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Related: About this forumWe are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from March - June 2023
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, March 8.
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.
brer cat
(24,562 posts)Thanks.
1WorldHope
(684 posts)blueknight73
(295 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(12,369 posts)but I can't donate the time needed because of the nature of my job.
FoxNewsSucks
(10,429 posts)GP6971
(31,146 posts)as your time permits. There aren't any time requirements.
ItsjustMe
(11,230 posts)I'm just teasing.
mcar
(42,307 posts)Thanks.
FireUpChips10
(23,980 posts)Pete Ross Junior
(404 posts)Response to EarlG (Original post)
sabbat hunter This message was self-deleted by its author.
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)I would like to serve on MIRT again.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)ShazzieB
(16,389 posts)Prairie_Seagull
(3,318 posts)I would like to see it in use. A template maybe.
Maybe helpful to others as well.
Yea, sometimes I overthink shit. My wife would argue this is rare.
Delphinus
(11,830 posts)and the time commitment. I often thought that when I retired I could do this but need a few more details.
Prairie_Seagull
(3,318 posts)brer cat
(24,562 posts)The important term in MIRT is "Team." We all give what time we can, and know there is always someone available to pick up when we stop.
There are instructions and guides to read when you join. Every term there are seasoned MIRTers who can answer questions and guide you along.
KS Toronado
(17,220 posts)DashOneBravo
(2,679 posts)ificandream
(9,372 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Ty!
Bleacher Creature
(11,256 posts)I can commit to a few hours a day for sure, although probably not much more, but if that's ok count me in.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,342 posts)sheshe2
(83,751 posts)You will be fine.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,342 posts)If selected, I'll try not to break any furniture or fall asleep in the tub.
Hope the instructions are clear, because I'm clueless.
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)and there are always some 'seasoned' members there to help you along.
I think the furniture is safe, however be careful falling asleep in the tub.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Delphinus
(11,830 posts)It would be my first time.
RussBLib
(9,008 posts)Jim G.
(14,811 posts)zanjolo
(1 post)I dont have enough posts
NowISeetheLight
(3,943 posts)I have 770 posts, am retired and online a lot, maybe lower the 1000 post requirement a bit? As far as I know Ive never been censured for anything and Ive done several DU Jury things. I will sign up to be starred either way. Never really noticed the no ads thing before.
meow2u3
(24,761 posts)I was sick this past winter and would like to shake off the MIRT rust.
canetoad
(17,154 posts)Happy to help out.
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akbacchus_BC
(5,704 posts)However, I'm in Canada and not sure if I could qualify to serve. Many thanks for your consideration. Best regards.
Spazito
(50,327 posts)and there are MIRTers from other countries as well so location isn't a problem.
BumRushDaShow
(128,916 posts)serving from the province just next door to yours.
MarineCombatEngineer
(12,369 posts)What the hey, I'm willing to give it a try, thanks to someone who has encouraged me to.
Prairie_Seagull
(3,318 posts)I will observe until I feel comfortable, then watch out. You may regret my choice.