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Ohio Joe

(21,656 posts)
Wed Jan 22, 2014, 01:08 PM Jan 2014

New MIR Team volunteer announcement is up

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10133480

I'm wrapping up my second term and can't be back again but I will probably try and volunteer again towards the end of the year.

It's a tough gig, no doubt... It can weigh down on you seeing all the crazy ass trolls, there are far more then I ever thought. I do suggest that you give it a try though and see what it's all about. On the bright side, you will get to know some DU'ers you didn't as well as do some good for the site. Everyone should try it at least once.
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New MIR Team volunteer announcement is up (Original Post) Ohio Joe Jan 2014 OP
It was fun serving with you. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #1
With you as well... Ohio Joe Jan 2014 #2
I agree. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #3
It would be so cool to work in a Russian space station. Orrex Jan 2014 #4
The food is pretty so-so... Ohio Joe Jan 2014 #5
Yep, you and hrmjustin were first rate. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #6
Appreciated... Ohio Joe Jan 2014 #10
Thanks so much! I am glad you signed up. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #11
No, gracias. Iggo Jan 2014 #7
How much time does it take out of your day? Baitball Blogger Jan 2014 #8
As much as you can put in.... Ohio Joe Jan 2014 #9
Thanks for the insight. Baitball Blogger Jan 2014 #12

Baitball Blogger

(46,576 posts)
8. How much time does it take out of your day?
Wed Jan 22, 2014, 03:04 PM
Jan 2014

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My Lounge hosting gig is almost up so I should have some free time on my hands.

Okay, I'm only half joking.

Ohio Joe

(21,656 posts)
9. As much as you can put in....
Wed Jan 22, 2014, 03:29 PM
Jan 2014

For several weeks during my two terms, I did nothing... I had reached a point where I thought I saw a troll and was getting no support where I thought there should be plenty and I was very frustrated... Wicked frustrated... But the fact is that the consensus was that there was not enough evidence to give a pizza and so I stopped participating for a bit. Not a single member of MIRT had anything to say for my choice that was not supportive of my voluntary hiatus...

As I said... It is not and easy gig...

The fact is, is that you will not always be correct in thinking someone is a troll... And you will have to accept that... As well you will sometimes vote to leave someone who is a troll because there is not enough evidence... You have to give the benefit of the doubt... Very hard.

The issue is not the time you put in... That is up to you and nobody will judge... the issue that makes it a tough job is the decisions you make... or don't.

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