. I will need a jersey. Money for dues. Help paying for books when I go to school. Clothes for my kids for the winter. Hell, clothes for myself as I lose weight while skating. less

also, it would be different if EF had contacted specific users they had in mind. If that were the case, then I could see monetary compensation being the obvious choice. I just figured since they are asking everyone here on the forums, that it is more of an open program, rather than something for the select few, so in this case, points would probably be more appropriate because the shifts are not mandatory. If an EF user is busy for two weeks,no one would force them to take a shift. It seems as though it would be completely voluntary so no one is expected to cancel plans they have in their everyday lives. (but like I said before, this is me looking at it from the business' perspective rather than EF users.. but even then, I'd still participate for points only). less

I agree with a lot of what you said. Except, as I am not employed at the present time, (and need to be) monetary compensation would be about the only way I could give this kind of time commitment. Basically, I need it for.. food and shoes and clothing for my kids... and the mortgage.

I would still get toys from points etc, but a program of this magnitude would probably be a "real" job and require not only commitment from the worker but compensation that would allow us to do it well and stay focused. less