Well, I noticed someone had requested me as a mentor and cancelled instantly. I sent a message asking if something was wrong. No reply. I've seen where the same exact person has done the same thing to at least 2 other people! Now I'm starting to think this is a way just to get points? Am I right?

Have any of you been requested lately and cancelled on instantly? less

I've had that happen before. It also happens if they submit requests to multiple mentors. As soon as one mentor accepts them, the system automatically cancels all remaining pending requests. You can check their profile to see if they have a mentor currently or not. If they don't and it appears they are doing it for the points, I would notify Kristi. less

Well, I noticed someone had requested me as a mentor and cancelled instantly. I sent a message asking if something was wrong. No reply. I've seen where the same exact person has done the same thing to at least 2 other people! Now I'm starting to think this is a way just to get points? Am I right?

Have any of you been requested lately and cancelled on instantly? less

I've had something similar just recently. They requested me sometime in during the US day hours and being in a completely different time zone, I didn't know about it til my next morning when I found the contributor had cancelled it.
They sent the request again the day and cancelled it once again. I was going to send a support ticket in if they did it a 3rd time. less

Well, I noticed someone had requested me as a mentor and cancelled instantly. I sent a message asking if something was wrong. No reply. I've seen where the same exact person has done the same thing to at least 2 other people! Now I'm starting to think this is a way just to get points? Am I right?

Have any of you been requested lately and cancelled on instantly? less

I put in a mentor request once, some months ago, and never heard back. I guess the contributor went inactive. Eventually, the system cancelled it.

I think it's a little weird that you can get points 6 times a day for requesting a mentor. What's up with that? I can't see any reason why someone would need to send 6 mentor requests!

Kendra, have you tried approaching new reviewers and offering to mentor them? That's how Lexical became my mentor, when I was new. I think you'll be a great mentor - you give such good advice in the review comments. less

Really? See, mine say "cancelled by contributor." I don't know much about it yet, but why do admins or the system cancel them? Just curious.


-Aw Holly that was super kind of you! I hope to be a really good mentor to someone someday.

-Nazaress: For real! It is pretty rude because it's so exciting to see you've been requested or at least for me it is. I've not done it yet so I almost jumped out of my skin over being requested! Lol. It is really obvious when someone does point farm like that. How desperate! I guess you have to really have no shame to take things that far. I totally understand earning your points and commenting on products and stuff, sure. But to go this far? My goodness. It seems a little greedy to me. Lol. less

I've had that happen before. It also happens if they submit requests to multiple mentors. As soon as one mentor accepts them, the system automatically cancels all remaining pending requests. You can check their profile to see if they have a mentor currently or not. If they don't and it appears they are doing it for the points, I would notify Kristi. less

Oh I see. Wow, 6 requests?! That is pretty jacked up. Lol. What on earth would someone do with so many mentors? I can understand maybe requesting one and changing your mind if you find someone else who fits your needs better. I wouldn't be upset if someone cancelled on me for that, as long as they aren't doing it carelessly or for points and as long as they really did find someone who could be of more help.

I haven't really asked to mentor anyone, but when I see new people who have one or 2 reviews and it appears they may could use some help, I'll mention the program. Usually I just comment on the review and let them know the mentor program's available and give a brief description. It does sound like a good idea though to approach them, but I guess I'm always afraid to! Lol. Thanks for saying you think I'd make a great mentor! And I'm so glad you think my advice is good That makes me super happy! I have wondered whether or not it was helpful to anyone. Sometimes I'm afraid it'll come off rude.

I do hope I'd be a good one. I waited a while to apply to be one because I wanted to be sure I could offer enough knowledge and let's face it, I ain't the brightest crayon! Lol. I think I know enough to help someone out a little though.

Now, I do have someone who has asked me to mentor them last night, but they already have one other mentor and they told me she wouldn't respond at all. They said she hasn't answered their questions either. I'm just waiting though because I really don't want to take another good mentor's spot, but since you can have 2 mentors I thought that would be good in this situation. That way when the person's mentor isn't available, I could be there to fill in. I've spent quite a bit of time trying to help the person out though and it seems to be going really well. The only thing is, they say when they go to request me, it doesn't give them the option? I don't know if it's because they already have one or what. less

For a newcomer, having someone actually send a message and say "Hi, I saw your review, here's some information about the mentor program, and if you'd like me to mentor you, I'd love to help out" is very helpful. This community is very intimidating to a newcomer because of it's size and complexity, so having someone jump in and offer help can be reassuring.

After all, the worst they can do is say 'No, I'm not interested in a mentor' or 'No, I'll find someone else.'

The person who wants to request you will have to complete or cancel their first class before they can ask for a new mentor. less

Well, I noticed someone had requested me as a mentor and cancelled instantly. I sent a message asking if something was wrong. No reply. I've seen where the same exact person has done the same thing to at least 2 other people! Now I'm starting to think this is a way just to get points? Am I right?

Have any of you been requested lately and cancelled on instantly? less

Well, I noticed someone had requested me as a mentor and cancelled instantly. I sent a message asking if something was wrong. No reply. I've seen where the same exact person has done the same thing to at least 2 other people! Now I'm starting to think this is a way just to get points? Am I right?

Have any of you been requested lately and cancelled on instantly? less