Problem: The Mentor requirements cater to players who have no business being Mentors.

[Whiteroom]

This is a solid idea. Have a pop-up appear on the newbie's screen at the end of the dungeon where they can choose to say whether the mentor was helpful or not helpful. Mentors who keep getting "not helpful" votes automatically lose mentor status.

I'm sure S-E will make adjustments to the system before long. Other things also need to get fixed, like the fact that new players can't freely leave the Novice Chat. Many new players don't want to be forced into a busy chatroom by strangers.

"Pass on the gear or get a negative mentor report."

When putting forth an idea, thinking of the ways it can be abused is a good idea.

Also selling positive and padding via alts.