Originally Posted by
xerxesdaphat
Yep. The old mentor system was broke. Not the passive sort of mentoring that's been going on since the old system and carries on now. That's not being messed with, so no need to get up in arms about it. Now we just have a good structured system as well. I see no conflict between the two.
Spot on. Good to know you are able to see the bigger picture
Originally Posted by
Devil
I dont understand why KB has taken ownership of a mentor programme instead of the passive stance of being a place where someone can just plainly request help, and people can provide it on an ad-hoc basis.
We had a mentor programme in the past. This is just continuing on from that one.
Originally Posted by
Devil
What is the official stance on a non-approved member providing mentor assistance based on a request here?
Any members here are able to organise rides for whatever purpose they want. That's official.
Originally Posted by
Devil
I'm sure there are plenty of people with suitable experience to be a mentor who are not often available and could not commit to a programme, but would like to just provide service when they have time. There wouldn't be much point in attempting to sign up if you're saying no all the time.
Not sure what you're saying. Mentors are voluntary. They put in as much of their own time as they want to. We've had one nominated who will be out of the country for 3 months at a time, back for 1 month. He's willing to do what he can when he's around. That's not a problem.
Zen wisdom: No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. - obviously had KB in mind when he came up with that gem
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
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