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Related: About this forumWe are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from September - December 2018
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, September 26.
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.
MontanaMama
(24,023 posts)Thanks for the opportunity to apply.
George II
(67,782 posts)TexasTowelie
(116,809 posts)I'm still observing the night owl hours so I'd like to contribute.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,504 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(176,855 posts)Thanks EarlG!
mcar
(43,509 posts)Thanks.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)I was glad to be able to help. I enjoyed working with the other mirt members and I learned a lot.
discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,578 posts)The Polack MSgt
(13,425 posts)Please put my name in the hat. Thanks
Cary
(11,746 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(32,536 posts)marble falls
(62,078 posts)tiredtoo
(2,949 posts)FakeNoose
(35,693 posts)Is this a daily thing, or several times per week?
Are there certain days where the members have to be available?
Thanks for all you to to keep this a great place to hang out!
GP6971
(32,986 posts)There are no standards or requirements. It's really how much time you want to contribute.
I suggest you give it a try...it's an eye opener to see what goes on behind the scenes.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)uppityperson
(115,871 posts)Thank you and thanks to all who volunteer.
sheshe2
(87,507 posts)Hope the seasoned veterans will help me learn the ropes.
Brother Buzz
(37,808 posts)Learning the ropes will be a snap.
sheshe2
(87,507 posts)Yes. Great crew above.
marble falls
(62,078 posts)Rhiannon12866
(222,239 posts)And I'm also willing to work nights.
iwillalwayswonderwhy
(2,661 posts)Thanks for considering.
Silver Gaia
(4,859 posts)Thanks for the opportunity.
Maeve
(42,960 posts)Especially thru the midterms!
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)meow2u3
(24,922 posts)I'm better and can serve. Thank you very much.