Frequently Asked Questions
What is SHOUTREEL?
SHOUTREEL is free tool that lets people create their own micro-forums. They can communicate with people for any reason what-so-ever. You can use it for a book club, sell your car, take notes, ask advice, complain about something or someone, write a review, the possibilities are endless!
What do I need to use SHOUTREEL?
In order to use SHOUTREEL you need to have access to internet. You can even start using this neat tool without an account! If you want additional features then you can make an account which only takes a few seconds.
What is a shout?
A shout is anything you want it to be! Whatever you want to say can be a shout, you can shout about your interest, shout to sell something, shout to voice your opinion, shout to get some advice, shout to learn a recipe, you can shout about anything :-)
What is a reel?
A reel is a micro-forum. Reels can be created on the go for anything your heart desires. You can makes reels about your favorite books, to discuss politics, how to fix your car, getting help on your homework, or whatever else you want to make a reel for.
Can I make a private reel?
YES! You can make private reels that can only be accessed with a private key word(s) that you select. If you want others to access your reel, just tell them the private key word and they can also use your reel.
How do I post a video or picture in a shout?
Just paste the url of the video or picture in your shout. Currently we only support YouTube and Vimeo videos, and jpg and png images.
How does private messaging work?
Private messaging is available to non-registered and registered users. If you are a non-registered member and you shout, a key will be provided to you so you can access your inbox for a maximum of 15 days. After that period the inbox will be deleted. For registered users they get their own inbox and can keep it as long as they have an account on SHOUTREEL.
How do I shout anonymously?
There are three ways: If you are not registered, if you are not logged in, or if you are logged in you can check the "Off The Record" box.
Can I hide my location?
YES! Just check the "Hide Location" checkbox and you're all set!
