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SarahTime
07-09-2013, 02:59 PM
Hi,
We wanted to reach out and let you know about new features/improvements coming to Streamate!
A number of different elements are taken into account when we work out the sort. These are covered in the ‘How do I get better placement’ section of the ‘Tips and Tutorials’ page http://www.streamatemodels.com/docs.php?doc=tips
Starting today, streaming in widescreen will be a factor in the 'Video Quality' scoring. This could up your ranking a few slots, or a few rows depending on the other elements involved in placement.
Widescreen will be the Streamate standard going forward, but will not make or break your placement. Performers with great content, quality and ratings will continue to see great placement on the site.
There are two easy ways to stream in widescreen.
1. If you use the HD Encoder, make sure you update to the new settings files we released a few weeks ago. Go to the "HD Encoder" page under the "Support" menu and skip to Step 2.
2. If you do not use the encoder, you can select "HD (Low/High) wide" from the quality settings drop down in your model client.
Thank you,
Performer Support
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I'm still not switching. If it's not going to make or break my placement, why change what's working?
temptingmodel
07-09-2013, 03:14 PM
Hi,
We wanted to reach out
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I'm still not switching. If it's not going to make or break my placement, why change what's working?
Its so sweet of them to distribute heart attacks ;)
I may pop in your room bc I cant check my placement. I hang out in my room so much that am always #1. LOL
temptingmodel
07-09-2013, 03:16 PM
she might mean she is in a place SM blocks by default, like EE - u can't even see ur own link here, only through very onvoluted ip changes
can anyone explain why this is? EE can stream but you cant check your placement? I AM CONFUSED LIKE ALWAYS ;)... how do customers from there get to us?
euaici
07-09-2013, 04:15 PM
can anyone explain why this is? EE can stream but you cant check your placement? I AM CONFUSED LIKE ALWAYS ;)... how do customers from there get to us?
They don't.
Actually, there wouldn't be many who could afford even the 1.99 per minute...and it would be cheaper to find a real girl. Unfortunately, since the crisis there are real girls who do anything (unprotected anal sex for example) for like 20$ per hour, tip included in my country. Of course they are not the best by far, but then everywhere is the same - some guys choose the 0.99 per minute, some the 9.99.
That does not mean there are not escorts here that charge 150-500 per hour, which is really high compared to the average salary, generally they aim for the foreign clientele, but this is to show why a local guy would not turn to cam shows, and really not for a high priced American/British girl.
Also, there has been rampant credit card fraud from this part of the world - russians and romanians are really good with technology and real good hackers - so...I can totally understand why sites would not allow members from this area.
What i don't understand is why they would not unblock a model's ip in order for her to be able to check her own link - it is something which for example MFC does.
But yeah, since SM and the technical stuff are s flawless anyway...
Marina Starr
07-09-2013, 04:20 PM
I will not switch to widescreen. I like the way I look in standard but I do appreciate SM for stating that not using widescreen with not make or break my placement.
temptingmodel
07-09-2013, 04:56 PM
They don't.
Actually, there wouldn't be many who could afford even the 1.99 per minute...and it would be cheaper to find a real girl.
What i don't understand is why they would not unblock a model's ip in order for her to be able to check her own link - it is something which for example MFC does.
But yeah, since SM and the technical stuff are s flawless anyway...
^^ LOL i was waiting for that :) it made me laugh. Seems like Sm would make it possible.
OK , so when a customer says he is from that area, more than likely he is lying or traveling. I have one guy who cams me once every few months, he is a true seasonal client. What you say makes 100% sense right now. I always want to ask him why every so often and the "I can finally see you" comments. He must travel. ( I will ask him) I assumed he was being respectful and not logging in bc he is broke. He is always telling me my lowest price is outrageous but he is addicted. This is all making sense.
After he blows his load, he sits in my free chat forever. I dont kick him bc he is not annoying. Then I dont see him for months
Blovely
07-09-2013, 06:01 PM
I will not switch to widescreen. I like the way I look in standard but I do appreciate SM for stating that not using widescreen with not make or break my placement.
I like standard as well. I switched to widescreen now that they have the medium quality setting. I have to roll my table all the way the fuck back for guys to be able to see my body from knee length up. Before I only had to roll my table back a little for the same view. I feel like I'm yelling at the cam now because its so far back. SMH!
Marina Starr
07-09-2013, 06:04 PM
Girl, that's why I say no to widescreen! I hate it all across the board from SM to movies.
I like standard as well. I switched to widescreen now that they have the medium quality setting. I have to rolled my table all the way the fuck back for guys to be able to see my body from knee length up. Before I only had to roll my table back a little for the same view. I feel like I'm yelling at the cam now because its so far back.
AliceFun
07-09-2013, 06:36 PM
^^ LOL i was waiting for that :) it made me laugh. Seems like Sm would make it possible.
OK , so when a customer says he is from that area, more than likely he is lying or traveling. I have one guy who cams me once every few months, he is a true seasonal client. What you say makes 100% sense right now. I always want to ask him why every so often and the "I can finally see you" comments. He must travel. ( I will ask him) I assumed he was being respectful and not logging in bc he is broke. He is always telling me my lowest price is outrageous but he is addicted. This is all making sense.
After he blows his load, he sits in my free chat forever. I dont kick him bc he is not annoying. Then I dont see him for months
You cant even get a membership if u in this area, i was told by somebody at SM it'll get rejected automatically no matter what (wanted to sign up as a member myself), they block EE cause they afraid of frauds, that's the main reason, tho they could unblock models ip's but we know ip's are not always static, i had dynamic ip for many years, even now when i have it static it changes sometimes, its still kinda dynamic. if u have no knowledge how to use a proxy u cant even see ur own comments or features member have on their side, even with proxy u cant see models fees as u can only watch as a guest.
Not fair for models in these countries cause u cant see fees, u work in dark actually, luckily here is SW that is a golden mine for alot of cam girls.TY SW!
Incantatious
07-09-2013, 06:52 PM
My placement without widescreen tonight was like 6th - 7th row of the front page... And then I noticed the new SM email about widescreen, and the panicked like a motherfuck.. And then I noticed that there's this new "medium" widescreen setting (weirdness!), so I updated my encoder with that setting.. And then my placement was SHOT! I was - again - NO WHERE on the site to be seen! And then I used the lower quality widescreem setting, expecting the same result as every time before...
3rd row front page!
I nearly had a heart attack of RELIEF.
I feel redeemed once more!
But! What I feel all happy about is that I was still on the front page before I switched, when widescreen ladies were given priority... oh god I hope the SM gods like me. <3
arinyan123
07-09-2013, 08:15 PM
Widescreen always knows how to ruin my day ugh. I've been doing well lately since I've gone back to the old settings, but I have to use widescreen now because, without it, my placement is affected really badly.
Unfortunately, no one likes to be in my room when I'm using Widescreen.
EDIT: On the bright side, I can do Gold Shows without a problem again! Hopefully, that'll help if I start getting less privates.
Nocturnelle
07-09-2013, 09:57 PM
Yeah, fuck widescreen. I am not going to use it. But it's funny, my placement JUMPED. There were even more girls online and I was 2nd model in BBW and on the last row of the first page.. When I'm usually on the last or mid row of the 2nd page. Odd.
temptingmodel
07-10-2013, 07:40 AM
semi new trend for models that do sell sm gold show videos
Models are having pages made to send customers , where they can choose the video they want. The customer picks the video from the description/screencap and then emails the model which link they want.
The page does not have the download links on them
It does not promote anything but goldshow buy ins
When the customer picks the vid , the model emails the the link to the customer for download from her SM account.
I hope this makes sense ;) for those that want to do it.
It is also being used just to sell vids through sm, not just for gold shows.
Pretty groovy , IMO
Incantatious
07-10-2013, 07:57 AM
^ Good idea.
I am curious as to which external site is being linked to and how safe it is (rules/terms&conditions/site policy-wise!) to do this and send out URLS?
I'd like to do this, but worried about running into issues with it in case SM take issue with it.
So yeah, do you know what site they use to display the links? :)
I wish SM let us sell videos on the damn site as-is!
ETA ~ Oh wait, Gold Clubs... but meh.
temptingmodel
07-10-2013, 09:57 AM
From what i am observing They build the site
example temptingmodelstreamategoldshows.com <--- its something like that
The vids are listed like on c4s except they pick the vid and request the link.
Change the link every 24 hours.
I will find out more..... give me a day
OR
if someone here does it, please enlighten?
lol this is what I will do. I will try to find a page
^ Good idea.
I am curious as to which external site is being linked to and how safe it is (rules/terms&conditions/site policy-wise!) to do this and send out URLS?
I'd like to do this, but worried about running into issues with it in case SM take issue with it.
So yeah, do you know what site they use to display the links? :)
I wish SM let us sell videos on the damn site as-is!
ETA ~ Oh wait, Gold Clubs... but meh.
beauvoir
07-10-2013, 10:33 AM
I think I might have fucked up as my last account was a seeker!! Ha.
I resigned up to streammate and I'm now waiting for my confirmation email.
temptingmodel
07-10-2013, 11:29 AM
what is a seeker?
beauvoir
07-10-2013, 11:34 AM
Someone who seeks girls, rather than a girl who is a provider x
arinyan123
07-10-2013, 12:30 PM
So I got tagged with "only top bidder" today and I don't know if that's something I should block or keep? lol
beauvoir
07-10-2013, 12:31 PM
How long does it take for them to approve my application?
MellyMay
07-10-2013, 12:37 PM
How long does it take for them to approve my application?
I applied about 2 days ago. I remember their note stating that it may take 7-10 days. I keep checking my spam folder just in case.
beauvoir
07-10-2013, 12:51 PM
OK, not just me :)
Thank you x
SarahTime
07-10-2013, 01:18 PM
I'm on now in standard and see no change in placement. Same as I always am...
Holly_xoxo
07-10-2013, 01:36 PM
I switched to widescreen about an hour ago and can't even find myself now. I used to be around the 5th row on the first page and now I have no idea where I am..Lol
Oh wait! just found myself on the bottom of page 4...wtf??
Nina_Den
07-10-2013, 01:56 PM
^ I think it takes a while for the system to "recognize" the new change. Whenever I experiment with various settings, I also can't find myself on the website, but it fixes itself after 5-10 minutes (it sometimes even happens to me mid-shift, though).
VictoriaChaos
07-10-2013, 02:10 PM
So I got tagged with "only top bidder" today and I don't know if that's something I should block or keep? lol
I would say block the ones that don't make sense.
God people are fucking dumb.
SarahTime
07-10-2013, 02:52 PM
So I got tagged with "only top bidder" today and I don't know if that's something I should block or keep? lol
I got "i'm waiting" and "i'm watching" and "dont make goal" lol
I agree , block the ones that don't make sense.
Except vagina ninja... I kept that one. LOL :)
tattooed_fox
07-10-2013, 02:55 PM
Wah, I was on SM for 3 hours today, and made $6. No traffic, and the one short pvt I had the custy demanded that I "remove all clothes. Put panties deep in asshole" kill me.
Blovely
07-10-2013, 04:34 PM
Since so many girls sell videos SM should just make individual video sales an option. They should just add it to the video tab on our profile. I'm sayin their goal is to make money so it makes sense to just let ladies sell individual videos so they can make more money.
temptingmodel
07-10-2013, 05:06 PM
someone keeps changing my profile pic.. guess some1 complained.......awe
#haters dont make me put up one that is so trashy its fucking classy.
temptingmodel
07-10-2013, 05:11 PM
I got "i'm waiting" and "i'm watching" and "dont make goal" lol
I agree , block the ones that don't make sense.
Except vagina ninja... I kept that one. LOL :)
funny tags today, the troll is loose somewhere.
"lesbian" <-- I can deal with that ;)
"block lover" <-- not quite sure , but I will run the $ around the block all though I think I know what they meant. ;)
"rude bitch" esp to those "I want u" so why are we in free?
^^^ LOL
temptingmodel
07-10-2013, 06:26 PM
They use to have a feature where members could buy individual camshows from girls. IDK why they stopped, it was a "test" but it seems as if we are doing the same thing.
Some models still have the vids for sale.
What would be the issue of us uploading content, getting it approved and let it sit under our profile for sale?
I have a gold club, but like said "meh" is the best way to describe it. Its not like a real fanclub , imo. It is extra money and good money when its built up. Its a pain bc of none of this that and the third. Members only get a % off shows etc. Diary and pics. Im good to my peeps and upload as much I can , usually recorded gold shows. Its not like what I would put into a real member club.
Since so many girls sell videos SM should just make individual video sales an option. They should just add it to the video tab on our profile. I'm sayin their goal is to make money so it makes sense to just let ladies sell individual videos so they can make more money.
SadieTaylor
07-10-2013, 09:47 PM
Weird, my placement kept jumping back and forth between pg 1 and 9 tonight. I've been using the medium settings since they started it. But umm yeah tonight totally sucked for me. Sometimes I couldn't even be found.
SoloDesire
07-10-2013, 10:14 PM
It is DEAD tonight. Geez this is frustrating. My placement is actually higher than normal today, but still no quality traffic. I think it's time to take the cam off my face so I don't show the disappointment lol.
sexxilexxixxx
07-10-2013, 10:50 PM
So I've been on Streamate for a little over 24 hours, and am at almost 200.00. I have 103 favorites. How is that for being so early on?
JackAlexander
07-10-2013, 11:04 PM
I am confused... You have been camming straight for 24 hours? Not sure what you mean by being in early, your post is 11:50pm MST
Incantatious
07-11-2013, 04:58 AM
A heads-up about the Widescreen placement issue...
If any ladies are still experiencing decreased placement right now because of their widescreen settings, try out a different settings package.
For example, when I got that SM email through yesterday about "WIDESCREEN NOW PLZ", I downloaded the medium setting. It pushed me into oblivion..
I downloaded the lower quality setting and my placement is good again.
So perhaps mess about with their settings downloads and see if one of them works for you.
Snowy0Star
07-11-2013, 05:13 AM
yeah a little clarification would be nice but i think by early she means early on in her camming career
Marina Starr
07-11-2013, 05:48 AM
Maybe because you're just that awesome?!
JGB2009
07-11-2013, 06:00 AM
Weird, my placement kept jumping back and forth between pg 1 and 9 tonight. I've been using the medium settings since they started it. But umm yeah tonight totally sucked for me. Sometimes I couldn't even be found.
Yea thats been happening to me too. Drives me insane
TheBrownFox
07-11-2013, 07:58 AM
So I've been on Streamate for a little over 24 hours, and am at almost 200.00. I have 103 favorites. How is that for being so early on?
You don't actually mean you've been broadcasting live on SM for over 24 hours, right? If that's what you mean, HOLY SHIT...I salute you! LOL. I could never do 24 hours on a mandatory free video chat site like that.Hell, after 2 - 3 hours on there, I'm ready to log the fuck off. :P
Maybe you meant that over 24 hours ago is when you officially became a SM model (been approved and all). Is that what you mean?
bigbootyjudy1
07-11-2013, 08:09 AM
fix it, thanks u guys.
temptingmodel
07-11-2013, 08:45 AM
medium setting us equivalent to old settings. I have a email that explains it. Its in our tucked away VG home ,I will hunt it down for ya. I notice more pixelating? WTH? Customers do not see it,I watch myself. I notice placement does take about 10 mins to settle when AFTER I log in.
My placement has definitely lowered since they started moving up models with widescreen setting. Although it didn't get much better once I switched to widescreen, and my quality is definitely worse. I have a great i7 computer that's only year old, and great internet, so I know it's not my computer that's making the quality look crappy. Tried the medium widescreen setting, but that didn't make a difference in placement or quality.
Incantatious
07-11-2013, 08:56 AM
So I've been on Streamate for a little over 24 hours, and am at almost 200.00. I have 103 favorites. How is that for being so early on?
[EDIT] - Oh! I just noticed you made a whole new thread for this! I thought it was just an off-hand thing, lol.
In that case, if you're asking for how that is for being so new...
I would say, if you made $200 in 24 working hours, averaging around $8.33 per hour, I would say raise your rates and keep pushing, keep reading, keep marketing / advertising yourself, keep working on your niche, keep upping your cam knowledge, and you will likely make more than that.
If you made $200 in say 1 or 2 hours, that - to me - is fantastic.
BUT!!...
What we think is completely meaningless when YOU need to be the decider of how good that is - not us.
If your hourly average is satisfactory, awesome! No matter what we say, because we're not the ones paying your bills.
Realistically - for a starting camgirl - ANYTHING is "good"...
But NO expectation of her success should be hung on how much she earns in her first 24 hours. Or even her first month.
It's popular knowledge that many camgirls barely last 2 weeks sticking at this. Let alone long enough to carve out an actual long-term, established career for themselves, from which treating it as such changes a LOT of things: including her wealth...
If you really want it, make goals that suit you, and stick with it! :)
GracieBlue
07-11-2013, 09:20 AM
Ok I have input and output checked at 50% with the f***ing wide load settings so I can see my chat and myself when I am camming. I hope that is not affecting placement etc. How are you guys seeing yourself? If I have just output checked at 75% it takes up my whole page! Hope all you bbs are making $$$$!
sweetgapeach
07-11-2013, 09:26 AM
Ok I have input and output checked at 50% with the f***ing wide load settings so I can see my chat and myself when I am camming. I hope that is not affecting placement etc. How are you guys seeing yourself? If I have just output checked at 75% it takes up my whole page! Hope all you bbs are making $$$$!
I minimize my encoder completely, make my chrome browser with chat small on half of my computer and diff browser opened on my cammodel link to watch myself on the other half of my screen. Hope that helps. You can play with the two so that they split up your screen.
GracieBlue
07-11-2013, 09:32 AM
I minimize my encoder completely, make my chrome browser with chat small on half of my computer and diff browser opened on my cammodel link to watch myself on the other half of my screen. Hope that helps. You can play with the two so that they split up your screen.
Thats a great idea! But what if I am in a show? I know I am weird but I like to be able to see what I am doing and make sure the custie can see me too. I did e-mail support and asked for help.
sweetgapeach
07-11-2013, 09:40 AM
I keep them all open...the encoder, the cammodel link, and the chat link, and just switch back and forth. You can uncheck either input or output on the encoder and only one be opened. Hope that helps, not very good explaining it but Fridays posted a screen shot of hers like that somewhere a while back.
GracieBlue
07-11-2013, 09:44 AM
I keep them all open...the encoder, the cammodel link, and the chat link, and just switch back and forth. You can uncheck either input or output on the encoder and only one be opened. Hope that helps, not very good explaining it but Fridays posted a screen shot of hers like that somewhere a while back.
Thanks! I totally know what you mean. That is what I used to before they made us stream in wide. I guess my concern is that my placement will be bad if I am not exactly like they want it. SM, that is. I think I got my set up from Incantatious.
sweetgapeach
07-11-2013, 09:44 AM
like have two diff browsers sized and opened and the encoder all on the same screen...its 17" and they fit