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EarlG

(22,540 posts)
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 11:29 AM Feb 2017

We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from February - May 2017

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 Wednesday, February 8.

[font color="red"]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.[/font]

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We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from February - May 2017 (Original Post) EarlG Feb 2017 OP
I'd like to apply again. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2017 #1
I wish to join NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #2
I would like to join the team. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2017 #3
I would like to serve again. TexasTowelie Feb 2017 #4
I would be willing... sagetea Feb 2017 #5
Please add my name to your candidates list, thank you. George II Feb 2017 #6
I would love to volunteer, Sissyk Feb 2017 #7
I would like to volunteer. synergie Feb 2017 #8
I'd like to volunteer again, please... SidDithers Feb 2017 #9
I'd like to serve again DesertRat Feb 2017 #10
I'd like to apply again catbyte Feb 2017 #11
I would like to volunteer again fishwax Feb 2017 #12
I'd like to volunteer again LeftishBrit Feb 2017 #13
I'd like to serve again Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #14
yay uppityperson Feb 2017 #15
Awww! Thank you! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #17
Good to see you! DesertRat Feb 2017 #19
well howdy! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #21
Hello, my dear friend! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #22
well, I am just so pleased. And it is certainly a time when it is tough to be pleased! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #23
I would like to serve on the MIR team. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #16
Some of my favorite DUers are asking to be part of MIRT this term. I'd like to join them. In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #18
If you still need someone, I'll step up! UrbScotty Feb 2017 #20

greatauntoftriplets

(176,838 posts)
1. I'd like to apply again.
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 11:32 AM
Feb 2017

Thanks very much!

NRaleighLiberal

(60,496 posts)
2. I wish to join
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 11:36 AM
Feb 2017

rzemanfl

(30,288 posts)
3. I would like to join the team. n/t
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 11:45 AM
Feb 2017

TexasTowelie

(116,749 posts)
4. I would like to serve again.
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 12:19 PM
Feb 2017

sagetea

(1,438 posts)
5. I would be willing...
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 01:06 PM
Feb 2017

I know my post count is low but, I have been a member for a long time, paying member, and I read on here daily. I'm fair and just.

Ho'
sage

George II

(67,782 posts)
6. Please add my name to your candidates list, thank you.
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 02:10 PM
Feb 2017

Sissyk

(12,665 posts)
7. I would love to volunteer,
Wed Feb 1, 2017, 03:53 PM
Feb 2017

If you'll have me!

Thanks for this opportunity to help out.

 

synergie

(1,901 posts)
8. I would like to volunteer.
Thu Feb 2, 2017, 05:24 PM
Feb 2017

SidDithers

(44,265 posts)
9. I'd like to volunteer again, please...
Thu Feb 2, 2017, 05:25 PM
Feb 2017

I wasn't around much last time, but am posting and reading more frequently again.

Thanks.
Sid

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
10. I'd like to serve again
Fri Feb 3, 2017, 09:51 AM
Feb 2017

Thank you.

catbyte

(35,764 posts)
11. I'd like to apply again
Fri Feb 3, 2017, 12:31 PM
Feb 2017

I was going to re-up last session, but my computer died and was without one during the time you were accepting volunteers. I've got a new computer and am ready to work.

Thank you!

fishwax

(29,325 posts)
12. I would like to volunteer again
Fri Feb 3, 2017, 04:05 PM
Feb 2017

LeftishBrit

(41,303 posts)
13. I'd like to volunteer again
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 01:29 PM
Feb 2017

Rhiannon12866

(222,072 posts)
14. I'd like to serve again
Mon Feb 6, 2017, 03:27 PM
Feb 2017

Thanks, EarlG!

uppityperson

(115,869 posts)
15. yay
Mon Feb 6, 2017, 05:05 PM
Feb 2017

Rhiannon12866

(222,072 posts)
17. Awww! Thank you!
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 04:29 AM
Feb 2017

That was also my reaction when I spotted this and saw the list of old friends and I knew that you'd be here, too... What a great team!

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
19. Good to see you!
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 06:23 PM
Feb 2017

NRaleighLiberal

(60,496 posts)
21. well howdy!
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 11:13 PM
Feb 2017

Rhiannon12866

(222,072 posts)
22. Hello, my dear friend!
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 11:28 PM
Feb 2017

When I saw the list of names here, I knew I had to sign up again! And especially yours, since you're the one who persuaded me to give MIRT a try to begin with..

NRaleighLiberal

(60,496 posts)
23. well, I am just so pleased. And it is certainly a time when it is tough to be pleased!
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 11:32 PM
Feb 2017

Maru Kitteh

(29,085 posts)
16. I would like to serve on the MIR team.
Mon Feb 6, 2017, 06:11 PM
Feb 2017

As a long time star member, I genuinely care for this community, and spend time here daily.

Thank you for your consideration.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
18. Some of my favorite DUers are asking to be part of MIRT this term. I'd like to join them.
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 02:30 PM
Feb 2017

If there is still an open spot ... I would like to volunteer, please.

UrbScotty

(23,987 posts)
20. If you still need someone, I'll step up!
Tue Feb 7, 2017, 10:34 PM
Feb 2017
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