Announcements
Related: About this forumWe are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from March - June 2021
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 Friday March 12.
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.

RainCaster
(12,870 posts)After a break, I'm ready to help again.
I've been appalled at the number of times I've been called for jury duty here since the election ended. Anything I can do to help, count me in.
Bleacher Creature
(11,504 posts)I was on the term before this one, but decided to take this one off. Happy to do it again.
whathehell
(30,158 posts)If you need me.
George II
(67,782 posts)GP6971
(34,933 posts)Thanks!
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)
like to try my hand at this
Irish_Dem
(69,989 posts)GP6971
(34,933 posts)one participates as their time allows.
Irish_Dem
(69,989 posts)kozar
(3,086 posts)To help this community.
Koz
tenderfoot
(8,982 posts)
BComplex
(9,429 posts)Certainly count me in here if you need me.
Irish_Dem
(69,989 posts)MrModerate
(9,753 posts)mcar
(44,671 posts)Thanks!
Demsrule86
(71,166 posts)NewHendoLib
(61,144 posts)thx
whopis01
(3,833 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(177,685 posts)I'm finally home, and working to improve my walking, though I also have a wheelchair. The fractured ankle is good with a brace on it, but my bad knee decided to act up because of the months of inactivity.
Thanks, EarlG!
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)NNadir
(35,884 posts)Brother Buzz
(38,426 posts)TomSlick
(12,419 posts)The responsibility sounds a bit daunting but I'm willing.
WA-03 Democrat
(3,296 posts)Be happy to serve if needed.
Docreed2003
(18,196 posts)As a Returning MIRT member
herding cats
(19,689 posts)If not I'd love to go back in, coach!
I really miss it and my friends.