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CurvyWinona
12-04-2013, 10:55 AM
I am using this laptop with encoder just fine, since day one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FN0T7W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
maybe my laptop's specifics can help you to narrow down to laptop for cheapest. :)
btw, i bought the laptop in 2011. so it is old laptop but it does fine. i do clips and everything else on it too.
Snowy0Star
12-04-2013, 11:08 AM
Sorry, I have to comment on this.
They spent money and were charged.
People are going to be mean, yeah but that's not fair to the people who just wanted to see the show.
It wasn't giving them free shit.
It's like going to a restaurant, having your food made wrong and then them giving you a dessert on the house.
They made a mistake and are trying to apologize for it.
At the end of the day, the guys don't care if it was Streamate or Ginger's fault. They just want what they paid for.
I'm a huge believer in being positive and trying to make the most out of a shitty situation. It seems like that's what she's trying to do and you went and turned it into something completely negative. I don't really think that helps anyone at all and I'm sure she didn't come in here looking for negativity.
I'm not trying to be mean and I apologize if it comes off that way, it just doesn't help to put more bad feelings into an already bad situation.
Ginger, I'm sorry you had such a rough time but try and stay positive chicka!
im just tired of the guys abusing us and thinking its ok. everyone knows the site acts up from time to time they know when a gold show is cancelled they all get their money it was a glitch and they didnt take it to well and made ginger cry and break down on cam. that wasnt cool they all should be ashamed of themselves of how they lashed out at someone over a situation that was beyond their control and then shes going to give them free vids? its like a child being rewarded for bad behavior IMO . but maybe well just have to agree to disagree on this .
and no it didnt get me upset nor do i think u were being mean.
XAnastasiaX
12-04-2013, 11:27 AM
The site was hacked they are updating it it was super glitchy last night I gave up made minimum for the day (400) and left after 5 hours. I was over My guys not being able to see Me.
CourtneyRaine
12-04-2013, 11:29 AM
I am using this laptop with encoder just fine, since day one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FN0T7W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
maybe my laptop's specifics can help you to narrow down to laptop for cheapest. :)
btw, i bought the laptop in 2011. so it is old laptop but it does fine. i do clips and everything else on it too.
This was exactly what I was looking for, thank you! even though it's out of stock everywhere I am clueless when it comes to anything technical so it's great having something to compare.
Do you girls think this laptop would be able to handle the encoder? Mind you, I won't be splitting or running anything else in the background:
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i15RV-953BLK-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00F4MEK6E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1386181507&sr=1-1&keywords=i5+laptop
VictoriaChaos
12-04-2013, 12:31 PM
im just tired of the guys abusing us and thinking its ok. everyone knows the site acts up from time to time they know when a gold show is cancelled they all get their money it was a glitch and they didnt take it to well and made ginger cry and break down on cam. that wasnt cool they all should be ashamed of themselves of how they lashed out at someone over a situation that was beyond their control and then shes going to give them free vids? its like a child being rewarded for bad behavior IMO . but maybe well just have to agree to disagree on this .
and no it didnt get me upset nor do i think u were being mean.
Why do you think people think it's okay to abuse models?
You're looking at it like they're being rewarded for being assholes.
I'm looking at it like she's trying to remedy a mistake.
I was reduced to tears yesterday but after sitting down and thinking about it, it's because I let them get to me.
Everyone knows you have to have thick skin in this business. They just got under hers. It sucks but if that happens, you need to remove yourself from the situation, not sit and let it pull you down.
You can't really sit and assume people understand that the site acts up. In fact most of the time, I assume people don't understand.
If you make a member account they don't really explain how the site works. They just throw you into it, so assuming people know how it works or that they have issues isn't really fair.
If something goes wrong and you loose money, who are you going to blame? The person who took your money. They don't see it as the website took my money, they see the girl who they paid to do things and in their mind it's her fault.
I think you're giving way too much credit to these guys. Assuming that they should know something went wrong.
Snowy0Star
12-04-2013, 12:39 PM
Why do you think people think it's okay to abuse models?
i dont i said im tired of them THINKING its ok
BlueBunny
12-04-2013, 02:06 PM
It's a long shot to post here but I'm hoping someone has some ideas to share. Does anyone here do simple voyeur goldshows on SM? I was thinking about giving that a try during shark week but I've never done one of these before, so if you do stuff like that, what do you think a good buy in amount would be for naked/partly naked voyeur as well as a good show length for it? I am afraid about SM glitching on me for long shows but I just want to give it a try. PS. I see girls asking for $3 buy in at 7 min shows but those are hardcore and interactive so idk what that translates to for basically a non-interactive show.
JaneBurgess
12-04-2013, 03:23 PM
Thick skin doesnt mean you have to accept their bad behavior. There is NO excuse for grown ass adults begging and acting like morons on a cam site.
Why do you think people think it's okay to abuse models?
You're looking at it like they're being rewarded for being assholes.
I'm looking at it like she's trying to remedy a mistake.
I was reduced to tears yesterday but after sitting down and thinking about it, it's because I let them get to me.
Everyone knows you have to have thick skin in this business. They just got under hers. It sucks but if that happens, you need to remove yourself from the situation, not sit and let it pull you down.
You can't really sit and assume people understand that the site acts up. In fact most of the time, I assume people don't understand.
If you make a member account they don't really explain how the site works. They just throw you into it, so assuming people know how it works or that they have issues isn't really fair.
If something goes wrong and you loose money, who are you going to blame? The person who took your money. They don't see it as the website took my money, they see the girl who they paid to do things and in their mind it's her fault.
I think you're giving way too much credit to these guys. Assuming that they should know something went wrong.
caramelDip
12-04-2013, 03:28 PM
What do you guys mean when yall say your computers can't handle the encoder? Does the encoder crash, freeze etc? I don't have an I3 or I7. Just a 2011 Toshiba (AMD processor)...I think I look weird in the encoder. Is it because my laptop can't handle it?
Sorry if I'm confusing anyone, I'm confused myself
LustyLark
12-04-2013, 06:53 PM
Total newb question here but I have never had payment problems until today. I got the cheque in the mail that I was supposed to get but still haven't received the one I should have got the week before. I have heard there really isn't a mkodel support so who do I contact in this situation? Thank you in advance for being patient with my newb question.
Snowy0Star
12-04-2013, 06:59 PM
Total newb question here but I have never had payment problems until today. I got the cheque in the mail that I was supposed to get but still haven't received the one I should have got the week before. I have heard there really isn't a mkodel support so who do I contact in this situation? Thank you in advance for being patient with my newb question.
just keep contacting support or email liz
LustyLark
12-04-2013, 07:09 PM
just keep contacting support or email liz
Like customer support?
Snowy0Star
12-04-2013, 07:13 PM
Like customer support?
we try not to overwhelm liz and Vanessa but if u feel like u hit a brick wall with model support email liz
LustyLark
12-04-2013, 07:21 PM
we try not to overwhelm liz and Vanessa but if u feel like u hit a break wall with model support email liz
Now I am so lost as I thought there was no model support. Sorry for being so dumb. Thank you for even answerong me lady :-)
Snowy0Star
12-04-2013, 07:23 PM
Now I am so lost as I thought there was no model support. Sorry for being so dumb. Thank you for even answerong me lady :-)
model support has the email thats it im thinking u dont even know what it is so here -
[email protected]
LustyLark
12-04-2013, 07:27 PM
Thank you sweetheart :-)
SexyLittleThing
12-04-2013, 07:33 PM
What do you guys mean when yall say your computers can't handle the encoder? Does the encoder crash, freeze etc? I don't have an I3 or I7. Just a 2011 Toshiba (AMD processor)...I think I look weird in the encoder. Is it because my laptop can't handle it?
Sorry if I'm confusing anyone, I'm confused myself
You should really invest in a i3 (if not i7 - my warmest recommendation would be to get an i7). i3 will do just fine with the encoder, the cores can handle all the hustle that's going on with the encoder and in the backround.
I use an i5 and I'm really satisfied with how it's acting whilst using the encoder and being on youtube and numerous other sites while camming. CPU usage never gets above 25%, while with i7 it would never get above 5% when I'm doing all that stuff.
My point is that you have to check your CPU usage and you can do that just by clicking on that line down there where the "start" button is. You click on that line with the right button, then you click "Start task manager" and then you just go and click on the "Performance" tab.
Your CPU usage should never go above 80% (when I was on i3 it would be about 100% and I was just using the encoder).
Other important thing is to check how large of a memory do you have on your computer. I would recommend on getting a minimum of 3GB of internal memory (you can check that following the instructions I gave you above).
I don't know if I helped you or not, but I'm speaking out of my own experience. If you have any other question about all that - please ask :)
Oh and your Internet speed is really important too ;)
LittleLolaRose
12-04-2013, 08:32 PM
Blue, this is the best place to start with voyeur show info: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?187034-Voyeur-Show-Tutorial
Hope that helps! Voyeur shows for me tend to bring in very little money but it really does add up over time.
It's a long shot to post here but I'm hoping someone has some ideas to share. Does anyone here do simple voyeur goldshows on SM? I was thinking about giving that a try during shark week but I've never done one of these before, so if you do stuff like that, what do you think a good buy in amount would be for naked/partly naked voyeur as well as a good show length for it? I am afraid about SM glitching on me for long shows but I just want to give it a try. PS. I see girls asking for $3 buy in at 7 min shows but those are hardcore and interactive so idk what that translates to for basically a non-interactive show.
BlueBunny
12-04-2013, 09:13 PM
I read that thread before and I apparently missed the gold amount discussion. Doh! Tomorrow I'm catching up with Xena episodes (in the nude - lol) and we shall see how it goes.
xxtinamariexx
12-05-2013, 05:14 AM
I kept getting disconnected messages like crazy today. Swapped cams and problem solved. It's a C920..the connection on the back of the cam may have become loose/damaged from being moved around all the time. I'm going to be sure to keep a back up on hand at all times !
This has happened to 2 of mine. I bought them from best buy and simply returned them and got a new one! sometimes it pays to buy at a bigger box store. it was replaced under the 1 yr manufactures warranty
CourtneyRaine
12-05-2013, 10:55 AM
What do you guys mean when yall say your computers can't handle the encoder? Does the encoder crash, freeze etc? I don't have an I3 or I7. Just a 2011 Toshiba (AMD processor)...I think I look weird in the encoder. Is it because my laptop can't handle it?
Sorry if I'm confusing anyone, I'm confused myself
When I say my computer can't handle the encoder I mean that my CPU would shoot up to 100% which caused issues. I didn't look weird and I didn't freeze but I would have very severe lags. So like if I waved my hand hello it wouldn't show me waving for 20 or 30 seconds. When I would broadcast in HD High it was fine. I also have really fast internet (average or 25-30 download and 8-9 upload) and I always use a LAN cable to connect to the internet, so I know that on my end the problem is that my computer isn't powerful enough.
anonymous camgirl
12-05-2013, 12:10 PM
Yea, I use an I3 and i am using 2 encoders and streaming cam on MANY cam sites.. almost time for an upgrade though as my pc is 2 yrs old and i hate fooling with an old computer and having so many issues with them.
You should really invest in a i3 (if not i7 - my warmest recommendation would be to get an i7). i3 will do just fine with the encoder, the cores can handle all the hustle that's going on with the encoder and in the backround.
I use an i5 and I'm really satisfied with how it's acting whilst using the encoder and being on youtube and numerous other sites while camming. CPU usage never gets above 25%, while with i7 it would never get above 5% when I'm doing all that stuff.
My point is that you have to check your CPU usage and you can do that just by clicking on that line down there where the "start" button is. You click on that line with the right button, then you click "Start task manager" and then you just go and click on the "Performance" tab.
Your CPU usage should never go above 80% (when I was on i3 it would be about 100% and I was just using the encoder).
Other important thing is to check how large of a memory do you have on your computer. I would recommend on getting a minimum of 3GB of internal memory (you can check that following the instructions I gave you above).
I don't know if I helped you or not, but I'm speaking out of my own experience. If you have any other question about all that - please ask :)
Oh and your Internet speed is really important too ;)
CurvyWinona
12-05-2013, 12:50 PM
I got a new i7 computer and everything is great, cpu at 1-6% with encoder and two browsers running at the same time. the internet speed is at over 30mbps up and over 5mbps down, but i still see delay in my video feed and the encoder shows kbps at between 250 and 600, it just drops a lot. i do not know what is wrong with it. the lighting is hella bright in here at this time of day. so, i tested on my laptop in darker room and see no difference, all same feed speeds. where do i gone wrong on encoder? i have attached a picture for yall to check.
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~Carmen~
12-05-2013, 01:09 PM
Winona, it might be your bit rate. Mine is set at 800.
CurvyWinona
12-05-2013, 01:13 PM
ok i just changed to 800 and its still at 300-480 kbps range. what is normal?
~Carmen~
12-05-2013, 01:39 PM
ok i just changed to 800 and its still at 300-480 kbps range. what is normal?
Sorry, I don't know but I'm sure someone around here does.
CurvyWinona
12-05-2013, 01:52 PM
okay thank you for trying to help. :)
SoloDesire
12-05-2013, 02:18 PM
The only difference I notice between your encoder settings and mine is under input size...I have 800x448 and my bit rate is set at 800 kbps. Not sure if that will make a difference, but maybe try adjusting the input size?
CurvyWinona
12-05-2013, 04:07 PM
thanks for the input! its just annoying to see myself delay few seconds. 1-3 is fine but sometimes 4-5.. which isnt good. right?
AliceFun
12-06-2013, 12:56 AM
I got a new i7 computer and everything is great, cpu at 1-6% with encoder and two browsers running at the same time. the internet speed is at over 30mbps up and over 5mbps down, but i still see delay in my video feed and the encoder shows kbps at between 250 and 600, it just drops a lot. i do not know what is wrong with it. the lighting is hella bright in here at this time of day. so, i tested on my laptop in darker room and see no difference, all same feed speeds. where do i gone wrong on encoder? i have attached a picture for yall to check.
35670
Hi, first of all u have ticked the box 'Output video' on the upper right side on 'Preview' panel so u see urself same like members see u, with a few seconds delay. U need to have it ticked 'Input video' to see urself in 'real time' on ur PC.
Then, the video size is too big maybe, u could go for lower resolution? try some other resolutions, 864x480 could be too big for ur connection simply, it's a big video feed to stream.
U have other resolutions available in the drop down menu at 'Input size', best size should be between 500xsomething and 700xsomething maximum. Guess u want a wide screen frame so play around with these settings. Make sure 'Output size' has the same value, that u enter manually.
Bit rate is way too high, should be 800.
My frame rate is set to 24 to save resources, i dont do Gold shows so no need to set it to 29.97 like they require for TV gold shows.
So Good luck!
NikkitaExotica
12-06-2013, 01:27 AM
Something odd keeps happening, a guy will come into my room, say hello, ask me a question and leave immediately. Like before I can even reply? According to the encoding log everything is running smoothly, its making me insane!
CurvyWinona
12-06-2013, 05:20 AM
Hi, first of all u have ticked the box 'Output video' on the upper right side on 'Preview' panel so u see urself same like members see u, with a few seconds delay. U need to have it ticked 'Input video' to see urself in 'real time' on ur PC.
Then, the video size is too big maybe, u could go for lower resolution? try some other resolutions, 864x480 could be too big for ur connection simply, it's a big video feed to stream.
U have other resolutions available in the drop down menu at 'Input size', best size should be between 500xsomething and 700xsomething maximum. Guess u want a wide screen frame so play around with these settings. Make sure 'Output size' has the same value, that u enter manually.
Bit rate is way too high, should be 800.
My frame rate is set to 24 to save resources, i dont do Gold shows so no need to set it to 29.97 like they require for TV gold shows.
So Good luck!
okay thank you so much for the tips! i will try it and hope it works better! i wish sm could make things simpler. haha
brittany_bitch
12-06-2013, 05:25 AM
Do any of u know if when customers use their audio on cam if they can see that i have their sound turned off? I always tell them its their end lamo. I hate when they talk all loud and my bf hates hearing them lmao. I turn them off and just wonder if they can see that I do that.
Glamourmilf
12-06-2013, 06:56 AM
^^Brittany, they can't see you do it, but I always tell them that there will be a delay and lots of noisy feedback if they turn their sound on, so I encourage them to keep their sound off if they want a better experience. Don't know if you offer phone, but I also offer that in exclusives.
SoloDesire
12-06-2013, 06:56 AM
Do any of u know if when customers use their audio on cam if they can see that i have their sound turned off? I always tell them its their end lamo. I hate when they talk all loud and my bf hates hearing them lmao. I turn them off and just wonder if they can see that I do that.
I'm not sure if they can tell on their end, but I doubt it. I just turn it off and if they ask if I can hear them I tell them I have to turn the sound off because the feedback distorts it and I can never hear them clear anyway lol. They are always okay with that answer.
brittany_bitch
12-06-2013, 07:26 AM
Thank u guys so much I have phone in exclusive I always get nervous lol when doing phone . I do it though lol. With the sound its very distorted like u all said and it's annoying cause I can't hear them and then look like a dumbo when asked a question lol. Anyway I love u sw sm and loa :) mwaaa.
kittykrane
12-06-2013, 09:21 AM
I am getting a spammer in my room but he isn't showing up in the room..hacker maybe? time to report his ass.
So what did they do to the site? Steal credit card numbers? get girls addys? What else would they hack for?
The site was hacked they are updating it it was super glitchy last night I gave up made minimum for the day (400) and left after 5 hours. I was over My guys not being able to see Me.
I think when this happens it's that they're on another page not actually streammate. Like if they're on Porn hub or cammodels. There seems to be a delay alot. Makes it really hard to get custies to stay when you say hi to them 3-5 min after they acknowledged you and they think you're being rude. Not much youcan do. Just hang in there.
Something odd keeps happening, a guy will come into my room, say hello, ask me a question and leave immediately. Like before I can even reply? According to the encoding log everything is running smoothly, its making me insane!
Glamourmilf
12-06-2013, 10:05 AM
^^read the latest posts in the 'camming sucks thread'.
CurvyAriel
12-06-2013, 01:28 PM
Okay this is a little weird. I was checking my earnings on SM today and one of the days is different then yesterday lol The 12/03 earnings is showing like $5 lower then it did yesterday. I mean not that big of a deal but does anyone know why that would happen?
LustyLark
12-06-2013, 01:33 PM
Something odd keeps happening, a guy will come into my room, say hello, ask me a question and leave immediately. Like before I can even reply? According to the encoding log everything is running smoothly, its making me insane!
This happens to me all the time and it drives me bonkers!!!!!
SarahTime
12-06-2013, 02:09 PM
The site was hacked they are updating it it was super glitchy last night I gave up made minimum for the day (400) and left after 5 hours. I was over My guys not being able to see Me.
Where did you hear that the site was hacked?
brittany_bitch
12-06-2013, 02:59 PM
I know that someone is spamming my chat and others with hearts and a cam site address.The cam site happened to be chaturbate!!! Why o why... I hope sm gets that fixed that's really bad they have to steal others customers. It really is sad. I like cb and all but what if sm was doing this to their models? Oh thats right sm doesn't have to they get their own traffic. I hope he gets caught he is like a buzzing bee in my ear and just when I click on him he leaves. Ughh he is a fast little guy.
Renton
12-06-2013, 03:43 PM
^I've been seeing that for the last couple of days! Not for cb though. I was able to block 2 accounts, but the newer one didn't come into my room enough for me to block him. seems to be getting faster every time though ugh... I reported it but I'm not sure if they can even do much about it, it's always a new username :/
Snowy0Star
12-06-2013, 06:18 PM
^I've been seeing that for the last couple of days! Not for cb though. I was able to block 2 accounts, but the newer one didn't come into my room enough for me to block him. seems to be getting faster every time though ugh... I reported it but I'm not sure if they can even do much about it, it's always a new username :/
might be multiple ppl is it a guy promoting his own room or is it someone from CB? it might be an affiliate trying to promote underhandedly. Shirley - the head honcho at model support is active on my cb thread should i Pm her and let her know whats going on? i know she woudlnt be happy hearing someone is doing this because it makes the whole site look bad
Vlodina
12-06-2013, 06:23 PM
Some of the spam links are for ImLive too. I'm always blocking/trying to block these bloody affiliates, drives me insane!
brittany_bitch
12-06-2013, 06:54 PM
snowy i would tell her just for her to keep an eye out.I had a few imlive's too.Really weird.
laurielegs
12-06-2013, 09:25 PM
please tell me im not the only one who had techincal issues up the shitter today?
GOLD SHOW... made over goal in a matter of minutes... yay!!!
no
I dont have the accept show button... so i made goal but im still in free chat... okay.. so
I cancel out of the show.. refresh everything..
LETS START THE SHOW OVER!!
not a problem.. do it... YAY i have the button this time... click accept
yay, everything is going smoothly
da fuck was that? 5 seconds into the show. it kicks me out and it kicks all the guys out.
No show... and I got their money and dont even know how... it was suppose to be an 8 minute show..
people furious at me
name calling, being rude... ya name it, i got it...
it didnt show that i had the money until like 20 minutes later so by the time i could give guys a sorry for the inconvenience video... everyone left because they're pissed off at me.
DAMMIT!
Here too. I am having gold shows glitch out where i can not cancel them and cannot start them. The timer disappears and says "show will start soon" but then nothing.
Only way to stop them is to hit STOP on the encoder.
gingerstripper
12-06-2013, 11:05 PM
yup^ thats what happened to me too on tuesday!
it suuuucks! but glad to know its just not me, cause at first i thought it was. lol
anyways, question....was today kiinda slow? I am wondering if I need to change it up some or whatever....cause it was kinda slow.. but i still did well...just not sure...
still thinking I could have done better but it was like pulling teeth