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EarlG

(22,540 posts)
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:04 AM Sep 2018

We 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.

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We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from September - December 2018 (Original Post) EarlG Sep 2018 OP
I would be happy to be considered for the MIR Team. MontanaMama Sep 2018 #1
Please consider naming me for the next term. Thanks! George II Sep 2018 #2
I would like to serve again. TexasTowelie Sep 2018 #3
I'd love to MIRT again...hand is up! NRaleighLiberal Sep 2018 #4
As usual, I'd love to serve again if you'll have me. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2018 #5
I would like to serve again mcar Sep 2018 #6
I volunteer to serve again. NurseJackie Sep 2018 #7
I'd be happy to volunteer discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #8
I would be glad to serve The Polack MSgt Sep 2018 #9
I volunteer Cary Sep 2018 #10
I am willing to serve again. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #11
I would like to take another term. marble falls Sep 2018 #12
I can serve in this position. tiredtoo Sep 2018 #13
Question: how much volunteer time is expected of the MIR Team members? FakeNoose Sep 2018 #14
It's how much time you can volunteer GP6971 Sep 2018 #16
I would like to serve again. Thanks! DesertRat Sep 2018 #15
I would be very happy to volunteer, if you'd have me uppityperson Sep 2018 #17
I will volunteer. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #18
You've got an all-star crew of returning MIR Team members listed above Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #19
Thanks, Buzz. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #20
I know you well enough to know you got what it takes, you'd do just fine! marble falls Sep 2018 #24
Hi, EarlG! I'd also like to serve again Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 #21
I would like to serve again. iwillalwayswonderwhy Sep 2018 #22
I'm interested in doing this. Silver Gaia Sep 2018 #23
I would like to serve again Maeve Sep 2018 #25
Count me in! flibbitygiblets Sep 2018 #26
I would be happy to help. secondwind Sep 2018 #27
I would be happy to serve on MIRT meow2u3 Sep 2018 #28
If there's still room, I'd like to serve LeftishBrit Sep 2018 #29

MontanaMama

(24,023 posts)
1. I would be happy to be considered for the MIR Team.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:08 AM
Sep 2018

Thanks for the opportunity to apply.

George II

(67,782 posts)
2. Please consider naming me for the next term. Thanks!
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:08 AM
Sep 2018

TexasTowelie

(116,809 posts)
3. I would like to serve again.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:10 AM
Sep 2018

I'm still observing the night owl hours so I'd like to contribute.

NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts)
4. I'd love to MIRT again...hand is up!
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:18 AM
Sep 2018

greatauntoftriplets

(176,855 posts)
5. As usual, I'd love to serve again if you'll have me.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:22 AM
Sep 2018

Thanks EarlG!

mcar

(43,509 posts)
6. I would like to serve again
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:44 AM
Sep 2018

Thanks.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
7. I volunteer to serve again.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:53 AM
Sep 2018

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)
8. I'd be happy to volunteer
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 11:13 AM
Sep 2018

The Polack MSgt

(13,425 posts)
9. I would be glad to serve
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 12:46 PM
Sep 2018

Please put my name in the hat. Thanks

Cary

(11,746 posts)
10. I volunteer
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 03:20 PM
Sep 2018

Eliot Rosewater

(32,536 posts)
11. I am willing to serve again.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 04:09 PM
Sep 2018

marble falls

(62,078 posts)
12. I would like to take another term.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 07:33 PM
Sep 2018

tiredtoo

(2,949 posts)
13. I can serve in this position.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 07:38 PM
Sep 2018

FakeNoose

(35,693 posts)
14. Question: how much volunteer time is expected of the MIR Team members?
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 08:59 PM
Sep 2018

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)
16. It's how much time you can volunteer
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 09:19 PM
Sep 2018

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)
15. I would like to serve again. Thanks!
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 09:05 PM
Sep 2018

uppityperson

(115,871 posts)
17. I would be very happy to volunteer, if you'd have me
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 09:40 PM
Sep 2018

Thank you and thanks to all who volunteer.

sheshe2

(87,507 posts)
18. I will volunteer.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 09:54 PM
Sep 2018

Hope the seasoned veterans will help me learn the ropes.

Brother Buzz

(37,808 posts)
19. You've got an all-star crew of returning MIR Team members listed above
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:33 PM
Sep 2018

Learning the ropes will be a snap.

sheshe2

(87,507 posts)
20. Thanks, Buzz.
Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:44 PM
Sep 2018

Yes. Great crew above.

marble falls

(62,078 posts)
24. I know you well enough to know you got what it takes, you'd do just fine!
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 07:27 AM
Sep 2018

Rhiannon12866

(222,239 posts)
21. Hi, EarlG! I'd also like to serve again
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 12:34 AM
Sep 2018

And I'm also willing to work nights.

iwillalwayswonderwhy

(2,661 posts)
22. I would like to serve again.
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 01:28 AM
Sep 2018

Thanks for considering.

Silver Gaia

(4,859 posts)
23. I'm interested in doing this.
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 02:59 AM
Sep 2018

Thanks for the opportunity.

Maeve

(42,960 posts)
25. I would like to serve again
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 08:05 AM
Sep 2018

Especially thru the midterms!

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
26. Count me in!
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 08:11 AM
Sep 2018

secondwind

(16,903 posts)
27. I would be happy to help.
Thu Sep 20, 2018, 09:00 AM
Sep 2018

meow2u3

(24,922 posts)
28. I would be happy to serve on MIRT
Sun Sep 23, 2018, 06:54 AM
Sep 2018

I'm better and can serve. Thank you very much.

LeftishBrit

(41,303 posts)
29. If there's still room, I'd like to serve
Sun Sep 23, 2018, 04:08 PM
Sep 2018
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