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by missouriacademic
Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Announcement: New Forum Adminstration
Replies: 0
Views: 1535

Announcement: New Forum Adminstration

Dear members, The time has come for me to step down from my role as forum administrator. I unfortunately no longer have the time to devote to the site and thought it would be best to relinquish the position so the job could be done properly. I am leaving the forum in the capable hands of Matt Chadbo...
by missouriacademic
Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll?
Replies: 150
Views: 12442

Poll?

When I was running the poll, I found that the vast majority of teams that would be considered for such a poll had, in fact, played tournaments early in the season. An early season poll is fine. I would liken it to pre-season and early season polls in college sports.
by missouriacademic
Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coaches: How to access the coaches' forum
Replies: 0
Views: 1313

Coaches: How to access the coaches' forum

To access the coaches' forum, please send me a private message or an email at moacademic@hotmail.com stating your name and the school you represent, and I will give you access to the coaches' forum. It might take me a few days to respond to your request, so please be patient. Thank you, James Patter...
by missouriacademic
Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jump Starting the MACA Coaches' Forum
Replies: 5
Views: 646

Jump Starting the MACA Coaches' Forum

This sounds like a fine idea. I will add a coaches' forum to the board.

James
by missouriacademic
Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: lalalalala
Replies: 1030
Views: 544291

lalalalala

Ford08 wrote: Why is the chat Forbidden?
FreeHostia deleted my account, so the chat is temporarily unavailable. I will take care of this soon.

James
by missouriacademic
Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advertising the board
Replies: 11
Views: 860

Advertising the board

East Buc & UMR wrote: depends where you buying from.
Could you elaborate on this a bit?

Thanks,

James
by missouriacademic
Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advertising the board
Replies: 11
Views: 860

Advertising the board

Thanks for everyone's input. I am considering purchasing the domain name "moquizbowl.com" for the board, as the current URL is quite hard to remember. I have a couple questions, though, for those of you who are more skilled at such things than I am (which I'd wager is most of you :P ): 1. ...
by missouriacademic
Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advertising the board
Replies: 11
Views: 860

Advertising the board

East Buc & UMR wrote: I would check with Shawn to see if he could include a cover sheet about the board in the packets of questions he will be sending out.
This is an excellent idea - emailing him now.
by missouriacademic
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some basic board guidelines
Replies: 2
Views: 1300

Some basic board guidelines

A couple things that have come up recently: Due to a recent wave of spam, new users must provide a valid email address when registering, and all email addresses ending in .ru have been banned. If this poses a problem for you, please email me and we will work it out. Also, please recall the "Be ...
by missouriacademic
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advertising the board
Replies: 11
Views: 860

Advertising the board

As a new academic competition season is about to begin, it seems that an ever-growing segment of our population consists of people no longer in high school. While it's good to have a wide range of people contributing here, the first priority of the board is still to provide a forum for high school p...
by missouriacademic
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pyramid questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1105

Pyramid questions

This was split off from the "Question Providers" thread. Please refrain from commenting on providers of Missouri state questions.
by missouriacademic
Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Website suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 430

Website suggestions

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I thought this was the best place to post. Frankly, I'm not exactly sure what I'm wanting out of the website. My major intention for it was to be a more permanent place to store the most important information, such as state tournament results. It doesn't really have ...
by missouriacademic
Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Live QB games in the chat room
Replies: 109
Views: 5500

Live QB games in the chat room

This is a fantastic idea. I'd like to test my knowledge against you quizbowlers myself sometime (don't be too hard on me :P).
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: All-Purpose Districts thread
Replies: 125
Views: 14293

All-Purpose Districts thread

Each district has a contact email listed, so I suppose someone could email each district host asking for scores. I emailed the district hosts about directing players here. I could probably ask them for results as well. I'll also echo comments asking everyone to post results from their district tour...
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Website suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 430

Website suggestions

I think I will be turning over control of the website ( http://www.freewebs.com/missouriacademic/ ) in the near future to someone who has more time and Internet skills than I do. If you're interested as taking over as webmaster, contact me. With that said, I'd like to hear suggestions for improving ...
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good luck to all teams and players at Districts
Replies: 1
Views: 353

Good luck to all teams and players at Districts

Good luck to everyone tomorrow!


James
by missouriacademic
Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: New board
Replies: 0
Views: 1321

New board

Since so many members here have moved on to college play, at the request of a few people I've added a new board specifically for the discussion of college play. High schoolers are of course welcome to post here as well, and the same rules apply. Thank you for your continued support of this community...
by missouriacademic
Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: the chat...
Replies: 56
Views: 4261

the chat...

Thanks for the heads-up. Some settings got changed somehow, but I think I've fixed everything.
by missouriacademic
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: TRASH Regionals Southwest @ Tulsa - Results
Replies: 11
Views: 1585

TRASH Regionals Southwest @ Tulsa - Results

Well done! Do you happen to know if the Dave Legler that played in this is the same Dave Legler famous for winning on the game show Twenty-One?
by missouriacademic
Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chat room added!
Replies: 5
Views: 472

Chat room added!

After much tinkering, I've added what I think is a neat little display to the top of the forum and a chat room to go along with it. Click the top link on the right-hand side of the display bar to take you to chat. Directly below it will list the names of the users currently chatting. You can pick yo...
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Board Logo(s)
Replies: 72
Views: 2357

Board Logo(s)

That works now... apparently the only other thing I had to do was go to Manage Style Sheets and click the button there, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me, but as long as it works!
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Board Logo(s)
Replies: 72
Views: 2357

Board Logo(s)

Yes, when I click "Sample" the image showed up wonderfully, and still does. I made sure the box was checked, and "Use Replacement" is indeed the only option on the drop-down menu.
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some basic board guidelines
Replies: 2
Views: 1300

Some basic board guidelines

This is a pretty laid-back forum as far as rules go; however, I would like it if everyone would stick to the following: Be friendly. We all have a common interest here, so there's no reason to be rude and/or disrespectful to anyone. Don't use profane language. Any profanity will be removed by myself...
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: District picks
Replies: 59
Views: 3298

District picks

You should have no problem with Richland. They are not even ranked in class 2A's poll on the Missouri Academic Homepage. Class 2A 1. Barstow 2. Fordland 3. South Shelby 4. Purdy 5. Plattsburg See, no problem. Indeed, it was a typo. It is fixed now, although I didn't make any other changes to reflec...
by missouriacademic
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Board Logo(s)
Replies: 72
Views: 2357

Board Logo(s)

I followed those instructions, and the image came up fine in my admin control panel, but when I came back to the actual forum, the logo was still the same. I'll try again later when I have more time.
by missouriacademic
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Website updated
Replies: 10
Views: 509

Website updated

I've emailed them about that at least twice, and have never gotten a reply. If someone else can find it, I'd be happy to post it.
by missouriacademic
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Website updated
Replies: 10
Views: 509

Website updated

I've updated the website to reflect Missouri's college teams, and also added a link to Stanford University's "packet archive." I'm also adding a page about the 2005 state tournament. Have a look and see what you think.

James
by missouriacademic
Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor updates to the board
Replies: 38
Views: 2227

Minor updates to the board

A few fixes: Gave moderators more power, including warning, banning from posting, etc. (Thanks for pointing this out, Jeff) Changed the title of the board from "Academic Competition" to "Academic Competition Message Board" Stated some simple guidelines for the board (at the very ...
by missouriacademic
Sun Apr 24, 2005 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor updates to the board
Replies: 38
Views: 2227

Minor updates to the board

A couple new changes:

- Increased the size of your PM inbox and removed restrictions on how many members you can PM at once
- Added a new user group "Moderators" for the five moderators - this really doesn't do anything except change your display when you post
by missouriacademic
Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:02 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: hey warren
Replies: 86
Views: 3617

hey warren

I don't think that is an option I can pass off to the moderators.
by missouriacademic
Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:56 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: hey warren
Replies: 86
Views: 3617

hey warren

I have no idea.

Do you think it would be a good idea to set the option so I have to approve all new members, in case the IP ban didn't work?
by missouriacademic
Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:52 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: hey warren
Replies: 86
Views: 3617

hey warren

His posts are still here; it didn't delete them automatically. I deleted the controversial thread manually.
by missouriacademic
Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor updates to the board
Replies: 38
Views: 2227

Minor updates to the board

Due to the fact that I am no longer capable of being here as much as I would like, I have decided to give the top five posters on this site "moderator" privileges. They can edit posts and such, but I do not believe they can delete or suspend a user or change board settings (check me on thi...
by missouriacademic
Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:19 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How did you find out about this site?
Replies: 18
Views: 1049

How did you find out about this site?

I think I covered most of the major ones... anyway, I'm doing a bit of research on the best way to attract new members to this site, so could you please let me know how you found out about it? Thanks.
by missouriacademic
Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:16 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Time to Set the Clock Forward
Replies: 6
Views: 415

Time to Set the Clock Forward

I'm seriously considering it, if I don't get around to coming here any more often.
by missouriacademic
Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor updates to the board
Replies: 38
Views: 2227

Minor updates to the board

I think I took care of it, as well as a couple other minute changes. You should be able to edit the titles of topics now.
by missouriacademic
Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor updates to the board
Replies: 38
Views: 2227

Minor updates to the board

Some minor changes: Changed the requirements for the squares at the left. Each new square equals 100 posts, and at 1000 you get a red square. Fixed the calendar (I think) Added a "Happy Birthday" thing at the bottom - be sure to add your birthday to your profile! Made minor adjustments to ...
by missouriacademic
Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:27 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Marshall Freshman Tournament
Replies: 0
Views: 1323

Marshall Freshman Tournament

I'm a little late getting this one out (OK, a lot late!!), sorry. I've got the entry form as an email attachment if anyone here wants it. Marshall Academic Team Marshall High School 805 South Miami, Marshall, MO 65340 (660) 886-2244 * fax (660) 886-2669 December 9, 2004 A Tournament Just For Freshme...
by missouriacademic
Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In light of this year being the tenth year
Replies: 39
Views: 1901

In light of this year being the tenth year

DavidH wrote: Totally off subject... how long is the poll release being delayed?
I think I'm just going to leave the polls the same until next month. There wasn't really enough information or votes to justify changing them.
by missouriacademic
Mon Dec 13, 2004 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In light of this year being the tenth year
Replies: 39
Views: 1901

In light of this year being the tenth year

Great idea! I'd like to do something like this for the web site.
by missouriacademic
Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS UNVEILED FRIDAY!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 1674

DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS UNVEILED FRIDAY!!!

The district assignments are up now. I noticed two notable changes from last year, but basically it looks the same.
by missouriacademic
Sun Dec 05, 2004 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS UNVEILED FRIDAY!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 1674

DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS UNVEILED FRIDAY!!!

Polls are due the 15th; that should be enough time for any necessary adjustments.
by missouriacademic
Sun Nov 28, 2004 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Website (partially) Complete
Replies: 24
Views: 1488

New Website (partially) Complete

I try to attend as many tournaments across the state as my time schedule allows, which sadly is not many. (I went to about 6 last year, and haven't been to one yet this season.) A tournament schedule page is coming with the next update, probably next weekend. To take the poll, just fill out a ballot...
by missouriacademic
Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Website (partially) Complete
Replies: 24
Views: 1488

New Website (partially) Complete

Glad you guys like it; FreeWebs also has dozens of backgrounds I can use if needed, or if the current one just gets old. For the college teams... I haven't really thought about it. Some tournament results would be nice, and a list of players. (Possibly, for those that played in Missouri in high scho...
by missouriacademic
Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Website (partially) Complete
Replies: 24
Views: 1488

New Website (partially) Complete

The new address is: http://www.freewebs.com/missouriacademic I'm still probably going to do some more work with it, but I figured I would go ahead and publish what I had done so far. By the way, the new poll deadline is December 15. I'm anticipating more voters, and since we have some tournament res...
by missouriacademic
Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attn: Jason, Bill, Matt, Kyle, others?
Replies: 2
Views: 441

Attn: Jason, Bill, Matt, Kyle, others?

I'd like to dedicate a page on the new website (which I promise will be coming soon) to Missouri college teams. Any info, rosters, schedules, scores, etc., etc. you want to provide me would be helpful with this. By the way, the new poll will be released around December 1st. We should be getting a nu...
by missouriacademic
Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Daylight Savings Time
Replies: 0
Views: 1370

Daylight Savings Time

If the time you see on the board is an hour off, this is due to the end of daylight savings time. To fix this, go to your control panel > board settings, and uncheck the box.
by missouriacademic
Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: October Poll Released
Replies: 21
Views: 1374

October Poll Released

I haven't even gotten around to starting that yet. It should be up sometime this month.
by missouriacademic
Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: October Poll Released
Replies: 21
Views: 1374

October Poll Released

A special thanks to all of you who voted in the poll; I'm hoping for even better voter turnout next month. Here are the much-awaited results: Class 1 1. Thomas Jefferson 2. Mound City 3. Bell City 4. North Shelby 5. St. Joseph Christian 6. Worth County 7. Pilot Grove 8. Lutheran (Kansas City) 9. Sax...
by missouriacademic
Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll release to be slightly delayed
Replies: 4
Views: 460

Poll release to be slightly delayed

They should be updated approximately once a month. I don't really see any need to update them more often than that.