We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from May - August 2025

[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, May 14.

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.

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. I volunteer!

Thanks, EarlG.

[GP6971]

2. I volunteer! Thanks!!

[Brother Buzz]

3. I'm good for another term

Beer, travel money, and many experiences!

[LauraInLA]

4. I volunteer ;)

[marble falls]

5. I'm tanned and rested.

[littlemissmartypants]

6. I would like to serve. Thank you. ❤️

[BumRushDaShow]

7. Break's over. LOL I'll go for another round

Time flew!

[Kingofalldems]

8. And yes, I volunteer.

[JMCKUSICK]

9. Hi EarlG

Is there any training involved?
I'm very interested, but have no idea of course on how these things are done.
Thank you.

[GP6971]

16. Hi! You don't have to worry about any formal training and taking up a lot

of your time....you contribute what time you can. Some Team members periodically update a Guide called Know Your Trolls which is a valuable resource.

The best way to ease in to MIRT is to watch the team and ask a lot of questions. You'll get the hang of it. The most important thing is there are no time requirements...contribute what you can on your schedule.

Please feel free to ask additional questions and we look forward to working with you next week.

GP6971

[Cheezoholic]

18. I'll second what GP6971 stated. I was intimidated my first go around (I'm still not real good lol)

But the experienced members of the team are great. There's no pressure. There's plenty of good instructions and most of all ask ask ask questions. Nobody is going to flame you for trying. Plus it's quite rewarding when you get to catch your first MAGAt troll too! The self moderating aspect of DU is my favorite thing about this forum as, IMO, it mirrors our founders vision for our country. Seriously it does. Don't be shy, go for it!!

[TBF]

23. Do it - you have some of the best MIRTers signing up this time -

you will love it. It gives you a whole different perspective of the site!

[Docreed2003]

10. I'd like to volunteer to serve on MIRT

[mgardener]

11. I volunteer

[KelleyKramer]

12. I can serve again

Thanks EarlG

[ProfessorGAC]

13. I'll Come Back (nt)

[hunter]

14. I volunteer!

Wow, it's been years since I last served...

[Behind the Aegis]

15. Yes, especially is BumRushDaShow is going again!

[Cheezoholic]

17. I'm ready for another go. I learned a lot the last 2 times. I think I can do better this go around if Y'all need me! n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

19. I'd like to volunteer again, EarlG!

[Delphinus]

20. I volunteer

[Fla Dem]

21. I Volunteer!

[yankee87]

24. Love to serve

Love to serve

[Demsrule86]

25. I would like to serve...surgery behind me and will be able to

come off hearts meds...got a clean bill of health. First time in three years! And I miss Mirt and all the wonderful people who serve.

[Alice Kramden]

26. I volunteer

[LiberalBrooke]

27. I volunteer

[swampthingdc]

28. OK I enjoy keeping an eye out!

I always end up doing that @ YT etc.. seems DN, YT and WhatNot are all I use nowadays - yep.

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