And this is fun for the mentors because of? Believe me, you really don't want to be a private tutor of a bunch of people, just for free, and just because some people have voted on you. I do get questions asked by random strangers via email "because you seem so knowledgable on Usenet". Or here via messages ("I really like your comments on this"). I've stopped responding to them ("I've you want to ask a question, please use Usenet, or one of the mailing lists. If you want a private teacher, contact my employer and hire me"), because too many times people balk, and think it's their right I answer questions promptly. Nowadays, I just ignore such emails and messages.

People can ask their questions here, on Usenet, during their local Mongers and on several mailinglists. There will be many people who can answer their questions, often more promptly than a private tutor can (because (s)he has to eat, work and sleep as well).

Making someone a tutor is a heavy burden. And unless it's being paid (say $100/hour, one hour increments), I wouldn't advice anyone to become one.

Abigail