We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from March 2024 - June 2024

[EarlG]

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 20.

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.

[FSogol]

1. I volunteer. Thanks. n/t

[Spazito]

2. I would like to volunteer again...

it is always a learning experience.

[marble falls]

3. I'm tanned and rested. I'd like to volunteer.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. I'm available to help again

especially given this is a BIG election year!

[ProfessorGAC]

5. I'd Be Willing To Give It A Shot

I'm retired so very available, but I've got other things on my plate.
And idea how much time is devoted?

[Behind the Aegis]

6. No trips planned...I am good to serve

[Kingofalldems]

7. I volunteer.

[ismnotwasm]

8. I would love to

[SoFlaBro]

9. Put me on the motherfucking team goddamn it. I'll flush all MAGA fuckfaces outta here. Piss on those fucking turds.

[meow2u3]

10. I'm willing to give MIRT another shot

I'm no longer woozy from surgery or from rehab.

[RainCaster]

11. I haven't done this for a while. I'm ready.

[Demsrule86]

12. I am feeling great and wish to be a part of MIRT next term... thanks.

I have missed MIRT.

[yankee87]

13. Definitely

Need to keep an eye out for MAGAts

[mcar]

14. I'd like to serve again

I've had a nice break and I'm ready for election year shenanigans.

[maryellen99]

15. I'd like to volunteer nt

[Xipe Totec]

16. I'd like to dip my toes in this pool for the first time. Why not? nt

[Cheezoholic]

17. I've been a good boy and haven't been spanked in over a year ;) I would like to volunteer, TY! n/t

[KS Toronado]

26. Let me help you out.

[question everything]

28. Ouch

[Rhiannon12866]

18. I'd like to return if you still have room. Thanks, EarlG!

[Tickle]

19. I would like to give it a try, thank you. NT

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

20. I'll volunteer. :)

Thanks.

[RocRizzo55]

21. I'm game

[AZSkiffyGeek]

22. I'm interested

[KelleyKramer]

23. I can serve again

[KS Toronado]

27. Hey Kelley, hows everything going? Hadn't seen you in awhile.

Just getting off the team, LG has been a real PITA lately.

[Rhiannon12866]

29. Oh, not still!

I got called for a jury at the crack of dawn day before yesterday and after that spent my time alerting on more Spammers. So I guess that the Spamming Hour is still a thing.

[KS Toronado]

30. It's been a roller-coaster with them

Sometimes none for weeks in the wee hours, then a couple every night, mostly from India.

[Rhiannon12866]

31. Night before last was when I discovered a whole stream of them.

[KelleyKramer]

32. Hey there!

She is still at it? Good grief, After that super busy last term I figured she would burn out and fade away (at least for a while).

Man, she really needs to find a new hobby

Good to see you again, hope you are doing well

[KS Toronado]

33. Thought the changeover would have happened yesterday.

Doing OK except for a sore throat I can't get rid of, still cancer free.

[jimmil]

24. Sign me up!

[LeftishBrit]

25. I'd like to volunteer