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Related: About this forumWe are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from July 2026 - October 2026
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, July 15.
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.
surfered
(15,330 posts)Like anything new, there is a learning curve, but if I could do it, you can too. It is a worthy endeavor for DU.
sheshe2
(99,237 posts)Kingofalldems
(40,427 posts)uppityperson
(116,053 posts)Taking a break was good but I'm ready to get back into it if you consider me. Thank you.
Sign me up!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
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Lulu KC
(8,923 posts)It does make me have to look at what you-know-who is doing more, which is a con, but the other MIRTers are so much fun that the pro outweighs the con.
Sign me up if I'm needed.
sarisataka
(23,228 posts)meow2u3
(25,254 posts)I'm a bit rusty at MIRT, but I would like to join. Thank you.
Id love to volunteer!
akbacchus_BC
(5,831 posts)Dear EarlG:
I would like to serve if am eligible.
With thanks and best regards,
akbacchus_BC