We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from December 2020 - March 2021

[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, December 9.

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.

[DesertRat]

2. I'd like to volunteer again. Thanks!

[Ptah]

3. I'd like to be on the MIRT.

[ismnotwasm]

4. Would love to go again.

[angstlessk]

5. Is it possible to become a tentative member?

I what are the hours expected per day?

If I find I cannot decide on enough cases, should I resign, or would I be kicked off?

I have only reported a few folks in all my time here, so not sure how well I will do?

[The Polack MSgt]

6. There are no minimum mandatory requirements for the MIR Team

Some team members spend several hours daily "MIRTing" others pop in and out occasionally.

There are old heads on the team who've done this for a while that are willing to assist noobs.

Some of these folks have the patience of all the Catholic Saints and Bodhisattva Never Disparaging, combined.

You'll learn a lot about DU and (virtually) meet some good people

[angstlessk]

7. Thanks for the informative reply.

Sounds like I may be able, I am certainly willing.

[DashOneBravo]

33. I've made good friends

On that team. People I didn’t normally interact with and it’s been nice.

[onecaliberal]

8. Interested.

Is there a time requirement?

[Lasher]

9. OK, I'd like to give it a try

[William769]

10. I would like to serve again after being absent for awhile for health reasons.

Thanks.

[Cadfael]

11. Not sure if I qualify

I have way more than 6 months of membership, and am a star member, but I’m not a prolific poster, so I still haven’t gotten to 1000 (though I am closing in on it)

I’d like to help out if I’m allowed...

[NRaleighLiberal]

12. go for it, folks...important, fun DU task. I always find it fulfilling!

my term is over, but I'll be back;

[maxrandb]

13. I would be happy to help if needed.

[LiberalArkie]

14. I would, but I do not think I would fit in.

I am a firm free speech advocate. I believe even the most firmly rabid right wing might actually have a valid point to make and a person who is far to the left of me, might be wrong on a particular topic.

[MontanaMama]

25. You'll know when to step in or

when to rally fellow MIRT members. There's a difference between strong opinion in a post and a troll. MIRT has a wealth of knowledge and experience. There is a lot of support there.

[COL Mustard]

26. As A Relative Noob....

I think you'd do well! The issues that I've seen over time (lurking, then as a free member and later as a star member) are that people from (that other site that need not be named) come over with an eye toward disruption. They're pretty easy to spot, I think.

Apply, and good luck!!!

[wryter2000]

15. I'm willing to try

I was a mod for quite a while back in the olden days. I spend a fair amount of time on DU. However, if you don't select me, my feelings won't be hurt.

[Spazito]

16. It's been a few years but I would like to help again...

if I still qualify.

[ok_cpu]

17. Available if needed

[spicysista]

18. I would like to give it a try.

[tiredtoo]

19. Sign me up for mir

[Soph0571]

20. I am happy to do another quarter

[Disaffected]

21. I'd like to volunteer but am not quite clear on how it works:

The OP states:

"Members of the MIR Team are provided with tools to delete spam posted by people who have had their posting privileges revoked,.."

Question - how can people who have had their posting privileges revoked post anything? Do they try to sneak in under a new user name or use some other sort of subterfuge? If so, how would a MIR member detect it?

The OP also states MIRs are empowered to revoke posting privileges for disruptive folks which I understand but am wondering if it is done by majority vote or some other procedure?

Thanks

[Rhiannon12866]

48. Not sure about that statement, but it's pretty straightforward

If someone joins to Spam the board (selling/promoting a product), they're not allowed to stay. Those are usually obvious.

And yes, MIRT works by consensus. It's a team effort.

[abakan]

22. I'll give it a shot

Sounds like a good thing to do during the shutdown I think is coming

[COL Mustard]

28. Are You A Govvie?

I don't think Congress is going to pass an extended CR that Doofus will sign by 12/11. Extended holiday break???

[abakan]

29. I don't think it has anything to do with the Federal gov.

I read yesterday our Governor is threatening to put in another stay in place order for California.
That is what I was referring to.

[COL Mustard]

30. Ah, I Misunderstood

Shutdown has a whole 'nother meaning for me!!!

[StarfishSaver]

23. I'm interested in serving on the MIRT Team

Thank you!

[GB_RN]

24. I'm interested

While I have only been a registered member for a little while, and don’t have a ton of posts, I’ve been a lurker here since the early 2000s. I’ve also been an admin in a couple of sites before.

[MontanaMama]

27. I would like to serve again if you'll have me.

Thanks for the opportunity.

-MM

[LeftishBrit]

31. I'd be interested!

[DinahMoeHum]

32. OK I'll bite and volunteer for this.

Thanks for asking.

[angstlessk]

34. I am willing to become a part if the MIR team. n/t

[mgardener]

35. Like to

Volunteer again

[mn9driver]

36. Sure, sign me up.

I expect MIRT will be busy over the next several months.

[meow2u3]

37. I'm a bit rusty, but I'd like to volunteer

I haven't been on MIRT for quite a while. Thank you.

[flibbitygiblets]

39. Happy to volunteer

[littlemissmartypants]

40. I would like to serve again. ❤ nt

[SheltieLover]

41. I would be honored to serve, if needed

[egbertowillies]

42. I am interested

[Throck]

43. Interested

I'm up at 3am with insomnia. I can cover the midnight shift. Rookie has to start somewhere.

[PatrickforO]

44. I will serve again if approved - I have done once before.

[whopis01]

45. I would like to be on the MIR Team. n/t

[Dream Girl]

46. I'm willing to do it!

[backtoblue]

47. Id love to if I'm not too late!