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Cam_Model_Jess
11-10-2012, 12:49 PM
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TheBrownFox
11-10-2012, 04:15 PM
The entire time I cammed on the encoder this afternoon, there was a delay in the video on my end. :( None of the guys complained about any problems though. Is it normal for it to have a delay on the Encoder??? My internet connection is very good (Verizon FioS), and I wasn't splitcamming at all.
And something weird happened...when I checked my earnings, it said that today I did a 4-minute exclusive with a guy, and got a 5-star rating for it. Huh??? I was in public chat the whole time. I did think it was weird when I suddenly heard the 'exclusive show ended' sound (ya know...the sound of a door closing or whatever), and I was like WTF???
Very strange...
Anyway, I'm hoping that pretty soon I'll get more traffic to my room. I used the HD Encoder today, and didn't see any increase in earnings, but I guess I'll have to continue using it for a while, and getting on consistently before noticing any improvement. I'm glad to see that more people are adding me to their favorites.
temptingmodel
11-10-2012, 05:39 PM
yup , the imaginary clients do come.Its a glitch I have noticed as well, its a nice glitch tho
xxtinamariexx
11-10-2012, 05:46 PM
yes i would like to know this too! Right now im switching back and forth between screens - its annoying.
If you have a windows 7 computer, you can do it on split screen, once you have the encoder open, put your mouse on the screen and then hit the windows symbol on your keyboard, and then the left arrow. Then on your browser, do the same thing, mouse over the browser window, then hit the windows symbol again on the keyboard and the right arrow. then you don't have to switch back and forth, I move the browser window so it reaches just to the edge of my picture so I can see all of the parts of the messages including the boot, profile buttons too :)
AureliaC
11-10-2012, 08:46 PM
I've worked a lot of sites and SM more than any other guys will just pop in and out within seconds, some MAY say hi and leave immediately. WTH? Is that normal or am I doing something wrong? Are they just hopping around looking for free nippage?
Missbeth
11-10-2012, 09:14 PM
I've worked a lot of sites and SM more than any other guys will just pop in and out within seconds, some MAY say hi and leave immediately. WTH? Is that normal or am I doing something wrong? Are they just hopping around looking for free nippage?
This is normal in my room...some pop in and out and in and out...some just once lol. Others pop in and take me to pvt before I even realize they were in my room. They are prob looking for a free show sometimes others they are just surveying potential girls to take private.
yup , the imaginary clients do come.Its a glitch I have noticed as well, its a nice glitch tho
well I am sad I have never had this glitch....lol
Cam_Model_Jess
11-11-2012, 06:08 AM
yup , the imaginary clients do come.Its a glitch I have noticed as well, its a nice glitch tho
I get these almost every day. My problem with it is that I've never been paid for a single one.
TheBrownFox
11-11-2012, 11:09 AM
I've worked a lot of sites and SM more than any other guys will just pop in and out within seconds, some MAY say hi and leave immediately. WTH? Is that normal or am I doing something wrong? Are they just hopping around looking for free nippage?
I think this is exactly what some of them are doing. I'll see certain guys enter the room and then leave really fast. Some of them might bark "Show tits" at me, and when I tell them to tip 5 GOLD, they flee my room...
When the lurky-loos COME BACK a few minutes later and then pop right back out like that, I'm convinced it's because they're hoping to catch us in the middle of a boobs or ass flash that SOMEBODY ELSE tipped for. In other words...they want to freeload off of somebody else's money. There are guys on MFC who do it too, but of all the cam sites I've been on, I agree with you, AureliaC, that the guys on SM are worse for that shit.
Missbeth
11-11-2012, 11:41 AM
I get these almost every day. My problem with it is that I've never been paid for a single one.
Me niether....I wish I was tho lol
On another note has anyone noticed that they've been getting alot of ratings less than 5 stars lately....like more than normal?
I have...and a couple of other girls said they had been too in chat yesterday.
Just wondering....because I know I put on a 5 star show...so whats up with all the 4's and 3's. Like in the past week I've gotten more than I've recieved in the months I've been camming combined.
Yesterday I saw a girl offering free naked pics if you took her to pvt and rated her a 5 star,.....so I guess girls are doing that now....I thought it was bad enough offering free vids on an already cheap gold show...
ExoticBeauty4U
11-11-2012, 02:12 PM
Good question Ive been getting 4's too, one guy said I did a great job and came back like twice to go pvt that day yet only gave me a 4 weird....then another said he loved the show and tipped me very nicely yet only gave me a 4. Maybe its something w/ the system bc I was getting pissed like wth is a 4 lol just tip me a 5 geesh O_O
ManyRoses
11-11-2012, 02:56 PM
Me niether....I wish I was tho lol
On another note has anyone noticed that they've been getting alot of ratings less than 5 stars lately....like more than normal?
I have...and a couple of other girls said they had been too in chat yesterday.
Just wondering....because I know I put on a 5 star show...so whats up with all the 4's and 3's. Like in the past week I've gotten more than I've recieved in the months I've been camming combined.
Yesterday I saw a girl offering free naked pics if you took her to pvt and rated her a 5 star,.....so I guess girls are doing that now....I thought it was bad enough offering free vids on an already cheap gold show...
Oh jesus. I haven't actually noticed my own ratings dropping - but the thought of offering freebies just for a RATING is terrifying!! I don't want to have to play that game - where will it go next? Free video when you have a freaking pvt with me? These girls need to stop begging for stuff - trains customers completely the wrong way!!
CurvyWinona
11-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Argh, I cannot see gold tips in room, only in earning window. :( guys keep bitching that they tipped.. without letting me know before. i hate refreshing my earning to make sure, like million times.
I wish SM can allow us check SM mail while streaming, on streaming page. grr....
italianstarcamgirl
11-11-2012, 06:07 PM
Oh jesus. I haven't actually noticed my own ratings dropping - but the thought of offering freebies just for a RATING is terrifying!! I don't want to have to play that game - where will it go next? Free video when you have a freaking pvt with me? These girls need to stop begging for stuff - trains customers completely the wrong way!!
Agreed, your performance should be enough for a 5 star rating.....and I would think that would make guys think your show is less than 5 stars and that's why your bribing with a pic.
TheBrownFox
11-11-2012, 06:47 PM
Okay, so I got on cam with the HD Encoder, and guess what? Right as I was in a premium session with a guy (YES, he ACTUALLY chose my premium chat which is more expensive than exclusive...lol!), the HD Encoder kicked me out like a minute later...smh. I was so pissed! The guy never came back to my room, and he didn't message me, but I saw that he did give it a 5-star rating.
So after the encoder kicked me out, I ended up just going back to choosing HD from the dropdown menu and clicked the 'Start My Show' button to re-enter public chat. But then a couple of times I had sound issues where guys couldn't hear me, and I couldn't hear sound alerts when they entered/exited the room. Then a couple of times my video would just freeze out of nowhere...wtf?
It surprises me (and what a nice surprise) when guys end up going Premium ($9.99) instead of Exclusive ($5.99). I guess they're just clicking the Premium button, not realizing that it costs more...lol.
I had to ban some guy for coming in my room saying "Do you think you can actually get $5.99 per minute? I have models on my favorites that don't even charge that much." I told him "Well go to THEIR rooms then." LMAO. Everyday I'm getting cheapasses complaining about prices. What do they think this is...Walmart???
These issues I'm having with the encoder (and the video freeze/sound issues I had tonight) are frustrating. I really want Streamate to work for me this time around.
TheBrownFox
11-12-2012, 08:37 AM
I apologize, because I've asked this question on here and 2 other forums I'm on.
According to the daily pay guide, the Streamate cutoff would be 7 PM EST (it says 12 AM BST). But I remember another EST model saying that the cutoff for her is usually 6 PM EST. So is the cutoff actually 6 PM or 7 PM EST? Thanks!
Cam_Model_Jess
11-12-2012, 09:09 AM
Depends on which part of the year we are in. Changed with the time change. Cutoff is now 7PM EST and will later be 8PM EST.
(I am certain on this, as I'm three hours behind, and my cutoff is now 4PM but used to be 5PM.)
ConnyLove
11-12-2012, 09:10 AM
I think is at 7 PM EST / 12 PM UK. Usually I work after 8 PM EST so I'am not 100% sure
GracieBlue
11-12-2012, 09:59 AM
Annoying question...but do we need to have the deinterlace checked on the encoder? Mine is not checked and I'm wondering if it matters or not. Thanks in advance!
Cam_Model_Jess
11-12-2012, 10:08 AM
Read up a page where I posted actual pictures of the WHOLE thing?
The only difference between mine and yours might be that I do not have "degrade quality" checked b/c I don't need to.
CamGirl4M
11-12-2012, 01:14 PM
I have a couple of questions. I've been on SM for about 3 weeks now. It started out pretty well and now it has slowed to a crawl for me the last couple of days. I have a Logitech C920, a great, fairly new iMac with 4G RAM, my internet speed is about 36mbps download and 4.5 upload, I'm using the encoder correctly (i'm kind of a geek at vanilla job), good lighting, lingerie, but am still struggling. I have one regular already for long privates 30 - 45 minutes. I have about 220 favorites so far
I have put up a schedule and am sticking to it plus more time. I do have my prices on the high side and I tried lowering them this past weekend which didn't do anything. I have geoblocking on for my state so I can't check my placement. Only one person knows I am doing this and he can't be checking for me all the time. How do you girls check your placement and how long does it usually take to see improvement?
Also, I had a guy in my room this morning telling me that he is in my state ***edited*** but have any of you found out that the geoblocking wasn't working for you?
Missbeth
11-12-2012, 02:42 PM
I have a couple of questions. I've been on SM for about 3 weeks now. It started out pretty well and now it has slowed to a crawl for me the last couple of days. I have a Logitech C920, a great, fairly new iMac with 4G RAM, my internet speed is about 36mbps download and 4.5 upload, I'm using the encoder correctly (i'm kind of a geek at vanilla job), good lighting, lingerie, but am still struggling. I have one regular already for long privates 30 - 45 minutes. I have about 220 favorites so far
I have put up a schedule and am sticking to it plus more time. I do have my prices on the high side and I tried lowering them this past weekend which didn't do anything. I have geoblocking on for my state so I can't check my placement. Only one person knows I am doing this and he can't be checking for me all the time. How do you girls check your placement and how long does it usually take to see improvement?
ALso, I had a guy in my room this morning telling me that he is in my state and gave me his cross streets. I"m sure he was just screwing with me and I ignored it, but have any of you found out that the geoblocking wasn't working for you?
I used to geoblock....until I ended up with a regualr who lives 30 minutes from me...then I stopped bc it was just hurting my income anyways...
naughtycamgirl
11-12-2012, 02:46 PM
I've had two isssues today on sm :(
I got a guy in my room barking orders, his nickname seemed familiar to me, but he had no number or note (i always take notes, so that means he has never taken me pvt) after a while a got pissed of his requests in free chat and I blocked him.
After 10 min I see the same nick name in my chat room and he had a number and a note, means I already did a show for him and took a note
how can I get 2 different guys in my room with the same nick name ?? is it a glitch ?
Then I was in free chat and heard the sound of the door ( of someone leaving pvt) I checked it and yes someone entered to pvt chat but I didn't heard the sound of him getting in, I had lot of pvt like that today, I only hear the door sound of them leaving ( they don't get charged)
same thing happened when I was in premium chat with a nice guy that had even tipped me in free before taking me pvt, he was very cool, I was still talking to him, then I heared the sound of the door, (I am not in a good mood these days, I said ohh stupid) Then I realized it was someone else leaving the room and the guy was still there and heard me :( I panicked, then I kicked him and he rated me 1
SarahTime
11-12-2012, 03:15 PM
how can I get 2 different guys in my room with the same nick name ?? is it a glitch ?
Members can have the same usernames, it's not a glitch.
Sorry I can't help with the rest!
naughtycamgirl
11-12-2012, 04:01 PM
Ohh I didn't know about it, usually websites tell you if a nick is already taken and ask you to give another one
Members can have the same usernames, it's not a glitch.
Sorry I can't help with the rest!
TheBrownFox
11-12-2012, 05:42 PM
Then I was in free chat and heard the sound of the door ( of someone leaving pvt) I checked it and yes someone entered to pvt chat but I didn't heard the sound of him getting in
I've only been back on Streamate for a couple of days now, but each day I've been on there this has happened...lol. At some point I'd hear the 'exit' sound, and I'm like huh? Then later when I check my earnings, sure enough someone went premium AND got charged for it (I have premium at $9.99 and exclusive at $5.99). In fact, when I checked my earnings just now, I noticed at least one screen name that had supposedly gone premium.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-12-2012, 06:25 PM
I have a couple of questions. I've been on SM for about 3 weeks now. It started out pretty well and now it has slowed to a crawl for me the last couple of days. I have a Logitech C920, a great, fairly new iMac with 4G RAM, my internet speed is about 36mbps download and 4.5 upload, I'm using the encoder correctly (i'm kind of a geek at vanilla job), good lighting, lingerie, but am still struggling. I have one regular already for long privates 30 - 45 minutes. I have about 220 favorites so far
I have put up a schedule and am sticking to it plus more time. I do have my prices on the high side and I tried lowering them this past weekend which didn't do anything. I have geoblocking on for my state so I can't check my placement. Only one person knows I am doing this and he can't be checking for me all the time. How do you girls check your placement and how long does it usually take to see improvement?
ALso, I had a guy in my room this morning telling me that he is in my state and gave me his cross streets. I"m sure he was just screwing with me and I ignored it, but have any of you found out that the geoblocking wasn't working for you?
Do a search on geo-blocking. People keep posting info about it redundantly. There is a "sticky" at the top of the forum that will show you how to search.
It sounds like you're doing everything right, but we can't really tell you that. Success varies person to person, hour to hour, day to day, week to week. All of us struggle with slow days. Please read the "General Camming Sucks Right Now" thread to see that it's not just you. Geo-blocking WILL hurt your traffic and your earnings, at least temporarily. It's a fact. Even SM says so. But you don't need to take it off to succeed. If you look at the number of "online" models in any given section and compare that to how many you can actually view (while not logged in), you'll see that lots of people use it.
Unfortunately, the answer is this: Adjust your hustle or adjust your expectations.
Pippi_Hicks
11-12-2012, 06:49 PM
Then I was in free chat and heard the sound of the door ( of someone leaving pvt) I checked it and yes someone entered to pvt chat but I didn't heard the sound of him getting in, I had lot of pvt like that today, I only hear the door sound of them leaving
I've only been back on Streamate for a couple of days now, but each day I've been on there this has happened...lol. At some point I'd hear the 'exit' sound, and I'm like huh? Then later when I check my earnings, sure enough someone went premium AND got charged for it (I have premium at $9.99 and exclusive at $5.99). In fact, when I checked my earnings just now, I noticed at least one screen name that had supposedly gone premium.
Do either of you minimize your paid chat window after a paid (exclusive or premium) session ends? I try to remember to do it each time when I go back to free chat, that way I always know when someone goes premium because the paid chat window will open/drop down.
CamGirl4M
11-12-2012, 10:06 PM
Thanks Jess! I always do searches before posting, but it seems there is no definitive answer to the geo-blocking thing, as far as whether it really works or not 100%. I feel more comfortable with the geo-blocking on, so I'm leaving it for now.
I did a major adjustment to my hustle and it worked! Had a great night tonight. I was just giving them too much attention in free chat is all. I showed less skin and gave them less attention and had 3 guys take me private before even saying hello. That combined with the 50 minute exclusive with my reg and a not too shabby Monday!
Do a search on geo-blocking. People keep posting info about it redundantly. There is a "sticky" at the top of the forum that will show you how to search.
It sounds like you're doing everything right, but we can't really tell you that. Success varies person to person, hour to hour, day to day, week to week. All of us struggle with slow days. Please read the "General Camming Sucks Right Now" thread to see that it's not just you. Geo-blocking WILL hurt your traffic and your earnings, at least temporarily. It's a fact. Even SM says so. But you don't need to take it off to succeed. If you look at the number of "online" models in any given section and compare that to how many you can actually view (while not logged in), you'll see that lots of people use it.
Unfortunately, the answer is this: Adjust your hustle or adjust your expectations.
italianstarcamgirl
11-13-2012, 12:28 AM
Good question Ive been getting 4's too, one guy said I did a great job and came back like twice to go pvt that day yet only gave me a 4 weird....then another said he loved the show and tipped me very nicely yet only gave me a 4. Maybe its something w/ the system bc I was getting pissed like wth is a 4 lol just tip me a 5 geesh O_O
I go TWO 1 star ratings tonight - I'm pretty bullshit seeing as I have a near perfect 5 star rating and to get two 1 star ratings in one night among 100's of 5 star ratings is pretty fucked up and not the norm by any means. It was from two seperate custys that wanted fetish requests in premium so I explained that I dont do that in premium they have to take me exclusive but would be willing to do it this one time unless someone else pops into the chat (which they did so) One stayed in for 5 minutes the other 11 minutes and then rate me 1 star - what jerk offs.
Vela Valentine
11-13-2012, 12:33 AM
Dude, Italian Star, thats awfully bogus :( Maybe you can message SM & get those removed & tell them what happened?
Via Flaminia
11-13-2012, 12:43 AM
Well the last 3 hours on SM have been the worst I have experienced in 2 years. I don't know where they are getting this traffic. I can only scream into the pillow so many times.
I guess I need to learn about marketing and where the paying traffic is actually going.
Incantatious
11-13-2012, 01:11 AM
32210
From Alexa.com
The success MFC is seeing now, is the success SM used to have (but has lost) last year.
It forms a X - showing a steady increase in MFC's traffic, an an erratic decrease in SM's traffic..
I am slowly but increasingly putting more of my camming eggs into MFC's basket.
Vela Valentine
11-13-2012, 01:15 AM
Thanks for that graph, Incantatious, interesting... I'm scared to start trying MFC, but I think I'm gonna have to go buy some damn cardboard paper & make some games and just go for it there, cuz that's.... =[
Classy_Katy
11-13-2012, 01:17 AM
Wow...interesting graph! The thought of signing up to SM is bad enough, but MFC...! <shudders>.
Via Flaminia
11-13-2012, 01:17 AM
Thanks, Incantatious. Alexa.com is a great tool especially when I see a chart like this.
sammii
11-13-2012, 01:33 AM
Wow, changing my camming area REALLY HELPED. I've always cammed on my bed, and last night my boyfriend was tired and wanted to go to sleep early. I was really annoyed "I don't want to cam on the couch. I'm going to have to figure out lighting." Blah, blah. I almost didn't cam at all because I'm just so used to camming on the bed.
Anyways, it turned out to be awesome. Privates were booming. One right after the other ... I surpassed my goal, easily. Tonight, I cammed on the couch again, and it was the same as last night, and once again surpassed my goal. Also, I cammed on my couch a few weeks ago, and it was my highest earning night on SM. Location really does make a difference in earnings, apparently.
TheBrownFox
11-13-2012, 08:16 AM
Do either of you minimize your paid chat window after a paid (exclusive or premium) session ends?
Yeah, because those different windows are another pain in the ass.
Missbeth
11-13-2012, 09:22 AM
I go TWO 1 star ratings tonight - I'm pretty bullshit seeing as I have a near perfect 5 star rating and to get two 1 star ratings in one night among 100's of 5 star ratings is pretty fucked up and not the norm by any means. It was from two seperate custys that wanted fetish requests in premium so I explained that I dont do that in premium they have to take me exclusive but would be willing to do it this one time unless someone else pops into the chat (which they did so) One stayed in for 5 minutes the other 11 minutes and then rate me 1 star - what jerk offs.
Message SM.... They have removed every 1 star I have received bc the guys were assholes (except a couple where I didn't email them bc I accidentally unplugged my webcam and ended the show)....basically staying 31s and then rating me 1 star...
I have no idea why a guy would stay so long and give you such a bad rating....but at least you got a lot of thier $$ if for some reason SM won't remove it.
Cam_Model_Jess
11-13-2012, 09:43 AM
I go TWO 1 star ratings tonight - I'm pretty bullshit seeing as I have a near perfect 5 star rating and to get two 1 star ratings in one night among 100's of 5 star ratings is pretty fucked up and not the norm by any means. It was from two seperate custys that wanted fetish requests in premium so I explained that I dont do that in premium they have to take me exclusive but would be willing to do it this one time unless someone else pops into the chat (which they did so) One stayed in for 5 minutes the other 11 minutes and then rate me 1 star - what jerk offs.
Wow, that happened to me too. I posted his name in verified. I did as much as I could for him, but he was impossible to please.
italianstarcamgirl
11-13-2012, 11:42 AM
I did email them, hopefully they will remove them. What a confidence killer that was for me last night too
Missbeth
11-13-2012, 11:54 AM
I did email them, hopefully they will remove them. What a confidence killer that was for me last night too
Don't let it get to you. They were probably just trying to make you feel bad by rating you poorly because they're unhappy with themselves.... Remember for every guy that is mean to you on cam there are 100 who will love you.
a_little_mermaid
11-13-2012, 05:17 PM
I am just getting restarted on SM and I emailed support for the break button. I got an email back saying its not currently available to all models. I thoguht everyone was getting one?
italianstarcamgirl
11-13-2012, 05:58 PM
that's weird. I would die without the break button, I use it after every private/gold show - 30 seconds is not enough time to wipe off toys, get redressed ect.
Avamonet
11-13-2012, 06:17 PM
I am just getting restarted on SM and I emailed support for the break button. I got an email back saying its not currently available to all models. I thoguht everyone was getting one?
Just email them again. They told me that once when I first tried. I totally forgot about it then emailed them again about a week later and they just did it. I think it's just the luck of the draw in terms of who's answering that day. I'm sure the next person will just give it to you.
a_little_mermaid
11-13-2012, 06:24 PM
ok thanks ladies
AshleyRyder
11-13-2012, 11:05 PM
Hey girls, I have a question. How do you get Streamate to RT you on Twitter?
funnymoney
11-13-2012, 11:19 PM
Quick SM question, I just started on SM like right now for the first time and notice my private chats says premium and not exclusive which I listed as a dollar more, so why is that and what does that mean? Does it mean other no paid members or guest can see me while in a "premium" chat? What should I do in premium chat versus what is only reserved for exclusive chat? So far most premium chat have been to see me topless and show ass but I wonder if that is too much to do in premium or what??? Im confused here.
Also my encoder thingy is making me have tremendous lag time when I'm trying to text and chat with guys on SM, so can anyone offer how to make it or set it so I don't get hung up trying to type? Also I get disconnected a lot and that really sucks because it just happened again when I went private...urgh!! I hope I can get some help quick fast in a hurry so I can log back on and get back to work. Im actually enjoying it so far lol
Thanks
AshleyRyder
11-13-2012, 11:57 PM
Wow, I feel so dumb... I had set my Twitter to "protect my tweets"....
funnymoney
11-14-2012, 12:40 AM
Quick SM question, I just started on SM like right now for the first time and notice my private chats says premium and not exclusive which I listed as a dollar more, so why is that and what does that mean? Does it mean other no paid members or guest can see me while in a "premium" chat? What should I do in premium chat versus what is only reserved for exclusive chat? So far most premium chat have been to see me topless and show ass but I wonder if that is too much to do in premium or what??? Im confused here.
Also my encoder thingy is making me have tremendous lag time when I'm trying to text and chat with guys on SM, so can anyone offer how to make it or set it so I don't get hung up trying to type? Also I get disconnected a lot and that really sucks because it just happened again when I went private...urgh!! I hope I can get some help quick fast in a hurry so I can log back on and get back to work. Im actually enjoying it so far lol
Thanks
Ok so most of the above issues have been resolved except that encoder keeps kicking me out every 5 minutes it seems and it's getting uber annoying because i have lost 4 private requests so far. I have put in s support ticket but no response yet.