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TBF

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59. The nearly-coordinated attacks were bizarre -
Tue Jun 26, 2012, 10:28 AM
Jun 2012

a big news story (like Zimmerman or the Wisconsin recall) would hit and we'd get massive sign-ons with talking points. No way to know if they were concerted propaganda writers or folks watching Fox news (or other channels even) and signed up to voice opinions on the big news (or a mix of both). If they are hostile from the get-go they are easy to PPR, but some seemed to be honest posters so we'd have to wade through them all, watch a few posts etc ... It truly is very interesting and makes you look at internet comments in a new way no matter which site you're reading/posting on.

I'd encourage anyone to try it for 3 months and see what you think.

I want to encourage most everyone to try being on MIRT.It is very interesting and a good thing to do uppityperson Jun 2012 #1
I second everything uppityperson said. cyberswede Jun 2012 #2
I volunteer. rug Jun 2012 #10
You'd be terrific, rug. nt TBF Jun 2012 #48
That's a nice thing to say. rug Jun 2012 #49
Spam deleted by uppityperson (MIR Team) elenagreenwell Jun 2012 #53
bwahahahahahaha. Damn it. I was too slow. Can you spell Irony? Spam reply to a MIRTer? uppityperson Jun 2012 #54
It is funny ornotna Jun 2012 #55
spam be gone. I was too busy laughing to ppr. Good job. uppityperson Jun 2012 #56
Stay tuned. Maybe the thread will turn into troll-paper. gkhouston Jun 2012 #57
I would be willing. hlthe2b Jun 2012 #3
I would be interested in being on the MIR Team. n/t TriMera Jun 2012 #4
I think I'd like to give it a whirl. Behind the Aegis Jun 2012 #5
Well alrighty then Vanje Jun 2012 #6
me! me! me! Kali Jun 2012 #7
don't worry, "several" MIRT members have had deleted posts. n/t Scout Jun 2012 #12
yeah, I know the hidden post scarlet letter isn't as big of a deal as it was going to be at first Kali Jun 2012 #18
Count me in, EarlG. Grateful for Hope Jun 2012 #8
I think I would like to give it a try if you still need people. Little Star Jun 2012 #9
I'm game. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #11
I would like to re-enlist n/t PassingFair Jun 2012 #13
Would love to serve Bobbie Jo Jun 2012 #14
I'm happy to help The empressof all Jun 2012 #15
Sure! zappaman Jun 2012 #16
Do they offer dental? FloridaJudy Jun 2012 #60
Now, see... Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #61
I would love to serve, if I'm needed. Thank you for considering my application. LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #17
I would like to volunteer. Hatchling Jun 2012 #19
It's been fun in many ways, although OKNancy Jun 2012 #20
+1. William769 Jun 2012 #21
Thank you for this. Ruby the Liberal Jun 2012 #37
Thank you OKNancy. Those are very good points. uppityperson Jun 2012 #40
Really good point - TBF Jun 2012 #47
Two things were really eye-opening for me: the sheer number of newbies who bite gkhouston Jun 2012 #52
The nearly-coordinated attacks were bizarre - TBF Jun 2012 #59
I'd love to participate tkmorris Jun 2012 #22
Sure, sounds like a great way to give back to the DU community. laconicsax Jun 2012 #23
I think you should withdraw your application to MIRT. msanthrope Jun 2012 #64
I'd like to volunteer... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2012 #24
I want to try. Neoma Jun 2012 #25
another retiring MIRT member who loved the job and strongly suggests going for it.... NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #26
I volunteer. aintitfunny Jun 2012 #27
I'm interested! kdmorris Jun 2012 #28
you'd be a great addition maddezmom Jun 2012 #32
I have been getting requests to join the MIRT team, but my star membership ran out. ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #29
Must get my star back libodem Jun 2012 #30
It appears you already have plenty Control-Z Jun 2012 #31
-I'd like to be considered. Texasgal Jun 2012 #33
I'll do it. Fearless Jun 2012 #34
Count me in, if it's not too late. Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #35
I'd be happy to help. dmr Jun 2012 #36
So I need another 600 posts and 4 more months of experience here Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #38
I'd like to join. n/t tammywammy Jun 2012 #39
I'm interested fishwax Jun 2012 #41
I'd like to volunteer EvolveOrConvolve Jun 2012 #42
I would like to volunteer for this. :) Chemisse Jun 2012 #43
I'm volunteering REP Jun 2012 #44
I would like to volunteer, however my current star is not in my name petronius Jun 2012 #45
I am happy to volunteer Tumbulu Jun 2012 #46
I would like to give it a whirl mtnester Jun 2012 #50
I'm interested Throckmorton Jun 2012 #51
Interested here too. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #58
Good hunting. UnrepentantLiberal Jun 2012 #62
I am putting in my application Marrah_G Jun 2012 #63
I know my post count is low revolution breeze Jun 2012 #65
me me me?! ncrainbowgrrl Jun 2012 #66
***Raises Hand*** NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #67
I would gladly serve a term. JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #68
I'd be glad to serve proud2BlibKansan Jul 2012 #69
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