en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:27:24 -0500 info@cnypoolplayers.com 60 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/blogrss.asp APA Central New York Member Blogs http://cnypoolplayers.com/ http://cnypoolplayers.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg 200 148 Bob Swauger http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=390 Member Weblogs Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:15:24 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=390 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
Central NY APA Web Admin

]]> Papa http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=377 Member Weblogs Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:01:49 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=377
The schedules for the upcoming fall session will be posted this week for all divisions. Please take note that, as usual, they will be preliminary in nature and will possibly change the first couple of weeks of the new session as teams are added.

Scoresheets for the first 2 weeks will be printed and sent early as I will be at the National Team Championships from Aug 20 until Aug 30. I will be attempting to check my e-mail at least once per day (time permitting) and will answer you as soon as I can. My cell will be on so leave a message and I will get back to you at the end of my shifts.

Remember, the Pacific Time Zone is 3 hours behind us! So if you call me at 10AM its only 7AM out there. Please be courteous.


Chris Whible, Sr]]> Papa http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=369 Member Weblogs Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:56 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=369
Last year we ran between 50 & 60 boards. So far this year we have run but 9 boards. The goal is 50 boards. Please, I need your help. No matter what your skill level and especially for the lower skill players, you have a great shot of winning your way to Las Vegas via the Singles program!

If you need more info or would like to find out how you can get involved with our Singles Program, please contact me. You can also checkout the National Events page under About The APA in the menu bar at left.

Chris Whible, Sr]]> Papa http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=368 Member Weblogs Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:24:14 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=368


Chris Whible, Sr]]> Bob Swauger http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=367 Member Weblogs Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:24:48 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=367
You now have the ability to create a personal gallery of yourself, your teams, really anything you want.

On the left menu click the Photo Galleries link - then MEMBER GALLERIES. Click the starred-folder icon in the upper right to set up your gallery.

Once created you'll see a few new icons in the upper right to add, remove and sort your photos.

It's that easy.

Please let us know if you have any problems.

Bob Swauger
Central NY APA Web Admin

]]> Bob Swauger http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=362 Member Weblogs Mon, 25 May 2009 20:27:01 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=362
Once you've found them use the icon on the far left () to view their profile. Click the WEB FRIEND link on the left side of their profile details. The website will send them a private message to accept your request. IF YOU HAVE PRIVATE MESSAGES DISABLED YOU CAN'T USE THIS FEATURE.

Once they've accepted your request they will appear in your profile. For now that's about all it does, but going forward we will be expanding the functionality. For now we want to make sure it works properly.

We'll be posting a video soon, so you can see how it works.

Bob Swauger
Central NY APA Web Admin

]]> Bob Swauger http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=361 Member Weblogs Mon, 25 May 2009 20:26:23 -0500 http://cnypoolplayers.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=361
Personal Photo Galleries for all members - with cool new pop up display!
Personal Blogs for all members - brag about your team - with RSS!
Member Friends Lists (BETA)
Enhanced Look and feel - We've cleaned things up a bit!
Updated Stats Pages!
Better Printer-Friendly pages - print any page on the website!

We've got lots more on the way too! We'll continue to update the webiste to bring you the best pool experience you can have without actually playing.

We'll be posting how to videos soon. For now we want to see how everyone finds things. So if you have issues or suggestions please reply to this blog. We appreciate your input!

Bob Swauger
Central NY APA Web Admin

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