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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTime for a shout out and applause for the DUers who are on the Malicious Intruder Response Team
These times be cray cray
MustLoveBeagles
(11,632 posts)jrthin
(4,837 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)on there who can sniff out a troll better than a pig sniffs mushrooms.
WheelWalker
(8,956 posts)to make a meaningful contribution to the team. I was just a dead horse in the harness. We should all be grateful for those with the special gifts required for an effective MIRT.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)marble falls
(57,172 posts)NoRoadUntravelled
(2,626 posts)DownriverDem
(6,231 posts)It was one email after another alert. I would rather be on the jury for comments.
StarryNite
(9,459 posts)2naSalit
(86,774 posts)Mike 03
(16,616 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,109 posts)Hekate
(90,779 posts)Always!
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)You do a necessary job that I couldn't.
paleotn
(17,946 posts)Tommymac
(7,263 posts)Bad Guys:
ProfessorGAC
(65,159 posts)This thread was a fine idea!
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)and thank you.
nolabear
(41,991 posts)empedocles
(15,751 posts)bluestarone
(17,025 posts)ancianita
(36,132 posts)gademocrat7
(10,666 posts)Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
cp
(6,652 posts)Three cheers!!!
BobTheSubgenius
(11,564 posts)I've said it several times over the last few years - this is the best, most smooth-running and harmonious site of its type that I've ever seen. Not even close, actually.
These people are an example of why it's like that.
proud patriot
(100,715 posts)flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)Re: the latter, what a truly democratic way to deal with disagreements and issues. DU is a haven of sanity, information and civil, intelligent exchange of ideas unlike anything else I'm aware of.
seta1950
(933 posts)Love it here, thanks to all who make it possible, this site has saved my sanity many times.
Granny M
(1,395 posts)Sedona
(3,769 posts)I was MIRT once long ago.
I can't imagine how tough it is now.
Hang in there MIRTers.
You are appreciated
Politicub
(12,165 posts)AllaN01Bear
(18,359 posts)BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)A Salute to you all.
littlemissmartypants
(22,747 posts)And thanks for your service! As a MIRT alumnus, during a less critical time and having been barely able to keep up, I am amazed at those who volunteer for duty during election time.
Thanks for starting the thread, irisblue.
❤ lmsp
SergeStorms
(19,204 posts)fronts, sides, flanks, above and below. As a technologically challenged "old fart" I know little of what you do, but I've seen what can happen when you're not there. Thanks a million!
dlk
(11,575 posts)Bravo/brava!!!
cry baby
(6,682 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,600 posts)Silver Gaia
(4,546 posts)Based on past experience during relatively "quiet" times, MIRT must feel like a full-time job right now!
Deepest gratitude and respect to all of you!
Illumination
(2,458 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)flamingdem
(39,319 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)Thanks 😊
Dem2
(8,168 posts)I've seen some questionable posts that were later evaporated, I assume this was their good work!
crickets
(25,982 posts)Your hard work is appreciated so much!
niyad
(113,533 posts)alittlelark
(18,890 posts)liberalla
(9,257 posts)TexasBushwhacker
(20,211 posts)orleans
(34,073 posts)i don't think i realized this
well, then, absolutely HOORAY! they seem to be doing a great job!
Sogo
(4,992 posts)Thanks MIRT!!
writes3000
(4,734 posts)Firestorm49
(4,037 posts)Maeve
(42,287 posts)Which seems...odd. We love this space on the internet, and we guard it as family would.
But appreciation is appreciated.
You are welcome. In all meanings of the word.
We're all trying to do our part in the best way we know how. But knowing that there is a place on the internet where we can come to feel welcome and accepted is of huge importance to...I'm gonna go out on a limb and say...all of us!
BunnyMcGee
(463 posts)oasis
(49,401 posts)I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)The assholes.
DU wouldn't be the awesome place it is without all of you.
ailsagirl
(22,899 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,749 posts)StClone
(11,686 posts)Is it possible to get a synopsis of what the perps are posting? I want to be on guard thanks!
orangecrush
(19,611 posts)irisblue
(33,020 posts)"The job of the Malicious Intruder Removal Team is to ban people who join DU with the intent to disrupt. MIR Team members are volunteers, and they serve for a three-month term."
You may, you may never notice a disruptor.
I had a brief stint on MIRT, I am still impressed by the dedication and speed of the troll tossers
mercuryblues
(14,537 posts)If you do see it alert on it and MIRT takes care of it.
As to what trolls are posting, just look at the TOS, they are violating those rules. Most of them we never see.
StClone
(11,686 posts)mercuryblues
(14,537 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)COL Mustard
(5,919 posts)But a Troll Patrol makes sense!
Thanks for doing it!!!
GoneOffShore
(17,340 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)applegrove
(118,767 posts)True Blue American
(17,988 posts)Who set up and those who work so hard to keep a clean board.
Your system is perfect My thanks to each and everyone of you. I love it.
Tender hopper
(60 posts)I was chalking up the lack of rwnjs to deus ex machina. No wonder this is the best board on the net.
KPN
(15,649 posts)as many likely trolls as I did in the run-up to 2016. And I know they are out there, so ... fabulous job MIRT volunteers!
FailureToCommunicate
(14,020 posts)are vigilant.
tazmaniac
(114 posts)Smickey
(3,335 posts)Smackdown2019
(1,190 posts)May be helpful to not allow new created ID a week prior the election, with a pending wait until election night. Stop fake ID that are trumpers.