# Amazon opens Rookie 'Member' Forum to experienced sellers. Hurt feelings to follow. **URL:** \ **Category:** NSFE Talkback\ **Created:** [August 30, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928 "2023-08-30T17:01:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dwat0870/32/5233_2.png) [@dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/dwat0870)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/1 "2023-08-30T17:01:32Z")
Apparently Amazon has thrown in the towel on allowing newbies to be lead only by the blind and has opened the “New Seller Community” to some more seasoned vets. At least one TVO15 has already tried to help someone there – [https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd) I almost feel sorry for those poor unsuspecting rookies…😁😁😁😁 ---
**Author:** ![Tandi](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/tandi/32/4287_2.png) [@Tandi](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Tandi)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/2 "2023-08-30T17:07:13Z")
No one wanted the NSFE, now it feels like they are begging for the helpers to come back. ---
**Author:** ![Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/pepper_thine_angus/32/56_2.png) [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/3 "2023-08-30T17:07:31Z")
![Ej303FqXcAEQAOK](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/15fe2113342106cbf3a842bc9b9c6b798a8647d2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Lost\_My\_Marbles](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lost_my_marbles/32/2919_2.png) [@Lost\_My\_Marbles](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Lost_My_Marbles)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/4 "2023-08-30T17:36:46Z")
> [@dwat0870](#): > > opened the “New Seller Community” to some more seasoned vets. During our time with Beta and Chime video chats with Amazon, we had made this as a suggestion. We haven’t paid any attention to the New Seller Community since they stopped the back door quote posting that we had used to get around the original block. We just checked and we now have a status as a member of the community. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dwat0870/32/5233_2.png) [@dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/dwat0870)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/5 "2023-08-30T18:38:06Z")
Yeah, since they let me in as well I’m not sure how ‘closely’ they guarded the doors when they said they opened it to 'our most active sellers in the forums '. It means: #1 I spend WAY too much time on there and, #2 As Mr T used to say ‘pity the poor fools’… 🤣 🤣 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/papy/32/7639_2.png) [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/6 "2023-08-30T19:38:31Z")
> [@](#): > > #### [You Asked, We Did It: New Seller Community](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd?postId=ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd) > > by Danny\_Amazon > updated by moderator 3 hours ago > > Welcome to You Asked, We Did It, the section of the forums where we show you how your voice creates real change within Amazon. > > **It started with our Sellers…** > > We heard many of you loud and clear. You want the ability to share your knowledge and expertise selling on Amazon with members of the New Seller Community. We both appreciate and encourage more seller to seller engagement. > > **Amazon caught wind and started to research…** > > This started with your feedback about the group. Our teams dove into your anecdotes and suggestions, and did our own brainstorming, to understand how we could provide new sellers with additional guidance from tenured veterans. We want everyone on the forums to learn and grow together, for improved business success and an enhanced sense of partnership. As we took a long hard look at how we manage communities, we thought it most beneficial to connect experienced sellers with newer sellers directly within the New Seller Community. > > **What is launching?** > > We are excited to announce a new initiative that we believe will greatly benefit both new and tenured sellers on Amazon. The New Seller Community is opening up the group further to connect active sellers with new sellers, providing guidance and feedback on how to be successful selling on Amazon. > > Effective immediately, our most active sellers in the forums will now have access to interact with new sellers, answer questions, and share your knowledge and experience across threads created in the New Seller Community. You can read more about the New Seller Community in the [FAQ linked here](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/848901ef-e7ba-4c8c-a0ed-def8bc5c59c0)! > > **We couldn’t do it without you.** > > Your feedback on how the forums operates when it’s at its best, your thoughtful questions, and insightful opinions help our team understand how and where to focus our efforts to provide the best possible tools and support we can. We appreciate all the feedback posted to the forums every single day! We continuously monitor your thoughts on the forums and will leverage these insights to shape the evolution of this community! > > **FAQ’s:** > > Q: What do I need to do to interact with threads created by sellers in the New Seller Community? > > A: Nothing! If you are a seller who is frequently engaging on threads throughout the forums on a regular basis, you will have immediate access to provide answers on those threads. Nothing else is needed on your end. > > Q: I still can’t seem to engage on those threads, why not? > > A: For this phase of this initiative, we have provided access to the most engaged sellers participating across the forums. > > We heard directly from all of you and took this feedback seriously so new sellers can receive valuable advice from the sellers who participate here the most. > > We look forward to hearing from you, if you have any questions on this, please don’t hesitate to post them below. Thank you for your continued commitment to the Amazon seller community! ---
**Author:** ![papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/papy/32/7639_2.png) [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/7 "2023-08-30T19:41:42Z")
> [@post:6](#): > > _Effective immediately, our most active sellers in the forums will now have access to interact with new sellers_ Yikes. If there’s a standard or bar to entry, “most active” ain’t it. 😑 ---
**Author:** ![dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dwat0870/32/5233_2.png) [@dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/dwat0870)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/8 "2023-08-30T20:10:33Z")
I’ll try to NOT take that personally… 🤣 🤣 😈 😈 😈 ---
**Author:** ![HobbesIsMyTiger](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/hobbesismytiger/32/8000_2.png) [@HobbesIsMyTiger](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/HobbesIsMyTiger)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/9 "2023-08-30T20:24:47Z")
Nah, you know what @papy means. SWMNBN was very active in her time. So was Jesse, when he wasn’t “quitting the forum V12.17.0.1”. Ed has been pretty active lately too. So is GreatDeals1st. ---
**Author:** ![Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/pepper_thine_angus/32/56_2.png) [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/10 "2023-08-30T20:26:54Z")
> [@HobbesIsMyTiger](#): > > So was Jesse Shutter. > [@HobbesIsMyTiger](#): > > GreatDeals1st Luckily only cares about themselves. The worst they can do would be spam ---
**Author:** ![Tandi](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/tandi/32/4287_2.png) [@Tandi](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Tandi)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/11 "2023-08-30T20:45:27Z")
> [@HobbesIsMyTiger](#): > > Jesse 🤫 😬 ---
**Author:** ![booknut7](https://sellersasksellers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/839c29/32.png) [@booknut7](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/booknut7)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/12 "2023-08-30T21:06:01Z")
How long should I pout for not being allowed in? 😄 ---
**Author:** ![Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dogtamer/32/4766_2.png) [@Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Dogtamer)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/13 "2023-08-30T21:10:22Z")
> [@booknut7](#): > > How long should I pout for not being allowed in? 😄 1 Mississippi…2 Mississippi…3 Mississippi…Done! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ASV\_Vites](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/asv_vites/32/48_2.png) [@ASV\_Vites](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/ASV_Vites)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/14 "2023-08-30T21:18:11Z")
I’d never go back. Having it gone has led to me having a lot more time for myself. It’s nice. Plus we have this which is even better… ---
**Author:** ![LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lr72/32/230_2.png) [@LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/LR72)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/15 "2023-08-30T21:27:55Z")
I made the mistake of joining the Amazon Handmade Sellers group on Facebook. The absolute lack of knowledge on how to operate on Amazon is just mind-blowing. Offered a couple bits of sound advice, was basically slapped for it, and now will only watch the goings-on with popcorn in-hand. ---
**Author:** ![Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dogtamer/32/4766_2.png) [@Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Dogtamer)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/16 "2023-08-30T21:45:04Z")
> [@dwat0870](#): > > At least one TVO15 has already tried to help someone there – > > [https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd) I’m of the opinion that our friend @Tvoi, like you and several other members of SAS who continue trying to help on the NSFE, has earned a good of respect for that endeavour alone (not to mention some _ **entirely** _ unwarranted slings and arrows from stubborn individuals, dagummit). Apparently, s/he has also earned their New Seller Forum-posting stripes by that activity, as Steve elucidates in Danny’s latest **[YAWDI (link, original coinage of term)](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/5a110b8b-6864-4970-b91f-460a1e4af988?postId=4b067cad-42f0-4741-a5d7-2da5953a621a)** discussion here: [https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd?postId=8dbad817-8a1e-41c7-8398-3f56033b2fd4](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ab1afd4d-55c5-4d28-a88a-76c4cf965dfd?postId=8dbad817-8a1e-41c7-8398-3f56033b2fd4) Did someone mention desperation? ---
**Author:** ![HobbesIsMyTiger](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/hobbesismytiger/32/8000_2.png) [@HobbesIsMyTiger](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/HobbesIsMyTiger)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/17 "2023-08-30T21:50:54Z")
Licorice is better for shows. Less crunchy to annoy those around you, tastier, and doesn’t get caught between your teeth. Anyway, you lost me at Facebook. ---
**Author:** ![papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/papy/32/7639_2.png) [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/18 "2023-08-31T03:42:59Z")
14 posts were merged into an existing topic: [🔏 The Junk Drawer](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/the-junk-drawer/1934) ---
**Author:** ![MissMeliss](https://sellersasksellers.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@MissMeliss](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/MissMeliss)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/28 "2023-08-30T23:03:48Z")
Looks like I got access to that group now. Looking through the posts, it looks like the mods have responded to a lot of them. I wonder if they gave us access because they were tired of having to deal with them themselves 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/pepper_thine_angus/32/56_2.png) [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928/29 "2023-08-30T23:07:20Z")
Responded to and helped are two different things. I agree that the workload got too much for them. Kate didn’t think of that! [Next page](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-opens-rookie-member-forum-to-experienced-sellers-hurt-feelings-to-follow/1928.md?page=2)