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HelloKitty420
06-04-2014, 11:46 AM
Thanks Sarah, appreciate the reply! - read the whole thread, always do. But I just wanna make sure I'm not giving up anything I don't want to, and I'm not real good at "Legalese" lol. Guess I will go reactivate after all, just wish I could delete my old pics cuz I look very different now! Lol.
P.S. Sarah I've stopped by your room recently, you are glowing and look fabulous! Congrats!
reversecowgirl
06-04-2014, 01:17 PM
it's so damn hot in my bedroom i don't have air in here, if i sit topless will i get my ass fired from sm?
SarahTime
06-04-2014, 01:19 PM
Thanks Sarah, appreciate the reply! - read the whole thread, always do. But I just wanna make sure I'm not giving up anything I don't want to, and I'm not real good at "Legalese" lol. Guess I will go reactivate after all, just wish I could delete my old pics cuz I look very different now! Lol.
P.S. Sarah I've stopped by your room recently, you are glowing and look fabulous! Congrats!\
Thank you :)
You should be able to delete pics but only if you upload new ones, so that sucks :(
SoloDesire
06-04-2014, 01:24 PM
it's so damn hot in my bedroom i don't have air in here, if i sit topless will i get my ass fired from sm?
No, you're allowed to be topless in free chat on SM.
reversecowgirl
06-04-2014, 01:26 PM
thank you jesus, i'm dyin here.
SoloDesire
06-04-2014, 01:31 PM
My room gets really hot too...In the process of trying to find a cheap A/C for my bedroom. I feel your pain!
reversecowgirl
06-04-2014, 01:36 PM
ikr even a window unit would be something! it's 90 fucking degrees.
Blovely
06-04-2014, 04:18 PM
They reworded it, that section doesn't exist anymore. They just own the stuff we broadcast & upload on there. Think they realised there was no possible way they could enforce that rule on thousands of independent contractors, some of whom had been camming with them for years and creating content all over the internet under the same name.
I'm glad they took that out of the contract. I dunna how they thought they were going to get away with owning our names when alot of us had our names/persona's before joining SM. Plus like you said alot of us brand ourselves which I'm pretty sure they were aware of. Lol they probably thought that we weren't going to read the contract, I don't think they were expecting an "outrage".
JaneBurgess
06-04-2014, 06:07 PM
He did answer back to all of us via Twitter and e-mail.
Wishing we could have heard back from Pornlaw before we have to sign. I have no choice. I have to work. But no more content goes up and I changed all my other names.
Jane, I don't tweet and I personally didn't email him. Care to share?
SoloDesire
06-05-2014, 02:53 PM
Well, it can't be THAT bad on SM...there are over 1800 models online right now and I'm seeing lots in shows.
IvyRose
06-05-2014, 03:23 PM
Just poppin in to say that streamate is alive again, its crawled out of its coffin for me about 1 houre ago... Hope it stays this way!!!
JaneBurgess
06-05-2014, 04:06 PM
Sure. Do you want everything he said or just the part that relates to section H?
Jane, I don't tweet and I personally didn't email him. Care to share?
Blovely
06-05-2014, 04:41 PM
Just poppin in to say that streamate is alive again, its crawled out of its coffin for me about 1 houre ago... Hope it stays this way!!!
Agreed!! Its still a little quiet for me but it def got better. The pvts that I have been getting have mostly been long and included gold.
raine07
06-05-2014, 05:52 PM
my best day ever! made 38 in less then 2 hrs! i changed my schedule again and things have been way better for me!
raine07
06-05-2014, 05:55 PM
Sure. Do you want everything he said or just the part that relates to section H?
I would love to know more about section H, plz
Issabelle
06-05-2014, 06:13 PM
I'm dearly hoping that you girls are right. It was so incredibly dead for me today. I got on for an hour with zero privates or tips, then did a short voyeur show for all of $2.10 my cut. Can you ladies say ouch? I legitimately did my voyeur show as a 'study voyeur,' but I was definitely looking at signing up for MFC or CB because no way can I keep doing these crappy shifts with so many bills to pay.
I've never done a summer of camming. Is this normal? I mean, I can understand it getting slower with warmer weather, but this seems like pure insanity....
SophieL
06-05-2014, 06:35 PM
Agreed!! Its still a little quiet for me but it def got better. The pvts that I have been getting have mostly been long and included gold.
I am glad it was not just me. Seems like the past week has been dead. I have not been on as much as I worked vanilla job Monday but I am at like $100 for the week... which sucks after the past few weeks :(
Issabelle
06-05-2014, 09:52 PM
Okay, seriously, traffic is still being weird for me. Like, plenty of dudes popping in and out, but only for a few seconds. It's been like this for days AND guys are paying into my gold shows and then immediately logging off for the voyeur option too. That NEVER happens to me. Is anyone else seeing guys with connection problems? Could it be an issue on my end?
Issabelle
06-05-2014, 10:06 PM
HOLY SHIT I THINK I'M ABOUT TO KILL SOMETHING!
I just checked my stream on my laptop. The lag? Something like 30 seconds. Audio was all over the place, but the 'Rankings' page showed excellent for everything. Okay, maybe it's the encoder then? Yeah, switched to just streaming in HD and LOST my audio, my widescreen, AND my image to customers. No fucking wonder they're all in and out--the entire site is glitching! I actually had my last customer ask me where I'd gone (referring to video/audio) before he got kicked from the room! What the actual fuck SM!?!
SophieL
06-05-2014, 10:27 PM
Okay, seriously, traffic is still being weird for me. Like, plenty of dudes popping in and out, but only for a few seconds. It's been like this for days AND guys are paying into my gold shows and then immediately logging off for the voyeur option too. That NEVER happens to me. Is anyone else seeing guys with connection problems? Could it be an issue on my end?
I have had a few guys get d/c during a show . Same here...lots of traffic but none or very few of my regulars and then none of them buying shows. A few new peeps taking shows but very short ones this week. Very odd...
CamKaty
06-05-2014, 10:37 PM
Okay, seriously, traffic is still being weird for me. Like, plenty of dudes popping in and out, but only for a few seconds.
The same is for me too, lots of people but only in and out. Do not stay long enough to say "Hi" to them. I can't check my stream, streamate is not visible in my country, but i start to think, that something is wrong with stream. At least i hope it is stream, not me, i can't be so ugly or scary.
CamKaty
06-05-2014, 10:39 PM
Sorry, double post
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 12:22 AM
HOLY SHIT I THINK I'M ABOUT TO KILL SOMETHING!
I just checked my stream on my laptop. The lag? Something like 30 seconds. Audio was all over the place, but the 'Rankings' page showed excellent for everything. Okay, maybe it's the encoder then? Yeah, switched to just streaming in HD and LOST my audio, my widescreen, AND my image to customers. No fucking wonder they're all in and out--the entire site is glitching! I actually had my last customer ask me where I'd gone (referring to video/audio) before he got kicked from the room! What the actual fuck SM!?!
I was having issues like this the other day, and put it down to the encoder/Streamate because I was pixelating for some guys, my audio was out of sync for others, some were disconnected suddenly, and I've seen top models who usually have excellent streams freezing up this week.
Then a thunderstorm hit my town, which screwed me up even more. But SM has definitely been glitchy as fuck this week.
Snowy0Star
06-06-2014, 03:36 AM
I dislike streamate, seriously 35%? No thank you! Go check out desirabledolls.com they look like Streamate but are in no way affiliated, payout is 60% with bonuses, the site launches June 15th but model registration is now open! The site looks pretty sweet, I've already signed up, I just hope the traffic is there once I start.
it probably wont be as new sites need to build up. but thats why u do promo and market yourself
desirabledolls.com looks like a white label or a studio or something tho. its the EXACT same layout as SM its either tied into SM somehow or they're using the same template trying to compete. looking at the site tho i dont see a studio sign up or log in page anywhere on the bottom. thats one of the things i look for in a studio site. so either they dont allow studio sign ups or somethings up .
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 03:58 AM
I dislike streamate, seriously 35%? No thank you! Go check out desirabledolls.com they look like Streamate but are in no way affiliated, payout is 60% with bonuses, the site launches June 15th but model registration is now open! The site looks pretty sweet, I've already signed up, I just hope the traffic is there once I start.
You've made 4 posts here and they were all promoting this new website, so forgive me if I don't take your word for it. :) I'll stick with SM's traffic, advertising & reputation over a website I've heard almost nothing about.
60% of nothing is nothing, better the devil you know, etc. etc. Good luck though!
Jane- just the condensed version. Was there anything really to worry about? Thank you!
Vlodina
06-06-2014, 10:03 AM
Grr for some reason my Payoneer global transfer has been sent to my Payoneer card instead. I got an email wanting me to accept it for $2/$5. Currently number 20 in the queue to talk to a Payoneer rep. Is it just me?
OK, seemingly this was caused by Streamate or at least the main company changing their name... Payoneer said they could have cancelled the load and changed it to bank transfer but it would have cost me a delay of about 6 business days!! So I'm sucking it up and dealing with the card load this week, and it should be fixed for the next payment.
laurielegs
06-06-2014, 10:22 AM
it probably wont be as new sites need to build up. but thats why u do promo and market yourself
desirabledolls.com looks like a white label or a studio or something tho. its the EXACT same layout as SM its either tied into SM somehow or they're using the same template trying to compete. looking at the site tho i dont see a studio sign up or log in page anywhere on the bottom. thats one of the things i look for in a studio site. so either they dont allow studio sign ups or somethings up .
I wouldn't even consider signing up to that site at all.
When you click Model Details it is definitely copied from Streamate's layout. When SM's lawyers are done with them for copying the layout exactly there won't even be a site.
AliceFun
06-06-2014, 10:44 AM
In case anybody else is in the situation to not have Payoneer card loaded yet, just so u know Payoneer wants us again to select the option of how u want ur card loaded, immediate or within 2 working days, i was waiting for my money to be available but they showed like processing, luckily i double clicked the 'Processing load' entry & the option to select loading method came up. Looks like Payoneer did a reset to these selected load options, they slightly changed site interface i notice today so be aware of this situation ladies, Good luck!
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 11:44 AM
My audio is behind my video. Is this because I am streaming with my built-in cam (and will be for the next month) or can I play around with encoder settings to minimise this? Usually my stream begins absolutely fine, but within a few minutes they're complaining my audio lags.
I just keep telling these guys to pretend they're watching a kung-fu movie, where the words aren't in sync with the lips. I'm not just a camgirl. I'm a cultural cinematic experience, with bonus anal.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
06-06-2014, 11:55 AM
You need to lower your frame rate. Had this exact thing happen to me and dropping it to 25 fps fixed the problem.
My audio is behind my video. Is this because I am streaming with my built-in cam (and will be for the next month) or can I play around with encoder settings to minimise this? Usually my stream begins absolutely fine, but within a few minutes they're complaining my audio lags.
I just keep telling these guys to pretend they're watching a kung-fu movie, where the words aren't in sync with the lips. I'm not just a camgirl. I'm a cultural cinematic experience, with bonus anal.
SarahTime
06-06-2014, 12:00 PM
My audio is behind my video. Is this because I am streaming with my built-in cam (and will be for the next month) or can I play around with encoder settings to minimise this? Usually my stream begins absolutely fine, but within a few minutes they're complaining my audio lags.
I just keep telling these guys to pretend they're watching a kung-fu movie, where the words aren't in sync with the lips. I'm not just a camgirl. I'm a cultural cinematic experience, with bonus anal.
Someone in verified said this was happening to them and others they were viewing on the site, so it might not be you, but again... Streamate.
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 12:03 PM
Thankyou both! :) I will try dropping my frames to see whether it helps, and if not I'll happily blame SM.
Edit: PhatGirl, your signature continues to make me sad. :( I still feel like: http://www.buzzfeed.com/maycie/heres-how-sundays-game-of-thrones-episode-should-have-actual
SarahTime
06-06-2014, 12:07 PM
Thankyou both! :) I will try dropping my frames to see whether it helps, and if not I'll happily blame SM.
Edit: PhatGirl, your signature continues to make me sad. :( I still feel like: http://www.buzzfeed.com/maycie/heres-how-sundays-game-of-thrones-episode-should-have-actual
@GOT reference - YESSSSSSSS! I'm so nervous for Sunday. :-/
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
06-06-2014, 12:08 PM
Thankyou both! :) I will try dropping my frames to see whether it helps, and if not I'll happily blame SM.
Edit: PhatGirl, your signature continues to make me sad. :( I still feel like: http://www.buzzfeed.com/maycie/heres-how-sundays-game-of-thrones-episode-should-have-actual
Im sorry I'll change it right now!
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 12:13 PM
I've got an autotext threatening freeloaders in my room with GoT spoilers if they don't at least say hi. It either clears them out, or I get a convo going.
Smurfette
06-06-2014, 12:18 PM
I was so sad about that GoT episode (traumatized, really) but seeing this picture made me happy again!
http://i.imgur.com/5ZasEfn.jpg
BBFs 4eva
Femmestudent
06-06-2014, 12:24 PM
Hey guys, I was just checking my placement and I saw this message when I tried to click on a room.
"Sign Up Now Free
Thank you for trying CamModels free chat. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the free chat feature we are now asking users to create a FREE LIFETIME membership after trying out the free chat. This membership costs you nothing unless you decide to enter a clearly marked premium area of the site.
Members get up close, personal attention from our models, much more so than you have seen so far with this demonstration.
Come join us, and see why people are saying that CamModels is the best chat site on the Internet today!
"
Im glad that randoms will now have to sign up for a fucking account to actually see our stream at all!!!!
Vlodina
06-06-2014, 12:29 PM
Hey guys, I was just checking my placement and I saw this message when I tried to click on a room.
"Sign Up Now Free
Thank you for trying CamModels free chat. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the free chat feature we are now asking users to create a FREE LIFETIME membership after trying out the free chat. This membership costs you nothing unless you decide to enter a clearly marked premium area of the site.
Members get up close, personal attention from our models, much more so than you have seen so far with this demonstration.
Come join us, and see why people are saying that CamModels is the best chat site on the Internet today!
"
Im glad that randoms will now have to sign up for a fucking account to actually see our stream at all!!!!
Nothing new, hun. If you've been on the site for too long without being logged in/signed up, you get that message.
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 12:34 PM
Wish I had a printer because I would sticky-tape that pic over my C2Cs! Then I might sound genuine when I'm like "oh you're cute! I'm so lucky! Look at you!" Dayum.
I knew what to expect (tbh I am a walking spoiler, after the Red Wedding I was like "nope. nopenopenope." and spent a week on the wiki) but seeing it on screen still shocks me. Was not prepared for it.
Femmestudent
06-06-2014, 12:35 PM
Nothing new, hun. If you've been on the site for too long without being logged in/signed up, you get that message.
Ah I did not know that, Thanks for the heads up!
Smurfette
06-06-2014, 12:52 PM
Wish I had a printer because I would sticky-tape that pic over my C2Cs! Then I might sound genuine when I'm like "oh you're cute! I'm so lucky! Look at you!" Dayum.
I knew what to expect (tbh I am a walking spoiler, after the Red Wedding I was like "nope. nopenopenope." and spent a week on the wiki) but seeing it on screen still shocks me. Was not prepared for it.
lol yesss that's a great idea, lol.
I had NO IDEA that would happen. I thought it was OBVIOUS. --spoilers deleted-- But I guess I forgot what show I was watching. GoT fans can't have nice things apparently.
Sorry for the derail y'all, nerds nerdin it up in here.
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 01:09 PM
EDIT EDIT QUOTE SPOILERS.
Haha I didn't realise how much I would like Oberyn, reading something on a website isn't the same as loving a character. Am repeatedly blown away by the show. I'm ridiculously excited about the next two episodes, if what I think is going to happen happens this season, I'll be a happy girl. Sort of. Happy but not happy, but happy. <-- Life as a GoT fan.
To keep it slightly on subject: my fav SM top model is a huge GoT nerd, I always love being in her room when she's talking about it. There's a cam competition where fans can pledge towards you & place bets on which characters will feature most, isn't there? I'm too new rn, but if I were a top row girl you'd better knoooooow I'd be winning that. ;) Haha.
IvyRose
06-06-2014, 01:14 PM
Guys please, no GOT spoilers in the sm thread! Happy I didnt read youre whole sentence but damn, I live in another country and we have delays in oure GOT episode so bare with me please!!!!
Smurfette
06-06-2014, 01:19 PM
^^ Sorry!! I'll edit my post. I hate being spoiled so I sympathize.
Rosemary Rabbit
06-06-2014, 01:19 PM
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audreymadison
06-06-2014, 01:25 PM
In case anybody else is in the situation to not have Payoneer card loaded yet, just so u know Payoneer wants us again to select the option of how u want ur card loaded, immediate or within 2 working days, i was waiting for my money to be available but they showed like processing, luckily i double clicked the 'Processing load' entry & the option to select loading method came up. Looks like Payoneer did a reset to these selected load options, they slightly changed site interface i notice today so be aware of this situation ladies, Good luck!
You are a lifesaver!! Thank you! I was so confused about the payment saying it was processing. You're the bomb!
RedAlice
06-06-2014, 01:26 PM
OH I correct my previous comments, two of my fav models are fans. ;D Lovelovelove. I would like my character to be on Arya's List. That would be a privilege.
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Streamate-wise, I've got a block exclusive date in 30 minutes and really can't be bothered. But I need the money. I am likely to be working throughout the night too, and early morning, and every second that I'm not busy parenting. Debt is fun. Lucky I never sleep. And thank god for SM guys loving English accents. These dudes think I'm posh. Ha.
SarahTime
06-06-2014, 02:07 PM
Yeah every stream I've viewed so far is choppy and delayed.