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beauvoir
10-14-2014, 12:58 PM
I got tagged horrible things. I hid the tags but is there any way to find out who left me those tags?

candeeboxxx
10-14-2014, 01:55 PM
Anyone else having issues with not being able to set room topic? I can type it all out but can't set it. I am also having problems with pushing the break button and it coming back on while out of the room. I have found out that if a custie comes in and goes out several times they are usually on their phones. Thanks for all the advice. It's always great to know that you are not alone with some issues..

babyd
10-14-2014, 02:38 PM
I'm having lots of issues. This is ridiculous. Has streamate gotten this bad???? Guys just come in and come out of my room. I have had barely any privates!! Guys just come in and come out of my room. I used to just be able to stream in HD and I'd have a good placement on the site. This is awful. :( Could this have something to do with the mercury retrograde?

MsBellaSpanxx
10-14-2014, 03:12 PM
I have issues with setting my room topic every now and again. It doesn't matter if I re-log in, clear cache/cookies, use different browser etc. I emailed support about it a few times and just got canned answers from them. Then out of nowhere the room topic will work again.

Today is BRUTAL for me for glitches. I cannot stay connected to the Encoder for more than 15mins at a time and my Internet/upload speeds are fast and stable. If I stream without Encoder my placement tanks and I get no traffic. I really hope things get better later today because I have some serious goals to make this week!!

IsobelWren
10-14-2014, 10:48 PM
some guys like to troll and tag ppl with silly stuff. im a bbw and got tagged with sexy 6 pack abs and i leave it on there for the LOLz

I have "knows kung foo" and "vagina ninja" I also keep them up. Makes my night when I look at those tags.

JaneBurgess
10-14-2014, 10:54 PM
I had to log off because Encoder was being a dick like usual. I wish they would just stop using Encoder, it sucks.

SarahTime
10-14-2014, 11:32 PM
I have "knows kung foo" and "vagina ninja" I also keep them up. Makes my night when I look at those tags.

lol I got "vagina ninja" too :) But it doesn't show on my profile, I think only the top 50 tags show. It must be someone who tagged all their favorites or something...?

bluetee
10-15-2014, 12:35 AM
So, I just started sm tonight. Made $100 some odd bucks. However, there are no payment options on my dashboard? No way to see what form I'll be getting my money in, etc. What am I doing wrong?

funismymiddlename
10-15-2014, 12:42 AM
the encoder keeps fucking up its so slow wtf it keeps freezing idk if its my comp or the encoder I'm going crazy its fucking killing me

AliceFun
10-15-2014, 04:24 AM
I have a situation regarding my webcam, i have a Creative HD Wide good webcam i use for work & in it's software there is no option to set the frames per second i want from the cam, if i open my session on Sm & select my original camera video driver my frames per second wont go higher than 16 even i set it to 29.97 in encoder. If i open Sm session using manycam for example i get the 30 fps in encoder, so i stream with 30 fps. What the heck, why is this happening? A friend of mine has the same issue when using her Logitech c920 camera for work (selecting original camera video driver). How is working for u ladies, are u able to use ur cameras at 30 fps when u select it in encoder? (WITHOUT using a split software video driver). I was told my stream looks smooth even at 16 fps but still, i wanna know why and how, obviously i wanna get the best out of my cam. Thanks!

Marina Starr
10-15-2014, 05:24 AM
I believe they automatically set your form of payment to Check via regular mail unless you change it. Log into your account, bottom left under 'My Account' click 'Choose who receives payment', scroll down and choose your payment method.

So, I just started sm tonight. Made $100 some odd bucks. However, there are no payment options on my dashboard? No way to see what form I'll be getting my money in, etc. What am I doing wrong?

Marina Starr
10-15-2014, 05:27 AM
NO, you can't!


I got tagged horrible things. I hid the tags but is there any way to find out who left me those tags?

ExoticBeauty4U
10-15-2014, 10:42 AM
Question ladies how do you know if youve been paid using your cammodels referral link?

SweetJulia
10-15-2014, 10:47 AM
^^^It will say on your earnings report. *Still waiting for mine lol*

reversecowgirl
10-15-2014, 12:45 PM
dear encoder: if you could get your shit together, that'd be great. thanks.

anonymous camgirl
10-15-2014, 01:00 PM
Ok is it just me?? or are you getting this page can't be displayed when you look up a custie's profile?? so then I logged out and now I am getting This page can't be displayed when I try to start my show... uggh.. please tell me is it just me or all of us?? WTF

reversecowgirl
10-15-2014, 01:03 PM
Idk but every time i answer a customer in chat, the encoder drops me..........typing i mean, on my part.

anonymous camgirl
10-15-2014, 01:45 PM
fixed it.. was working on firefox.. but it was the IE giving me trouble so cleared the cache and now it works... uggh


Ok is it just me?? or are you getting this page can't be displayed when you look up a custie's profile?? so then I logged out and now I am getting This page can't be displayed when I try to start my show... uggh.. please tell me is it just me or all of us?? WTF

MsBellaSpanxx
10-15-2014, 03:37 PM
Encoder is a nightmare again today. I'm getting DCed every 15 mins again. In the middle of shows too! Doesn't SM want their money?? I know I sure do!

fatoldbroad
10-15-2014, 03:51 PM
Not to be arbitrary....but I have been on SM since 2010 and using the encoder since it's inception. I have the occasional problem but it is very rare. When I do have an issue I find that if I close everything and run Norton Utilities and reboot everything is fine again. I actually run it every morning before logging in so I am streaming the best I can. I wonder if any of you have tried it? Or something similar? I am not using any special settings other than what is recommended. I use the current IE. I am on Windows 7.

Now having said that I absolutely HATE the encoder. I use it only because I am usually on the first page. One the rare occasion that I don't use it I am further down like page 5-6. So I realize it has it's value. But (and this is really my only gripe) I hated have to look in a separate window to see where I am when I need to move the camera. I really wish they could fix it so that I could see myself and the chat in the same window.

MsBellaSpanxx
10-15-2014, 04:33 PM
I'll try anything! Any Encoder tips of the trade to help me out are warmly welcomed. I have already done everything SM Support recommends, but it doesn't seem to make a difference, so "insider" tips definitely help. Thank you so much!

Bootsie
10-15-2014, 05:12 PM
Well, looks like I never got paid from the closure of my old SM account :( Ugh. I'm back on the SM horse on Friday, and I'm really nervous! I always sucked at convincing people to take me private, but I really need another egg for my basket.

SarahTime
10-15-2014, 06:15 PM
So, I just started sm tonight. Made $100 some odd bucks. However, there are no payment options on my dashboard? No way to see what form I'll be getting my money in, etc. What am I doing wrong?

After you log in, at the top hover over "My Dashboard" and go down to "My Payment Info". If you don't see this.... then you signed up under a studio and would have to find out who it is. Did you sign up at streamatemodels.com?


Question ladies how do you know if youve been paid using your cammodels referral link?

It shows in the same place as your normal earnings, it will look like this and will also have the username with it like your other earnings do:

39349

If they also spend on you, it will show your regular earnings for his session and then 40% cammodels on a separate line.

pippapippa
10-15-2014, 07:36 PM
After you log in, at the top hover over "My Dashboard" and go down to "My Payment Info". If you don't see this.... then you signed up under a studio and would have to find out who it is. Did you sign up at streamatemodels.com?



It shows in the same place as your normal earnings, it will look like this and will also have the username with it like your other earnings do:

39349

If they also spend on you, it will show your regular earnings for his session and then 40% cammodels on a separate line.

This is making me really want to get active on Twitter. Such easy money.

PrincessLavender
10-15-2014, 08:13 PM
I'll try anything! Any Encoder tips of the trade to help me out are warmly welcomed. I have already done everything SM Support recommends, but it doesn't seem to make a difference, so "insider" tips definitely help. Thank you so much!

I use "drop frames" instead of "degrade quality" and I have my bit rate set to 1000. After changing those it's picked up a lot for me.

beauvoir
10-16-2014, 04:00 AM
What is cammodels??

sweetgapeach
10-16-2014, 04:14 AM
cammodels is a direct signup that sm offers to us models to recruit our own traffic. Your link is yournameonstreamate.cammodels.com. If a customer signs and spends on you, you get an additional 40% of the amount they spend. If they spend from your signup link on another performer (sorry), you get an extra 20% of what was spent.

Snowy0Star
10-16-2014, 06:55 AM
cammodels is a direct signup that sm offers to us models to recruit our own traffic. Your link is yournameonstreamate.cammodels.com. If a customer signs and spends on you, you get an additional 40% of the amount they spend. If they spend from your signup link on another female, you get an extra 20% of what was spent.

well he could be bi and spend on a cam guy too lol you'd still get 20% just wanted to throw that out there its 20% for another performer .

sweetgapeach
10-16-2014, 07:07 AM
^^lol I was sleepy...but yeah that

AliceFun
10-16-2014, 08:17 AM
How are you doing there Snowy? You not posting much lately now after u reached the maximum status Goddess teeheee, kidding :) Hope u doing good xx

beauvoir
10-16-2014, 09:28 AM
Thank you!

x

Snowy0Star
10-16-2014, 09:34 AM
How are you doing there Snowy? You not posting much lately now after u reached the maximum status Goddess teeheee, kidding :) Hope u doing good xx

Yeah I'm doing ok i just dont post that often in the SM thread because i dont really go on SM that much anymore I mainly do MFC/CB and phone sex now

AliceFun
10-16-2014, 10:22 AM
^^^ Cool, i am glad u doing good & found the sites that fits u better plus phone sex, i suck at token sites, i am old school, prefer SM style. Hugs xx

ExoticBeauty4U
10-16-2014, 02:13 PM
TY sarah! I cant wait until people start using my links and I can make money while Im sleep:P.

untame
10-16-2014, 05:04 PM
Can someone explain the TV broadcast...I dont get it...I need someone to dumb it down for me LOL

Busygirl
10-16-2014, 05:28 PM
You're going to be broadcasted on a Tv channel for the specific tv channel subscribers. Your not getting payed for the subscribers. If you opt in, the producers will be choosing you, and giving a goal show amount let's say 150 for 7 minutes. If you dont make it they will cover it at the end, so the show never cancels, its guaranteed. Also if you make over the goal, it's all yours. You'll be making your regular percentage out of those $150. Since you're broadcasting on tv, no copyright infringement are allowed, ex t shirts with trademarks, coke bottle, cans etc, and no copyrighted music allowed. I can't dumb it down more than that. It's your decision ultimately, what amount its worth it for you to be a amateur porn star ON TV.
Can someone explain the TV broadcast...I dont get it...I need someone to dumb it down for me LOL

beauvoir
10-17-2014, 04:26 AM
A guy in my room called 'intoyou'

Isn't talking. I tried to kick him, then block him and nothing. He's staying. Is he a moderator or something?

x

Marina Starr
10-17-2014, 06:23 AM
It's a glitch. I've had that happened before.

A guy in my room called 'intoyou'

Isn't talking. I tried to kick him, then block him and nothing. He's staying. Is he a moderator or something?

x

fatoldbroad
10-17-2014, 07:10 AM
I'll try anything! Any Encoder tips of the trade to help me out are warmly welcomed. I have already done everything SM Support recommends, but it doesn't seem to make a difference, so "insider" tips definitely help. Thank you so much!

When I first started using it I used just the recommended setting and slowing increased. But you have to really look at your speed and your equipment to determine what setting will work for you. Strt out my testing your upload and download speeds. You can test what your actual speed is at www.speedtest.net. I have a cable modem that gives me speeds up to 100 mbps. Note is says UP TO. That does not mean I will get that all of the time. I usually test at about 65-70 mbps download and 4.5-5.5 upload. The upload is the important number. That determines how fast you are sending data. So if you upload is sending at a rate of less than 3 there is no point in setting your fps to 30----you wont get it....and you are almost certain to experience tech issue because you are attempting to make the service do something it can't.

If you are getting an unclear picture and your frame rate setting is above 30 you should lower it and see if your picture does not improve. And really unless you have like a gaming type of quad core processor in your computer there is no reason to set it above 30.

Then don't make changes more than once a day and each day check your "ranking" stats.

Make small changes to one thing at a time and see how it affects your stats. If they went up go up to the next and see if can maintain the higher level without the tech issues and without degrading the quality of your stream.

Believe me when you have reached the peak for your equipment and connection you are going to know it.

Hope this helps!

FOB

Issabelle
10-17-2014, 07:36 AM
A guy in my room called 'intoyou'

Isn't talking. I tried to kick him, then block him and nothing. He's staying. Is he a moderator or something?

x

As Marina said, glitch. I have that happen when the guy tries to leave at the same time I kick/block. The system can't handle the dude trying to leave and you trying to throw him out the door apparently, but if you kick/block, he's gone.

PrincessLavender
10-17-2014, 08:39 AM
When I first started using it I used just the recommended setting and slowing increased. But you have to really look at your speed and your equipment to determine what setting will work for you. Strt out my testing your upload and download speeds. You can test what your actual speed is at www.speedtest.net. I have a cable modem that gives me speeds up to 100 mbps. Note is says UP TO. That does not mean I will get that all of the time. I usually test at about 65-70 mbps download and 4.5-5.5 upload. The upload is the important number. That determines how fast you are sending data. So if you upload is sending at a rate of less than 3 there is no point in setting your fps to 30----you wont get it....and you are almost certain to experience tech issue because you are attempting to make the service do something it can't.

If you are getting an unclear picture and your frame rate setting is above 30 you should lower it and see if your picture does not improve. And really unless you have like a gaming type of quad core processor in your computer there is no reason to set it above 30.

Then don't make changes more than once a day and each day check your "ranking" stats.

Make small changes to one thing at a time and see how it affects your stats. If they went up go up to the next and see if can maintain the higher level without the tech issues and without degrading the quality of your stream.

Believe me when you have reached the peak for your equipment and connection you are going to know it.

Hope this helps!

FOB


I'm using a laptop with an i3 and wireless connection. My download speed is 17-20 and my upload is barely 1. I have no problem getting 30fps, my bit rate is set to 1,000 and I barely have tech issues so it is totally possible to do the recommended settings, or higher with a less than perfect upload speed and computer. Just try different settings, raise them, lower them, whatever until you find what works for you. And trust me, you will notice when it's right. Right after I raised my bit rate from 800 to 1000 I was in back to back privates. And it's been consistent since.

MsBellaSpanxx
10-17-2014, 09:29 AM
When I first started using it I used just the recommended setting and slowing increased. But you have to really look at your speed and your equipment to determine what setting will work for you. Strt out my testing your upload and download speeds. You can test what your actual speed is at www.speedtest.net. I have a cable modem that gives me speeds up to 100 mbps. Note is says UP TO. That does not mean I will get that all of the time. I usually test at about 65-70 mbps download and 4.5-5.5 upload. The upload is the important number. That determines how fast you are sending data. So if you upload is sending at a rate of less than 3 there is no point in setting your fps to 30----you wont get it....and you are almost certain to experience tech issue because you are attempting to make the service do something it can't.

If you are getting an unclear picture and your frame rate setting is above 30 you should lower it and see if your picture does not improve. And really unless you have like a gaming type of quad core processor in your computer there is no reason to set it above 30.

Then don't make changes more than once a day and each day check your "ranking" stats.

Make small changes to one thing at a time and see how it affects your stats. If they went up go up to the next and see if can maintain the higher level without the tech issues and without degrading the quality of your stream.

Believe me when you have reached the peak for your equipment and connection you are going to know it.

Hope this helps!

FOB

Thank you so much! So far, I set up Norton Utilities and cleaned the heck out of my computer which really helped a lot! I had no idea my computer was running so junky as it is only a year old.
As for upload speeds I have known about the speed test and have always had awesome download/upload so I'm not worried about that.

Even after cleaning up my computer I noticed I was able to broadcast for 2.5 hours without getting disconnected. It hasn't been that good for me in MONTHS.

Now to start tweaking day by day.

You ladies ROCK. Seriously - better than an IT team. ;)
Thank you thank you!

AliceFun
10-17-2014, 10:07 AM
Right after I raised my bit rate from 800 to 1000 I was in back to back privates. And it's been consistent since.

I am intrigued here because i really wish to know WHY this change got u back to back pvt compared to when u had 800 bit rate. SM recommends 800 but i read u babes decide to work with a lot higher settings (fps, bit rate, pic size), does that mean that if u go high u have better chances for traffic/ pvt's? I am puzzled because on the other hand we know many of our members DO NOT have high end equipment to watch us while streaming in true HD (using high settings) & i was told some years ago by SM 'not everyone can see u at 1000 bit rate, go to 800', this happened in 2010 when i started SM. Does it mean SM changed their equipment & server capability to support higher settings same for models and members? I mean yeah, it makes sense, 4 years went by but i remember what i was told back then & believed when these guys come into my room & leave instantly it maybe has to do with their equipment & not being able to see me/ get a feed especially when i know exactly what members i get/ where they come from (most have bad internet there).
So, should i go as high as my equipment can handle? I have an i5 desktop PC & good wired connection. Looks like is more profitable to have higher settings. Maybe someone can explain better what it does when u go higher? Technically speaking, i have an idea but am not that tech savvy lol. Ty!

AliceFun
10-17-2014, 11:03 AM
You know also what is sad? That when a 'non westerner' like me asks something/ need help in here we barely get an answer & we mostly get it from people in same region eventually but u girls talk about all kind of things, sometimes not very important & support each other a lot more. I am disappointed, is not the 1st time its happening that i need some help & i get no answers. I wonder why do i bother to ask actually :( ....

Snowy0Star
10-17-2014, 12:07 PM
I am intrigued here because i really wish to know WHY this change got u back to back pvt compared to when u had 800 bit rate. SM recommends 800 but i read u babes decide to work with a lot higher settings (fps, bit rate, pic size), does that mean that if u go high u have better chances for traffic/ pvt's? I am puzzled because on the other hand we know many of our members DO NOT have high end equipment to watch us while streaming in true HD (using high settings) & i was told some years ago by SM 'not everyone can see u at 1000 bit rate, go to 800', this happened in 2010 when i started SM. Does it mean SM changed their equipment & server capability to support higher settings same for models and members? I mean yeah, it makes sense, 4 years went by but i remember what i was told back then & believed when these guys come into my room & leave instantly it maybe has to do with their equipment & not being able to see me/ get a feed especially when i know exactly what members i get/ where they come from (most have bad internet there).
So, should i go as high as my equipment can handle? I have an i5 desktop PC & good wired connection. Looks like is more profitable to have higher settings. Maybe someone can explain better what it does when u go higher? Technically speaking, i have an idea but am not that tech savvy lol. Ty!

I dont even know i honestly think it depends on three things
ur settings
ur hustle - the kind of guys u can attract who are willing to pay for what u have
their computer.

i make more at cheaper rates and low settings then if i try to have a good stream and charge more then 1.99. witch is why i stopped working SM.

I really think it just depends on ur overall look (of u and ur cam space). I've tired everything i could i think to make sm work for me invested most of my money into my computer for months invested in things to try and make my cam space look nice gotten better internet.

Every look has a certain price range of what theyre willing to spend and if ur specs are more then what these kinds of guys u attracts comps can handle ur gonna have issues. Looks bring guys in then ur personality keeps them and hooks them. if u dont have a look that even attracts big spenders then no matter how awesome of a person are you/how good ur hustle its not going to matter . and im only saying that last part for the ppl who like to say hustle and personality are more important i really dont agree with it just my opinion tho .

Glamourmilf
10-17-2014, 12:54 PM
^^ Agreed! every time I switch to my non HD netbook computer, I make more.
I uaually cam on a quad core beast of a comp, i.e. HD, wide screen,fast internet, and don't make as much.
Guys who do pay, get disconnect all the time, and come back to tell me that it's their shitty internet connection. Or they now are mostly watching from an iPAD, phone, etc.:-\
Only guys who have great net connections complain that my camera isn't good when I switch to my netbook. Doesn't matter because they never pay when I'm on my new comp.either. they just prob. work for sm, and are just coming in to tell me that.
Go figure.:O

CurvyWinona
10-17-2014, 01:08 PM
Just got this message on my SM account -

SUBJECT: CHATTING WITH TV PRODUCERS
You are receiving this message because you have opted-in to receive TV show offers.

Beginning next week, we are enabling a TV feature that allows producers to communicate with models before a TV request is sent. Producers will always show up as “producer_##” in your chat and will only discuss upcoming show opportunities, such as times and types of shows.

If you have any questions, or if you feel you are receiving inappropriate or non-TV related messages, please contact [email protected]

Streamate Models Support

AliceFun
10-17-2014, 01:52 PM
I dont even know i honestly think it depends on three things
ur settings
ur hustle - the kind of guys u can attract who are willing to pay for what u have
their computer.

i make more at cheaper rates and low settings then if i try to have a good stream and charge more then 1.99. witch is why i stopped working SM.

I really think it just depends on ur overall look (of u and ur cam space). I've tired everything i could i think to make sm work for me invested most of my money into my computer for months invested in things to try and make my cam space look nice gotten better internet.

Every look has a certain price range of what theyre willing to spend and if ur specs are more then what these kinds of guys u attracts comps can handle ur gonna have issues. Looks bring guys in then ur personality keeps them and hooks them. if u dont have a look that even attracts big spenders then no matter how awesome of a person are you/how good ur hustle its not going to matter . and im only saying that past part for the ppl who like to say hustle and personality are more important i really dont agree with it just my opinion tho .

Thank you for ur answer Snowy, i really appreciate it, yes, i dont have the look that attracts the big spenders, never did, my members are somehow average spenders, some will spend more but most will spend average, might happen my highest specs to be too high for these guys so i think i should stay at high but not going too high lol, will test things around here.
As i always stated here, being a 'non-westerner' model has a big impact in what i am able to offer to western members that look for certain type of shows that can only (mostly) be done in native english ->roleplay, shows that involve a lot of talking (JOI, CEI, SPH) and so on.
Again, thank you, Hugs!

PrincessLavender
10-17-2014, 02:18 PM
I am intrigued here because i really wish to know WHY this change got u back to back pvt compared to when u had 800 bit rate. SM recommends 800 but i read u babes decide to work with a lot higher settings (fps, bit rate, pic size), does that mean that if u go high u have better chances for traffic/ pvt's? I am puzzled because on the other hand we know many of our members DO NOT have high end equipment to watch us while streaming in true HD (using high settings) & i was told some years ago by SM 'not everyone can see u at 1000 bit rate, go to 800', this happened in 2010 when i started SM. Does it mean SM changed their equipment & server capability to support higher settings same for models and members? I mean yeah, it makes sense, 4 years went by but i remember what i was told back then & believed when these guys come into my room & leave instantly it maybe has to do with their equipment & not being able to see me/ get a feed especially when i know exactly what members i get/ where they come from (most have bad internet there).
So, should i go as high as my equipment can handle? I have an i5 desktop PC & good wired connection. Looks like is more profitable to have higher settings. Maybe someone can explain better what it does when u go higher? Technically speaking, i have an idea but am not that tech savvy lol. Ty!

I honestly have no clue. I just know it was seriously slow for me and after some threads here I noticed some girls were raising their bit rate and I thought "what the Hell, can't hurt to try". And it really was instantly that I noticed a difference. After about a week, I had a slow day and lowered it 900 just to compare and I got, literally 0 private in an hour. Raised it back to 1000 and back to back. Don't know why it works, just know that it does for me. It's very rare for me to go an hour with no money.

I also changed my attitude around this time. Instead of dwelling on how slow it was and trying to figure out what to do to make it better I said "Fuck it". Now I just get on, cam for however long of a shift I'm doing (generally 4 hours) and log off with whatever I make. Sometimes it's $60, other times it's $200. If it seems to be a busier shift I'll stay on as long as I can in order to make up for those $60 days. It always works out.

Another thing I changed is getting distracted by browsing other sites. I forget I'm on cam, my face goes blank and I forget to switch back to my chat window. When I remember there will be a page of chat from various customer that left because I wasn't paying attention. I cam from 2 futon mattresses on the floor and I had a little end table with my laptop on it. I would sit where you could only see from just above my waist and up. I would get comfortable and bored really quick. I changed my table to a coffee table that's a little higher causing me to be up on my knees most of time so I'm always dancing around. I can still sit if I need to, to rest my knees but I don't do it often. Usually only when I see the same names have been sitting in my free chat forever just watching me swing my hips. I think it works better for them to see more of my body because I'm DD so they usually think I'm bigger (don't know why they think big boobs means BBW, but they seem surprised when they see I have a tiny waist) If they can see that I have big boobs, a tiny waist and curvy hips they'll be more likely to buy if that is the body shape they're looking for.

Another thing is I don't focus on trying to hide my flaws anymore. I used to wear a bra, panties and little skirt. I would leave the skirt on in pvt (unless they specifically asked me to remove it) to hide my "mom belly". Now, I wear a tank top and panties. I also had positions that I would try to stay in so my belly wouldnt look "bad". I don't really do that anymore. I go on cam thinking I'm the sexiest thing they will see all day. Lmao. A good song to get you into that mind frame is "Sexy Bitch" by Girliscious. It's kinda cheesy but it works. Lol.
Edited to add: they can also see how my boobs look naturally. After developing early and having 2 kids, they're not really perky. At all. Lol. When I wore a bra they just assumed they were perky. The ones that wanted perky boobs would be disappointed when they found out mine are not. Wearing only the tank top, they can see what they actually look like and if they like "saggy" boobs, they go pvt.

I never use a toy unless they ask for one. Quite often I'll make $100 or more, without even touching a dildo. My pussy thanks me for that one. Lol.

Don't pay too much attention to your RTT either. With the bit rate in the encoder set to 800, my ranking stats were saying 561 bit rate. After raising it to 1000 in the encoder its slowing going up. I think it's at 565 now. Not a huge difference but it goes up everytime I stream so it's getting better. They RTT however, is anywhere from 100 to 1000.

Anyways, these are little things that work for me.

(Don't shot me for any spelling errors or whatever. I'm on my iPad and don't feel like scrolling back up to check for mistakes. :))

AliceFun
10-17-2014, 03:11 PM
Thank u for input Lavender, u are of much help here xxx, Hugs!!