Ask a Question

JabberMonkey gives you the ability to Express Yourself. We believe that everyone has a interest or topic that their passionate about, and our goal at JabberMonkey is to provide you with all the tools you need to make your voice heard, and to hear what others have to say. Whether you’re interested in Politics, Investing, Sports, Hollywood gossip or anything in between JabberMonkey provides the ability to create questions and connect content such as videos, webcams, pictures, articles etc. with questions that are important to you.

 

Begin your Evolution of Expression now!

 

Create Questions

The core of JabberMonkey is your ability to gather opinion from around the world on any given topic by simply asking a question. JabberMonkey allows you to upload or search the web for a variety of media to facilitate this including uploading, articles, pictures, and video. This makes JabberMonkey more entertaining than traditional web polling sites. You can choose who you want to view and vote on your question; ranging from everyone on the site to select friends and family members.

 

Answering Questions

As a JabberMonkey member you can vote on questions ranging from; sports, politics, entertainment, humor, and anything in between. Once you have voted you can view in depth results showing how specific demographics have voted on a question. You can see how people voted based on gender, age, and ethnicity; as well as how each demographic group voted based on region.

 

Making Comments

You can add comments to your votes to further express how you feel on a given topic. You can add media including uploading; articles, pictures, and video, to your comments to help make your point or make your comment more entertaining.

 

Communication

JabberMonkey allows you to communicate with anyone from around the world. Whether you’re keeping in touch with your current friends or meeting someone new; JabberMonkey offers a host of features to keep you connected. JabberMonkey’s communication tools include; an internal messaging system, Jab (a personal message shared with friends), Express yourself (micro blogging), Blogs, group chat rooms, individual text chat, and one on one video voice calls.

 

Messaging

JabberMonkey allows you to communicate through an internal email system to any friend, family member or professional/co-worker.

 

JM Jab

You can write a brief message to your friend any time you are on their profile page in the jab field. Your “Jab” will then be displayed in the JM Feed of your friend, and any common friends.

 

JM Express Yourself

Express yourself! Write a brief message on anything you wish to say (express how you feel, what you are doing, what you like or dislike etc.) to your friends. This message will be displayed on your profile page as well as in the feed of your friends.

 

JM Blogging

You can write a personal blog to share your insights and wisdom with your friends. Pictures or videos can be uploaded from your hard drive or from the web into blogs. You can also upload a video of yourself directly from your webcam into your blog. Blogs can be accessed from the profile page under the blogs tab.

 

JM Chat (Chat Rooms)

You can join chat rooms to discuss any topics or issues that you are interested in. Chat rooms are located on the results page of every question as well as in each group.

 

Jabber Now

You are able to perform one on one chat sessions with any friend while they are logged into JabberMonkey. You can run chat sessions with up to four of your friends at the same time.

JabberMonkey has developed a video/voice calling service that allows all you to conduct a two-way video and voice call with any friend. You can make and receive video calls at anytime while logged into JabberMonkey. No download of software is required. While on a video call you can run text chat sessions with up to three of your friends.

Contests

Coming soon! JabberMonkey will allow you to show off your talent and creativity by entering contests. JabberMonkey will use contests to showcase the athletic skills, artistic creativity, humor, and intelligence of our members. Contestants will be able to compete for a variety of exciting prizes.

 

Companies will be able to create customized contests allowing JabberMonkey members interact with their product and show what makes it unique.

 

Friends

JabberMonkey allows you to interact and stay connected with your friends. You can also meet new people and develop friendships from around the globe. You can easily follow your friend’s activity on the site by receiving feeds in your profile page. JabberMonkey offers a host of communication tools including; internal messaging, expressions, Jabs, text and video chat allowing you to stay in touch. You can also share photos and videos with their friends.

Groups

Groups allow you and other JabberMonkey members to join together based on similar interests.  Groups can be created by any JabberMonkey member.  As a group administrator you have special privileges within your group including; the ability to send out updates, posting blog entries, and the ability to remove unwanted group members.  You will also be able to designate certain privacy settings, if a group is “Public” (anyone can join), “Private” (group adiminstrator must approve each membership request), or “Secret” (membership is gained only by administrators invitation).  Also you can designate if members of the group can upload questions, photos and videos.

 

As a group member you can ask questions limited to your fellow group members.  You can participate in group forums and join group chat rooms to discuss any topics related to the group.  Finally you can upload photos and videos into the group photo album.

 

JM Mobile (Coming Soon!)

JabberMonkey is developing a mobile application whereby members will be allowed to:

 

• Receive notifications based on profile preferences for anything that creates a JM Feed
• Answer questions
• Comment when answering questions
• Accept friend requests
• Update “Express Yourself”
• Receive notification of new JM Mail message

 

In addition, JabberMonkey members once they receive a notification will be able to view a question, answer a question (with or without comments), accept or deny a friend request, update “Express Yourself”.

Profiles

The profile page allows you to keep track of any activity taking place within JabberMonkey. You can track activity for specific questions of interest; whether it’s a question you have created, voted on, or just interested in. The JM Feed with in your profile page keeps you up-to-date on what your friends are doing within JabberMonkey. This includes; questions that your friends have voted on, questions that they created, comments they made, and any updates they make to their photo albums and more. You can create profiles that share information about yourself; interests, likes and dislikes, contact information, profession, education, etc. You can set privacy settings that allow certain friends access to your profile information. Also, you can upload photos and videos to your albums in your profile, and designate which family or friends you wish to share them with. In addition, you can blog & Vblog about any topic or issue that interests you.

 

FAQ

 

Questions

Why should I download Silverlight?

Can anyone use JabberMonkey?

Why is my postal code required in the sign up process?

What picture and video file types does JabberMonkey support?

What is the largest file size I can upload?

How do I ask a question?

I was unable to upload an image from an URL into the question or answer field.

I was unable to upload a video using the URL option.

My question doesn’t fit in any of the categories.

I was unable to upload a picture or video from my computer into the question.

I’m concerned about my location showing on a map when I vote.

When I vote my pin doesn’t show, or doesn’t show in the correct location.

I was unable to upload a picture or video from my computer into a comment.

I was unable to upload an image from an URL into a comment.

I was unable to upload a video into a comment using the URL option.

What does the “track this question” do?

Why is my ethnicity required in my profile?

I cannot upload a profile picture.

How do I change my privacy settings?

I cannot upload an image or video into an album.

Who can view my blogs?

Who can I send a message to?

What does placing my friends into categories do (personal, professional, family)?

What is Jabber Now?

What do I need to be able to video chat?

How do I start a video chat?

How can I eliminate audio feedback during a video chat session?

What are groups?

Who can create a group?

What type of content is allowed on JabberMonkey?

What is NSFW?

 

 

Downloading Silverlight

Why should I download Silverlight?

Downloading Silverlight will allow you to run the JabberMonkey scroll wheel, this is a fun interactive way to view and answer all the questions within JabberMonkey. Silverlight is a Microsoft browser plug in that runs interactive media applications (similar to Adobe Flash). To download Silverlight please use the link below. Installation should only take a few minutes. Link To Download the Latest Version of Silverlight

 

Becoming a member

Can anyone use JabberMonkey?

Anyone over the age of 13 that completes the new member signup process can use JabberMonkey. JabberMonkey features social networking capabilities that may not be suitable for users under the age of 13. If you have any additional questions please see our Terms of Use.

 

Why is my postal code required in the sign up process?

Providing your postal code allows JabberMonkey to display regionally accurate user activity on an interactive global map.

 

What picture and video file types does JabberMonkey support?

JabberMonkey currently supports jpg, png, jpeg, and gif picture file types; and flv, mpeg, 3gp, mp4, wmv, avi, and mov video files. To determine the file type of the media you wish to upload; right click on the file and select properties. The file type will be displayed in the general tab.

 

What is the largest file size I can upload?

JabberMonkey allows files up to one gigabyte in size.

 

 

Asking a question

How do I ask a question?

Type your question into the question text box.

you wish to upload media with your question follow the steps below Type your answers into the provided fields. For more than two answer options click the “+Add Answer” button.

If you wish to upload media with your answers follow the steps below

Select the type of media you want to accompany your question and answers, this can be pictures or video.

Pictures

Search Web - enter in keyword(s) to locate pictures related to your question. When you have located a picture click on it to upload.

Upload media - click browse to search your hard drive and locate a picture that will accompany your question. Double click the desired picture to select, click “add” to upload it.

Web URL- If you already know a picture you want to use from the web, locate it in another instance of your browser and copy/paste the URL into the text field then select “add”.

Video

Search web- Enter keyword(s) to locate a video related to your question. Click on the image of a video to preview it; if you like it click “attach”, if not click “return to the list”.

Upload video-click “browse” to search your hard drive and locate a video that will accompany your question. Double click the desired video to select, then click “add” to upload it.

Web Cam - Click the “allow” button to activate your web cam. To begin recording your message click “Start Recording”, when you are finished click “Stop Recording”. Your video will be uploaded on the left side of the page, to preview the video click “preview”, if you don’t like the video click “remove”.

Web URL - If you already know of a video you want to use from the web, locate it in another instance of your browser and copy/paste the URL into the text field. Then select “add” to attach the video to your question.

You can also select commonly used answers from the provided list under “Common Answers”. Select the appropriate category and sub category that best describes your question. Placing your question in the correct category will allow more interested members to find your question, thereby increasing the activity on your question. Question duration allows you to select a start and end date for your question. Example: If you want a question to appear sometime in the future, you can select the desired start date in the drop down boxes. If you want voting on your question to end after a certain period of time you can click the end date check box and select the question end date from the provided drop down boxes.

 

 

I was unable to upload an image from an URL into the question or answer field

To upload an image using an URL the URL must end with jpg.

 

 

I was unable to upload a video using the URL option

Currently JabberMonkey only supports YouTube videos. If you want to upload a YouTube video embedded on another site double click the video to open the YouTube page hosting the video and cut and paste its URL.

 

 

My question doesn’t fit in any of the categories.

Choose the category that best fits your question and then select the other sub category option. If you have ideas for new categories please submit them using the contact us page.

 

 

I was unable to upload a picture or video from my computer into the question I’m creating.

Its possible that you are attempting to upload an unsupported file type. JabberMonkey currently supports jpg, png, jpeg, and gif picture file types; and flv, mpeg, 3gp, mp4, wmv, avi, and mov video files. To determine the file type of the media you wish to upload; right click on the file and select properties. The file type will be displayed in the general tab. If you want to add a file type that is not currently supported, please let us know by using the “contact us” page so that we may consider supporting it in the future.

 

 

Answering a question

I’m concerned about my location showing on a map when I vote.

The results map is a great way to see how people from around the world feel about current issues, and being able to determine how members in a certain geography are voting. We take the privacy of our members very seriously. The map is only capable of zooming to the city level, and address information is not displayed anywhere. If you are still uncomfortable with this level of detail, we recommend using a neighboring city as your location. You can do this by changing your location information in the “Personal Information” tab on your profile page.

 

When I vote my pin doesn’t show, or doesn’t show in the correct location.

Go into your profile page in your “Personal Information” tab. Make sure that your country state, city and postal code fields are filled out correctly. If your pin is still not showing in the correct location, we recommend that you enter your address into the available fields. Your address will not be viewable by other members, and the results map only shows detail at the city level.

 

I was unable to upload a picture or video from my computer into a comment.

It is possible you are attempting to upload a file type that is not currently supported. JabberMonkey currently supports jpg, png, jpeg, and gif picture file types; and flv, mpeg, 3gp, mp4, wmv, avi, and mov video files. To determine the file type of the media you wish to upload; right click on the file and select properties. The file type will be displayed in the general tab.

 

I was unable to upload an image from an URL into a comment

To upload an image using an URL you must be viewing the full size image and the URL must end with jpg

 

I was unable to upload a video into a comment using the URL option

Currently JabberMonkey only supports YouTube videos. If you want to upload a youtube video embedded on another site double click the video to open the youtube page hosting the video and cut and paste it’s URL.

 

What does the “track this question” do?

JabberMonkey allows you to keep track of any questions that interests you. Clicking on the “track this question” button will cause that question to be listed in the “Tracked Questions” tab on your profile page. From the tracked questions tab, you can view question activity and link to the results page.

 

 

Profile info

Why is my race required in my profile?

This data is used to generatae demographic-specific result graphs for each question posted on the site. These graphs can be seen on the results page of any question. If you are uncomfortable with indicating your ethnicity, please select “other”.

 

I cannot upload a profile picture.

It is possible you are attempting to upload a file type that is not currently supported. JabberMonkey currently supports jpg, png, jpeg, and gif picture file types To determine the file type of the media you wish to upload; right click on the file and select properties. The file type will be displayed in the general tab.

 

How do I change my privacy settings?

All JabberMonkey profiles are defaulted to “Friends Only”. If you wish to make your profile visible by friends of friends or all JabberMonkey members, click the “Account Settings” tab in your profile, then click the edit button and select your desired privacy setting.

 

I cannot upload an image or video into an album.

It is possible you are attempting to upload a file type that is not currently supported. JabberMonkey currently supports jpg, png, jpeg, and gif picture file types; and flv, mpeg, 3gp, mp4, wmv, avi, and mov video files. To determine the file type of the media you wish to upload; right click on the file and select properties. The file type will be displayed in the general tab.

 

Who can view my blogs?

This depends on your profile privacy settings. If your profile is “Public”, then any Jabbermonkey member can view your blog by visiting your profile. If your profile is “Private”, then only your friends can view your blogs. We are working on functionality that will allow you to easily share your blogs with the JabberMonkey community and beyond, regardless of your profile privacy setting.

 

 

Account management

How do I deactivate my account?

If you would like to deactivate your account please go to the contact us page and send us a message using your registered email account.

 

How do I reactivate a deactivated account?

To reactivate your account please send us a message through the contact us page using your registered email account.

 

 

Messaging

Who can I send a message to?

JabberMonkey’s messaging system allows you to send an internal message to any of your JabberMonkey friends.

 

 

Friends

What does placing my friends into categories do (personal, professional, family)?

By placing your friends in categories, you can limit who can view certain content including questions, comments, pictures, and videos.

 

 

Jabber Now

What is Jabber Now?

Jabber Now is JabberMonkey’s internal text and video chat capability. You must become friends with a user on JabberMonkey before you are able to text and video chat with them. Clicking on your friends profile pic under the “Jabber Now” menu will initiate a text chat with that member.

 

What do I need to be able to video chat?

All you need is a webcam, microphone, and speakers. If you are using a computer with a built in webcam, you are set. If you are using a external webcam we recommend that you configure your webcam using the software it came with.

 

How do I start a video chat?

Select the friend that you want to chat with from the “Jabber Now” drop down list. This will open the text chat window. From here, click the video chat button to open the video chat window. You will then be asked to allow JabberMonkey to access your webcam. Click “allow” to turn on your webcam. (To avoid having to click “allow” in the future right click on the webcam screen, select “properties” and click on the “always allow” checkbox.) At this time, your friend will be presented with a button on their screen allowing them to initiate (or decline) a chat session with you. When you are done with your video chat, click the end call button to terminate session.

 

How can I eliminate audio feedback during a video chat session?

Audio feedback is commonly caused by your microphone picking up sound from your speakers. To reduce feedback, turn down the volume on your speakers. If this fails to fix the problem we suggest wearing headphones. Headphones will give you the best possible voice quality. Also, the software that came with your webcam will often have a tuning option that will help eliminate feedback.

 

 

Groups

What are groups?

Group pages allow users to group together based on similar interests. From here they can ask questions, upload pictures and videos, and discuss issues in forums specific to the group’s interests.

 

Who can create a group?

Any JabberMonkey member can create a group.

 

 

Content

What type of content is allowed on JabberMonkey?

JabberMonkey does not allow its users to submit material that is illegal, inaccurate, hateful, racist, offensive, vulgar, obscene, disgusting, indecent or objectionable. Also JabberMonkey does not allow any material that is copyrighted by, protected by trade secrets of or otherwise subject to the proprietary rights (including without limitation privacy and publicity rights) of, any third party, unless you have permission from that third party to do so and to grant JabberMonkey all of the license rights granted herein. For more information please review our Terms of Use.

 

 

What is NSFW?

NSFW or Not Safe for Work is JabberMonkey content that may be sexually explicit or include profanity (think “Would I view this content while at my workplace?”). JabberMonkey users must be at least 18 years of age to view this content. This content must conform to our Terms and conditions.