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EarlG

(21,885 posts)
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 11:48 AM Apr 2019

We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from May - August 2019 [View all]

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, May 1.

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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I'd like to volunteer. GP6971 Apr 2019 #1
I'd Like To Volunteer JimGinPA Apr 2019 #2
I'd like to volunteer. jrthin Apr 2019 #3
I would love to give this a try! samnsara Apr 2019 #4
I'll throw my hat in the ring. :) nt Javaman Apr 2019 #5
Not too sure how to do any of it. I'd be glad to help keep the redness...out. Chin music Apr 2019 #6
You need to be a Star member with at least 6 months of membership DesertRat Apr 2019 #23
Right on. It's ok. I don't really need the grief. I thought they needed vollys. Chin music Apr 2019 #32
I'll give it a try, if you'll have me... louis c Apr 2019 #7
I'd like to try it Hobo Apr 2019 #8
Yes please. Count me in. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #9
I'd like to volunteer. CentralMass Apr 2019 #10
I'd like to volunteer tenderfoot Apr 2019 #11
I'd like to volunteer again Brother Buzz Apr 2019 #12
I would like to volunteer. n/t namahage Apr 2019 #13
This is sort of like wanting to be a member of a SWAT team, isn't it? A HERETIC I AM Apr 2019 #14
Well, I did a stint and it was years ago. moriah Apr 2019 #19
I've done a stint myself a couple years back. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2019 #20
MIR Team members provide a public service Brother Buzz Apr 2019 #22
Thanks for the tip. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2019 #24
question: mitch96 Apr 2019 #15
It's in the OP DesertRat Apr 2019 #25
I'm willing to do another stint but it's been years! moriah Apr 2019 #16
I'm up for it The Mouth Apr 2019 #17
Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #18
Yes, I'm willing to volunteer. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #21
..... ehrnst Apr 2019 #54
I'll throw my name in the hat. defacto7 Apr 2019 #26
Like to volunteer mgardener Apr 2019 #27
Yes patricia92243 Apr 2019 #28
I'd be interested Soph0571 Apr 2019 #29
Time spent canetoad Apr 2019 #36
I could do the night shift.... your night my morning:-) Soph0571 Apr 2019 #39
LOL, I usually get the night shift canetoad Apr 2019 #41
Hehe - us furghners gotta stick together Soph0571 Apr 2019 #42
I would be happy to volunteer titaniumsalute Apr 2019 #30
It's a great job (but the pay stinks!). Good luck to all who join the team! NRaleighLiberal Apr 2019 #31
Enjoy your break!! GP6971 Apr 2019 #34
Volunteering to help pandr32 Apr 2019 #33
Count me in canetoad Apr 2019 #35
graveyard shift volunteers are always needed! DesertRat Apr 2019 #40
Looking forward canetoad Apr 2019 #43
I won't be serving this term DesertRat Apr 2019 #49
Yay! Welcome back! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #62
Hey there! canetoad Apr 2019 #65
Hey back! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #67
I volunteer PatrickforO Apr 2019 #37
I'll volunteer my2sense Apr 2019 #38
Love to get rid of trolls... pbmus Apr 2019 #44
I am ready to serve.... Pachamama Apr 2019 #45
I'd like to volunteer. n/t geardaddy Apr 2019 #46
Sign me up bluescribbler Apr 2019 #47
Me! nt ProudProgressiveNow Apr 2019 #48
I'd like to volunteer as well emulatorloo Apr 2019 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author lillypaddle Apr 2019 #51
If there's room I'd like to go again The Polack MSgt Apr 2019 #52
I'm willing to try it. samplegirl Apr 2019 #53
I am willing to volunteer for the MIR Team. keopeli Apr 2019 #55
I'll give it a try DownriverDem Apr 2019 #56
I would like to help AlwaysRandy Apr 2019 #57
I would like to volunteer. icymist Apr 2019 #58
I raise my hand Blecht Apr 2019 #59
Sign me up! benfranklin1776 Apr 2019 #60
I'd like to volunteer. Galraedia Apr 2019 #61
I'd do it. sharedvalues Apr 2019 #63
I'd volunteer angrychair Apr 2019 #64
I am hereby volunteering. n/t Different Drummer Apr 2019 #66
I'd Like To Volunteer KelleyKramer Apr 2019 #68
hmm .. seriously considering proud patriot Apr 2019 #69
To assure that trolls crash to earth like old space stations AdamGG Apr 2019 #70
Will do if needed!! greytdemocrat Apr 2019 #71
I would love to, but I get paranoid and think too many posts are by MI's. C Moon Apr 2019 #72
Sure. I'm in rusty quoin Apr 2019 #73
Sure. I'd love to Cetacea Apr 2019 #74
17-year DU vet stands ready to serve on MIR Team. VOX Apr 2019 #75
Time to give back again, yes populistdriven Apr 2019 #76
I could do this, please consider me RainCaster Apr 2019 #77
I am able to volunteer ... Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #78
Earl---I did volunteer on the other user name/ account Always Randy Apr 2019 #79
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