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dahlia_love
07-27-2016, 04:43 AM
Hi creativename! I was just wondering how your experience with cams has been so far? Is the website easy to use? Decent traffic? I'm debating on whether or not to join and could use some insight. Thanks!
RaeRae
07-27-2016, 08:13 AM
^^Quite sure. I tested it on the Safari browser on my iphone6s and the silk browser on my Kindle Fire (not sure which Fire version, but it's over 2 years old). You have to touch the button in the lower left corner that looks like a speaker with an X in order to un-mute it, but that should be fairly obvious. If they can't find the button for the sound, I question their ability to find the tip and private buttons.
I just tried it on my iphone 6s, and sound didn't work after unmuting it for me on any model. I even double checked to make sure the models I tried had sound on my computer.
LadyCoco
07-27-2016, 08:35 AM
Hello I have a question, is this a good site for a beginner? Is the website user friendly? Do they have decent traffic that will help me build a following? I have a Twitter account/model centro/skyprivate all set up but I haven't been able to get anyone to spend money. I was on Streamate for a while but my last night working I had about 3 people camp out in my chat for SEVERAL HOURS and not spend a single penny on me. After I logged off one of the guys messaged me and I was like, "oh I never buy/tip from a model on the first night". I fucking screamed I was so angry, sent him a scathing email and never went back lol...so basically I'm ok with making $40 a day and working my way up from there by being consistent with my hours, promoting, etc, I just will never do another website with free chat and am looking for something to get me by while I build up a clientele. I run 2 other businesses besides camming that I am trying to get off the ground so I can focus my free time on that. Also does this site have a minimum payout?
When I cammed on this site, I thought it was an awesome site for beginners. A little difficult to figure out, especially now with all the changes, but I think you'll get the hang of it. I loved it more than Streamate at the time and I had more guys in my room. Are you utilizing social media since you're having trouble attracting guys to your site and SM chat room? Social media is key nowadays, no matter what you're doing.
Blovely
07-27-2016, 06:02 PM
Do you girls use the encoder with it, or you broadcast straight from the browser?
I use the encoder, but already my pc stays in 75% CPU with 6 streaming sites in same time.
I use to only use the built-in broadcaster but lately I've been using the encoder. I only use it because it gives better place.
Girly_Girl
07-27-2016, 06:06 PM
I tried using the encoder to see if it would give me better placement but I couldn't find myself at all:( Anyone know why I am having a hard time seeing where I am at so I can check my placement?
CreativeName
07-28-2016, 07:37 AM
Hi creativename! I was just wondering how your experience with cams has been so far? Is the website easy to use? Decent traffic? I'm debating on whether or not to join and could use some insight. Thanks!
I have only cammed on cams/streamray twice so far. It has gone well for me, but I was split camming cams/streamate same time. I tried splitting with those plus Chaturbate but it proved too much for me so I will only do those two for now. It annoys me to use an encoder for both sm and cams but whatever. I think cams is easy to navigate and use but streamate's site is a little better laid out. You do have more of a need to type to people on cams than sm. I try not to type too much but when all I do is talk with zero typing people confuse who I am talking to and I feel I lose customers. You generally shouldn't let people linger in ur room for hours on streamate. You don't have to be a jerk really. If u have been talking to them a bit and haven't hinted at closing a sale you need to be more aggressive. When I'm too aggressive i lose sales tho. Some guys do try and buy from u and linger a while but if they serious to buy from u they won't waste all ur time trying to talk. It is still a learning process for me. Didn't do shit this night/morning because I'm a wig noob and having bit of a malfunction so I am not on cam.
Edit: forgot to mention traffic on cams was good for me.
JessieCox
07-28-2016, 11:54 AM
Hi I just recently signed up to this website. I am new to camming in general. Anyways is this is a studio or the real website? I have a screenshot attached. Many thanks!
No it does not mean you are under a studio. Once you are signed in it should all studio.
JessieCox
07-28-2016, 12:00 PM
I just tried it on my iphone 6s, and sound didn't work after unmuting it for me on any model. I even double checked to make sure the models I tried had sound on my computer.
We recently put out some updates to mobile that should have fixed the majority of the problems. If you are still seeing issues I recommend going into the browser setting and clearing your cookies. If the problem is still happening send me a prvt message with what browser & device you are using so our team can dig into it.
JessieCox
07-28-2016, 12:03 PM
I tried using the encoder to see if it would give me better placement but I couldn't find myself at all:( Anyone know why I am having a hard time seeing where I am at so I can check my placement?
Do you have any geo blocks on?
RaeRae
07-28-2016, 01:27 PM
We recently put out some updates to mobile that should have fixed the majority of the problems. If you are still seeing issues I recommend going into the browser setting and clearing your cookies. If the problem is still happening send me a prvt message with what browser & device you are using so our team can dig into it.
Haha, I tried it without my ringer switch set to mute and it worked perfectly in Safari. I may in fact be a total nitwit who didn't think to check that.
Magical_Hoohah
07-28-2016, 01:48 PM
^LMAO! I was starting to get worried that I was the only one that could hear anything on mobile.
If it makes you feel any better, when I got my iPhone, I was used to having a LOT of customizable settings as they do on Android. I was super frustrated that there were so many things I couldn't change, but I was nearly in tears because for days, I couldn't get the phone to make noises when I got calls and messages. I had a lot of trouble just getting the phone set up with a carrier, so I really didn't want it to be broken. Then I realized there was this little switch on the side, and I had no idea what it might be. Looked it up, and sure enough... *blush*
RaeRae
07-28-2016, 01:52 PM
I'm happy I'm not the only one who's done that! I switched over from Android a few months ago after having yet another one die on me, and I still find myself every once in a while, going "how in the fuck do I do this?" and having to google it or ask someone for help. Usually the answer is something obvious too!
JessieCox
07-28-2016, 02:19 PM
Trust me you are not the only one. My boyfriend works for apple so I have a fairly good handle on apple devices. One of my coworkers came up to me one day saying no matter what he did he couldn't get the volume to work. He handed his phone to me, fliped the switch and BOOM! Sound.
Every one has those moments :P
I'm the queen of looking for my sunglasses while they are sitting on my head.
JessieCox
07-28-2016, 02:46 PM
^^Quite sure. I tested it on the Safari browser on my iphone6s and the silk browser on my Kindle Fire (not sure which Fire version, but it's over 2 years old). You have to touch the button in the lower left corner that looks like a speaker with an X in order to un-mute it, but that should be fairly obvious. If they can't find the button for the sound, I question their ability to find the tip and private buttons.
Ding Ding Ding!!!!
TheBrownFox
07-29-2016, 09:01 AM
I don't know why I'm constantly having to switch back and forth from changing my microphone to 'Conexant SmartAudio HD' to 'HD Pro Webcam C920') in order for guys on Cams or ImLive to hear me. This does not happen to me on MFC...only on Cams and ImLive.
KittieVenom
07-29-2016, 08:01 PM
Guys keep saying my mic has a lot of static, while other guys in the room at the same time say it's fine. It's been like this all week. I don't know what to do to make it better.
JessieCox
08-01-2016, 10:57 AM
Guys keep saying my mic has a lot of static, while other guys in the room at the same time say it's fine. It's been like this all week. I don't know what to do to make it better.
If you have guys saying this is going on hit up our tech guys while you are still live. Best way to help diagnose any issues is to see it live.
CreativeName
08-01-2016, 05:14 PM
Omg you guys. I have to share what just happened. I was in pvt (yes it was paid) but some kinda weird bug happened that freeloaders could come in and watch. So although I was paid there was a bunch of freeloading losers in my room. Just talked to tech support and they said "a few hours" is not enough to fix this issue. So I gotta hustle elsewhere for a little bit.
Just trying to warn you all, I'm sure I am not the only one this has happened to but wanted to bring this to people's attention.
Also I tried to ask if I could get somebody to email or message me on that site when this issue is fixed, and there wasn't just a simple yes or no. Just " I will escalate this to management".
Magical_Hoohah
08-01-2016, 07:27 PM
^Did you check if they were paying voyeurs?
Magical_Hoohah
08-01-2016, 07:41 PM
Last night at midnight PST, it was the end of the pay period. I had finished a show less than five minutes before cutoff, and when I logged off and checked my earnings maybe half an hour later, they weren't there! When I went to the earnings page, the 7/16-7/31 pay period wasn't even an option in the drop down, and the "Last 24 Hours" earnings thing on the dashboard didn't reflect any of my earnings before the cutoff. The whole pay period had just disappeared from my model page. It wasn't just that the earnings were gone - it appeared that the site didn't even acknowledge the existence of that time period.
I tried really hard not to panic, and sent a lengthy explanation to the live chat support. To my surprise, there was a swift response that appeared to come from a human with strong English language skills. The person explained that sometimes these things happen while the pay period info is being transferred/downloaded, and that I should give it a few hours and check back. It was still broken at 2am PST, but I went to bed, and sure enough, it was fine when I woke up! So if this happens to anyone else when the pay period ends, don't panic too hard! Also, the live chat works even in the middle of the night on Sunday evening!
CreativeName
08-01-2016, 07:47 PM
I had probably like 7-10 people in my room. Did not realize they were mostly freeloaders until they started typing and I saw the black names and fonts ( i have it enlarged so i can be away from the computer during shows). Only 1 voyeur. Definitely freeloaders in on my private show..
Edit: I checked my pay history. Only 1 voyeur. They said it was "bug MSC 4036" and it won't be fixed "in just a few hours" as she said. I don't know if this can affect everyone or not was just throwing it out there just in case.
KittieVenom
08-01-2016, 09:01 PM
Is Cams down for anyone else? When I go to the site, it's just a blank page with a bunch of code. :-(
Girly_Girl
08-01-2016, 09:02 PM
Its down for me too:( Glad to know its not just me!
JessieCox
08-02-2016, 08:20 AM
We had a brief down time last night, but it should be good now. Please let me know if you are still seeing the issue.
JessieCox
08-02-2016, 08:21 AM
I had probably like 7-10 people in my room. Did not realize they were mostly freeloaders until they started typing and I saw the black names and fonts ( i have it enlarged so i can be away from the computer during shows). Only 1 voyeur. Definitely freeloaders in on my private show..
Edit: I checked my pay history. Only 1 voyeur. They said it was "bug MSC 4036" and it won't be fixed "in just a few hours" as she said. I don't know if this can affect everyone or not was just throwing it out there just in case.
This should be fixed now.
CreativeName
08-02-2016, 11:44 AM
Why do I have a terms of use violation for nudity in free chat when clearly it is a bug on cams.com end?
Unless I am not allowed to flash breasts in free chat for tips which I have done.
JessieCox
08-02-2016, 12:53 PM
Edit: looks like everything is up now.
CreativeName
08-03-2016, 03:24 AM
Ok can u clarify something for me. So somebody started a party chat with me but there was a freeloader in there??????? What the F??? Like is this normal and they just can't see me or they can see me?
This is the 2nd time I am seeing a freeloader where they shouldn't be while broadcasting on cams.com... seriously starting to get skeezed out by this site. I'm gonna legit leave it alone a while now although I really don't want to.
JessieCox
08-03-2016, 11:36 AM
Ok can u clarify something for me. So somebody started a party chat with me but there was a freeloader in there??????? What the F??? Like is this normal and they just can't see me or they can see me?
This is the 2nd time I am seeing a freeloader where they shouldn't be while broadcasting on cams.com... seriously starting to get skeezed out by this site. I'm gonna legit leave it alone a while now although I really don't want to.
I'm going to add this in to the other request as well. you're right that is not supposed to happen.
JessieCox
08-04-2016, 11:08 AM
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KittieVenom
08-08-2016, 07:07 PM
The audio is messing up again where members say they can't hear me and I sound crackly. But I try to get ahold of live chat support as told and they don't answer. It's annoying.
TheBrownFox
08-09-2016, 06:37 PM
I have a question. Can guys send you a tip on Cams even while you're offline/not broadcasting at the moment? I remember getting a tip on there once from a guy (I was pleasantly surprised), but I can't remember if it was A) during our Nude Chat session, B) a tip sent immediately after our session ended (after he left and I was still broadcasting), or C) a tip given to me while I was offline.
Can they offline tip us, kinda like how guys on MyFreeCams can?
JessieCox
08-10-2016, 09:51 AM
I have a question. Can guys send you a tip on Cams even while you're offline/not broadcasting at the moment? I remember getting a tip on there once from a guy (I was pleasantly surprised), but I can't remember if it was A) during our Nude Chat session, B) a tip sent immediately after our session ended (after he left and I was still broadcasting), or C) a tip given to me while I was offline.
Can they offline tip us, kinda like how guys on MyFreeCams can?
Yes members can tip while you are offline! They can also give you virtual gifts while you are offline.
TheBrownFox
08-10-2016, 04:09 PM
Yes members can tip while you are offline! They can also give you virtual gifts while you are offline.
Awesome! Thanks! Maybe one of the guys can send me a little something for me to have $ in time for my birthday (which is Mon., Aug. 15). Lol.
xxxGothBarbie
08-10-2016, 04:54 PM
I'm trying to sign up for this site to split from & I'm having issues uploading my DL info due to the stupid pdf file size. Will it be accepted if I just take a pic of my ID using my webcam converting it to a jpg? Thanks :)
JessieCox
08-11-2016, 09:53 AM
As long as it is clear. If you have a phone with a camera i recommend using that over the webcam.
If you are still having issues send me a prvt message and we can help you out.
JessieCox
08-11-2016, 09:54 AM
Good news lovelies! The hour counter is back & more accurate!
xxxGothBarbie
08-11-2016, 09:34 PM
As long as it is clear. If you have a phone with a camera i recommend using that over the webcam.
If you are still having issues send me a prvt message and we can help you out.
^ Thanks Jessi :) I just submitted it in so if it doesn't work I'll send you a pm for your help :) I'm excited to try this site out as I've been researching for awhile now. Fingers crossed it goes thru no problem
TheBrownFox
08-12-2016, 05:58 AM
Why do I have a terms of use violation for nudity in free chat when clearly it is a bug on cams.com end?
Unless I am not allowed to flash breasts in free chat for tips which I have done.
I think that's against the rules for Cams free chat, and that you have to be in 'Tipping Chat' mode (or 'Nude Chat') for that. So that's probably what your terms of use violation was for.
This past week, every time I've broadcasted in Cams Nude Chat, I eventually get disconnected from my chat with the pop-up box telling me that I've been disconnected from the server. It's happening pretty much every time I log on...sometimes it happens within the first minute...sometimes it lets me broadcast for a short while before it happens.
That's why on Twitter I'll have a tweet up that I'm "Online now!" on Cams, and then maybe 10-15 minutes later I've suddenly got another tweet up that I'm "Online now!" on ImLive. This is because when it happens, I just exit and get on ImLive instead. I'd just rather not keep doing this 'Click the broadcast button...it disconnects me...click the broadcast button again...it disconnects me...try again' game everyday. Then there is the separate issue of me trying to go to my model account, and instantly being taken to that screen telling me my documents are still needed in order to start broadcasting on the site. *facepalm* Something is definitely wrong here...
And unless I'm actually being penalized by Cams for looking down at my phone and not keeping my eyes glued to the screen (Remember, this is while my Nude Chat is empty, and I'm doing other things with my time in between paid sessions), there is no reason I can think of for me to keep disconnecting from Cams this much...other than the fact that there's something wrong with the site.
JessieCox
08-12-2016, 11:41 AM
I think that's against the rules for Cams free chat, and that you have to be in 'Tipping Chat' mode (or 'Nude Chat') for that. So that's probably what your terms of use violation was for.
This past week, every time I've broadcasted in Cams Nude Chat, I eventually get disconnected from my chat with the pop-up box telling me that I've been disconnected from the server. It's happening pretty much every time I log on...sometimes it happens within the first minute...sometimes it lets me broadcast for a short while before it happens.
That's why on Twitter I'll have a tweet up that I'm "Online now!" on Cams, and then maybe 10-15 minutes later I've suddenly got another tweet up that I'm "Online now!" on ImLive. This is because when it happens, I just exit and get on ImLive instead. I'd just rather not keep doing this 'Click the broadcast button...it disconnects me...click the broadcast button again...it disconnects me...try again' game everyday. Then there is the separate issue of me trying to go to my model account, and instantly being taken to that screen telling me my documents are still needed in order to start broadcasting on the site. *facepalm* Something is definitely wrong here...
And unless I'm actually being penalized by Cams for looking down at my phone and not keeping my eyes glued to the screen (Remember, this is while my Nude Chat is empty, and I'm doing other things with my time in between paid sessions), there is no reason I can think of for me to keep disconnecting from Cams this much...other than the fact that there's something wrong with the site.
I'll have our guys look into he connection issues! You should not be getting disconnected!
Nude chat is the one chat type on our site that gets the least amount of traffic.
TheBrownFox
08-12-2016, 12:57 PM
Thank you for passing the message along, Jessie. Wow, I was wondereing who that was calling me from a mysterious area code. Lol. I got a voicemail from Streamray. If I knew they'd be calling my phone, I would've answered the call (even though I was in the middle of broadcasting on MFC). :P
xxxGothBarbie
08-13-2016, 02:33 AM
ugh how do I remove those awful photos & videos? Or can i make a profit off of them when I'm both online & off?
anonymous camgirl
08-13-2016, 09:10 AM
Go to your home page and click update free show photos.. scroll down and click update video intros
ugh how do I remove those awful photos & videos? Or can i make a profit off of them when I'm both online & off?
xCamLovex
08-13-2016, 02:28 PM
Go to your home page and click update free show photos.. scroll down and click update video intros
Hi Ladies:
Doing some research and very interested in Cams/Streamray (are they the same thing or am I getting this confused)?
I tried sifting through the thread for these specific answers but I'd figure I'd just put them here in bold since many models are looking for a new site right now.
• Cams records pics and vids? - This makes me really nervous
-Are these sold by the site after you leave the site? You can delete them if you don't like them? Do you ladies feel you sell many videos with this method? If you delete the videos and pics, do you find they do disappear?
• Chargebacks.
-Is this site riddled with regular chargebacks? I've never worked a site that accepted chargebacks so I'm not sure how often it happens?
• How long does new model status last?
-Should I sign up after my period or does my new model status start *when* I start my first broadcast?
Thanks so much
xxxGothBarbie
08-13-2016, 10:00 PM
Go to your home page and click update free show photos.. scroll down and click update video intros
Thank you but it's not allowing me to delete anything :( Its saying I must have 75 nude and 20 free show photos available ugh :( they're horrible... Halp lol
xxxGothBarbie
08-14-2016, 04:11 AM
Also does cams have geo blocking? I get paranoid about guys from the US coming into my room :/
Magical_Hoohah
08-14-2016, 11:55 AM
I'm not sure there's much you can do until you reach the 20/75 pic minimums. If you cam enough, you'll hit a point where you actually have 20/75 decent pics and can delete the shitty ones. The wait is much more painful for the 75 nude pics, but I'm pretty sure that most customers can't see those, anyway.
MistressX
08-14-2016, 01:06 PM
I just signed up for cams.com. Screw streamate that place is dying. I am going to try this place and see what happens. It's going to take a long time but I am going to read this whole thread. Since I don't do Domme only anymore I think I will do better here than I expect I dont know.. Anything is better than Streamate right now
gorgeousbbw
08-14-2016, 01:18 PM
I just signed up for cams.com. Screw streamate that place is dying. I am going to try this place and see what happens. It's going to take a long time but I am going to read this whole thread. Since I don't do Domme only anymore I think I will do better here than I expect I dont know.. Anything is better than Streamate right now
I just signed up for cams.com too i can't take streamate anymore either it's just too slow. I'm gonna be homeless waiting on them to get their shit together. I have no idea how to use cams so i'm gonna be reading this thread right with u lol.
MistressX
08-14-2016, 02:17 PM
lol maybe there will be a mass migration... Threw my back out a few minutes ago while working out so wont be working SM today anyway. I did the sign up process just waiting for approval not sure how I am going to get the W9's in though when I cant move :(