General FAQs
What is Show My Game?
Showmygame.com is a video-driven social network designed for both amateur and professional sports enthusiasts to share their talents, skills, and “Game” . We are a family-friendly site where people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests can share and show off their game.
What can I do at Show My Game?
You can:
Watch videos
Post videos of your own
Find friends, make connections and create an online social network
Send & receive messages
Join Groups & Create new Groups
Share pictures
Find Agents, Athletes, Coaches, Sponsors, and other Enthusiasts
Ultimately Prove your Game
Do I have to be an athlete to use Show My Game?
No, of course not! Show My Game welcomes anyone who are interested in showing off or even just watching others talents! Everyone is encouraged to join the Show My Game Family and enjoy watching the wonderful talents in this world!
Do I have to join to watch videos?
No. You can watch any video simply by clicking on the thumbnail frame of the video. But if you join, you can enjoy all the other cool functions on Show My Game! JOIN NOW!
What are Video Channels?
Just like television channels, Show My Game Channels are collections of videos grouped by content, theme or topic. You’ll find channels on different types of sports and talents. You can even submit a request if you think Show My Game should add a new channel.
What are Groups?
Groups are communities of users all interested in a particular topic, issue or organization. By clicking on the “Groups” tab on the Show My Game.com home page, you can browse the various groups that exist. As a Show My Game member, you can start or join as many groups as you want, post videos to a group, or watch the videos of a particular group. You can also connect to other group members through the Group page, and discuss topics related to that group on discussion boards after you register.
Video FAQs
How do I watch videos?
Simply click on the thumbnail image of any video or its title to play the video.
What should I do if I can’t see the videos?
You need to have Flash 8 or higher in order to be able to view videos on Show My Game. You can download Flash 8 by visiting www.Adobe.com
What video formats should I use when uploading videos?
We accept 3gp, mp4, mov, asf, flv, mpg, avi, wmv, and rm.
Here is a list of free programs to encode your videos:
Can I download videos from Show My Game?
Certainly as a member of SMG you can download videos from the Show My Game site.
How can I send a link of a video to someone?
Click the “Share this Video” link below the video. Then enter the email address of the recipient in the appropriate field, a brief message, and click “Submit.”
How do you monitor video content?
Show My Game PRE-APPROVES all videos before they are loaded to our site. If you notice anything that you feel is inappropriate or does not reflect the high standards of ShowMyGame.com please notify us immediately.
How do I upload a video to Show My Game?
- Log in or register with Show My Game.
- Once you have logged in you must validate your email. Click on the “Upload” or “Post
Your Own Video” button and it will ask you to verify your email address and send a
secure verification email. Once this is done open your personal email inbox (also check
junk mail) and click on the verification link inside of the email.
- In the top tool bar, click the “Upload” or “Post Your Own Video” button.
- Fill in the appropriate fields to name the video, choose keywords, and select at least one channels where you video should reside. Then press “Continue.”
- On the second screen, click the “Browse” button, then select the video file on your computer that you want to upload. Choose whether you want the video made “Public,” (available to all), or “Private,” (viewable only by yourself and those you invite.)
- Click “Upload.” Uploading your video make take some time depending on the file size and your bandwidth. You can keep track of the upload status with the status bar on the page. Your video will be pre-approved and then made available for you to view after it
is converted onto the site.
What stance does Show My Game take regarding copyright issues?
We endeavor to maintain the integrity of Show My Game in keeping with our own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you believe you are the copyright holder of a video that has been posted to ShowMyGame.com by one of our users, please notify us immediately at support@showmygame.com. We will take all the appropriate steps to remedy the situation provided by law according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.
Personal Page FAQs
How do I change my User Name?
While logged in, click on your user name to change it.
What if I don’t receive my verification email?
First, check both your email inbox and your junk mail folder for our confirmation email. If you can’t find it, go to our Help section (the link is in the top right corner), scroll down to the bottom of the page and use the contact link to send us an email. Make sure you spell your email address correctly to receive our reply, and make sure you add support@showmygame.com to your address book so our email won’t be sent to your junk mail folder.
How do I update My Info on my Page?
To update your info, go to your page, then click on the Update Profile button on the left. Change the information in the appropriate field, make sure you type in your password at the top in both locations for security purposes, then scroll down and click the “Update Profile” button.
How do I add friends?
You can find and add friends in a number of different ways. You can:
Search for a particular users using the search field in the top right corner of each page.
Watch a video, then click on the user name who uploaded it
Find a person through a Show My Game Group
In each instance, once you are on the user’s page, click the “Add to Friends” button on the left and follow the instructions.
How do I invite friends to Show My Game?
Log in, then go to your “Friends” page. On the left, you’ll see a button to “Invite More Friends.” Then fill in your friends’ email addresses in the appropriate field. Be sure to type the email addresses correctly! Each address should be separated by a comma. If there are errors, your friends will not receive emails. Then click “Submit.”
How do I add a photo/avatar to my profile?
To add or change the image on your profile, you can either click “Update Profile” while on your page, or click on the “Profile Info” link in your personal navigation at the top of the page. Scroll down to the “Photo/Avatar” area, and browse for the photo or image you would like to use by clicking “Browse.” Once you’ve selected your image, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Update Profile.”
How do I read messages that have been sent to me?
Once you log in, you have several ways to view messages. On the home page and on your personal page, you’ll see a My Inbox area telling you how many new messages have been sent to you, as well as how many Friend Requests you’ve received. To view your messages, just click on the number, even if it’s “0.” This will take you to your Inbox. Then click on a message subject to view the message. Alternatively, in your personal navigation at the top of the page, the last option on the right is “Messages.” Click on that link and you’ll go to your Inbox.
How do I add videos to My Favorites?
First, log in. Then, when watching a video you like, click on the “Add to Favorites” button below the video. You can also add it as a favorite in the video window after the video has played.
How do I join a Group?
You can join any group by clicking on the Groups tab at the top of the page, then selecting a Group that you like. Once you’re on that Group page, click “Join this Group” and you’ll be included. You can go back to the same page and click “Leave this Group” at any time.
