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BellaDan
11-11-2014, 01:36 PM
Hi!
Iīm a new camgirl on SM. Iīve read a lot and Iīm learning a lot. But there are some things that I still need your help.
1.- My hourly income itīs around $10 at the moment. I think itīs too poor. Itīs my third day online. Iīm "athletic", blonde, very beautiful girl. Based on your experince, how much a camgirl will have to earn in the first month per hour?
2.- Iīm from southamerica and I donīt know the time zone that is displayed on my schedule belong to "my" time zone or it belong to the time zone from who is viewing my profile (???) What time zone do you recommend me to use to configure my schedule?
3.- This one itīs linked to payoneer. Today they email me and told me that I canīt get the US Payment Service because my "line/type of work" doesnīt agree the terms and conditions. So I need to know what can I do to get it. And if it is possible to receive my payments without the USPS; to only use the card on ATM .
Hope you can help me and thanks before hand :)
anybody?
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 01:38 PM
anybody?
I can answer #2. The schedule is in the timezone of the viewer. So you put your schedule in your time and it will adjust for each customer according to his timezone settings.
Prussia
11-11-2014, 01:51 PM
Has anyone else experienced a site member actively trying to engage you in off-site communication? I hate to add fuel to the flames of big-brother SM conspiracies but I think this is happening to me.
Here's the deal: Most of the guys on the site have no clue that we as cam models are under contract with the site and therefore must adhere to code of conduct while streaming. They aren't aware that we can't exchange off-site information with them, as evidenced by our mailboxes being filled with email address, phone numbers, and the like. So what does it mean if someone comes into your room, pays for long exclusives where the conversation is geared towards meeting in person, and taking our perceived "relationship" off-site? Thing is, while the better part of SM models write this stuff off as delusional, this guy was purposely trying to bait me. Were he just one of the many "captain save-a-hoe" types I deal with on a regular basis, he would have long ago sent me his contact info, expecting me to respond in kind. No not this cheeky little bugger, oh no, he knows what he's doing; he's even almost come as far as admitting that he is aware of the no contact rules. Almost... cheeky bugger. I'm playing the long game and pretending to be an idiot so he just keeps spending his money. But that's what gets me - what the hell is this bastard's game? And why has he chosen me as participant for this ludicrous folly? I'm on the verge of just banning him and being done with it, but part of me can't help but want to see how far the rabbit hole goes.
Anyone else been through something of this sort? Am I just shooting myself in the foot with my curiosity? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ladies.
If someone is bugging me for outside info during a show, I will tell them something like, "oh that's nice/I'm flattered you want to talk outside the site with me. However. I don't know if you're new to the site and know this yet, but it's really against site rules to ask this. You can get us both in trouble, so you really need to please stop." Keep polite but be firm. Smile, change the subject and move along to another topic. Type it as well, so that if they keep asking, you can always take a screen cap to cover your ass. Sometimes if they are being really unreasonable and won't drop it, I will boot them. Whatever money they give me is not worth the hassle in the long run.
If they write me I will write the something like, "I don't know if you're a new member/know this or not, but it's against site rules. So please stop. Besides you can write me here all you want, that's why the site provides a site email. :)" You don't owe them this info, and it's really convenient that it's against site rules which also protects models long run. Use this to your advantage.
EDIT: if he acknowledges knowing it's against site rules and keeps asking, you have to give him a warning tell him to quit it or he will have to join your ban list. It's absolutely ridiculous and unreasonable that he would try to jeopardize your account to be so selfish. WTF
ConnyLove
11-11-2014, 01:57 PM
anybody?
Question 1 There are other important facts like internet connection, lighting, computer, carishma etc etc.No matter if you are a miss universe but a bad attitude or a bad connection is a turn off.
2. About your schedule, I asked that question to support once and they told me that guest see the schedules based on the time zone they are located, the system automatically convert the times but to be honest I am not sure, I use my local time.
3. Payoneer deals with lot of cam sites and cam girls so this line of work is accepted. I don't get your question , you can ask me by PM in Spanish.
Prussia
11-11-2014, 02:08 PM
Hi!
Iīm a new camgirl on SM. Iīve read a lot and Iīm learning a lot. But there are some things that I still need your help.
1.- My hourly income itīs around $10 at the moment. I think itīs too poor. Itīs my third day online. Iīm "athletic", blonde, very beautiful girl. Based on your experince, how much a camgirl will have to earn in the first month per hour?
2.- Iīm from southamerica and I donīt know the time zone that is displayed on my schedule belong to "my" time zone or it belong to the time zone from who is viewing my profile (???) What time zone do you recommend me to use to configure my schedule?
3.- This one itīs linked to payoneer. Today they email me and told me that I canīt get the US Payment Service because my "line/type of work" doesnīt agree the terms and conditions. So I need to know what can I do to get it. And if it is possible to receive my payments without the USPS; to only use the card on ATM .
Hope you can help me and thanks before hand :)
1. How many hours are you putting in a day/week to get $10/ hour? And how long have you been camming? Personality & effort are a bigger factor then looks. Also, try different times of the day/night. Keep a journal of the first couple of months and see when is it busy for you. [ex Monday 4-8pm $xx vs Monday 12-4pm $yy] Are you on Twitter? Do you post when you are online? You can also follow accounts that tweet when you're online GYNTK, ipartychat etc. Keep in mind you cannot mention your outside links on SM including Twitter. So best bet would be to get your SM name to be the same as your twitter account so guys can look you up easily.
2. Your posted schedule adjusts to the members location/settings viewing it.
3. I don't know about this one as I get a cheque.. But I would email support and ask them. I will dm you an email.
Prussia
11-11-2014, 02:11 PM
^^ @BellaDan I just sent you a message with the email address. :)
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 03:10 PM
Did anyone else that gets paid by Payoneer Direct Deposit get paid today or will we have to wait an extra day because of the US holiday today? I always get my money on Tuesdays but nothing yet.
Vlodina
11-11-2014, 03:20 PM
Did anyone else that gets paid by Payoneer Direct Deposit get paid today or will we have to wait an extra day because of the US holiday today? I always get my money on Tuesdays but nothing yet.
I got mine today. Is assume you got the emails on Friday about your money?
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 03:23 PM
I got mine today. Is assume you got the emails on Friday about your money?
Yes! I got the email Friday but no money has shown up yet...maybe I'm just impatient. Glad to hear you received yours though :)
Vlodina
11-11-2014, 03:48 PM
It was in my account in the morning as per normal. I checked at 10am roughly and I'm in Scotland so that's probably a long time ago if you're in the US. Hopefully you get it soon!! Bet you're checking your account every 5 minutes!
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 03:50 PM
It was in my account in the morning as well per normal. I checked at 10am roughly and I'm in Scotland so that's probably a long time ago if you're in the US. Hopefully you get it soon!! Bet you're checking your account every 5 minutes!
Lol yes I am!! I don't usually pay attention to when it hits my account, but I overdrew yesterday when a check was cashed earlier than expected. So now, I'm waiting to get paid so I can eat today lol. It's a sad situation really. I feel pathetic :(
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 04:08 PM
I'm thinking because our banks are closed today (Veterans Day) I probably won't be paid til tomorrow. Time to gather some quarters for a cheap pizza!
temptingmodel
11-11-2014, 04:38 PM
I'm thinking because our banks are closed today (Veterans Day) I probably won't be paid til tomorrow. Time to gather some quarters for a cheap pizza!
lol emptied the glass jar for Sushi :D
I 100% assumed it would hit today ..... dammit lol
here I sit camming
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 04:47 PM
lol emptied the glass jar for Sushi :D
I 100% assumed it would hit today ..... dammit lol
here I sit camming
LOL I love you. Thanks for helping me feel not so alone!
Vlodina
11-11-2014, 05:00 PM
Lol girls, stock up on food! Fill the freezer and cupboards when you've got some cash yeah? There shouldn't be starving camgirls in 2014! Xxx
pippapippa
11-11-2014, 05:08 PM
I had this same problem, lol. I woke up dreaming of all the pizza I was going to order today... The cravings continue
SoloDesire
11-11-2014, 05:16 PM
Lol girls, stock up on food! Fill the freezer and cupboards when you've got some cash yeah? There shouldn't be starving camgirls in 2014! Xxx
You live and you learn. Lol
temptingmodel
11-11-2014, 07:03 PM
You live and you learn. Lol
YES lesson learned! :D
Vlonda! lol called us out lmao
so what if i spent too much on makeup this weekend... priorities
loling with my jar of coins
sushi place was buy 1 get 1 free, does that count for stocking up?
My kid said I could return my makeup, blasphemy child, pure blasphemy, this stuff is sacred. Food is just a thing to eat, drink some water. *wipes tears* she went to a friends home.
I was going to post this question yesterday about if we get payoneer in the states bc the holiday is on a Tuesday. I went back on bank statements a few years and it didnt show late but veterans day also fell on other days. lol.
Ty Solo, bc you posted first! :D
Just to say, I did feed her oatmeal, we only had two packs in the box. loling she hates oatmeal
SarahTime
11-11-2014, 08:37 PM
Didn't get my deposit today either. I was sad. I wanted to do last minute bb shopping, but there's always tomorrow. ;)
temptingmodel
11-11-2014, 10:49 PM
Didn't get my deposit today either. I was sad. I wanted to do last minute bb shopping, but there's always tomorrow. ;)
where is babes?
:D
SabrinaThomas
11-12-2014, 05:34 AM
YES!! Mine is working again too :) Back on the first page after 2 weeks of that shit. So relieved right now!
Thank god, my audio icon is back too and placement got back to normal. The difference in between audio icon being on and off is like night and day! I seemed to be completely invisible for 2 weeks. Still to see if my image issues are solved already. So far ok... but since it happens from time to time unexpectedly, I still don't know. I'll have to wait to see if it's all good. Fingers crossed!
What is pissing me off now is something with my biopic. I used to be able to change it instantly, choosing a different one for special shows, from those previously approved I have in my biopic gallery. Now it will take about 2 hours to update.
The new chosen biopic will appear updated on my direct link page, to the people who have me on their favourites and also on the smaller pic that shows below "Gold has started". But it will not update on the Streamate search general page. So it won't gather the attention of those who don't know me yet.
anonymous camgirl
11-12-2014, 06:57 AM
That's why I love using my American Express card, If checks are late etc etc..no money n the checking. I pay it in full every month... use it for EVERYTHING... even my cell and cable bill.
lol emptied the glass jar for Sushi :D
I 100% assumed it would hit today ..... dammit lol
here I sit camming
KarinaGiselle
11-12-2014, 07:14 AM
What type of Amex do you have, if you don't mind me asking? Been thinking about applying for one for a while.
xBellax
11-12-2014, 07:35 AM
I was wondering if anyone else had been paid, I see I wasn't the only one! :) I'm still waiting on my check as well :/
anonymous camgirl
11-12-2014, 08:52 AM
Just got one.. in May... Just the Green Card.. I missed the cut off to upgrade to the gold one .. higher annual fee.. so I am trying it out and I just LOVE it.. at first I was scared to use it. Ya know?? cuz you can get into trouble with the cards.. but I use it just like my debit card and earn points on top of that.....
What type of Amex do you have, if you don't mind me asking? Been thinking about applying for one for a while.
Glamourmilf
11-12-2014, 09:19 AM
XBELLA, I got my check on Monday, as usual. However, my mail doesn't usually arrive until after 8 p.m., so I had to deposit the check yesterday. Since banks were closed for the holiday, my bank told me that the funds won't be available until Thursday.
I do see in in the 'pending' part of my account. If You don't receive your check today, maybe You can e-mail SM.
Hope that helps.
xxJolene
11-12-2014, 10:46 AM
Is anyone else having some connection problems on SM today, specifically within the last hour? I was just starting to make some decent money too >.<
Incantatious
11-12-2014, 11:23 AM
Any ladies here use a Microsoft Lifecam Cinema HD for working SM?
Since I started back on SM, (or trying to, lmao!) my stream just looks like a molten piece of shit: blocky, pixelated, crap quality, glitchy... And this is actually regardless of whether I'm using the encoder or not. This happens even when I cam on the other streaming settings. :S
I'm using an i7 processor and my upload speed is 7.96 mbps. Hmm... I HAVE been using this cam since like 2012 so maybe I need to upgrade? Need to find out all the latest cam things.
It freaked me the fuck out when I saw that the streaming window is like the size of the SUN now compared to what it was when I was last on SM! *_*
Trina Simone
11-12-2014, 11:39 AM
Is anyone else having some connection problems on SM today, specifically within the last hour? I was just starting to make some decent money too >.<
I was but i guess they fixed it took a while but i ended u p with a few privates
pippapippa
11-12-2014, 02:03 PM
I thought I'd update about two things I've asked on this thread recently.
One was about growing out my bush. Well, it's been a few weeks and I'm already getting more private shows because of it, so growing it out has definitely given me a few more customers. I haven't had anyone complain as of yet. I'm hoping to make it into a fetish as soon as it grows out entirely and see how it goes from there, as I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.
The other was about using Teamviewer as a blackmail roleplay tool. I looked further into and absolutely agree it would be irresponsible to do on Streamate as it certainly goes against their policies. It does appear to be safe, however. It is encrypted. Teamviewer is mainly used in a professional setting, but you can also use it to access your home computer when you're elsewhere. It works by providing an address and a password so that only those with the password can enter the computer. It does not in anyway allow anyone else in the group to get into the computer you are using unless you've provided them with your own information. That being said, I don't think I'm comfortable with that level of blackmail/financial domination at this point and will only even consider using it if I decide to seriously go down that road with a very trustworthy and longterm sub.
xxJolene
11-12-2014, 02:09 PM
My video froze in the middle of a long exclusive, and in the middle of a block session... I stopped using the encoder and its better now...
Marina Starr
11-12-2014, 05:06 PM
I was in a car accident yesterday and didn't really want to get on cam but I forced myself.
I got on and SM was showing me so much love!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/Cryinggifs_07_zps7081d04e.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/Cryinggifs_07_zps7081d04e.gif.html)
SoloDesire
11-12-2014, 05:35 PM
Oh no, what happened Marina?! Glad you're okay bb <3
Snowy0Star
11-12-2014, 10:37 PM
What happens if u turn off auto adjust in the encoder? I'm experimenting with having it off and dropping frames or degrading
SexyLittleThing
11-13-2014, 06:01 PM
Do we get better placement on the site if we use the Encoder?
Marina Starr
11-13-2014, 07:42 PM
Using the Encoder definitely helps but you'll need to put in the hours, have good % in paid chat and ratings!
Do we get better placement on the site if we use the Encoder?
SexyLittleThing
11-13-2014, 08:01 PM
Using the Encoder definitely helps but you'll need to put in the hours, have good % in paid chat and ratings!
Thank you, I was wondering that for a while. I am putting in the hours, that's for sure and my ratings are excellent. I can't do that much about my Internet connection though - I get the best money can buy here and it's not enough :(
SexyLittleThing
11-13-2014, 08:11 PM
Oh and, is there ANY WAY that I could get out of the dreadful 3 week delay in pay on SM? I know some girls have managed to get out of it.
Marina Starr
11-13-2014, 08:16 PM
How are you getting paid? You can contact support and ask them to put you on WEEKLY pay.
Oh and, is there ANY WAY that I could get out of the dreadful 3 week delay in pay on SM? I know some girls have managed to get out of it.
SexyLittleThing
11-13-2014, 08:36 PM
How are you getting paid? You can contact support and ask them to put you on WEEKLY pay.
I get paid through Payoneer's Wire Trasnfer.
I get payed weekly, but my money is on delay 3 weeks. So this week I'll get the money I've earned 3 weeks ago. And this is getting on my nerves so, so, so much. And that's only because I am not that consistant with work. So I get payed once a month (if that).
I just want to get the money I earned this week - this week, if you know what I mean :) And not have to wait for 3 weeks.
SexyLittleThing
11-13-2014, 08:46 PM
(I am full of questions tonight, I'm sorry :D)
I wonder if having pics in your gallery helps with the traffic? Do you get more guys if you have some pics of yourself in your gallery or it doesn't matter at all? And do those pics make guys not ask you the horrid question "Spin for me bb"? I never had any pics in my gallery, but I am considering making a few professional pics and put them in my gallery... I don't know if that's a good idea? Will it affect my traffic and how many guys take me private or no?
BellaDan
11-13-2014, 09:12 PM
I get paid through Payoneer's Wire Trasnfer.
I get payed weekly, but my money is on delay 3 weeks. So this week I'll get the money I've earned 3 weeks ago. And this is getting on my nerves so, so, so much. And that's only because I am not that consistant with work. So I get payed once a month (if that).
I just want to get the money I earned this week - this week, if you know what I mean :) And not have to wait for 3 weeks.
I`ve not recieved my first pay yet but I understand that only the first payout is "on hold" for 3 weeks. I`m from southamerica so this could be a factor.
Let me know any news about that please ;)
PrincessLavender
11-13-2014, 09:13 PM
(I am full of questions tonight, I'm sorry :D)
I wonder if having pics in your gallery helps with the traffic? Do you get more guys if you have some pics of yourself in your gallery or it doesn't matter at all? And do those pics make guys not ask you the horrid question "Spin for me bb"? I never had any pics in my gallery, but I am considering making a few professional pics and put them in my gallery... I don't know if that's a good idea? Will it affect my traffic and how many guys take me private or no?
I emailed support and told them to put me on no delay pay. Pictures don't really help with the "spin for me bb?" requests. I've actually had people tell me they love the picture of my ass and then ask me to stand up and spin. Lol.
SexyLittleThing
11-13-2014, 09:35 PM
I emailed support and told them to put me on no delay pay. Pictures don't really help with the "spin for me bb?" requests. I've actually had people tell me they love the picture of my ass and then ask me to stand up and spin. Lol.
And did it work? :) The payment thing? :)
Pay is on delay always, not just the first time :D
SoloDesire
11-14-2014, 06:09 AM
(I am full of questions tonight, I'm sorry :D)
I wonder if having pics in your gallery helps with the traffic? Do you get more guys if you have some pics of yourself in your gallery or it doesn't matter at all? And do those pics make guys not ask you the horrid question "Spin for me bb"? I never had any pics in my gallery, but I am considering making a few professional pics and put them in my gallery... I don't know if that's a good idea? Will it affect my traffic and how many guys take me private or no?
I don't think having pictures really helps for traffic or anything, but I like having them for the guys that say "I need to see what your body looks like before I pay." When they come in my room and ask me to stand I tell them they can check out my photo gallery to see what my body looks like or they can tip to see me stand. Giving them an option makes me feel better, that way if they leave I know it's because they had no intention of spending anyway, they just wanted me to follow orders for free. There's no excuse for the "I need to see what I'm paying for" guys because it's right there for them to see.
Just don't reveal TOO much with your photos...keep some mystery ;)
MissAdriana
11-14-2014, 10:19 AM
Definitely add photos!! Having the right photos has helped me a lot because it shows the guys what your niche is without having to read. If you are submissive bondage pix are great or put a gag ball in your mouth, same if you are dominant hold a paddle or whip or something so they can SEE that. If you are a milf matching bra & panties seems to work very well. For Saggy boobs a loose tshirt showing some underboob is good. I have seen the babydoll girls have pix with a lollipop etc etc Take pix specifically that fit your niche. SPH? Hold a small toy or something that resembles a tiny cock. Make these pix your default pic. There are SO many girls with pix of their faces/boobs/butt/legs and it is good to have those but don't let that be your default because it doesn't stand out among the many
JackAlexander
11-14-2014, 10:47 AM
I usually get my Payoneer payout from SM by 11am Central time..it is now noon :-| Everyone else get their payouts ok?
UPDATE: Must have been being impatient- it is here
Magical_Hoohah
11-14-2014, 11:43 AM
(I am full of questions tonight, I'm sorry :D)
I wonder if having pics in your gallery helps with the traffic? Do you get more guys if you have some pics of yourself in your gallery or it doesn't matter at all? And do those pics make guys not ask you the horrid question "Spin for me bb"? I never had any pics in my gallery, but I am considering making a few professional pics and put them in my gallery... I don't know if that's a good idea? Will it affect my traffic and how many guys take me private or no?
Having pics in your gallery can be helpful, but not always. I think all of this has been discussed before somewhere in this thread, so please forgive the redundancy.
Some CONS of having photos in your gallery:
1) VERY IMPORTANT: SM's TOS is very clear and rigorous about ownership of your pics. When you post photos on SM, you are giving SM full, exclusive copyright to your photos. In other words, you no longer own them, and you have no right to use them anywhere else anymore. I've never heard of SM enforcing that policy*, but they could DCMA or sue you for using your photos elsewhere. When you load photos, make sure they are photos that you are comfortable losing. *EDIT: see JackAlexander's post below for an example of enforcement.
2) I think they do absolutely nothing to get new traffic into your room. As far as I know, you don't get better placement for having gallery pics, and the guys don't know whether you have pics until they're already in your room (even once they're in your room, most of them don't notice).
3) If you have a lot of photos, or very explicit photos, guys may sit in your room and wank over the photos, and never take you private.
Some PROS for having gallery pics:
1) Just like Solo said, when asked about your ass, feet, or other stuff that's not on screen in free chat, it's nice to be able to tell them to look at your gallery. Some guys genuinely want to know, and will take you private after looking at the pics, but a lot of them just wanted you to show stuff for free.
2) If someone is checking out your profile while you're offline, having gallery pics might encourage him to favorite you and come back when you're online.
TLDR: I wouldn't post any more pics than necessary. I'd give them some idea of your body shape, and what your ass and feet look like, and that's it.
CurvyWinona
11-14-2014, 11:50 AM
"2) If someone is checking out your profile while you're offline, having gallery pics might encourage him to favorite you and come back when you're online."
That part is true. I still have not put up a picture of me in my gallery (well, there is one but meant for bio pic but uploaded by accident and cannot remove it). With SM being so slow as hell past few weeks, I guess I should try and put up few pics soon and hope guys will check out.
JackAlexander
11-14-2014, 12:29 PM
Some CONS of having photos in your gallery:
1) VERY IMPORTANT: SM's TOS is very clear and rigorous about ownership of your pics. When you post photos on SM, you are giving SM full, exclusive copyright to your photos. In other words, you no longer own them, and you have no right to use them anywhere else anymore. I've never heard of SM enforcing that policy, but they could DCMA or sue you for using your photos elsewhere. When you load photos, make sure they are photos that you are comfortable losing.
I tried to use pics I posted on SM at either IML or AW, can't remember, but they were rejected stating I did not own the pics.
3) If you have a lot of photos, or very explicit photos, guys may sit in your room and wank over the photos, and never take you private.
Agree, I have non nude. There is one slightly of my feet, a piece of my tush, a little cleavage, my body shape and my pretty smile. I am not giving away free porn
Some PROS for having gallery pics:
1) Just like Solo said, when asked about your ass, feet, or other stuff that's not on screen in free chat, it's nice to be able to tell them to look at your gallery. Some guys genuinely want to know, and will take you private after looking at the pics, but a lot of them just wanted you to show stuff for free. Exactly, they always ask about my bum and I poilitey point and say oh you should see the pics in my gallery. They do go and look and come back. Being taken to private after that is about 40/60 for me
2) If someone is checking out your profile while you're offline, having gallery pics might encourage him to favorite you and come back when you're online.
That must explain how I get new people in my favs and I had not been online, I had always wondered, lol