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The '''Quizbowl Discord Server''' was created in 2017 by [[Kevin Wang]] and has since largely replaced the [[Quizbowl IRC channel]]. The Discord server serves as a place for quizbowlers to talk about quizbowl as well as various off-topic areas of interest. Discord also provides the ability to have packet readings without having to use external software such as Google Hangouts.
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The "'''Quizbowl'''" Discord server ("'''the Discord'''") is an unofficial online space for the nationwide quiz bowl community, especially the collegiate and open circuits.
  
==External links==
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The server has the vanity url "[http://discord.gg/quizbowl discord.gg/quizbowl]". There is also an affiliate server specifically for high school students ([https://discord.gg/CSRgz53 discord.gg/CSRgz53]).
;High school quizbowl server: discord.gg/CSRgz53
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;Main quizbowl server: discord.gg/T4nYsCq
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==History==
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The server was created in 2017 by [[Kevin Wang]] in an attempt to revive the community of the [[Quizbowl IRC channel]] by moving it to a more modern platform.<ref>[https://hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=325688#p325688 Re: Saving the IRC by [[Santa Claus]] » Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:42 am]</ref> The server quickly overtook it in size and popularity and is now serves a similar role as the main space where people live chat about quiz bowl.
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In March 2021, the server was made a Discord Partner.
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In August 2022, popular demand for additional moderation and more intricate rules led to the appointment of [[Ganon Evans]] as the second admin for the server.<ref>[https://hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=391393#p391393 An Open Letter Regarding the Administration of the Discord] by [[Zealots of Stockholm]] » Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:00 pm</ref>
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 30 June 2024

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QbDiscordLogo.webp
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Logo of the server

The "Quizbowl" Discord server ("the Discord") is an unofficial online space for the nationwide quiz bowl community, especially the collegiate and open circuits.

The server has the vanity url "discord.gg/quizbowl". There is also an affiliate server specifically for high school students (discord.gg/CSRgz53).

History

The server was created in 2017 by Kevin Wang in an attempt to revive the community of the Quizbowl IRC channel by moving it to a more modern platform.[1] The server quickly overtook it in size and popularity and is now serves a similar role as the main space where people live chat about quiz bowl.

In March 2021, the server was made a Discord Partner.

In August 2022, popular demand for additional moderation and more intricate rules led to the appointment of Ganon Evans as the second admin for the server.[2]

References

  1. Re: Saving the IRC by Santa Claus » Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:42 am
  2. An Open Letter Regarding the Administration of the Discord by Zealots of Stockholm » Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:00 pm