We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from April - July 2013

[EarlG]

This discussion thread was locked by EarlG (a host of the Announcements group).

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]

1. I'll volunteer if there's room. (nt)

[Behind the Aegis]

2. I would like to do this.

[LeftishBrit]

3. I'd be happy to do this.

[Warren DeMontague]

4. I'd like to sign up again.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

5. I would like to serve again.

[Kali]

6. I would like to be on the team again if you will have me.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

8. If you still need another I'd like to be on the team.

It it's full already I totally understand.

[maddezmom]

9. I'd like to sign up again

[NRaleighLiberal]

10. To those who've yet to serve or are thinking about it - DO IT! Very rewarding, very important.

I can't recommend a term or two serving on MIRT highly enough.

[Jefferson23]

11. I sent in my fee for star membership and would like to be considered, thank you. n/t

[Marrah_G]

12. I'll volunteer

[patrice]

13. Please consider me. nt

[Jazzgirl]

14. I would like to try again.

I was on it several months ago. Can I do it again?

[Matariki]

15. I'd like to volunteer. Thanks.

[PeaceNikki]

16. I would do another round.

[graham4anything]

17. I would like to volunteer

[sarisataka]

18. I would be willing to do this

[AsahinaKimi]

19. Thank you but, no..

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. Good reply!

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]

20. "Please note that if your Transparency page is displayed, you are disqualified from serving..."

I don't understand what is meant by this. Can anyone clarify?

[Control-Z]

38. If your transperacy page is displayed

it means you've had 5 or more posts hidden recently (within last 90 days, I believe) - which would disqualify you.

[D23MIURG23]

43. Thanks for the clarification.

[Control-Z]

52. No problem.

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]

85. If you click on your profile

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.

[TeamPooka]

21. Hat in ring. nt

[friendly_iconoclast]

22. I'll volunteer for this. I think all those eligible and able to should be willing to do so.

[babylonsister]

23. I will give it a try-thanks! nt

[KharmaTrain]

24. I'm Game...

...ready to help and serve...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

25. Sure! sign me up if you need me!

[GitRDun]

26. I read thru the MIR Team information

I am OK giving it a try.

[CokeMachine]

75. Hi

I gave it a thought but you need 1,000 posts so that leaves both of us out -- bummer!!

[GitRDun]

77. lol i missed that

no worries!

[Ian David]

27. I would like to apply for my second tour on the MIRT, please! n/t

[spiderpig]

28. I'll do it!

Just retired with time on my hands. Volunteered to tutor English as a second language twice a week. Need to keep busy.

[meow2u3]

30. Allow me to throw my hat in the ring

Original DUer is willing to keep the boards troll-free.

[Control-Z]

31. If you're short on volunteers

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]

32. Would love to serve again!

Great experience and everyone should give it a try!

[hedda_foil]

33. Thanks, EarlG. Please include me if the list isn't full yet. nt.

[Xyzse]

34. Not I, but thanks for the offer

Good Luck!

[likesmountains 52]

35. I would like to try it out.

[ismnotwasm]

36. Sure.

Although I've never done anything like this it certainly would be interesting

[GrantDem]

37. I would love to serve.

[A HERETIC I AM]

39. Only if I get to bat them around a bit like a cat with a mouse. n/t

[Blecht]

40. Sure!

Count me in.

[lumberjack_jeff]

41. I volunteer. n/t

[harmonicon]

42. I'd give it a go.

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]

44. I will give it a go

I will serve impartially and fairly with discretion of course.

[mac56]

45. I'd like to volunteer if there are still vacancies.

Thanks.

[Orangepeel]

46. I'm willing to serve

[mojowork_n]

47. I'm not sure I know the difference between "malicious" and ordinary "stoopid." But...

if it's just part-time, on weekends and evenings... why not give it a try?

[dogknob]

48. Sounds like a tough gig...

This site is regularly and systematically targeted by real pros. I'm in.

[pscot]

49. I'm willing

[Lasher]

50. I volunteer.

[coffeenap]

51. I'd like to sign on as a beginner.

Thanks!

[avebury]

53. I am willing to participate. nt

[LisaLynne]

54. I'll toss my hat into the ring.

So to speak. As long as I'll get it back. It's still cold and I need that hat!

[47of74]

55. I'd like to volunteer

[garagedoor]

56. Hello Earl

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]

57. i'd like to sign up....

[Kelvin Mace]

58. I'd like to sign on

Something different to do.

[icymist]

59. Count me in.

I would love the chance to serve.

[MarianJack]

60. I'll sign up for another term!

PEACE!

[Turborama]

89. You need to add your name to the thread in the MIRT group instead of here

[Dan Ken]

61. It would be an honor to accept.

Thank you for the invitation.

[Raine1967]

62. I wish my next few months weren't going to be so busy. A heart thanks in advance

for all the future MIRT volunteers.

[proud2BlibKansan]

63. Yes. I'd love to be on this team.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

64. I'll volunteer.

[mgcgulfcoast]

65. i will be happy to

i consider it an honor.

[DainBramaged]

66. I think it's time I gave a little back and helped the community.

I'm in if you'll have me.


DB

[octoberlib]

67. I'll volunteer!

[closeupready]

69. I can try it out.

[jaysunb]

70. I'd like to give it a try

After spending the last 12 years hanging out here, maybe I can give something back.

[gordianot]

71. Yes am willing.

[lady lib]

72. I'll do it.

[Soundman]

73. I would be willing.

Glad to have the opportunity to apply!

[kelliekat44]

74. I'll volunteer. nt

[shanti]

76. I'm willing!

I've been here for over 10 years and have never done so. I think it's time....

[glowing]

78. I would volunteer.. I'm on quite a bit. Been here quite a bit.

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]

79. I would like to serve.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

80. I would love to serve.

I am retired and would have the time. Thank you for your consideration.

[Avalux]

81. Please consider me for the MIRT team.

I was love to help out DU in this capacity. Thanks!

[bahrbearian]

82. Me, Me. Me

[cprise]

83. OK I'll try it! n/t

[tarheelsunc]

84. I'm definitely interested and willing.

I would consider it a great honor to volunteer to keep this site free of disruptors.

[HangOnKids]

86. Like to serve!

[tallahasseedem]

87. I'd be happy to volunteer!

[djean111]

88. Sounds like a good thing to volunteer for - but I have less than 1000 posts.....

I'll likely be eligible for the next team, though!

[Hatchling]

90. I volunteer.

I'd like to do it again.

[defacto7]

91. Looks like you're pretty well stocked.

Maybe next time around.