I cannot believe that I forgot to make an announcement about Wisconsin Forensics Daily on my own corner of the web. Back in March I proposed that Wisconsin should create a “wi-debate.com.” That proposal was announced on my old blog and on cross-x.com. You can read a copy of that proposal here.
And now the hard work is done. Wisconsin Forensics Daily is a reality and is online. Here’s the text of the announcement strait from WFD:
After a summer of work, many email conversations, and a lot of help from Bill Batterman and Adam Jacobi, I am pleased to bring to everyone: Wisconsin Forensics Daily.
Wisconsin Forensics Daily is your source for news and culture regarding Wisconsin Debate and Forensics.
Wisconsin Forensics Daily is an independent website devoted to covering all that is Debate and Forensics in Wisconsin. We are not affiliated with the WFCA, the WDCA, or the WHSFA. Wisconsin Forensics Daily does not seek to replace those organizations or the uses of their websites. Similarly, we are not attempting to replace other debate community websites like VBD, lddebate.org, or cross-x.com. Rather, we are attempting to foster community development in Wisconsin debate and forensics across geographic, economic, and philosophic differences. In doing so, we will report on all the forensics and debate events across the state of Wisconsin that we can.
And we are attempting to proceed with our coverage and commentary in a journalistic fashion. Pieces will be written by members of the Debate and Forensics community who can not only offer information, but also provide insight into what it means to be involved in debate and forensics in the state of Wisconsin.
As such, we will be more than simply a blog, but hopefully an interactive magazine. As one can see, each entry has the capacity to evolve into a controlled discussion focused on the written entry. I think this format will allow for an improved online discussion and foster a larger sense of community. Moreover, this will provide one central space for all of those involved in Wisconsin debate and forensics to interact.
I also hope that we can provide a space where all members can interact. Not just simply students or only coaches, but a forum that allows all members to be involved. Accordingly, we will have news, information, and commentary for coaches, judges, and students. And the neatest feature: We will be reporting live, from some tournaments, so that parents and friends at home may receive an up-to-the minute update on how your child is doing.
I invite everyone to surf-on by.
Sincerely,
Nick Bubb
Editor-in-Chief
Wisconsin Forensics Daily
http://www.wiforensics.com
