You can claim anything, so have at it. It's fun, and it's even more fun to get discussions and votes going. All you have to do is click on
the Make a Claim link at the top of the page and type your claim in the box. For example, "smartypants.myopenid.com is smart"
or "Ferraris are fun to drive." You can add a description or video embeds to the claim, and tag it to make it easier to find. Then watch as
your friends and the Jyte community vote and comment on your claim.
So, how do I make a claim about someone?
In order for Jyte to know that your claim is about a person, you have to refer to your friend by their OpenID (What is OpenID?).
How can I find someone on Jyte
There are a number of different ways to search for your friends:
1. Try searching (on Jyte) for their name, their nickname, their email address, or a keyword they might
have entered in their description or interests. If they have logged into Jyte, chances are you'll be
able to find them.
2. If they have a LiveJournal account, their OpenID is the URL for their LiveJournal blog.
3. If you think they have a MyOpenID account, try a Google search for myopenid person mcname, and
you may turn up their public profile.
4. Otherwise, email them, call them, or ring their doorbell and tell them to join the fun on
Jyte.com!
Can I change my votes?
As many times as you like.
How do I add a video to my claim or comment?
Jyte doesn't host video files on its website, but you can embed videos that are hosted on video sharing sites such as YouTube. Just browse to the YouTube
video that you'd like to embed in your claim. The copy the HTML code that YouTube shows in the Embed box that is to the right of the
video. Paste that link into the Description box on the claim preview page, or the Make a new comment box on a published
claim. A video will display!
Can I add a map to my claim or comment?
No! But we're working on it. That feature will be here soon.
Can I add a picture to my claim or comment?
Yes! You can either upload a photo that is associated with a claim, or embed a link to a photo.
To link to an external photo, you simply add HTML code in the Description box for your claim like this: <img src="URL to photo"
title="snide comment (optional)" />
To upload a photo, please use the Add an image feature when building your claim.
What is cred and how do I get some?
Jyte uses a "gift-based economy" for people interested in developing their on-line credibility. A similar reputation currency called "whuffie" is
featured in Cory Doctorow's science fiction novel, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom.
You can give another user cred using tags to signify that you respect their abilities or qualities in a certain area. For
example, if you think your friend Jason is good at darts, you would give him cred using the tag "darts". If you are a dart expert, and already have lots
of "darts" cred, then Jason's "darts" cred will go up quite a bit. If you have no "darts" cred, Jason will get only a small amount of "darts" cred. If
you think Jason McKerr is good at darts, you can give him darts cred at
his profile page.
So, if you want some cred, you'll have to tell your friends about Jyte.
How do I give someone cred?
Click the "Give cred" link on a user's profile page. Then, in the box that pops up, type tags that describe the user's best skills
or qualities. The scores will take a minute or two to change to reflect the new cred you've given.
Can I take cred back from someone to whom I've given cred?
Yes! Simply follow the steps here, but instead of adding tags or labels to someone's cred, you remove
tags that you have previously given to that user.
What does the dot next to my name mean?
The dot represents your overall cred. The more cred you have, the larger the dot will be.
Can I use Jyte groups and OpenID for authorization on my site?
Yes! That's what the API urls on the bottom of the group page are for. Feel free to \ us if you need help.
How do I request to be added to an invite only group?
We're working on that feature. We will update our blog as soon as it is done?
What are Contacts and how do I use them?
If you add a user as a contact you will be able to keep track of their activity on Jyte from your personal home page. To add a user, go to their profile
page, and click the "Add to your contacts" link.
We will be adding more contact related features in the future.
What are tags?
Tags are keywords that are associated with or describe a bit of information. Jyte users use tags to create categories for claims and cred, and to
indicate their interests. You can find out more about tags on Wikipedia.
Separate multiple tags with commas. For example the following
input would yield the tags listed below.
full contact human chess
bicycles
coffee
Who do I contact for help?
Please send your Jyte support requests by email: support@jyte.com
What if I have an idea for a cool new feature for Jyte?
Make a claim about it! Tag the claim with 'jyte' and we'll be sure to see it.
Does Jyte support MicroID and ClaimID?
Jyte embeds MicroIDs of your verified OpenID identifiers in your profile page. In short this means that third party services may now programatically
verify that you do indeed own your Jyte profile page. For an excellent example of this, see claimid.com's link verification.
From microid.org:
MicroID enables anyone to claim verifiable ownership over content hosted anywhere on the web (social networking sites, discussion forums, blogs, etc.).
MicroID is not an authentication or single-sign-on service, just a straightforward method for identifying content ownership that complements existing
technologies such as OpenID and microformats.
How do I delete my Jyte account?
You may delete your account from the settings tab of your home
page. When logged in click "Home", and then the "Settings" tab. Follow the
instructions to delete your account.
OpenID is a simple single sign-on mechanism that allows you to login at multiple websites with the same identity. Jyte uses
MyOpenID to register users. If you already have an OpenID from another OpenID provider such as
LiveJournal, Verisign's PIP, or
ClaimID, you can use it to log into Jyte.
Who is Jason and is he really good at darts?
Jason McKerr manages operations (Chief Nag) at JanRain,
Inc., builders of Jyte. We put a dartboard up and Jason put more holes in the wall than in the dartboard. "Jason is lousy at darts" was the first
claim on an early development version of Jyte, made as we were listening to the sound of dart after dart thumping into the wall. But since then he
practiced, every single day (except weekends), and now he can hit a bullseye blindfolded backwards, and beats the pants off everyone else here at
JanRain. See the claim, Jason is good at darts, where you can weigh in on the
matter.
