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EarlG

(22,540 posts)
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 10:56 AM Mar 2021

We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from March - June 2021

This discussion thread was locked by EarlG (a host of the Announcements group).

Volunteers who wish to help keep DU running smoothly should consider joining the Malicious Intruder Removal Team (MIR Team). The role of MIR Team members is simple: they are empowered to revoke the posting privileges of people who show up at DU with the intent to disrupt.

Members of the MIR Team are provided with tools to delete spam posted by people who have had their posting privileges revoked, but they are NOT responsible for removing community standards violations, locking threads, or dealing with violations of DU's Terms of Service wherever they may occur.

If you are a DU member with at least six months of membership, at least 1,000 posts, and proof of identity (ie. you are a Star member) then you can apply to be a member of the MIR Team.

How do I apply?

Simple: just post in this thread to let us know that you'd like to give it a try, and you could be selected by the Admins. There is no application form to fill out, and no confidentiality agreement to sign. MIR Team members do not have access to any privileged information about other DU members.

We plan to introduce the new MIR Team on Friday March 12.

NOTE: If you are a current MIR Team member who is eligible to serve next term, please do not state your intentions in this thread. Instead, use the thread in the MIRT forum. Thanks.

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We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from March - June 2021 (Original Post) EarlG Mar 2021 OP
Count me in please RainCaster Mar 2021 #1
I'd love another go at it. Bleacher Creature Mar 2021 #2
I'd like to try serving on the MIR Team. n/t whathehell Mar 2021 #3
Will Corgigal Mar 2021 #4
Please include me on the next MIRT team. Thanks! George II Mar 2021 #5
I'd like to serve again. GP6971 Mar 2021 #6
I'm interested in serving again. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #7
I would llashram Mar 2021 #8
What is the time commitment? Do you do shifts? Or certain days? Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #9
There isn't any commitment... GP6971 Mar 2021 #11
Ok thanks...... I am on DU all the time anyway... Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #14
I would be willing kozar Mar 2021 #10
I'd like to volunteer tenderfoot Mar 2021 #12
I'd be happy to help in any way I can. BComplex Mar 2021 #13
I would like to volunteer. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #15
I've been hanging around here for years, so maybe I should give this a try? n/t MrModerate Mar 2021 #16
K&R . stonecutter357 Mar 2021 #17
I'd like to serve again mcar Mar 2021 #18
I would love to serve again. Thanks! Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #19
Count me in if you can, EarlG. Ready to report for duty again! NewHendoLib Mar 2021 #20
Not Interested ItsjustMe Mar 2021 #21
I would like to volunteer. n/t whopis01 Mar 2021 #22
I'd like to volunteer again. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2021 #23
Interested in volunteering. flibbitygiblets Mar 2021 #24
I am willing to serve in this capacity. NNadir Mar 2021 #25
Put me in coach, I'm ready to play today Brother Buzz Mar 2021 #26
I'll serve if needed. TomSlick Mar 2021 #27
I'd like volunteer WA-03 Democrat Mar 2021 #28
I'd like to volunteer Docreed2003 Mar 2021 #29
Nevermind whathehell Mar 2021 #30
You're probably already full... herding cats Mar 2021 #31

RainCaster

(11,546 posts)
1. Count me in please
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:05 AM
Mar 2021

After a break, I'm ready to help again.
I've been appalled at the number of times I've been called for jury duty here since the election ended. Anything I can do to help, count me in.

Bleacher Creature

(11,436 posts)
2. I'd love another go at it.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:05 AM
Mar 2021

I was on the term before this one, but decided to take this one off. Happy to do it again.

whathehell

(29,802 posts)
3. I'd like to try serving on the MIR Team. n/t
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:05 AM
Mar 2021

Corgigal

(9,298 posts)
4. Will
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:06 AM
Mar 2021

If you need me.

George II

(67,782 posts)
5. Please include me on the next MIRT team. Thanks!
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:06 AM
Mar 2021

GP6971

(32,986 posts)
6. I'd like to serve again.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:06 AM
Mar 2021

Thanks!

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
7. I'm interested in serving again.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:09 AM
Mar 2021

llashram

(6,269 posts)
8. I would
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:09 AM
Mar 2021

like to try my hand at this

Irish_Dem

(57,591 posts)
9. What is the time commitment? Do you do shifts? Or certain days?
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:11 AM
Mar 2021

GP6971

(32,986 posts)
11. There isn't any commitment...
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:16 AM
Mar 2021

one participates as their time allows.

Irish_Dem

(57,591 posts)
14. Ok thanks...... I am on DU all the time anyway...
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:24 AM
Mar 2021

kozar

(2,853 posts)
10. I would be willing
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:12 AM
Mar 2021

To help this community.

Koz

tenderfoot

(8,725 posts)
12. I'd like to volunteer
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:22 AM
Mar 2021

BComplex

(9,078 posts)
13. I'd be happy to help in any way I can.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:22 AM
Mar 2021

Certainly count me in here if you need me.

Irish_Dem

(57,591 posts)
15. I would like to volunteer.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:25 AM
Mar 2021
 

MrModerate

(9,753 posts)
16. I've been hanging around here for years, so maybe I should give this a try? n/t
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:28 AM
Mar 2021

stonecutter357

(12,769 posts)
17. K&R .
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:38 AM
Mar 2021

mcar

(43,509 posts)
18. I'd like to serve again
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:39 AM
Mar 2021

Thanks!

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
19. I would love to serve again. Thanks!
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:40 AM
Mar 2021

NewHendoLib

(60,504 posts)
20. Count me in if you can, EarlG. Ready to report for duty again!
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:52 AM
Mar 2021

thx

ItsjustMe

(11,695 posts)
21. Not Interested
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 11:55 AM
Mar 2021

whopis01

(3,725 posts)
22. I would like to volunteer. n/t
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 12:11 PM
Mar 2021

greatauntoftriplets

(176,855 posts)
23. I'd like to volunteer again.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 12:17 PM
Mar 2021

I'm finally home, and working to improve my walking, though I also have a wheelchair. The fractured ankle is good with a brace on it, but my bad knee decided to act up because of the months of inactivity.

Thanks, EarlG!

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
24. Interested in volunteering.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 12:23 PM
Mar 2021

NNadir

(34,666 posts)
25. I am willing to serve in this capacity.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 12:30 PM
Mar 2021

Brother Buzz

(37,808 posts)
26. Put me in coach, I'm ready to play today
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 01:24 PM
Mar 2021

TomSlick

(11,894 posts)
27. I'll serve if needed.
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 01:35 PM
Mar 2021

The responsibility sounds a bit daunting but I'm willing.

WA-03 Democrat

(3,268 posts)
28. I'd like volunteer
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 01:52 PM
Mar 2021

Be happy to serve if needed.

Docreed2003

(17,808 posts)
29. I'd like to volunteer
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 02:16 PM
Mar 2021

As a Returning MIRT member

whathehell

(29,802 posts)
30. Nevermind
Wed Mar 10, 2021, 01:32 AM
Mar 2021

herding cats

(19,612 posts)
31. You're probably already full...
Fri Mar 12, 2021, 03:09 AM
Mar 2021

If not I'd love to go back in, coach!

I really miss it and my friends.

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