This is a repost of the original blog created by Sinderella on the new Jangl Feature:
This is a great new feature fubar is now providing for its users. It allows you to leave voice messages for other fubar members without giving out your real phone number. Every member of fubar is set up to receive voice messages from other fubar members using Jangl. If you want to call someone and leave a voice message, Jangl makes that simple as well, using your Jangl account.
To call someone and leave a voice message, click on “Call Me”. This link is located on every member profile, immediately below the member name. Next, verify the phone number from which you will be calling. You must use the phone number of the phone you will be calling from. (Jangl gives you the option to store phone numbers in your Jangl account.) Jangl will have you set up a pin number to use to log into your Jangl account. Make sure you read the Jangl terms of service and check the box that you agree to them.
Complete these quick and easy steps and you are ready to make a call to anyone that has a fu-mail address. Each friend you call, you will be prompted for your Jangl account pin number. Remember, you do not need to set up an account to receive Jangl voice messages, only to make Jangl calls. (You receive Jangl voice messages right in your fu-mail.)
FAQs
1) Is it free to call someone?
Yes; however, if you are using a mobile phone you will be using your cell phone minutes if you are calling during peak hours. If you have questions on when your peak hours are, please contact your mobile service provider.
2) Will someone get my phone number if I call them?
No, the phone number that you provide to Jangl is private. Jangl gives you a number to use to call a friend and provides a different number to your friend to use to return your message.
3) I want to call someone that is long distance or lives overseas. Will I get a long distance charge if I call them?
No, the numbers that Jangl provides you with are local numbers. This is a great way to keep in touch with loved ones that are out of state or overseas. Every Jangl call is a local call. Awesome!!
4) I want to talk to someone on fubar using Jangl. I don’t want to leave a message, I just want to talk on the phone. Is that possible?
Yes; however, you will have to go into your Jangl account settings and set up that option. Your personal phone number will always stay private, even with “Jangl-ing” another user’s phone directly. The numbers being used to make the calls are provided by Jangl. Your real numbers are stored and protected by Jangl. Both users must have their Jangl accounts set to use this “direct to phone” feature. If you choose not to have Jangl set up this way, all messages will go to your fu-mail. (This is the default setting.)
5) I'm not interested in this. Is there a way to take it off my profile?
No, the “Call Me” link can’t be removed. But just like any other great fubar feature, if you don’t want to use it, don’t!
6) I got a voice message and don't want to get another one from this person. What do I do?
Simple. After you listen to your voice message, you have the option to block that user from sending you any future Jangl messages.
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