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

[jssanderson747]

Meanwhile, I don't qualify as a mentor despite actively helping newcomers every day.

So where's the problem here? You're missing out on a roulette with annoying fights and an achievement? It's not like you're guaranteed a spot in the novice network so why does becoming a mentor matter to you if you're already doing things mentors are expected to do.