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pippapippa
02-23-2014, 01:34 AM
I had three people in what looked like it was going to be a reasonable length private and Streamate froze :/
Holly_xoxo
02-23-2014, 06:05 AM
zero shows have been around for awhile but they seemed to be used as something fun to do, once in awhile. I think the difference now, is that most of us have seen a couple of top girls do them and use them as the only type of show they do, over and over again all day and night.
When performers did them every now and then, members wouldn't really know who was putting them on or when but now they know that whenever certain ladies are on, it's guaranteed to be the zero shows. That's probably why some of us are feeling the effect.
I can't figure out the raffles either. If SM doesn't allow outside contact, then shouldn't this be banned too, since some of the things raffled off would have to be mailed.
Glamourmilf
02-23-2014, 06:08 AM
Does anyone else have 'no sound', when a custie enters an exclusive? I'm talking about the sound that lets You know he has finally clicked in. All I hear is the initial ding to let me know he's going excl., then no sound that used to chime once he's entered. Now all I see is his name in the chat space (in the exclusive.)
Was that alert noise something SM has taken away with their upgrades?
Thanks, Glam
RubyRapture
02-23-2014, 06:32 AM
It has been doing this for me too.
Does anyone else have 'no sound', when a custie enters an exclusive? I'm talking about the sound that lets You know he has finally clicked in. All I hear is the initial ding to let me know he's going excl., then no sound that used to chime once he's entered. Now all I see is his name in the chat space (in the exclusive.)
Was that alert noise something SM has taken away with their upgrades?
Thanks, Glam
Glamourmilf
02-23-2014, 06:45 AM
^^ Thanks! The first few times, I wondered if I was really in the excl., and was hesitant to get naked. Glad it's not just me.
PrincessButterflyxXx
02-23-2014, 10:16 AM
Newbie question here and I couldn't find the answer anywhere. I'm starting tomorrow but I was wondering. Under your earrings on your model page do they give you the amount with your percentage made or streamate's and your's combined?
Vlodina
02-23-2014, 10:27 AM
Newbie question here and I couldn't find the answer anywhere. I'm starting tomorrow but I was wondering. Under your earrings on your model page do they give you the amount with your percentage made or streamate's and your's combined?
It shows your cut. Xx
PrincessButterflyxXx
02-23-2014, 11:08 AM
It shows your cut. Xx
Oh thank you so much!
MissJStreamMate
02-23-2014, 11:28 AM
Has anyone else been having issues with SM freezing in privates/exclusives? It also seems incredibly laggy today, too. Kinda disappointing. :(
RubyRapture
02-23-2014, 11:51 AM
I've been having problems with that all week. I think it's the site. I've also had customers that have randomly been kicked out of sessions too. >_<
Has anyone else been having issues with SM freezing in privates/exclusives? It also seems incredibly laggy today, too. Kinda disappointing. :(
ok. So I actually saw my first 2 o gold buy ins today. The first one was in the ebony category and she killed it. Got her 100$. I wasn't logged in and didn't see a damn thing. But I can't see how it's going to make the guys that got to see it that didn't pay ever pay. Why pay? It was FREEEEEEEEE. Hell, those guys will sit and wait alllllll day for a FREEEEEEE show. I guess it's just a way to steal MFC traffic.
The next show was a top model with her friend. So a two for 1 show with a 0 buy in. WTF. I'm thinking she's getting compensated by the producers somehow.
Well. Back to business as usual.
temptingmodel
02-23-2014, 04:58 PM
a customer started a convo in my room about zero buy in. He has a high number by his name, monthly customer but damn good money so he does have a freedom of speech lol
I was shocked at what he said. First I was nonono don't advertise this shit!
He said , he watched one waiting for me, he put in 50.00, he is a natural high tipper, for him that is low. (yall know I had to ask if he paid)
He said, there are bottom feeders in this ocean. I gave him that wtf do you mean? look.
He told me about the show, compared it to MFC and all the freeloaders. Then he said the show sucked. He regretted giving her 50.00 and he tipped me 200.00 on c4s.
I told him each model has a choice ad I just cant
He asked me if streamate was going down :( I SAID HELL NO, PRIVATE NOW!
he went prv
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-23-2014, 05:22 PM
My tips didnt show in free chat today? I had to keep checking my earnings to see the tip amounts. I could hear the chime but mostly nothing showed in the chat window. It's always something different with that site?
Bubblegum1235
02-23-2014, 07:14 PM
Yeap, 0 gold show going, I have like 3 people in my room LOL
temptingmodel
02-23-2014, 08:40 PM
hold a gold show RIGHT NOW .. as soon as you notice it,
when they restart, men leave LOOKING for a show...
The 0 Gold are not effecting me.. Im actually making my goals plus more
I don't know how to explain this interception , it is a hustle.. keep your smile on
Yeap, 0 gold show going, I have like 3 people in my room LOL
Bubblegum1235
02-23-2014, 08:47 PM
Yeah I know. I think I just a had a bad day, because other girls were doing just as good. I been doing good last week despite 0 goldshows. For some reason today just was not my day. It´s ok, it´s kind of frustrating, but I guess tomorrow will be another day :)
temptingmodel
02-23-2014, 09:17 PM
Ya know I have these days where I cant win for shit. I hate throwing in the towel so to speak and it frustrating, I feel where you are coming from.
Tomorrow is another day :)
Yeah I know. I think I just a had a bad day, because other girls were doing just as good. I been doing good last week despite 0 goldshows. For some reason today just was not my day. It´s ok, it´s kind of frustrating, but I guess tomorrow will be another day :)
Marina Starr
02-23-2014, 09:21 PM
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/monique-precious_zpse868eb17.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/monique-precious_zpse868eb17.gif.html)
Ya know I have these days where I cant win for shit. I hate throwing in the towel so to speak and it frustrating, I feel where you are coming from.
Tomorrow is another day :)
AliceFun
02-23-2014, 09:40 PM
Not good tonite but i dont work sundays normally, sundays traffic is different somehow, no regs on & all i got was small change. Seen the $0 GS earlier, they wanted $350, lots of people in there, made $275 or so, they canceled-> less people stayed in and pledged-> went to $190-> canceled again-> even less people in there-> restarted GS again-> tips were even smaller, number of guys decreased, some were asking 'so where is the show wtf?', at that point i exited the room, i could see how frustrated the guys were. i bet many of them just left & went to other rooms simply, eventually to pay for a show and get off (i hope). i mean i dont get there girls, u dont start at $275 from $350 goal but then u get even less and even more less, wtf? does this make any sense at all?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-23-2014, 10:07 PM
I think I must have broken a record for the shortest privates since I've been on SM regularly. Today was pretty damn ugly.
Yeah I know. I think I just a had a bad day, because other girls were doing just as good. I been doing good last week despite 0 goldshows. For some reason today just was not my day. It´s ok, it´s kind of frustrating, but I guess tomorrow will be another day :)
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-23-2014, 10:15 PM
Quote Originally Posted by Bubblegum1235 View Post
Yeah I know. I think I just a had a bad day, because other girls were doing just as good. I been doing good last week despite 0 goldshows. For some reason today just was not my day. It´s ok, it´s kind of frustrating, but I guess tomorrow will be another day
Please forgive me but I'm from the South and it just wouldn't be right If I didn't make a Gone With The Wind reference right now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-OoIvgtuzs
Bubblegum1235
02-23-2014, 10:28 PM
^I love that movie, and I actually was quoting Scarlett O`hara LOL
bbwchristyminx
02-23-2014, 11:37 PM
i have been having major connection errors on streamate tonight! I'm lucky if i can stay connected for more than 3 minutes. Earlier i made it for a little over an hour and than BAM it disconnected me again with the error message that pops up. I've restarted my laptop, cleared up some space and did a speedtest and still getting disconnected. Is it me or the site? Any help would be beyond appreciated!! I've messaged support but we know how that goes :(
temptingmodel
02-24-2014, 12:57 AM
1.make sure you have plenty of lighting
2. I unplug my internet before every stream,(when I am getting ready) Im in a high college and high tech area so lines do get congested
3.my Ethernet cord kept coming out of the port, not knowing this bc it wasn't falling out, it was just wiggly causing me to drop and not notice bc it would wiggle back (hope this makes sense) , it was loose causing me to disconnect. These little parts do wear and tear. I bought a usb Ethernet port and to ensure that it does not move , I have it taped down w electrical tape.
4. IF you are using WIFI , fluorescing lights do have a effect on wifi causing it to slow down.
Check the Ethernet port if using Ethernet bc you are getting disconnected way too many times
also have ur computer on high performance for everything. sm DID SOME CONFIGS TO MINE and all they did was set everything to high performance.
disable background on computer..the cute screen saver
see what else is possibly using your ISP.. they found I was getting jacked by a neighbor.. make sure no one is streaming vids etc. I have a hell of a time when my teen is watching Netflix, uploading youtube (she plans to be a famous rapper at THIS moment) and streams music .. anything that can clog your internet, rid it.
i have been having major connection errors on streamate tonight! I'm lucky if i can stay connected for more than 3 minutes. Earlier i made it for a little over an hour and than BAM it disconnected me again with the error message that pops up. I've restarted my laptop, cleared up some space and did a speedtest and still getting disconnected. Is it me or the site? Any help would be beyond appreciated!! I've messaged support but we know how that goes :(
Someone had a link on a few pages back about is it the site or is it me. Type that into google and check. Very handy site!!!!
amanda121
02-24-2014, 11:22 AM
In a TV gold show, is it allowed to not show face?
temptingmodel
02-24-2014, 11:35 AM
I think if the producer has a prob w it , he will let you know?
Is it in the TV gold show rules?
amanda121
02-24-2014, 11:48 AM
No, it is not. But doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks :)
temptingmodel
02-24-2014, 12:55 PM
MY NOISES ARE normal again :) I hear them coming in private , no one is leaving or going during private and I hear them leave :) The luxury of camming lol
LolaBohemia
02-24-2014, 05:53 PM
So I just recently started pushing myself hardcore to go above and beyond my daily minimums. (200$ a day usually) This has been a lot more difficult because of the lack of traffic and weird glitchy issues. What I'm hoping though is that getting used to working this hard, when it does finally pick up again, that shit will be a cake walk. The other night I was DETERMINED to make $400 and I stayed up 10 hrs to do this. On my usual hourly rate that should have been more like $750 so I have that to look forward to in the future.
What's been hurting the most though is I've had very few private shows lately however I've gotten a lot of people tipping in free chat. Because of this I've turned on weird mode and that seems to be my hustle as of late. On those nights I get $200 in tips alone. Apparently I'm charming...and funny as fuck.
Holly_xoxo
02-24-2014, 08:52 PM
I've noticed a couple of women that I don't see unless I'm logged in to my member account. I thought if you had geo blocking on, it affected your placement. These ladies are still high on the 1st page.
Does the blocking not affect placement? I'm a bit confused because if it doesn't, then I'd like to put it on my account.
Marina Starr
02-24-2014, 09:01 PM
Geo blocking doesn't work so why even bother? It DOES affect traffic!
I've noticed a couple of women that I don't see unless I'm logged in to my member account. I thought if you had geo blocking on, it affected your placement. These ladies are still high on the 1st page.
Does the blocking not affect placement? I'm a bit confused because if it doesn't, then I'd like to put it on my account.
bbwchristyminx
02-24-2014, 09:48 PM
1.make sure you have plenty of lighting
2. I unplug my internet before every stream,(when I am getting ready) Im in a high college and high tech area so lines do get congested
3.my Ethernet cord kept coming out of the port, not knowing this bc it wasn't falling out, it was just wiggly causing me to drop and not notice bc it would wiggle back (hope this makes sense) , it was loose causing me to disconnect. These little parts do wear and tear. I bought a usb Ethernet port and to ensure that it does not move , I have it taped down w electrical tape.
4. IF you are using WIFI , fluorescing lights do have a effect on wifi causing it to slow down.
Check the Ethernet port if using Ethernet bc you are getting disconnected way too many times
also have ur computer on high performance for everything. sm DID SOME CONFIGS TO MINE and all they did was set everything to high performance.
disable background on computer..the cute screen saver
see what else is possibly using your ISP.. they found I was getting jacked by a neighbor.. make sure no one is streaming vids etc. I have a hell of a time when my teen is watching Netflix, uploading youtube (she plans to be a famous rapper at THIS moment) and streams music .. anything that can clog your internet, rid it.
thank you so much for that! sorry i'm late replying! anyway, i contacted my internet provider and they refreshed my connection. Plus i just went out today and got a new i7 laptop so once i get it up and running i'm hoping to see better results with everything :) :)
temptingmodel
02-24-2014, 10:17 PM
I run a i7 quad core that had 8gram , just installed another 8gram tonight (official geek over here lol NOT!) and had all the issues in the world. That is the computer they set everything to high performance.
This is also the comp that the Ethernet port is screwed. NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD and to replace that, the whole motherboard <-- screw that
I made it a habit to unplug internet b4 stream and I swear it makes a HUGE difference.
"sorry i'm late replying!" lol better late than never AND we make more money staying off the forum so I assume ppl are camming, not a worry. :D
HAVE FUN W YOUR NEW TOY!
gingerstripper
02-24-2014, 11:28 PM
every time i move my cam i get kicked off :/
Ms.Lacey
02-24-2014, 11:42 PM
do u use a logitech? if so, the wire gets fucked up easy... Ive replaced them a few time. The 9k was fine but the 920 goes quickly for me. I just keep it on the laptop and move the screen lol
gingerstripper
02-24-2014, 11:50 PM
yup thats it. i thought it was streamate the whole time, then thought it was the encoder so stopped using that.. then...found out it was the cam.. so tomorrow i guess i go to best buy..shit
Snowy0Star
02-24-2014, 11:59 PM
do u use a logitech? if so, the wire gets fucked up easy... Ive replaced them a few time. The 9k was fine but the 920 goes quickly for me. I just keep it on the laptop and move the screen lol
thats good to know as i had my c920 for a few months before it started giving me issues and it finally took to the shitter last week but my c920 is fine. i think im trying to try my hand at sodder repair replacing c920s until i can get a cam corder might be a pain but might be a fun project
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUi7BOmkaUM
my c9000 still works fine just my feed looks like an old Polaroid form the early 90s but doesnt mean theres anything wrong with it just makes it unusable until i can figure out why it does that
yup thats it. i thought it was streamate the whole time, then thought it was the encoder so stopped using that.. then...found out it was the cam.. so tomorrow i guess i go to best buy..shit
thats what mine was doing to me but the the cam itself isnt damaged the wire inside is ur bf works with comps right? ask him to resodder and fix ur cable like in the link if u wanted.
every time i moved my cam it would lock into a frame and i would have to close everything and go back on but now the thing isnt even getting picked up by windows . so i think its an issue with the usb device at the end of the wire but watching a few you tube vids on it its normally what goes out not the wires inside themselves
kittykrane
02-25-2014, 06:41 AM
do u use a logitech? if so, the wire gets fucked up easy... Ive replaced them a few time. The 9k was fine but the 920 goes quickly for me. I just keep it on the laptop and move the screen lol
I have had the same problem, which I posted about a while back (maybe in pvt forum though)...I keep my eye on amazon for when the price on C920's goes down and when it's right, I buy a back up. I finally picked up an extra for 64.99, but I guess over Xmas someone said they had it on limited time special for around $50. I do move mine around quite a bit but I need to .
kittykrane
02-25-2014, 06:45 AM
It has been doing this for me too.
It's been doing it for me too..and sometimes even, whatever either of us types won't show up at all. So I tell them to leave the room and come back because there is a tech problem. By the time they returns it's usually ok.
xxtinamariexx
02-25-2014, 07:39 AM
Ginger, if you have a logitech hd pro c920, it may be the cord in the back, where it attaches to the camera. You may not see anything wrong, but it's inside. I have had this issue with 2 of my cameras so far. I now just buy them from best buy and then they replace them under the 1 yr manufacturer warranty
whoops didn't continue reading others comments.. but the warranty is a good thing.. better then having to keep buying them
temptingmodel
02-25-2014, 08:40 AM
on my 4th one within a year.
yup thats it. i thought it was streamate the whole time, then thought it was the encoder so stopped using that.. then...found out it was the cam.. so tomorrow i guess i go to best buy..shit
SoloDesire
02-25-2014, 08:47 AM
Wow, I've had my C920 for almost 2 years and it's still going strong! And I move it around constantly. Guess I got a good one lol.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-25-2014, 09:33 AM
For those of you who are having issues with the C920, did you buy it online or at a physical store? Just curious. Maybe the problem could be the distributor?
Snowy0Star
02-25-2014, 10:15 AM
i got mine online and i just ordered a new one online too : ( im gonna get a sodering tool and see if i can fix my older one myself with an old usb cable i have laying around
Natalie0523
02-25-2014, 10:42 AM
Yeppp the same thing has been happening with my c920 for the past few months. If I move it around too much it will sometimes freeze up on me and I will have to start over with everything. I get that little rainbow wheel now and then and it is soooooooo god damn annoying cause it seems to spin around there foreverrrrr and I can't do anything about it. I'll be like noooooo and get quite perturbed lol.
I bought my cam at the Mac store for about $100 in the summer of 2011. I hope it can last me a few more months at least.
k time to eat, get ready and workkkk…hopefully no cam freeze disturbances today lol
Happy Camming everyone =)
….Natalie
IvyRose
02-25-2014, 10:46 AM
I had the freezing up- thing too with my c920.
For me it wasnt the cam tho, it was streamate/internet..
When I upgraded my internet my cam worked fine again; no freezing or blurring even when I move around.
It worked great in 2012 without blurring or freezing- end 2013 I had to get better internet because streamate woudnt work anymore with less than 30mb download speed without lagging etc
Everytime my internet falls down below 30, I notice because my cam acts up.
PrincessButterflyxXx
02-25-2014, 01:17 PM
My first night was last night in which I was only on for a hour around midnight and my C910 worked fine. got on this morning and the HD encoder wasn't working to great but was working fine last night. I even tried just using regular HD without the encoder and it was lagging. Tried to do the HD encoder in a lower setting and it was lagging even worse. I believe it's the site because when I used my C910 on MFC for the first time this morning it worked fine. I just logged on MFC to see if it was my cam I ordered from amazon or SM itself and it's SM lol. Sucks because my first time camming and im having technical difficulties lol
ladyjalyn
02-25-2014, 02:28 PM
It is not a download speed what you need to be looking at. It's upload. Download is how fast you can download things, upload is how fast your feed is pushed out and if it is lagging it is upload speed to be blamed....
I had the freezing up- thing too with my c920.
For me it wasnt the cam tho, it was streamate/internet..
When I upgraded my internet my cam worked fine again; no freezing or blurring even when I move around.
It worked great in 2012 without blurring or freezing- end 2013 I had to get better internet because streamate woudnt work anymore with less than 30mb download speed without lagging etc
Everytime my internet falls down below 30, I notice because my cam acts up.
ladyjalyn
02-25-2014, 02:32 PM
PrincessButterfly, How is your internet upload speed? If SM is lagging most of the time is your internet to be blamed... Or slower computer...