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That"MODEL"Chick
04-28-2011, 01:04 PM
^^I would happen to not know sh*t about twitter!!

exquizitt
04-28-2011, 01:04 PM
lol...

laurielegs
04-28-2011, 01:05 PM
They must be working on it because I was completely hidden and now I can see myself. Hopefully they will have it back up and running soon.

That"MODEL"Chick
04-28-2011, 01:07 PM
Hopefully. I was just getting excited!! Probably won't log back on until they fix it. Thats just me and my paranoid a** ::)

exquizitt
04-28-2011, 01:09 PM
they said they are updating it, working out a few minor tweeks

as if i know what that means :/

That"MODEL"Chick
04-28-2011, 02:44 PM
Its working again!! ;D

Slab4508
04-29-2011, 02:38 PM
I know location blocking is important to many models, so I hope the feature works without having "future issues" because how would the models know if it was up or not? With all the attention SM is getting, I wonder how thorough blocking on other sites has been checked...

That"MODEL"Chick
04-29-2011, 02:58 PM
^^Probably not very thorough at all!! The feature was down again today since this morning. Just started working again a minute ago. Of course I would be paying attention...I live in a VERY nosy town!! :(

dixievista
04-29-2011, 03:01 PM
hmm it's not working for me!!!! I changed my settings asap and still, not working :(

That"MODEL"Chick
04-29-2011, 03:02 PM
Oh no,please don't tell me that. I haven't worked allll day because of it!!

*runs to check*

TouringGirlfriend
04-29-2011, 05:19 PM
Ok so exactly what's not working? Seriously.
I just checked to see if I was showing up and I can't see myself. I blocked the whole state of NC. I'm confused here. How is it working for me and not for yall?

That"MODEL"Chick
04-29-2011, 05:27 PM
Don't know what the hell is going on. I just logged off & see myself again!! When I first started working though I wasn't there. Guess they're still figuring the system out. THIS REALLY SUCKS!!

TouringGirlfriend
04-29-2011, 05:59 PM
I just asked a friend on yahoo and she's not having trouble with the system so I am confused. Oh well. Have a good day girls.

Caramel69
04-29-2011, 07:31 PM
It's not working for me neither! Guys from the areas I blocked keep popping in my room. I asked them just to make sure where they were from and they would mention that blocked state!!! ugh....now back to paranoia.

Slab4508
04-29-2011, 08:08 PM
For those having issues, do you live "just across the border" from a major city in the other state? You may have to block that state as well (because people in your area are being shown as from the next state over, not in the actual state they are in).

One test would be to block the whole country and see if THAT hides you, lol.

That"MODEL"Chick
04-29-2011, 08:16 PM
^That could be true,but the thing is its going on & off. If it wasn't working to begin with,wouldn't we have been showing the entire time?? Or no...

That"MODEL"Chick
04-29-2011, 08:22 PM
and I'm about ready to block the whole damn country! If it weren't for the fact that my traffic would probably decrease tremendously >:(

Slab4508
04-29-2011, 08:34 PM
^That could be true,but the thing is its going on & off. If it wasn't working to begin with,wouldn't we have been showing the entire time?? Or no...

True, it would block or not block.

Trying the whole country thing is just a test, not something you should have to do just to work on the site (to get around there problems). If I have read correctly, you are seeing your thumbnail on other SM sites as well... I mention that because if you or someone else was using the hard link to your profile (because it is already bookmarked), then it might get around the blocking (depending on how they filter... directories, subdomains, etc).

It really sounds like they don't have all the bugs worked-out, and might not have all of there servers updated for it to work (but now I'm getting into some properly anal details, lol).

edit: I wonder if location blocking works for models that are logged-in. Technically you should be blocked like anyone else that is surfing thru the site, but if models couldn't access their accounts because of how they did it, then they would have to un-block models, making it seem like the feature doesn't work.

Could really go on all day about the "what if's" but all that matters is that they have a working blocking feature or they don't.

That"MODEL"Chick
04-29-2011, 08:37 PM
Yeah I think they're still figuring it all out,guess we'll have to be patient. Ever since I enabled the feature,its been going in & out and I'm obviously not the only one. I wish they would hurry up!! This is stopping me from working at my full potential :(

memo_rex
05-01-2011, 09:34 AM
I also blocked the state we live in on my wife's account. Sometimes I can find her on there, and sometimes it says that the performer cannot be found. Then last night, she had a guy from NC come in and take her in prvt. That upset her.

That"MODEL"Chick
05-01-2011, 10:22 AM
Yeah,its still not working correctly...at least not for me. My profile is still appearing then disappearing. I even blocked the whole country yesterday,24hrs is up. I'm still there :(

Slab4508
05-01-2011, 10:59 AM
Well... two other thoughts: They might not check/filter EVERYONE that visits the site, picking randomly (or related to which server your pointed to by the DNS); or they have a limit to the number of checks they can run per hour, and anyone over that limit gets thru without being filtered.

Any site can SAY they filter, but how many models put-in the effort to actually check? Blocking may happen less frequently than anyone thought (and sites may be liable should anything bad happen to a model).

seductive crystal
05-01-2011, 11:06 AM
well Adultwork DEFINITELY filters. ive tested it.

can anyone confirm if blocking opts you out of streamate recording your videos and using you for advertising on porn sites ?

That"MODEL"Chick
05-01-2011, 11:10 AM
On the profile page IT SAYS: that they don't use your videos to promote in the region you blocked. So basically yes,they still record and promote,just not in the area you blocked. All of this for a lousy 35% >:(

Slab4508
05-01-2011, 11:34 AM
wait wait wait...

I thought if you were blocking it opted you out completely! How do they filter people from seeing the recorded shows posted on other sites? Content on THEIR site, sure, blocked about as well as they are doing for live chat, lol. Content posted on an affiliate/white label site?????

Amy Lee
05-01-2011, 11:37 AM
Yes, they began this like a week ago and it can take 24hrs to take effect. I love it!

That"MODEL"Chick
05-01-2011, 11:50 AM
No,no,no!! They sent me an email saying none of our videos will show up in the areas we block!! They still use us for promotion,just promotion outside of the blocked regions. They're still recording us. However no one in our blocked areas will see any of the videos,content. Make sense??

Slab4508
05-01-2011, 12:00 PM
...promotion outside of the blocked regions.

That really doesn't make sense to me, lol. If they show your face in a youtube clip or banner on a file sharing site, there will be no location blocking.

Seems like THEY are thinking no one in the blocked area will be able to visit you on the site, but the whole point is keeping someone in your area (that might know you) from ever knowing your working on cam.

That"MODEL"Chick
05-01-2011, 12:15 PM
Well hell if I know!!

When you are using the geographic blocking, you are not displayed on any of the sites to people who are not logged in and your cam is not seen for any promotions. You are only visible to logged in members who are not accessing from the blocked areas.--Streamate Performer Support [email protected]

Thats what they sent me

AlphaGal
05-02-2011, 10:09 AM
Anyone hear anyhing? I have found problems myself. Everyone should double triple check if it works. I can't wait for all the bugs and kinks to e worked out!!!!

That"MODEL"Chick
05-02-2011, 10:40 AM
^^Sent them another email,this is what they sent me:

Me:
Yes thats what I'm saying,I've been using it for 3 days and I still see myself when I type in my screen name even though I blocked my state. I'm wondering if you are experiencing some technical difficulties or something. I've talked to other models and the feature is working just fine for them.

Them:

I am not aware of any difficulties so far, but will investigate thisoccurrence and get back to you, OK? Have a good day!--Streamate Performer [email protected]

You can tell they're getting tired of my emails,but I don't give a sh*t :D

AlphaGal
05-02-2011, 11:22 AM
I received an email about my "friends" being on a Proxy or something. I told them, technical terms aside, bottom-line, Streamate is NOT blocking certain locations. PERIOD. I told him/her as much without getting rude but letting him know I won't get on cam until it's fixed...for good. I would advise all girls that are "blocking" to have a friend/hubby/bfriend test and SEE if you are viewable before you really start to perform.

It's not perfect yet, I'm sure it will be, but for the time being it's good for our more discreet girls to stay vigilant on ensuring their anonymity(sp?)...I love camming. Can't wait to get back, but not at the expense that everyone I know is seeing me. In due time...

Hugs!

That"MODEL"Chick
05-02-2011, 11:48 AM
They're being jerks right now trying to convince us that we don't know what we're talking about. I blocked my state and we have two laptops and three computers. My profile shows up on all of them. I don't know why they don't just admit their having issues instead of denying it /:O I wish I could just not get on until its fixed,but a girls' got bills,ya know?

exquizitt
05-05-2011, 01:06 PM
seriously we block one city and were invisible everywhere errrr!!!!

BeautifulDisaster
05-05-2011, 02:36 PM
I blocked my state, and I can still see myself when I get on.. I had emailed support a few days ago, and heard nothing back! They're pissing me off a bit.

Update: When I was on I could see myself, now that I'm offline I can't find myself.. odd

That"MODEL"Chick
05-05-2011, 02:38 PM
^^Hun I've talked to other models on SM,they're doing a great job at pissing everybody off!! I just opened a new account yesterday morning just to see if the feature would work. Been working perfectly ever since. Too bad I had to start over just for it to work. Lost a lot of regulars >:(

BeautifulDisaster
05-05-2011, 02:49 PM
Ugh! Really? That's bs. I'm sorry girl! Keep us updated if that fixes it please!! At first it was working perfectly fine for me, then randomly one day it stopped working and hasnt really worked ever since.

Smurfette
05-05-2011, 03:50 PM
Any other Canadians notice that you can't select a Province to block, only either individual cities or ALL of Canada. That's lame... real lame.

dixievista
05-05-2011, 06:38 PM
still isn't working for me!!! I have an entire state blocked (not mine, my home one) and every day without fail I get at least one client from there. and I keep bitching to them about it.

AlphaGal
05-05-2011, 08:10 PM
I am going through the same exact thing...
I even have a friend from the same state i'm from who DIDN'T block at all, and we can't even find her in the search option on SM. With that being said ALL PERFORMERS on SM should search for their screen names blocked or not. It's almost like someone is waiting with a button to turn the feature off when I am online. Thank you for the info ThatModelChick! I sent in to revive my old account today. Perhaps that may help me?
SIGH!

That"MODEL"Chick
05-06-2011, 05:17 AM
Well I still can't see my new profile on their site,so its still blocked...for now. I'll see if it comes back once I start working later(haven't worked under new account yet). This is soooo not cool. All of the money they take and they can't afford a decent blocking feature? Doesn't make sense. There's something sneaky going on...

dixievista
05-06-2011, 10:04 AM
I just heard back from support regarding yet ANOTHER user in the state I'm blocking.

"Our system can only block IPs registered to the location you have
selected but because users have all sorts of ways of accessing the
internet it's impossible for us to block EVERYBODY in that area. We can
block mostly everybody but there are exceptions based on where the
Internet Service Provider has the user's IP registered."

The user was in a MAJOR metropolitan area, the capital in fact, so there are still BIG HOLES in the system - so if you've just begun SM because now you feel safe, be wary! There are definitely still bugs.

Slab4508
05-06-2011, 12:55 PM
"Our system can only block IPs registered to the location you have selected but because users have all sorts of ways of accessing the internet it's impossible for us to block EVERYBODY in that area. We can block mostly everybody but there are exceptions based on where the Internet Service Provider has the user's IP registered."

That sounds like my example from ealier in this thread... the model is selecting a city, but an IP address a service provider, um, provides is usually linked to where their connection to the internet is. each ISP has a block of IP addies they can give out when you are connected, and unless you are paying for it, your IP will change from time to time, and not even show the same city!

Best advice I can give is for models to check with a few of the free look-up sites, many times during the week, make a not of all the cities returned, and add them to the list of cities your blocking (if not already doing so). Not a perfect solution since a guy might be using a different ISP which points to different areas (even if he lives 2 miles away), but there are only a few connection points for any given area, so I doubt anyone would need to block more than 3 or 4 cities.

That"MODEL"Chick
05-06-2011, 12:58 PM
^^Yeah but we're blocking states not cities.

MissEgo
05-06-2011, 02:49 PM
Screw it, I'm blocking all of Canada.

That"MODEL"Chick
05-06-2011, 02:51 PM
^^Hope it works for you. I tried blocking all of USA...