We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from January - April 2019

[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, January 23.

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.

[Kingofalldems]

1. I'd like to volunteer.

[herding cats]

2. I'd like to volunteer again.

One thing, I'll be gone out of pocket a lot the last week of this month. After that I'll be around my normal amount.


Thanks for the consideration.

[Behind the Aegis]

3. Sign me up!

I miss the onslaught of mail.

[UrbScotty]

4. I'm interested in coming back to MIRT!

[backtoblue]

5. I'd like to!

[ismnotwasm]

6. Oh good

I’d love to go again

[FSogol]

7. I'd like to volunteer again. n/t

[Docreed2003]

8. I'd be happy to do MiRT again.

[TreasonousBastard]

9. I can do this.

[MoonRiver]

10. I'd like to tackle it again.

[USALiberal]

12. I would like to volenteer! Nt

[ehrnst]

13. I'd like to volunteer. (nt)

[octoberlib]

14. I'd like to volunteer

[jcgoldie]

15. I volunteer for this

The way things stand I can't go a day without participating here anyway.

[boston bean]

16. I would like to serve.

[berni_mccoy]

17. I volunteer.

[EllieBC]

18. I'll volunteer.

I assume things are going to get heavier here as we march towards November 2020.

[BumRushDaShow]

19. I'll give it a shot

Would help to give me a better appreciation for what MIRT has to deal with!

[Eliot Rosewater]

91. I do it for the parties. Oh the stories I could tell.

[BumRushDaShow]

92. LOL

[Brother Buzz]

102. Blabbermouth!

This is exactly why you are not trusted with the keys to the MIR Team liquor cabinet!

[GP6971]

103. Nor the 420 cabinet

here on the left coast.

[backtoblue]

105. Haha!!!

[LittleGirl]

20. I would like

to volunteer but would like to start after April as I'm in the process of moving until then.
Thanks.

[littlemissmartypants]

71. You have to be a star member. eom

[LittleGirl]

86. Yes, I know.

I would become one.

[Heartstrings]

21. I'll try it! Nt

[catbyte]

22. If I'm eligible, I'd like to serve again.

[Initech]

23. I'm in!

[littlemissmartypants]

72. You need a star. eom

[Hobo]

24. I'd like to try

[gordianot]

25. I volunteer.

[rzemanfl]

26. I'll volunteer. n/t

[IronLionZion]

27. I'll volunteer

As primary season ramps up, there will be plenty of trolls I'm sure.

[hueymahl]

28. I would like to be considered

[TeamPooka]

29. I'd like to volunteer again. It's been a while and I feel it's time to serve again.

[marybourg]

30. If an iPad can handle the required

software, I can do it.

[uppityperson]

98. There's no extra software required, if you can read and post you're good

I rarely use a computer, tablets take longer to copy paste but it's all workable.

[marybourg]

101. I really can only copy and paste either one word,

or an entire post and then laboriously delete any excess.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

31. I would like to help. nt

[pandr32]

32. I volunteer to help

Please consider me from the beginning of March throughout the remainder of the year due to travel away during February.

[Throckmorton]

33. I would like to volunteer. N/T

[ProudMNDemocrat]

34. Sure. I would like to make a contribution.

[RockaFowler]

35. I would like to do this!

[littlemissmartypants]

73. You need a star. eom

[salin]

36. I am interested in serving.

[Pachamama]

37. I would be willing to volunteer to be on the MIR team

[angrychair]

38. I'd like to volunteer. n/t

[shenmue]

39. I'd like to volunteer

[redstatebluegirl]

40. I would be willing to do this.

[Politicub]

41. I would like to volunteer.

Thanks for the opportunity.

[uppityperson]

42. You are getting a lot of volunteering, seems dingy a yellow notice bar for attention

[TrogL]

43. Me too. I used to be a mod

I’m on here all day every day so I may as well make myself useful

[Stargazer09]

44. I'm interested!

I would like to help keep this site running smoothly.

[tiredtoo]

45. I would like to stay in this.

[The Mouth]

46. As always, glad to be of any help

Regards, and thanks for all you do.

[littlemissmartypants]

74. You need a star. eom

[uppityperson]

99. And 1000 posts

[pbmus]

47. ....ok

[populistdriven]

48. I'll give it a go

Did it a year ago & had a learning curve for most of it so looking forward to being more effective this time.

[dsc]

49. I am willing to volunteer

[Roland99]

50. I'm willing to give it a go!

[MyNameIsKhan]

51. I like to volunteer!

[guillaumeb]

52. Thank you team, for an excellent job, and for your service. eom

[bearsfootball516]

53. I'd be willing to give it a go!

[RainCaster]

54. I would serve

[Old Vet]

55. Sounds intresting, I would volunteer......

[Kind of Blue]

56. After having posts removed, I really need to learn DU rules.

So I'll like to try.

[littlemissmartypants]

75. You need a star. eom

[jrthin]

57. I'd like to volunteer.

[Different Drummer]

58. I'd like to give it a try. n/t

[Oppaloopa]

59. I would love to again.

[littlemissmartypants]

76. You need a star. eom

[patricia92243]

60. I volunteer.

[applegrove]

61. I'll volunteer.

[ok_cpu]

62. I'll try

[maddiemom]

63. Add my name to the list of volunteers.

[cally]

64. I would like to volunteer

[DownriverDem]

65. Count me in

I think it's great that members themselves are the ones that decide.

[samnsara]

66. would love to try!

[sharedvalues]

67. Would be willing.

[Aviation Pro]

68. Volunteering

n/t

[sabbat hunter]

69. I would like to

volunteer please.

[littlemissmartypants]

77. You need a star. eom

[alittlelark]

70. I would like to be of service if I fit....

[littlemissmartypants]

78. You need a star. eom

[alittlelark]

79. I had a star for over 10 years.... The Bernie issue made me quit

The fact that the owners of my favorite website favored one primary candidate over another due to their spouses connection to the candidate...... So many shades of 'not right'.....

[littlemissmartypants]

80. You can't serve on MIRT without it. eom

[Yonnie3]

93. On one of my MIR Teams we had a non-star member

The actual requirement is stated in the announcement, my emphasis below.

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.

[littlemissmartypants]

94. I rest my case. nt

[VOX]

81. This long-time DUer would appreciate the opportunity to serve.

Thanks so much for your kind consideration.

[my2sense]

82. I volunteer

Thanks!

[Equinox Moon]

83. I would like to volunteer.

Thanks!

[Cryptoad]

84. Im ur huckleberry,,,,,,,

[YOHABLO]

85. I'll have a go at it.

[musicblind]

87. I would be glad to volunteer and help in any way I reasonably can. n/t

[Jeffersons Ghost]

88. it appears interesting. I'll serve on an MIR Team

[patricia92243]

89. Can a person "un-volunteer" if they find they are not good at it or it is more that they anticipated

[Jarqui]

90. I'd like to help the site

But I'd like to understand a little more about what help I'm going to provide to make sure I feel that I will be able and reliable to do so.

[uppityperson]

100. There is a learning curve, but it's not that difficult and there is no set amount of time required

That said, if you don't think you will participate, don't volunteer. Some members are very active, some not so much.It's a great experience though and I recommend everyone give it a try.

[bluevoter4life]

95. I'm interested. eom

[NewsCenter28]

96. More than willing

This site has helped to keep me sane even dating back to the Bush years. Feel free to pick me and I'll do my best to not let you down!

[bobGandolf]

97. Willing to help...

I meet the requirements though it might not look like it. I had a different account under bobburgster. I started a new account because there was no way to change my name without starting over. Let me know, and I will try my best to help DU.

[Demsrule86]

104. I would be happy to serve.

[getagrip_already]

106. sign me up......

[Separation]

107. Id like to throw my name into the hat

[demgrrrll]

108. I'll do it.