en-us Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:06:54 -0500 eugene.hurst@daytonapa.com 60 http://daytonapa.com/ Dayton Ohio APA http://daytonapa.com/ http://daytonapa.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg 200 148 becky http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=124 Local Ad-Hoc Tournaments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:51:22 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=124 Bob Swauger http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=123 NEW - Member Blogs!! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:30:20 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=123 AVATARS!

Yes, we heard you!!! We've heard those calls to further personalize the forum and allow members to have an avatar appear when they post. Until recently we've resisted the idea for a number of reasons; the primary being members could not upload images and cross linking slows down page loading because the website has to go out and get the image.

Well now everyone has the ability to create their own personal gallery on the website and post their own member blogs. We thought "What better way to encourage the use of these features!!"

You'll notice both the forum and blog now show avatars for the poster and the those who reply. Clicking on the photo will bring up a full size version without taking you away from the page! The arrows below the picture will allow you to scroll through the Avatars of other members. Now you can get a visual of who is posting... put a face to a name... get a glimpse of who they are and maybe find out if it's someone you know or have seen... or someone you WILL know the next time you see them.

The avatar is actually your profile picture, and while you can still remotely link, we suggest you create your personal gallery and upload an image for your profile. Once uploaded you'll see an icon below the image to set it as your profile picture. You can also use the regular photo gallery the same way. Simply search for your member number and use the same icon.

BLOGS!

To further enhance the blog module we've given members the ability to control the blog a little more. The Author can now lock their blog, and not allow comments (they will have to unlock it to edit it too, but they can prevent members from posting to it!). Members can also delete posts from other members (not admins or moderators) if they don't like them. The blog is yours!!! You can also delete a blog once it's been replied to (the only caveat is you have to delete the replies first - if there are any). Yes, we know there are some limitations here, but they were necessary. We hope you understand.

You can also easily link images from your member gallery into you blog! In the post Format: Options look for the () Icon. You can also post YouTube Videos in your blog using the() icon.

When reading a blog, at the very top to the right you'll see a few more icons and a list of websites you can share the blog on. If you find a member's post interesting share it on your favorite website or email it to a friend. You can also search for blogs by specific players and get a list of blogs by date.

Comments, questions and bug reports are always welcome!

Enjoy everyone!

Bob Swauger
APA Web Admin

]]> Bob Swauger http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=122 NEW - Member Blogs!! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:29:22 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=122
Aside from the obvious visual changes to the site there are quite a few new features for you to use and enjoy... and there could be many more on the way, so stay tuned!!!

Here are just a few of the new features:

Personal Photo Galleries - use the link in the left menu and click the folder icon in the upper right to create your own gallery and upload images. Each member has 3 megs of space, or approximately 85 images! You can even use one of these uploaded images in your member profile!

Member Friends list - Integrated into the private message system you can now invite members to be your friends, similar to Facebook. At present it isn't much more than a list that will appear below in your member profile, but there are big plans for this feature, so stay tuned! Simply find the member you're looking for using the member search feature and click the 'Send Friend Request' link. If they accept they'll be add to your friends list.

Restyled Stats Area - At present there are no new stats. The stats are just re-organized into collapsible tables that are printer friendly (just use your browser's built in print function).

Member WebLogs - You can now blog about your team and your APA experience in your own personal weblog! Your blog has it's own RSS feed that anyone can subscribe to it and post comments as well... you can even link it to your MySpace or Facebook account. We all know lots of interesting things happen during league play! Now you can share those experiences with others; we just ask that you keep it positive. Enjoy!

... and there are many other changes. Please take some time to look around and let us know what you think!

Enjoy everyone!


Bob Swauger
APA Web Admin

]]> Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=121 Non-Pool Related Discussion Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:37:38 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=121 Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=119 General Pool Discussion Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:44:09 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=119 www.Youtube.com

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any of the above]]> Alex http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117 Rules/Bylaws Questions Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:16:18 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117 Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=109 League Suggestions Tue, 05 May 2009 10:51:12 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=109
I took me 5 years to get my Scholar Ship™, now it's smooth sailing]]> Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108 General Pool Discussion Tue, 05 May 2009 10:44:35 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108
I took me 5 years to get my Scholar Ship™, now it's smooth sailing]]> Eugene Hurst http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=42&REPLY_ID=11 General Pool Discussion Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:45:25 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=42 Quote:
This has GOT to be the best advice I have seen on a pool playing site for APA-style teams. Average players need to learn that calling a time-out does not mean they are incompetent, and captains or other coaches need to learn to offer only positive advice...and stay on the player's level...not your own. Well said, Jim Meadors!]]> abnhunter http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=52&REPLY_ID=10 General Pool Discussion Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:41:46 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52 Quote:
Yeah, great idea. I'll bring my older digital Nikon and snap a few when we're all practicing. I'll be at Belmont next week. I guess you'll be at Bada Bing? Maybe you can come over for 9-ball afterwards. ---JW]]> abnhunter http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=53&REPLY_ID=9 General Pool Discussion Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:39:47 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53 Quote:
Hey, dude. I enjoyed being on your team for the Sanduskey Tourney. Sorry we didn't win.
That place in Downtown Dayton, BHA appliances has a lot of cues. But tell your friend to borrow one, or buy a $100 cue for his first season. After playing regularly for one season he will know a lot more about what he wants from a cue. I think this is especially true if he used to play a lot, and has layed off for a while. -----JW]]> Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=86 General Pool Discussion Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:25:39 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=86
I took me 5 years to get my Scholar Ship™, now it's smooth sailing]]> Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=83 General Pool Discussion Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:57:02 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=83
I took me 5 years to get my Scholar Ship™, now it's smooth sailing]]> Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=81 General Pool Discussion Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:24:19 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=81 [New Recruit], & Gary [Night Hawks(4)]. We will be playing out of Valley Street Billiards in the Monday night Belmont division. See you then.

I took me 5 years to get my Scholar Ship™, now it's smooth sailing]]> Mossberg http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=73 General Pool Discussion Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:45 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=73 8BS-The Hiarchy). We are looking to field an 8 slot rotating roster with a nice variety of skill levels. Player criteria is as follows:
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8 Ball Scholars: Class is in session!!!]]> Eugene Hurst http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=61 Local Ad-Hoc Tournaments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:26:15 -0500 http://daytonapa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=61 9-Ball Tournament Every Monday Night at Belmont Billiards.

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