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EarlG

(22,540 posts)
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:01 PM Jul 2016

We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from July - October 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.

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, July 20.

[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 July - October 2016 (Original Post) EarlG Jul 2016 OP
I'd like to serve. BainsBane Jul 2016 #1
I would like to do it again. Behind the Aegis Jul 2016 #2
I would like to serve on MIRT for the next term, thanks. George II Jul 2016 #3
I'd like to serve again. herding cats Jul 2016 #4
I'd like to serve again mcar Jul 2016 #5
I would like to serve. yardwork Jul 2016 #6
I would like to give it a try. longship Jul 2016 #7
I'd like to sign up again, please... SidDithers Jul 2016 #8
I'm interested in joining up wysi Jul 2016 #9
I am willing to serve. stopbush Jul 2016 #10
I'm on board! onehandle Jul 2016 #11
I would like to serve. Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #12
Must one have a pure record (i.e., no HIDES?) MADem Jul 2016 #13
I work like to do it again ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #14
I'd like to serve NastyRiffraff Jul 2016 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author hrmjustin Jul 2016 #16
Please sign me up discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #17
Please sign me up meow2u3 Jul 2016 #18
I was on the MIR team last winter, but life got in the way last spring catbyte Jul 2016 #19
I've never served before, but I would like to this time around. MerryBlooms Jul 2016 #20

BainsBane

(54,760 posts)
1. I'd like to serve.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:02 PM
Jul 2016

Behind the Aegis

(54,852 posts)
2. I would like to do it again.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:05 PM
Jul 2016

George II

(67,782 posts)
3. I would like to serve on MIRT for the next term, thanks.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:11 PM
Jul 2016

herding cats

(19,612 posts)
4. I'd like to serve again.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:10 PM
Jul 2016

mcar

(43,500 posts)
5. I'd like to serve again
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:20 PM
Jul 2016

yardwork

(64,325 posts)
6. I would like to serve.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:49 PM
Jul 2016

Thank you for considering me.

longship

(40,416 posts)
7. I would like to give it a try.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 03:14 PM
Jul 2016

Thanks.

SidDithers

(44,265 posts)
8. I'd like to sign up again, please...
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 03:30 PM
Jul 2016

and thanks.

Sid

wysi

(1,514 posts)
9. I'm interested in joining up
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:05 PM
Jul 2016

Thanks for your consideration!

stopbush

(24,630 posts)
10. I am willing to serve.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:14 PM
Jul 2016

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
11. I'm on board!
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:17 PM
Jul 2016

Thanks!









Kingofalldems

(39,200 posts)
12. I would like to serve.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:26 PM
Jul 2016

MADem

(135,425 posts)
13. Must one have a pure record (i.e., no HIDES?)
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:19 PM
Jul 2016

I have a few, but if you look at them, they seem to be more because of who I am as opposed to what I said.

Since the new jury system has taken hold, I don't seem to have any trouble at all!

If a pure slate is not a requirement, I'd give a go if there's a space. I'm here often enough and at odd times, which is a plus, I should think.

ismnotwasm

(42,454 posts)
14. I work like to do it again
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:45 PM
Jul 2016

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
15. I'd like to serve
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 09:50 PM
Jul 2016

It would be my first time, but I doubt that it's rocket science!

Response to EarlG (Original post)

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,576 posts)
17. Please sign me up
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 06:26 AM
Jul 2016

Thanks

meow2u3

(24,918 posts)
18. Please sign me up
Sat Jul 16, 2016, 10:00 PM
Jul 2016

I would like to volunteer for the new and improved MIRT.

catbyte

(35,764 posts)
19. I was on the MIR team last winter, but life got in the way last spring
Mon Jul 18, 2016, 02:09 AM
Jul 2016

and I was planning a move. I am settled now and would like to volunteer my services again.

Thank you!

MerryBlooms

(11,901 posts)
20. I've never served before, but I would like to this time around.
Mon Jul 18, 2016, 05:54 PM
Jul 2016
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