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Cam_Model_Jess
11-06-2012, 08:38 PM
^In my experience, they approve them every 2-3 months. Sometimes I get the odd one here and there approved. It didn't used to take so long, but now it takes forever.
Marina Starr
11-07-2012, 09:04 AM
YAY, I Finally got my 5 stars rating on SM after over a year of working off and on :)
annabellz
11-07-2012, 10:11 AM
I can't recall which thread it was, but I remember reading that it can easily take a month or two. And based on my experience so far that's pretty accurate... unfortunately.
months? :o oh my. Ive never waited that long. not even recently. I guess Im lucky. fingers crossed tina gets lucky too. I know shes got a new profile so she can use some comments to help build it.
funnymoney
11-07-2012, 10:47 AM
I just got approved with SM but I notice the rate setting only allows me up to 4.99 per minute, will I be able to change this later or do I have to contact them to raise my rate limit for me?
Marina Starr
11-07-2012, 10:49 AM
You have to contact SM support and ask them to raise it for you.
I just got approved with SM but I notice the rate setting only allows me up to 4.99 per minute, will I be able to change this later or do I have to contact them to raise my rate limit for me?
Pippi_Hicks
11-07-2012, 10:52 AM
months? :o oh my. Ive never waited that long. not even recently. I guess Im lucky. fingers crossed tina gets lucky too. I know shes got a new profile so she can use some comments to help build it.
You must be lucky! I'm still waiting on two comments to be approved - one from the 12th and one from the 18th. And I do believe that those two guys did leave comments because they've both since asked me why they haven't shown up yet on my profile. I don't know if anyone else has left any - my profile is also new so my member comments section is currently just sitting there empty. It'd be nice to know why approval takes so long.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-07-2012, 11:27 AM
You have to contact SM support and ask them to raise it for you.
In order to save time, tell them exactly WHAT you want them to raise it to or they'll just send you another e-mail asking that. Like tell them "I want to be able to go up to $8.99 for pvt and $9.99 for exclusive" or whatever amt you want.
comstar
11-07-2012, 12:51 PM
what are "tags" on SM? I have public tags0 and rejected tags0?
thanks for any information...
Cam_Model_Jess
11-07-2012, 01:00 PM
My understanding of this is that customers can create "tags" for your page, pretty much anything (like keywords), and then you can decide if you want those tags to be public or private. I think the rejected tags are the ones you've chosen not to display on your page.
xxtinamariexx
11-07-2012, 01:42 PM
Mine still never showed, but I also never changed and redid my profile. I figured I was already going to get that 1099 anyway. I'm 44 yrs old, I will not be going to nursing school anytime soon and as for the schools... They always seem to hire within, I have applied to so many of them and always get passed over for the others that have "friends" in all the right places.. I'm gonna just let my accountant handle everything lol My husb has his own business besides his normal job, and accountant always did a great job with all that. and when he looks at me funny, well, I'll just wink hehe Maybe I did the wrong thing buy not getting a new one, but I will figure it out
I've got all 5's except for on 4 Star that the guy said was an accident lol
PrincessLuna
11-07-2012, 05:35 PM
A guy came into my room and said I was tagged with "meth". I laughed it off and told him I knew nothing about tags and if it were true I'd just have the support remove it (wasn't sure if he was trying to get a rise out of me or if there was a previous rude customer, so I played it off). I did contact support about it just in case and they said (among other things) "We don't have any such category." So I'm assuming there's categories that the customer can chose from to put you under; maybe for other people?
xxtinamariexx
11-07-2012, 05:52 PM
so does the tag mean that if someone puts that tag word in the search you would come up? so new to all of this.. I just looked and I have 4 tags, that I will leave, It would be cool if you knew what customer put the tag in :)
Missbeth
11-07-2012, 05:59 PM
so does the tag mean that if someone puts that tag word in the search you would come up? so new to all of this.. I just looked and I have 4 tags, that I will leave, It would be cool if you knew what customer put the tag in :)
I always check and never have any tags. I feel so left out :(
seller317
11-07-2012, 07:10 PM
I just got approved for gold shows and was wondering how I could set up a voyeur cam on streamate?
PrincessLuna
11-08-2012, 12:13 AM
Fuck! It's slightly annoying when the guys don't let me in on the fact that the encoder switches to my internal mic! There's a HUGE difference in quality! why do you not alert me???? All night I knew something was up, no one was talking to me and I wasn't doing my usual, happen to look over at my settings and notice it's on the wrong mic! Switch it over and everything goes back to "normal". And these are regulars that aren't letting me know! *shaking my damn head*
TheBrownFox
11-08-2012, 06:49 AM
Out of curiosity, are there any ladies on here who can still make AT LEAST $25/hour on SM WITHOUT using the Encoder (and without the latest laptop models-I got a Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E) laptops), but with very good internet? I'm just curious. Do you think with these details, attempting to splitcam on SM would work, or would it be a waste of time (and just better off doing SM on its own)? Sorry, I asked similar questions in another thread. :P
My SpeedTest results:
PING: 25 ms
Download speed: 10.61
Upload speed: 3.24 Mbps
Marina Starr
11-08-2012, 06:58 AM
I can make over $30 or $close to $40 an hour with or without the encoder.
I'm under the Transgender category too so we're not as busy as mainstream would.
Out of curiosity, are there any ladies on here who can still make AT LEAST $25/hour on SM WITHOUT using the Encoder (and without the latest laptop models-I got a Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E) laptops), but with very good internet? I'm just curious. Do you think with these details, attempting to splitcam on SM would work, or would it be a waste of time (and just better off doing SM on its own)? Sorry, I asked similar questions in another thread. :P
My SpeedTest results:
PING: 25 ms
Download speed: 10.61
Upload speed: 3.24 Mbps
Marina Starr
11-08-2012, 07:00 AM
No, they will not tell you! I don't know why even when you could feel something isn't right! That's when I get cranky and bitchy, lol!
Fuck! It's slightly annoying when the guys don't let me in on the fact that the encoder switches to my internal mic! There's a HUGE difference in quality! why do you not alert me???? All night I knew something was up, no one was talking to me and I wasn't doing my usual, happen to look over at my settings and notice it's on the wrong mic! Switch it over and everything goes back to "normal". And these are regulars that aren't letting me know! *shaking my damn head*
Missbeth
11-08-2012, 07:58 AM
Fuck! It's slightly annoying when the guys don't let me in on the fact that the encoder switches to my internal mic! There's a HUGE difference in quality! why do you not alert me???? All night I knew something was up, no one was talking to me and I wasn't doing my usual, happen to look over at my settings and notice it's on the wrong mic! Switch it over and everything goes back to "normal". And these are regulars that aren't letting me know! *shaking my damn head*
One day my internet was acting up and I sat in free chat for like 10 minutes scratching my head why people were popping in and out and in and out of my room.....FINALLY someone told me my video feed wasnt showing up after like 5 more minutes of asking them....so annoying.
TheBrownFox
11-08-2012, 09:26 AM
No, they will not tell you! I don't know why even when you could feel something isn't right! That's when I get cranky and bitchy, lol!
On MFC, something will seem not right from my point of view, and I'll ask the room "Can you guys see and hear me okay?" If they're just sitting there not answering me, I'll log out the chatroom real quick and then log back in. Then they're probably typing "Where did she go?" LMAO. It'd be nice if they could get their hands off their cocks for a few seconds to answer a simple question...lol.
ConnyLove
11-08-2012, 09:37 AM
Out of curiosity, are there any ladies on here who can still make AT LEAST $25/hour on SM WITHOUT using the Encoder (and without the latest laptop models-I got a Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E) laptops), but with very good internet? I'm just curious. Do you think with these details, attempting to splitcam on SM would work, or would it be a waste of time (and just better off doing SM on its own)? Sorry, I asked similar questions in another thread. :P
My SpeedTest results:
PING: 25 ms
Download speed: 10.61
Upload speed: 3.24 Mbps
My experience without using the encoder was not good, I just had some regulars around . I didn't check out my placement but I bet it was horrible. I attempted to split cam using the HD low option and the results were not good but my upload speed just slower than yours. I got a new laptop and now my earnings are 4/5 times bigger. I used to hate the encoder , but now I can't live without it.
Marina Starr
11-08-2012, 12:25 PM
They're just exactly like the men lin real life. They see ass, tits, long hair, pretty face and they automatically think 'fuck tool'.
I am very nice and and sweet so it kinda turns them on when I get cranky and kick all their asses out.
On MFC, something will seem not right from my point of view, and I'll ask the room "Can you guys see and hear me okay?" If they're just sitting there not answering me, I'll log out the chatroom real quick and then log back in. Then they're probably typing "Where did she go?" LMAO. It'd be nice if they could get their hands off their cocks for a few seconds to answer a simple question...lol.
anonymous camgirl
11-08-2012, 01:01 PM
You gotta be on THURSDAYS using HD
P.S.
Support just told me that, to get to the first page and to get Gold Shows, you have to meet the requirements they posted AND be on CONSISTENTLY.
No clue what "consistent" means- I'm on a few times a week and still don't have Gold Shows, so I'm assuming it has to be really regular day-to-day.
GracieBlue
11-08-2012, 01:22 PM
You gotta be on THURSDAYS using HD
Are you joking? I'm curious. :)
SarahTime
11-08-2012, 07:51 PM
Are you joking? I'm curious. :)
I think somewhere it was said they approved new batches of Gold Show accounts on Thursdays.....?
GracieBlue
11-08-2012, 07:53 PM
Oh duh! I misread! ^^
xxtinamariexx
11-09-2012, 05:56 AM
Is anyone having issues logging into your custy account? I can't get into mine, and when I ask them to send password thinking I'm typing something wrong, it says An error has occurred
This account is unavailable.
Please try your request again. If the request continues to fail please contact our customer support department for assistance.
anyone else having issues?
TheBrownFox
11-09-2012, 06:08 AM
Has anyone gotten their daily pay yet this morning? I usually have it before 8 AM EST.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-09-2012, 08:25 AM
Is anyone having issues logging into your custy account? I can't get into mine, and when I ask them to send password thinking I'm typing something wrong, it says An error has occurred
This account is unavailable.
Please try your request again. If the request continues to fail please contact our customer support department for assistance.
anyone else having issues?
They like to cancel models' customer accounts b/c of the IP address being the same as your model account, especially if you're signed into both at the same time. It's been a long time since I lost mine, but I seem to remember getting a message like this. You can call. Sometimes they'll reopen it, sometimes not.
xxtinamariexx
11-09-2012, 08:43 AM
Thank you! anytime I signed into it I was under a proxy, because I have geo block on. I had sent them a message. So they don't like models having customer accounts then, I didn't know you couldn't.
PrincessLuna
11-09-2012, 08:49 AM
Has anyone gotten their daily pay yet this morning? I usually have it before 8 AM EST.
Mine came in at 5:22am PST (so shortly after your post).
CamGirl4M
11-09-2012, 10:34 AM
First I want to thank all of you for the great advice posted on this site. I just started two weeks ago and would be lost without all of you. I just got the "break/pause" button added to my user interface so helpful!!! I don't understand why they don't just give it to everyone to begin with. Maybe they worry people will abuse it?
I just posted a new pic and asked that it be switched to my bio pic. Now I have a message saying that it might take 10 days to approve, which is fine, but my custies are telling me I have NO BIO PIC now in the meantime! NOT fine. WTF? Can I request screenshots in the meantime, or am I stuck with no biopic until they approve the new one?
TheBrownFox
11-09-2012, 10:45 AM
Some moron on SM message me like 3 or 4 dick pictures, and I don't remember ever seeing this jizzball in my room. I told him not to send me that shit, and he got all mad and was like "Bitch you a internet ho...don't act like yo shit don't stink." Cam girl or not, I wasn't interested in getting pics of his smelly dick, and I want this idiot to stop messaging me. I know SM makes it ridiculously hard for models to ban people, but damn, can't they at least have an option where I can block him from sending me further messages? This is gonna become a back and forth thing now until SM can block him for me. He's lucky I didn't post his dick pics all over Twitter...lmao.
I took a screenshot of the latest nasty email from him and sent it to Streamate, though I'm not sure they'll even do anything about it.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-09-2012, 11:19 AM
They used to give us the option of blocking customers who sent us e-mails. That was like 2 years ago and I'm sad they took it away. I get harassed all the time in e-mails & SM won't do anything about it. The ONE time they did was when the guy was sending me links to porn & had some sort of fantasy that he and I had fucked. They actually banned him from the site for that. (Of course he opened a new account & is harassing me again.) Otherwise, they just send me blocking instructions, like I don't know how to block.
One thing I always do is to make sure I'm polite enough in my responses to the assholes, even though I want to give them a tongue lashing. I doubt SM reads anything, but when I report these guys, I want to make sure they know that I've done nothing to provoke the customer. I learned my lesson after complaining to support about a customer and support came back and said "well, he said you said something offensive to him." I was like, "He called me a fucking bitch b/c I wouldn't show him 'more of my body' in free chat. That's offensive?" So yeah, they defend the customers. Now I'm careful.
(That was a while back. Now I'm used to being called a "fucking bitch" unfortunately.)
CamGirl4M
11-09-2012, 11:27 AM
Alright, I'm answering my own post to save anyone the trouble. Apparently I do have a profile pic still up. The d*mn custie was complaining that I don't have more pics in my bio posted and he said "no profile pic" I tried to clarify but got the same response. Phew! I was worried and wondering why SM would have it that way!
First I want to thank all of you for the great advice posted on this site. I just started two weeks ago and would be lost without all of you. I just got the "break/pause" button added to my user interface so helpful!!! I don't understand why they don't just give it to everyone to begin with. Maybe they worry people will abuse it?
I just posted a new pic and asked that it be switched to my bio pic. Now I have a message saying that it might take 10 days to approve, which is fine, but my custies are telling me I have NO BIO PIC now in the meantime! NOT fine. WTF? Can I request screenshots in the meantime, or am I stuck with no biopic until they approve the new one?
Cam_Model_Jess
11-09-2012, 12:21 PM
A bio pic is required during the application process. Everyone has a profile pic from Day One, even before your country of origin shows up. Until you get more pics up, rest assured that the "auto capture" will take plenty pictures of you. And the dudes get to see you FOR FREE in free chat. He's probably complaining that you don't have a bunch of professional half-naked pics for him to view in your gallery. You just can't please some people.
Also, be advised that you CANNOT remove profile pics OR gallery pics from your profile. SM will sometimes (rarely) remove them for you, but it's almost impossible to get them to do so. So please be careful what you submit. You can set pictures to be profile pics only, which will allow you to use them but not allow the customers to view them unless they're currently set as your profile pic. You can be selective about which pics you upload to your "gallery" and which you upload for approve as your "profile" pic.
CamGirl4M
11-09-2012, 01:15 PM
Thanks for clarifying, Jess! Yes, the jerk was complaining that he didn't have pics so he could see me a$$ and I wouldn't stand and twirl for him. He's on the ban next time I see him list.
I'll save your info on how the pics work. I had no idea you couldn't get them removed.
A bio pic is required during the application process. Everyone has a profile pic from Day One, even before your country of origin shows up. Until you get more pics up, rest assured that the "auto capture" will take plenty pictures of you. And the dudes get to see you FOR FREE in free chat. He's probably complaining that you don't have a bunch of professional half-naked pics for him to view in your gallery. You just can't please some people.
Also, be advised that you CANNOT remove profile pics OR gallery pics from your profile. SM will sometimes (rarely) remove them for you, but it's almost impossible to get them to do so. So please be careful what you submit. You can set pictures to be profile pics only, which will allow you to use them but not allow the customers to view them unless they're currently set as your profile pic. You can be selective about which pics you upload to your "gallery" and which you upload for approve as your "profile" pic.
TheBrownFox
11-09-2012, 04:08 PM
They used to give us the option of blocking customers who sent us e-mails. That was like 2 years ago and I'm sad they took it away. I get harassed all the time in e-mails & SM won't do anything about it. The ONE time they did was when the guy was sending me links to porn & had some sort of fantasy that he and I had fucked. They actually banned him from the site for that. (Of course he opened a new account & is harassing me again.) Otherwise, they just send me blocking instructions, like I don't know how to block.
One thing I always do is to make sure I'm polite enough in my responses to the assholes, even though I want to give them a tongue lashing. I doubt SM reads anything, but when I report these guys, I want to make sure they know that I've done nothing to provoke the customer. I learned my lesson after complaining to support about a customer and support came back and said "well, he said you said something offensive to him." I was like, "He called me a fucking bitch b/c I wouldn't show him 'more of my body' in free chat. That's offensive?" So yeah, they defend the customers. Now I'm careful.
(That was a while back. Now I'm used to being called a "fucking bitch" unfortunately.)
Wow. They really don't give a fuck about their models, do they? SMH.
I lucked out, because the same prick I posted about earlier came into my free chat, and I was really fast in banning him. I know he probably came into my room to talk shit, and he wasn't expecting me to be so quick with the block button. Hehehe...now he's blocked from my room and from sending me messages. Yay!
Cam_Model_Jess
11-09-2012, 04:55 PM
^yay!
TheBrownFox
11-10-2012, 09:13 AM
On the HD Encoder, what do I put in the boxes for 'FMS URL', 'Backup URL', and 'Stream'? Streamate's instructions tell me erase the text that's already there, but it doesn't tell me what to type in there. And the encoder will not connect until I have the proper URLs put in.
EDIT: Ok, I figured out the URLs to put in. And it did connect at first, but then this stupid message popped up:
"Unable to publish stream either due to network problem at server, the stream name being used is busy, or you are not authorized to publish to this server. Please check the network connection with your server, try publishing with other stream name, or contact your FMS administrator for help."
WTF??? Now you know why I went without the encoder before. This is a pain in the ass.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-10-2012, 09:50 AM
http://i.imgur.com/BgyEW.png
http://i.imgur.com/ZI8vY.png
I don't know if this helps at all, since it's what the site says with only
one minor change. But these are the settings I use.
I RARELY ever have any issues with the encoder.
http://i.imgur.com/rmxDu.png
This is where you get the info to drop into the encoder. It's in a pop-up when you
push "Start my show" on streaming page.
TheBrownFox
11-10-2012, 09:57 AM
Yeah, I have all those things entered into the Encoder, and it will even say 'Connected' at the bottom of the screen. But then seconds later, that error message I copied/pasted above comes up. I have no idea why when I've followed all the instructions and even double checked everything. I got all excited, thinking "Yes! Today's the day I'll actually get to try the encoder to see if there's a difference!" and then that message pops up. I sent SM an email about it. I hope they don't tell me to uninstall the encoder and then reinstall it...lol. What a pain dealing with the encoder...
Cam_Model_Jess
11-10-2012, 10:00 AM
And on your main streaming page where it says "Quality" you have "External Encoder" as the selected option?
When you click on the "Settings" tab you have "external encoding" selected?
Also, where do you have the encoder program saved? Please make sure your name and computer name are not in answer. :) Sounds silly, but make sure it's in your program files and that your encoder settings profile is saved.
TheBrownFox
11-10-2012, 11:17 AM
And on your main streaming page where it says "Quality" you have "External Encoder" as the selected option?
When you click on the "Settings" tab you have "external encoding" selected?
Also, where do you have the encoder program saved? Please make sure your name and computer name are not in answer. :) Sounds silly, but make sure it's in your program files and that your encoder settings profile is saved.
Yes, External Encoding is selected for both of those. The file is saved as 'Streamate'.
I think I know what the problem is. On the Encoder I clicked 'Connect', and then I clicked the green 'Start' button. I have NO idea why they have both a 'connect' button AND a 'Start' button there? But the moment I click that green Start button, that's when I have a problem and get that error message I told you about. And then when that happens, when I try disconnecting the Encoder, it's as if the Encoder is on lock, and it won't let me disconnect. I have to actually press Ctrl-Alt-Delete on my computer to shut down the Encoder completely.
I think what I'm supposed to do is just click 'Connect' on the Encoder, but DON'T push that green Start button, right? After I click the connect button, I go over to my Streamate page and start my show, right? So what exactly is the purpose of the green Start button?
I sure hope all of this is worth it. I think it works now, because I tried it again WITHOUT clicking the green Start button, and I didn't get an error message that time. I guess I'll know for sure the next time I attempt to cam on Streamate. Thank you, ladies!
Cam_Model_Jess
11-10-2012, 11:21 AM
I think you found the issue! Don't push "connect" on the encoder. I have no idea why "connect" is there, but you don't need it.
Push "Start My Show" on the site, enter streaming info, then press "Start" on the encoder. When you're done streaming, press "Stop" on the encoder (not on the site) and then press "disconnect" on the encoder. Then "x' out. If you don't do it in that order, that's when you have issues and have to force-close the program.
Yay! I think you got it now :)
Also, it's normal sometimes for the encoder to take a second to come up. Don't try to start it again or it will cause issues. And don't try to use the encoder w/o first connecting your webcam. That will totally screw up everything and you'll have to re-open your encoder profile/fiddle with cam settings. Sometimes I use two webcams (switch them out) and forget to reconnect. That's when I'm like "FML" b/c I have to spend so long fixing it.
I'm so happy you can get started now.
TheBrownFox
11-10-2012, 11:26 AM
I think you found the issue! Don't push "connect" on the encoder.
Push "Start My Show" on the site, enter streaming info, then press "Start" on the encoder. When you're done streaming, press "Stop" on the encoder (not on the site) and then press "disconnect" on the encoder.
Yay! I think you got it now :)
Oh, okay. I thought I had to press Connect, but not press Start. God, I hate this Encoder...lol. I'll try it later on when I get on cam. Thank you!
TheBrownFox
11-10-2012, 11:30 AM
And just to be sure...I will only be able to see myself in the HD Encoder screen, right? So if I wanna see myself on cam AND see what guys are saying in the chat, I pretty much have to have the Encoder on one side of the computer screen, and the SM chat on the other side of the screen, right? OMG...that's so lame/annoying...wtf. Lol.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-10-2012, 11:42 AM
And just to be sure...I will only be able to see myself in the HD Encoder screen, right? So if I wanna see myself on cam AND see what guys are saying in the chat, I pretty much have to have the Encoder on one side of the computer screen, and the SM chat on the other side of the screen, right? OMG...that's so lame/annoying...wtf. Lol.
Yes. And really it's not so bad. Decrease your image on the encoder to 50%. Then move the encoder to the left side of the screen, until the "volume" bar on the left is flush with the side of the screen. Make the SM page smaller and move to the right of the screen. Line up so none of your image is covered, and good to go. I had a 17" monitor and it worked fine.
RaineyLane
11-10-2012, 12:01 PM
How do you reduce the size on the encoder to 50%? I looked for away to do that before but didn't find it.../:O
italianstarcamgirl
11-10-2012, 12:12 PM
yes i would like to know this too! Right now im switching back and forth between screens - its annoying.