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EarlG

(21,894 posts)
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 01:38 PM Jun 2021

We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from June - September 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 Thursday June 17.

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 June - September 2021 (Original Post) EarlG Jun 2021 OP
I would like to volunteer again iwillalwayswonderwhy Jun 2021 #1
I'll be glad to help out. SheltieLover Jun 2021 #2
I would like to serve another term. brer cat Jun 2021 #3
I'd like to do it again berniesandersmittens Jun 2021 #4
I would be interested to have another go. LeftishBrit Jun 2021 #5
I'd be happy to help. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2021 #6
I'd Like To Volunteer Jim G. Jun 2021 #7
Where can I ask questions about this? n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2021 #8
What are your questions? GP6971 Jun 2021 #10
I'm a little confused Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2021 #11
There is no time commitment... GP6971 Jun 2021 #14
I think I get it now Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2021 #15
I will second what GP6971 said MerryHolidays Jun 2021 #35
I'm ready to volunteer again. MoonRiver Jun 2021 #9
I've got time. I can do it again. catbyte Jun 2021 #12
It's been a while since I served. I'm interested! FireUpChips10 Jun 2021 #13
I'd be glad to serve Red Mountain Jun 2021 #16
I'd like a shot again DashOneBravo Jun 2021 #17
I would like to be on the MIR Team. MerryBlooms Jun 2021 #18
Yes. Please pick me. BlueLucy Jun 2021 #19
I've done it before. Seems like I need to again. Reporting for duty! berni_mccoy Jun 2021 #20
I am mostly a reader here but I would do it. Groundhawg Jun 2021 #21
OK trof Jun 2021 #22
Happy to do it again! MerryHolidays Jun 2021 #23
I'd like to help out! ShazzieB Jun 2021 #24
I would be willing to give it a try. Comfortably_Numb Jun 2021 #25
Always willing to serve The Mouth Jun 2021 #26
I would like to volunteer. Under The Radar Jun 2021 #27
I would welcome the chance to participate again. Throckmorton Jun 2021 #28
Count me in canetoad Jun 2021 #29
I'd like to be included Hobo Jun 2021 #30
I would be happy to serve again Pachamama Jun 2021 #31
I think I would like to join, if there is room ismnotwasm Jun 2021 #32
Happy to do it again. mn9driver Jun 2021 #33
I've been working nights. So yes. Throck Jun 2021 #34
I am willing to try egbertowillies Jun 2021 #36
I'd like to volunteer again at a future time. Work has just gotten very busy BComplex Jun 2021 #37
Thank you for all you do. I would love to serve again. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jun 2021 #38

iwillalwayswonderwhy

(2,598 posts)
1. I would like to volunteer again
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 01:41 PM
Jun 2021

Always interesting.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
2. I'll be glad to help out.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 01:43 PM
Jun 2021

brer cat

(24,402 posts)
3. I would like to serve another term.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 02:02 PM
Jun 2021

berniesandersmittens

(11,324 posts)
4. I'd like to do it again
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 02:25 PM
Jun 2021

LeftishBrit

(41,192 posts)
5. I would be interested to have another go.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 06:06 PM
Jun 2021

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
6. I'd be happy to help.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 06:42 PM
Jun 2021

Jim G.

(14,811 posts)
7. I'd Like To Volunteer
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:00 PM
Jun 2021



Just_Vote_Dem

(2,790 posts)
8. Where can I ask questions about this? n/t
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:01 PM
Jun 2021

GP6971

(31,017 posts)
10. What are your questions?
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:05 PM
Jun 2021

I'm currently on MIRT and can probably answer your questions.

Just_Vote_Dem

(2,790 posts)
11. I'm a little confused
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:09 PM
Jun 2021

If people's privledges have been revoked, how are they posting?

Also, I only sign in for a short time most days lately, as real life matters are taking more of my time-this sounds like something for someone who is logged in maybe a couple of hours a day? Thanks for your help

GP6971

(31,017 posts)
14. There is no time commitment...
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:26 PM
Jun 2021

you contribute what time you can. It is a very interesting experience.

If a member is Flagged for Review or Posting Privileges Revoked they don't have the ability to post anymore. Arre you seeing otherwise?

Just_Vote_Dem

(2,790 posts)
15. I think I get it now
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:29 PM
Jun 2021

Thanks again

MerryHolidays

(7,715 posts)
35. I will second what GP6971 said
Fri Jun 11, 2021, 01:41 AM
Jun 2021

I've served two tours of duty on MIRT, including during the November 2020 election. The fellow DUers I worked with were fabulous and an extraordinarily committed bunch, especially with the concerns related to the election. We were a real team.

EarlG et al are really supportive, and it's rewarding to help a community that, without a doubt, helped many of us get through the worst of the last 4 years.

There is no schedule and no time commitments. You participate when you can, and nobody expects otherwise. A lot of it is spam, but you would really be surprised at what might happen.

My fellow MIRTers were unbelievably supportive and showed me the ropes. Many of these folks would put Sherlock Holmes to shame with their detective-like ability to spot issues that I never would have seen until I began to learn the ropes. I'm still a newbie, but every now and then, based on the training imparted by fellow MIRTers, I too began to spot an early issue every now and then.

It's nice to give back to a really great forum like DU.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
9. I'm ready to volunteer again.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:03 PM
Jun 2021

catbyte

(34,174 posts)
12. I've got time. I can do it again.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
Jun 2021

FireUpChips10

(23,979 posts)
13. It's been a while since I served. I'm interested!
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
Jun 2021

Red Mountain

(1,705 posts)
16. I'd be glad to serve
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:32 PM
Jun 2021

but don't have 1,000 posts.

DashOneBravo

(2,679 posts)
17. I'd like a shot again
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:39 PM
Jun 2021

MerryBlooms

(11,728 posts)
18. I would like to be on the MIR Team.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:40 PM
Jun 2021

BlueLucy

(1,609 posts)
19. Yes. Please pick me.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:50 PM
Jun 2021
Thank you!
 

berni_mccoy

(23,018 posts)
20. I've done it before. Seems like I need to again. Reporting for duty!
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:53 PM
Jun 2021

Groundhawg

(517 posts)
21. I am mostly a reader here but I would do it.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:59 PM
Jun 2021

trof

(54,255 posts)
22. OK
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 08:07 PM
Jun 2021

MerryHolidays

(7,715 posts)
23. Happy to do it again!
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 08:35 PM
Jun 2021

ShazzieB

(15,958 posts)
24. I'd like to help out!
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 08:42 PM
Jun 2021

Comfortably_Numb

(3,777 posts)
25. I would be willing to give it a try.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 08:44 PM
Jun 2021

The Mouth

(3,123 posts)
26. Always willing to serve
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 08:59 PM
Jun 2021

Thanks

Under The Radar

(3,401 posts)
27. I would like to volunteer.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 09:00 PM
Jun 2021

Throckmorton

(3,579 posts)
28. I would welcome the chance to participate again.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 09:39 PM
Jun 2021

Thanks

canetoad

(17,090 posts)
29. Count me in
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 10:04 PM
Jun 2021

Aussie time difference can be useul.

Hobo

(757 posts)
30. I'd like to be included
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 10:04 PM
Jun 2021

Pachamama

(16,875 posts)
31. I would be happy to serve again
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 10:39 PM
Jun 2021

ismnotwasm

(41,921 posts)
32. I think I would like to join, if there is room
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 11:13 PM
Jun 2021

❤️

mn9driver

(4,412 posts)
33. Happy to do it again.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 11:20 PM
Jun 2021

It’s always interesting.

Throck

(2,520 posts)
34. I've been working nights. So yes.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 11:57 PM
Jun 2021

Hat in the ring.

egbertowillies

(4,058 posts)
36. I am willing to try
Fri Jun 11, 2021, 11:06 AM
Jun 2021

BComplex

(7,984 posts)
37. I'd like to volunteer again at a future time. Work has just gotten very busy
Fri Jun 11, 2021, 12:44 PM
Jun 2021

post COVID, and I haven't had the time to help that I wish I had. But the MIRT team is so amazing to work with! I highly recommend doing this if you have time!

littlemissmartypants

(22,418 posts)
38. Thank you for all you do. I would love to serve again. ❤ nt
Sat Jun 12, 2021, 01:24 AM
Jun 2021
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