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Related: About this forumWe are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from April - July 2013
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We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from April - July 2013.
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 April 24.
For much more information about the MIR Team, click here!
pinto
(106,886 posts)Behind the Aegis
(54,968 posts)LeftishBrit
(41,315 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Hassin Bin Sober
(26,811 posts)Kali
(55,931 posts)Response to EarlG (Original post)
Tuesday Afternoon This message was self-deleted by its author.
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)It it's full already I totally understand.
maddezmom
(135,060 posts)NRaleighLiberal
(60,615 posts)I can't recommend a term or two serving on MIRT highly enough.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Jazzgirl
(3,744 posts)I was on it several months ago. Can I do it again?
Matariki
(18,775 posts)PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)graham4anything
(11,464 posts)sarisataka
(21,340 posts)AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)It seems a difficult task, and sometimes I have to pass on jury duty cause I don't understand. I thank you of thinking of me, but I must decline! All the best to everyone though!
Yoroshiku ne
Kimiko
kentauros
(29,414 posts)And I have to say the same. As much as I'd like to be able to do such a thing, I am a Host already, and it's enough of my time monitoring that without having yet another responsibility (when I should be working/writing!)
I hope y'all fill the vacancies quickly. We need more of y'all these days
D23MIURG23
(3,106 posts)I don't understand what is meant by this. Can anyone clarify?
Control-Z
(15,685 posts)it means you've had 5 or more posts hidden recently (within last 90 days, I believe) - which would disqualify you.
D23MIURG23
(3,106 posts)Control-Z
(15,685 posts)If you click on your own name in one of your posts you will see your bio with tabs at the top. One is for transparency. Click on it and it will show you your standing.
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)there are three tabs - profile, recommendations, and transparency. If you click on "transparency" it will either show you your deleted posts, if more than five, or say "you transparency page is not displayed" and give you the option of viewing your transparency page.
friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)babylonsister
(171,721 posts)KharmaTrain
(31,706 posts)...ready to help and serve...
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,180 posts)GitRDun
(1,846 posts)I am OK giving it a try.
I gave it a thought but you need 1,000 posts so that leaves both of us out -- bummer!!
GitRDun
(1,846 posts)no worries!
Ian David
(69,059 posts)spiderpig
(10,419 posts)Just retired with time on my hands. Volunteered to tutor English as a second language twice a week. Need to keep busy.
meow2u3
(24,953 posts)Original DUer is willing to keep the boards troll-free.
Control-Z
(15,685 posts)I'll do it again. I should be better at it this time around, since I know a little bit about it going in.
zappaman
(20,618 posts)Great experience and everyone should give it a try!
hedda_foil
(16,537 posts)Xyzse
(8,217 posts)Good Luck!
likesmountains 52
(4,183 posts)ismnotwasm
(42,486 posts)Although I've never done anything like this it certainly would be interesting
GrantDem
(1,791 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,658 posts)Count me in.
lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)harmonicon
(12,008 posts)I've got loads of free time from now until the middle of june and am on here at odd hours, if that makes a difference.
itsrobert
(14,157 posts)I will serve impartially and fairly with discretion of course.
mac56
(17,636 posts)Thanks.
Orangepeel
(13,971 posts)mojowork_n
(2,354 posts)if it's just part-time, on weekends and evenings... why not give it a try?
dogknob
(2,431 posts)This site is regularly and systematically targeted by real pros. I'm in.
coffeenap
(3,222 posts)Thanks!
avebury
(11,087 posts)LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)So to speak. As long as I'll get it back. It's still cold and I need that hat!
47of74
(18,470 posts)garagedoor
(156 posts)I would like to give this a try. I realize I'm replying rather late, given the numerous earlier responses. However, I think I would like to give this the "old college try."
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)Something different to do.
icymist
(15,888 posts)I would love the chance to serve.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
Turborama
(22,109 posts)Dan Ken
(149 posts)Thank you for the invitation.
Raine1967
(11,618 posts)for all the future MIRT volunteers.
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,602 posts)mgcgulfcoast
(1,127 posts)i consider it an honor.
DainBramaged
(39,191 posts)I'm in if you'll have me.
DB
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)Response to EarlG (Original post)
devilgrrl This message was self-deleted by its author.
closeupready
(29,503 posts)jaysunb
(11,856 posts)After spending the last 12 years hanging out here, maybe I can give something back.
Soundman
(297 posts)Glad to have the opportunity to apply!
kelliekat44
(7,759 posts)shanti
(21,721 posts)I've been here for over 10 years and have never done so. I think it's time....
glowing
(12,233 posts)I would like it to remain a good site. And intruders that are here to cause trouble and what not, shouldn't be mixed into the fray of discussions that can already become heated.
iwillalwayswonderwhy
(2,669 posts)ProudProgressiveNow
(6,165 posts)I am retired and would have the time. Thank you for your consideration.
Avalux
(35,015 posts)I was love to help out DU in this capacity. Thanks!
tarheelsunc
(2,117 posts)I would consider it a great honor to volunteer to keep this site free of disruptors.
tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)djean111
(14,255 posts)I'll likely be eligible for the next team, though!
Hatchling
(2,323 posts)I'd like to do it again.
defacto7
(13,678 posts)Maybe next time around.