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TheBrownFox
10-11-2012, 07:48 AM
Ummmmm has anyone else had issues blocking people and kicking? I had a real asshole yesterday but couldn't ban him :/
NO JOKE...when I was still camming with that SM studio called '', I had a guy in free chat with the screen name 'UNBLOCKABLEASSHOLE'. And it WOULD NOT let me ban him...I was so pissed off.
Also, I think the same thing happened with a guy who had the name 'NOREFUNDS'. That shit was both annoying and creepy!
volatileghost
10-11-2012, 04:37 PM
Just don't know where else to throw this -- I made it to the first page on SM today ever! And its only been a couple days! I know it's dumb but YAY!
JGB2009
10-11-2012, 04:49 PM
Just don't know where else to throw this -- I made it to the first page on SM today ever! And its only been a couple days! I know it's dumb but YAY!
Congrats!!!! Can't wait until I finally make it there too. Did u ever fix ur encoder problem?
Mlle_Mystere
10-11-2012, 05:19 PM
NO JOKE...when I was still camming with that SM studio called '', I had a guy in free chat with the screen name 'UNBLOCKABLEASSHOLE'. And it WOULD NOT let me ban him...I was so pissed off.
Also, I think the same thing happened with a guy who had the name 'NOREFUNDS'. That shit was both annoying and creepy!
That is quite possibly the most effing ridiculous SM story I've heard to date, and that's saying something lol.
volatileghost
10-11-2012, 05:21 PM
Congrats!!!! Can't wait until I finally make it there too. Did u ever fix ur encoder problem?
You know, I didnt fix it completely, I changed my aspect ratio to 800x448 and it works AND it shows me with an HD icon still on sm from others, so whatever! No one has said my image/sound was off at all, so I'm assuming it's okay, I made $75 last night, which is good for me! And I was only about half way up the first page, but I am still stoked! Thank you :)
i havent cammed in soo long, i dont know how the industry is doing... but i lost my irl job and i need to make about 500 in this next week, do you guys think it can be done? my account is still fairly new and so i dont really have a client built up.. and i cant run an encoder, my computer is way too laggy, but i have a really nice high def webcam. i can only work on streammate bc of daily pay and the urgency of needing money... i need the money or my apartment management people will take me to court to get evicted.. and i cant deal with that right now.. ive thought of getting a loan or cash advance but i have no job so i dont think i will get approved.
any tips or advice?
CurvyWinona
10-11-2012, 06:25 PM
u do not know until u try it.
xxtinamariexx
10-11-2012, 08:03 PM
Just don't know where else to throw this -- I made it to the first page on SM today ever! And its only been a couple days! I know it's dumb but YAY!
Congratulations!! I hope someday to make it up there!!
volatileghost
10-11-2012, 10:54 PM
Thank you!! Now another dumb question, I finally made over $100 -- when does SM pay out (I'm through payoneer)... They do it weekly, is that right? On Fridays? I'm under this impression, just wondering if anyone else can answer this for me. (I know I should know this by now, I've just been through so many sites in the past week or so, I've gotten them confused, and it wasn't on the first page that I saw, so any help is appreciated!)
neliana
10-11-2012, 11:42 PM
Is SM glitchy for anyone tonight or is it just me? I keep getting disconnected, twice it happened during prvts! Wtf SM?
TheBrownFox
10-12-2012, 09:34 AM
That is quite possibly the most effing ridiculous SM story I've heard to date, and that's saying something lol.
LOL. My story is ridiculous, or you mean what I had to deal with was ridiculous? :P
Angelfaced
10-12-2012, 03:34 PM
omg i lost connection almost every hour last night. thought it was my connection, i was def. losing my patience. better not be like that tonight, grrrr.
Mlle_Mystere
10-12-2012, 05:06 PM
LOL. My story is ridiculous, or you mean what I had to deal with was ridiculous? :P
Those assholes lol - that shouldn't even be possible. Everyone (except maybe producers) should be blockable!
TheBrownFox
10-12-2012, 06:12 PM
omg i lost connection almost every hour last night. thought it was my connection, i was def. losing my patience. better not be like that tonight, grrrr.
In a few of the Streamate rooms I visited today, the models have said that they've had to restart the webpage because the site wasn't doing what it was supposed to. It looks like sometimes it happened during a pre-Gold show countdown, and other times it happened during normal public chat mode.
Classy_Katy
10-13-2012, 06:14 AM
Does anyone cam on SM between 5am and 10am weekdays EST?
I figure it's probably fairly dead then but maybe there's enough non-US guys using the site to make it worthwhile...
babyd
10-13-2012, 07:56 AM
Okay, I'm having a little trouble here with streamate. I'm trying to get out from my old studio. They have closed and I cant get in contact with anyone about my pay. Ive called the office number, no answer. Ive emailed and no answer. Ive requested to be removed from their account, no answer. I'm currently in a situation with a child on the way and need to be released to be able to sign up directly or go with another studio if I cant sign up directly for some reason. Its obvious that the studio isnt releasing me. Or even getting my messages, so how would I get paid? Ive emailed streamate with no success... How do I get away from these people who wont email me back?
Does anyone cam on SM between 5am and 10am weekdays EST?
I figure it's probably fairly dead then but maybe there's enough non-US guys using the site to make it worthwhile...
I don't really get up that early. But the times that I have got on cam in those hours I did well.
I see that time as USA before work guys.... I get alot of guys that want to get off then get on with thier day.....
funismymiddlename
10-13-2012, 08:46 AM
Does anyone cam on SM between 5am and 10am weekdays EST?
I figure it's probably fairly dead then but maybe there's enough non-US guys using the site to make it worthwhile...
Sometimes its awesome but sometimes it blows really bad. In my opinion it's not worth it to get up that early if it's not steadily awesome. On days when I got up that early and it was slow I was super angry so I just switched back to my old time.
Classy_Katy
10-13-2012, 09:37 AM
Thank you girls! I'm in the UK and can only cam 10am to 3pm local time and am thinking of giving SM a try.
BritishBecky
10-13-2012, 10:33 AM
There are a few UK girls who regularly cam those hours on SM (I do evenings here / afternoons EST). It must be decent for them if they do it everyday?
Mlle_Mystere
10-13-2012, 01:00 PM
There would also be little to no competition from other US girls :P
TheBrownFox
10-14-2012, 05:12 AM
I'm trying to figure out when my Streamate hours should be. I could do Streamate on the 3 nights/week that I'm NOT on MFC (that 1 AM EST late night time slot) and maybe try splitcamming it with AdultWork. But with all the tech issues SM seems to have, I'm not even sure if splitcamming SM and AW would be a good idea.
And then there's the option for me to cam on SM during the daytime INSTEAD, or in ADDITION to a nighttime shift. I'll figure it out within the next few days, I guess. :)
angelmae
10-14-2012, 06:43 AM
hi ladies, is it possible to ask sm to cancel my cheque that was sent last month and just bring back my money in my account cause im using payoneer now and i havent recieve the cheque,,hope you understand me:) :) :)
Mlle_Mystere
10-14-2012, 06:52 AM
hi ladies, is it possible to ask sm to cancel my cheque that was sent last month and just bring back my money in my account cause im using payoneer now and i havent recieve the cheque,,hope you understand me:) :) :)
I've never done it myself, but you should be able to have the cheque cancelled and the money sent. Don't be surprised if there's some kind of re-issuing fee though - I know they charge for sending a new cheque, not sure if or how much for an electronic payment.
Marina Starr
10-14-2012, 06:53 AM
I would contact SM and ask them. I believe if the check has already been sent out, you'll have to wait for the next one. I'm pretty positive to have to change it before Tuesday of every week. Have you created an account with Payoneer?
hi ladies, is it possible to ask sm to cancel my cheque that was sent last month and just bring back my money in my account cause im using payoneer now and i havent recieve the cheque,,hope you understand me:) :) :)
angelmae
10-14-2012, 07:04 AM
yes marina starr i already have a payoneer card which im using now,,i havent recieve the cheque and if ever i will recieve it i still have to wait a month to encash it in the bank here in our country thats why i want to cancel it.
I would contact SM and ask them. I believe if the check has already been sent out, you'll have to wait for the next one. I'm pretty positive to have to change it before Tuesday of every week. Have you created an account with Payoneer?
angelmae
10-14-2012, 07:06 AM
yes marina starr i already have a payoneer card which im using now,,i havent recieve the cheque and if ever i will recieve it i still have to wait a month to encash it in the bank here in our country thats why i want to cancel it.
I would contact SM and ask them. I believe if the check has already been sent out, you'll have to wait for the next one. I'm pretty positive to have to change it before Tuesday of every week. Have you created an account with Payoneer?
PrincessJenny
10-14-2012, 07:27 AM
I know they charge for sending a new cheque, not sure if or how much for an electronic payment.
Cheque re-issue fee is $25. I would think this still applies if your cancelling and re-sending via a different method as they still have to do the leg work. Best check with SM though.
Mlle_Mystere
10-14-2012, 08:06 AM
That's what I figured, it usually costs to have a bank cancel a cheque, not just to print and mail a new one - that's the easy part lol.
comstar
10-15-2012, 02:59 AM
Is it possible to "reset" your profile on SM and re-invent yourself? Was thinking of deleting my account and opening a new one because I was new to camming and would do many things differently now. Is this possible? Thanks for any info!
Blovely
10-15-2012, 05:38 AM
Yes comstar you can delete your SM account and start a new one. I've done it a couple of times.
Marina Starr
10-15-2012, 02:57 PM
So I signed up for Payoneer and got this message. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!
"Thank you for your application for a Payoneer card.
Unfortunately we currently cannot offer direct registration for US residents through our website. You are welcome to apply for a Payoneer card through any of our official partners, in order to get paid from them.
If you are already working with one of our partners simply select Payoneer as your payment method and fill in the application.
If you are not sure if the company that you wish to receive payments from is one of our official partners, please give us that company's name and contact information (website address, e-mail), and we will look into this for you."
TheBrownFox
10-15-2012, 03:15 PM
That's so messed up...lol.
I was in a Streamate room, and this guy said to the model "hi baby xx im new here xx just joined xx." And she's like "So? Do you want a fucking biscuit, mate?"
Well, DAMN!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EAH5sg0xW9w/T3n1D4z7CEI/AAAAAAAABIA/XmBXFfZ0pw8/s1600/jordan%20laughing%20gif.gif
AliceFun
10-15-2012, 04:22 PM
Marina, u cant sign up for a card/ direct deposit on Payoneer itself, the only way is to sign up thru a site that offers Payoneer as payment method, exactly like they said in email.
I know i wanted to do this too and get a second card as i needed one for myself and one for my family when i was living aboard; For example on one of these camsites u go and choose u wanna be paid thru Payoneer and sign up with them via the camsite after u pick payoneer registration option. Good luck
Marina Starr
10-15-2012, 04:37 PM
So on SM, I would select Payoneer as my payment option then click next to register? SM pays me through regular checks at the moment. Thanks for helping!
Marina, u cant sign up for a card/ direct deposit on Payoneer itself, the only way is to sign up thru a site that offers Payoneer as payment method, exactly like they said in email.
I know i wanted to do this too and get a second card as i needed one for myself and one for my family when i was living aboard; For example on one of these camsites u go and choose u wanna be paid thru Payoneer and sign up with them via the camsite after u pick payoneer registration option. Good luck
AliceFun
10-15-2012, 04:58 PM
Yes Marina, exactly!
Marina Starr
10-15-2012, 05:03 PM
Do you know how much % Payoneer usually charge for each pay period?
Yes Marina, exactly!
PrincessLuna
10-15-2012, 05:07 PM
They don't charge a percentage. You have two options: immediate deposit or two business days. Immediate is $5 and two days is $2. (or 3? I forget). This is if you're getting money through SM or wherever. Taking payments via client and you'll have to pay a percentage.
Marina Starr
10-15-2012, 05:09 PM
So $5 for immediate and $2 for two days is regardless of the amount SM pays you?
They don't charge a percentage. You have two options: immediate deposit or two business days. Immediate is $5 and two days is $2. (or 3? I forget). This is if you're getting money through SM or wherever. Taking payments via client and you'll have to pay a percentage.
PrincessLuna
10-15-2012, 05:10 PM
I get paid through daily pay for SM and MFC and that's how it's always been.
Angelfaced
10-15-2012, 06:41 PM
wait im intersted in this now. do you get paid daily or on wedsdays when the checks go out ? if your on checks how long does it take to get your payments method switched over ? getting paid ASAP would be sick.
JackAlexander
10-16-2012, 10:38 AM
Hello All,
I had a customer take me exclusive. When we got back to guest chat he had a number 1 in front of his name. We went again and came back to guest chat and he had a number 2 in front of his name. What could this mean to me?
Also, another guy had what looked like a posit it note... was there something there for me to read?
I tried searching this thread but I did not find anything and not sure if I used the right search words.
Thank you as usual
Cam_Model_Jess
10-16-2012, 10:45 AM
If a customer spends 1 min 1 sec in pvt, he has a 1 next to his name.
If he spends at least $100, he will have a 2 next to his name.
We haven't quite figured out all the levels yet & I honestly can't remember, but I think a 3 is $500 and a 4 is $1500 maybe?
If there is a flashing note icon to the LEFT of the username, that means that they typed something and you have to click on the person's name to read it. If the note is not flashing and is to the RIGHT of the username, that means you tagged their profile with a note. You can click on the note icon to read that note. I often find this useful if a customer has a preference like POV or a certain position he likes etc.
ManyRoses
10-16-2012, 11:08 AM
^^^ I use the note function with every customer. I just spend 10 mins after I'm done each day adding a note for every customer about what we did. I also use it for names and personal info.
The guys LOVE thinking that I remembered them because they are special!!
awmvanessa
10-16-2012, 11:51 AM
I e-mailed Streamate, asking them to make my exclusive rate $6.99 and my premium rate $9.99. It sounds like Vanessa doesn't want me emailing her individually, because she directed me to the appropriate department to e-mail instead. So I guess she frowns upon e-mails about price changes??? My bad...I was told that I should e-mail her for a faster response.
It's been a little while since I have posted on here, but I'm glad you said this because it gives me an opportunity to clear things up about my division of Streamate:
I mainly handle in-house recruiting efforts for Streamate- specifically, for independent performers. Also supporting the models that I assist directly thereafter with their questions and account-specific requests, etc. I really like helping performers whom I have not previously worked with when and as I can with their questions (and believe me, my inbox is flooded with them), but at the same time, I am not meant to be a replacement for Model Support, and I think that's where the confusion stems. Any general functions to existing accounts such as price/maxrate changes, for example, should be directed to Model Support. If you are in a regular studio especially, it may be a good idea to contact your studio manager to address your questions (isn't that what they're there for after all?). Now if you are having trouble with approval on your independent account and you need help, that would be me. :)
Does this mean that I cannot assist you even if we've never previously worked together in the past? Of course not! After all, we're all a part of Streamate in the end, and you all keep the site going strong in a big way. However, for timesake, efficiency, and yes, "protocol", it's always best if you direct whatever your needs may be to the right place, which is in most cases, Model Support. :) I really hate having to turn models away when they email with these types of requests, but please realize that I am not doing this to brush you off: it just means that I believe that Model Support could and should be handling it and/or I am back-logged with new model-specific inquires (and those will have priority). I appreciate your understanding, but if you have any questions, please feel free to email or PM me and I will address them.
PitifulDragon24
10-18-2012, 09:43 AM
"Enable Block Sessions. I get a lot of guys buying the 15, 30 minute block sessions and if they leave early you still get paid for the whole 15 or whatever minutes."
This may not be the case. I have had members take me into block sessions and leave before the 15 minutes is up and I not get the full 15 minute pay. For example, one member took me into a 15 block session in regular private chat, after 6 minutes he left and was only charged for those 6 minutes, and at the discounted price that the block session gives them. I contacted support about my concern and they told me that if a member leaves a block session they are not billed for the full time. I'm not sure if this is new or why exactly they would still get a discounted price if they didn't stay the full amount of time, but nevertheless, my block sessions are now disabled. I have disabled them to keep guys from using that against me to get discounted prices. It may not be a BIG discount but it is still less money than taking me private without a block session. :(
MommieLongLegs
10-18-2012, 10:57 AM
"Enable Block Sessions. I get a lot of guys buying the 15, 30 minute block sessions and if they leave early you still get paid for the whole 15 or whatever minutes."
This may not be the case. I have had members take me into block sessions and leave before the 15 minutes is up and I not get the full 15 minute pay. For example, one member took me into a 15 block session in regular private chat, after 6 minutes he left and was only charged for those 6 minutes, and at the discounted price that the block session gives them. I contacted support about my concern and they told me that if a member leaves a block session they are not billed for the full time. I'm not sure if this is new or why exactly they would still get a discounted price if they didn't stay the full amount of time, but nevertheless, my block sessions are now disabled. I have disabled them to keep guys from using that against me to get discounted prices. It may not be a BIG discount but it is still less money than taking me private without a block session. :(
When I had blocks enabled, they weren't charged the 15 unless they stayed over 3 minutes. I disabled because guys plan to to leave early and still get the discount. Also, I've had a regular do a 15 minute block (twice) knowing he was going to stay for an hour or so role play. He got the discount for the entire time. I didn't realize it was a block until the x-minute warning popped (thought it was reg exclusive). I was glad he stayed so long, as he always does, but was a bit irritated he opted for a discount when I know he'll pay the full price. Call me $ hungry lol.
justanothercamgirl
10-18-2012, 07:47 PM
It's been a little while since I have posted on here, but I'm glad you said this because it gives me an opportunity to clear things up about my division of Streamate
Thanks for clearing that up Vanessa! You have always been so great to us.
I just wish SM support would follow your fanastic lead. Hee hee! ;)
AF camgirl
10-19-2012, 06:23 AM
Has anyone else had problems with SM crashing? Maybe I am doing something wrong here? I was getting along fine for a few hours using the encoder, but then there was some massive lag, so I logged off to restart. Now all I am getting is this error-no matter how I try to stream (encoder or not, HD quality, even DSL).
31986
Incantatious
10-19-2012, 06:26 AM
^ Yup. I just changed from Chrome to Firefox. :P