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EarlG

(21,885 posts)
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 12:11 PM Nov 2015

We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from December 2015 - March 2016

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. (Please note that if your Transparency page is displayed, you are disqualified from serving on 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 December 2.

For much more information about the MIR Team, click here!

[font color="red"]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.[/font]

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We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from December 2015 - March 2016 (Original Post) EarlG Nov 2015 OP
I'm interested truebrit71 Nov 2015 #1
I'll give it another whirl. cyberswede Nov 2015 #2
Yay! You are a good addition uppityperson Nov 2015 #18
I'd give it another shot Goblinmonger Nov 2015 #3
I'd like to volunteer Heddi Nov 2015 #4
I am ready to step back in to it all - count me in. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2015 #5
Yay! cyberswede Nov 2015 #6
. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2015 #16
I'll sign up Lordquinton Nov 2015 #7
You're a good & thoughtful host... cyberswede Nov 2015 #11
Awh, thanks Lordquinton Nov 2015 #13
I would be happy to volunteer, if you'd have me. Thank you to all who volunteer. uppityperson Nov 2015 #8
Yay! cyberswede Nov 2015 #12
. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2015 #17
I'm applying, thank you. Hatchling Nov 2015 #9
I'd like to volunteer GP6971 Nov 2015 #10
I would like to volunteer for a term if you would have me. icymist Nov 2015 #14
I'm in for this one if you still have room! Warren DeMontague Nov 2015 #15
I'd go a term... (nt) petronius Nov 2015 #19
I'll give it a go.....however.... AlbertCat Nov 2015 #20
I'm interested. Kali Nov 2015 #21
Yay... cyberswede Nov 2015 #23
Please, may I serve on MIRT? marble falls Nov 2015 #22
I would like to give it a go. Oilwellian Nov 2015 #24
I'm interested, thank you. CreekDog Nov 2015 #25
MIR Team should not be solicited, to prevent faction from entering, instead random/private bids. nt TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #26
People volunteer, then Admin chooses from them. All who volunteer are not chosen. uppityperson Nov 2015 #28
I am interested. BooScout Nov 2015 #27
I am willing to serve. nt TexasTowelie Nov 2015 #29
I'd like to give it a shot! greytdemocrat Nov 2015 #30
I would be honored to serve on MIRT again rbrnmw Nov 2015 #31
I'd like to serve a term if you have an open Bobbie Jo Nov 2015 #32
Would Love to be back! zappaman Nov 2015 #33
I'd like to volunteer again. I missed last term's volunteer deadline, but I'd like to re-up this catbyte Nov 2015 #34
I would LOVE to volunteer! BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #35
I would like to do it again. NutmegYankee Nov 2015 #36
I'd like to apply. MoonRiver Nov 2015 #37
I'd like to volunteer. cwydro Nov 2015 #38
I'll give it a try. n/t FSogol Nov 2015 #39
If needed, perhaps I'll give it a go. Xyzse Nov 2015 #40
I'll try treestar Nov 2015 #41
I'd like to help Rose Siding Nov 2015 #42
I wish I could... Liberal Jesus Freak Nov 2015 #43
Trust me, if you are on MIRT you'll be reading a lot more than you'll be posting! marble falls Dec 2015 #44
Isn't that the truth! GP6971 Dec 2015 #45
We'd hardly know unless we're on MIRT, reading! marble falls Dec 2015 #46
I'd like to volunteer. Lisa D Dec 2015 #47
I'd like to volunteer again. I missed last term's volunteer deadline, but I'd like to re-up this catbyte Dec 2015 #48
 

truebrit71

(20,805 posts)
1. I'm interested
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 12:47 PM
Nov 2015

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
2. I'll give it another whirl.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 12:49 PM
Nov 2015

Thanks!

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
18. Yay! You are a good addition
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 06:38 PM
Nov 2015
 

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
3. I'd give it another shot
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 01:22 PM
Nov 2015

I miss the exciting game of whack-a-troll.

Which made me want to Google that phrase and found this:


Anyway, I'm in if you want me.

Heddi

(18,312 posts)
4. I'd like to volunteer
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 01:48 PM
Nov 2015

:0

NRaleighLiberal

(59,940 posts)
5. I am ready to step back in to it all - count me in.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 03:22 PM
Nov 2015

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
6. Yay!
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 03:24 PM
Nov 2015

NRaleighLiberal

(59,940 posts)
16. .
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 06:36 PM
Nov 2015

Lordquinton

(7,886 posts)
7. I'll sign up
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 04:34 PM
Nov 2015

Sounds like something that will go good on a resume. And keeping malicious folks out is a noble cause.

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
11. You're a good & thoughtful host...
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 05:27 PM
Nov 2015

and you should be a great MIRTer, too.

Lordquinton

(7,886 posts)
13. Awh, thanks
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 06:02 PM
Nov 2015

You're making me blush!

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
8. I would be happy to volunteer, if you'd have me. Thank you to all who volunteer.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 05:04 PM
Nov 2015

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
12. Yay!
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 05:28 PM
Nov 2015

NRaleighLiberal

(59,940 posts)
17. .
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 06:36 PM
Nov 2015

Hatchling

(2,323 posts)
9. I'm applying, thank you.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 05:04 PM
Nov 2015

I could give it another go.

GP6971

(31,013 posts)
10. I'd like to volunteer
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 05:25 PM
Nov 2015

icymist

(15,888 posts)
14. I would like to volunteer for a term if you would have me.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 06:07 PM
Nov 2015

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
15. I'm in for this one if you still have room!
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 06:12 PM
Nov 2015

Thanks!

petronius

(26,580 posts)
19. I'd go a term... (nt)
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 07:08 PM
Nov 2015
 

AlbertCat

(17,505 posts)
20. I'll give it a go.....however....
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 07:29 PM
Nov 2015

..... I sometimes get real busy...especally during the holiday season (costumer, y'know) so I might miss a day or two of even getting on the CP. But I usually check in every day.

I enjoy DU, and have for years now. I think of it as a kind of E-Cocktail Party and want it to be fun and engaging.

Kali

(54,990 posts)
21. I'm interested.
Wed Nov 25, 2015, 09:32 PM
Nov 2015

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)
23. Yay...
Thu Nov 26, 2015, 11:45 AM
Nov 2015

marble falls

(56,358 posts)
22. Please, may I serve on MIRT?
Thu Nov 26, 2015, 09:34 AM
Nov 2015

Oilwellian

(12,647 posts)
24. I would like to give it a go.
Thu Nov 26, 2015, 08:38 PM
Nov 2015

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
25. I'm interested, thank you.
Fri Nov 27, 2015, 12:26 PM
Nov 2015

TheBlackAdder

(28,070 posts)
26. MIR Team should not be solicited, to prevent faction from entering, instead random/private bids. nt
Fri Nov 27, 2015, 01:43 PM
Nov 2015

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
28. People volunteer, then Admin chooses from them. All who volunteer are not chosen.
Sat Nov 28, 2015, 04:03 PM
Nov 2015

It isn't like volunteering to be a Host where it you meet the qualifications you get it. There is a second part to bring on mry, Admin picks and chooses from those who volunteer.

BooScout

(10,406 posts)
27. I am interested.
Sat Nov 28, 2015, 11:46 AM
Nov 2015

Please consider me. Thanks!

TexasTowelie

(111,288 posts)
29. I am willing to serve. nt
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 12:00 AM
Nov 2015

I have a lot of free time and I'm usually available during the evening, night and early morning hours.

greytdemocrat

(3,299 posts)
30. I'd like to give it a shot!
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 02:31 AM
Nov 2015

rbrnmw

(7,160 posts)
31. I would be honored to serve on MIRT again
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 12:47 PM
Nov 2015

thank you

Bobbie Jo

(14,341 posts)
32. I'd like to serve a term if you have an open
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 01:00 PM
Nov 2015

spot at this point.

zappaman

(20,605 posts)
33. Would Love to be back!
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 01:51 PM
Nov 2015

catbyte

(34,169 posts)
34. I'd like to volunteer again. I missed last term's volunteer deadline, but I'd like to re-up this
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 02:29 PM
Nov 2015

term. Thanks!

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
35. I would LOVE to volunteer!
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 03:24 PM
Nov 2015

Count me in!

NutmegYankee

(16,177 posts)
36. I would like to do it again.
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 03:29 PM
Nov 2015

I enjoyed my last two tours.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
37. I'd like to apply.
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 03:44 PM
Nov 2015

I have been a member here forever, and believe I know the ropes pretty well.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
38. I'd like to volunteer.
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 03:48 PM
Nov 2015

Sounds like it would be an interesting experience.

FSogol

(45,355 posts)
39. I'll give it a try. n/t
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 05:00 PM
Nov 2015

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
40. If needed, perhaps I'll give it a go.
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 05:14 PM
Nov 2015

Few things to mention however:

1 - I am a registered Independent.
2 - I tend to let things be since I tend to give people the benefit of doubt more often than not, which perhaps makes me naïve and unable to tell if one is trolling.
3 - I can be frustrating to some as I tend to not let most things bother me.
4 - I get busy, and usually am only on 9-5 EST, very few times on the weekend, and even then I am around sporadically. If told to be here at a certain hour however, I am willing to make a commitment at around 10pm-midnight most nights.

So, if you do consider me, consider me as a last resort as many others are far more qualified and less busy than I.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
41. I'll try
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 06:02 PM
Nov 2015

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
42. I'd like to help
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 06:17 PM
Nov 2015

Liberal Jesus Freak

(1,451 posts)
43. I wish I could...
Mon Nov 30, 2015, 10:33 PM
Nov 2015

but I read more than I post. Good luck to all of you. We all appreciate MIRT's hard work

marble falls

(56,358 posts)
44. Trust me, if you are on MIRT you'll be reading a lot more than you'll be posting!
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 01:20 AM
Dec 2015

GP6971

(31,013 posts)
45. Isn't that the truth!
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 01:33 AM
Dec 2015

I wonder if DTG, LG and GWYM are still haunting DU

marble falls

(56,358 posts)
46. We'd hardly know unless we're on MIRT, reading!
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 01:35 AM
Dec 2015

Lisa D

(1,532 posts)
47. I'd like to volunteer.
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 01:12 PM
Dec 2015

catbyte

(34,169 posts)
48. I'd like to volunteer again. I missed last term's volunteer deadline, but I'd like to re-up this
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 04:00 PM
Dec 2015

term.

Thanks!!

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