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justanothercamgirl
11-14-2014, 02:59 PM
Another HUGE con about uploading pictures to SM's gallery is once you have ANY pictures up in the gallery they won't let you delete any of those pictures you've previously uploaded until you've given them 30 pictures and 3 galleries. (Remember these are 30 pictures that the contract we signed says we now have no rights too.)
I know this because I was just forced to give SM 30 pictures 'for keepsies' so I would be able to enjoy the privilege of taking down my gallery pictures that don't look like me anymore since I've changed my look. >:(
StacySins
11-14-2014, 03:19 PM
Wish I had realised about the not owning the rights to the pictures I have uploaded to SM before I did it, thank god I don't actually really like those pictures...!!
Glamourmilf
11-14-2014, 05:20 PM
^^All good reasons to put up the introduction video. I'm still working on mine, but I like the fact that there can be no nudity in it, and will focus on personality, smile, voice, cam room (surroundings), etc.:camera:
Plus, it's not a video I would use anywhere else, anyway. Unlike photos.
:-*
temptingmodel
11-14-2014, 05:29 PM
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! *_*
I cant control the focus :(
PrincessLavender
11-14-2014, 07:37 PM
And did it work? :) The payment thing? :)
Pay is on delay always, not just the first time :D
Yeah, they changed it. Now I get my check the Friday after the pay period (I use Payoneer). For example, today I got paid for Nov 1 - 8.
PrincessLavender
11-14-2014, 08:58 PM
So an update on my ratings issue, I actually went back and added all my ratings for the last 90 days to figure out my average and it was right. It must have been a coincidence that a bunch of high ratings dropped off as I got a low one. A one star dropped off yesterday and I got 10 5 stars between today and yesterday and my average rating on the ranking page went from 4.78 to 4.79. Lol. Not much but at least I know it's calculating right. One less thing for me to worry about.
anonymous camgirl
11-16-2014, 02:42 PM
^^ I know what you mean.. the other day I had like 5 "5" star ratings and the ranking number never budged...LOL>.. good to know it's on the up and up though!
Cutie101
11-16-2014, 07:41 PM
Streamate keeps being slow,even I put in the hours.
I sometimes start to think if is my rates. I charge 6,99/ 7,99. Maybe it's too much?
Or because I am on ifriends too?
I've heard recently that streamate is cutting off the traffic to the models who don't work exclusively on the site.So I start to worry.I will make a test this week and see if is true or not,I mean to see if is an increase of the traffic.Is not normal to be online almost 3 hours and make 2$...something must be wrong.The room is empty for enitre minutes! Or guys who come in and out very fast and don't talk at all.
temptingmodel
11-16-2014, 07:51 PM
I've heard recently that streamate is cutting off the traffic to the models who don't work exclusively on the site.
Where did you hear this rumor? Im truly curious
BECAUSE
there is no real proof xyz model is working two or more sites. Many of us have profiles and split cam. Not everyone goes by the same name.
IDT you working two sites is hurting you unless you do not have the upload speeds or strong enough internet to hold both
This can possibly effect your earnings
Cutie101
11-16-2014, 08:17 PM
Yeah it might be the internet.I am in Bulgaria and I have heard this from a friend of mine who is working for a studio.Also,she has been hear that from the studio staff.
But it's just a rumor.Nobody knows exactly.So I told what I heard.
Between me and streamate servers it's a continent + a huge ocean haha :) So,even in my country my upload speed is more than 60 mpbs and my ping is under 10 , on the streamate servers my ping is more than 200 and the upload is barely 3-4 mbps.
I am worried because my traffic suddenly dropped so I am not sure what can be.So I try to notice any possible problem.
The computer is not a problem.I am using an intel core i7 desktop system, Logitech C920 webcam and great lights.I have 4,9 stars average ratings..
The problem is,I don't put more than 6 hours on cam usually/day.Could that be a problem?
Should I put more? Also,at every 2-3 hours I am taking a 10-15 minutes break.Does it affect? should I work more hours in a row without break?
I have been on steramate for 6 months and I feel I don;t increase as I want to.
Sunnylexie
11-16-2014, 10:31 PM
What is considered a decent paid time percentage on SM? I'm currently averaging 30%.
SophiaSylvan
11-17-2014, 07:23 AM
What is considered a decent paid time percentage on SM? I'm currently averaging 30%.
Decent is in the eye of the beholder. Depends how long you've been camming for, what you offer, what your financial needs are, and so on. If you're just starting out, 30% is pretty damn good. If you're an experienced host who offers it all and has great quality webcam/internet, you might be a little frustrated.
SoloDesire
11-17-2014, 07:27 AM
What is considered a decent paid time percentage on SM? I'm currently averaging 30%.
Actually it really boils down to so many factors. How long are you online? What do you charge per minute? Do you do Gold Shows? You could be on for an hour, make $100 and spend 75% in paid...or you could be on for 6 hours, make $300 and spend 25% in paid. You can't really use percentages to gauge how well you're doing.
Tigrillo
11-17-2014, 07:44 AM
I don't want to jinx myself, but I take very frequent (very) breaks --I only just got my break button, haven't even used it yet. And I don't think that influences my placement too much --if it did, I'd be at zero. I've been averaging between 20-15% time in paid chat, I want to improve this time to at least 25%. I think that is a better idea for than than trying to up my rates. The two times I tried going up, my 15% went to 2%, I was tagged 'expensive' and asked why I cost so much (at only 5.99 pvt). I know it's their cheap asses but I see my paid percentage go down and I start getting anxious. I'd rather feel super hot by getting more pvts.
I know what I'm going to say is obvious, but the best time is when there are fewer models online. (duh). There's a huge difference between 1888 girls online and 1054. Like right now. :/ I wish I could go online.
funismymiddlename
11-17-2014, 08:30 AM
I don't want to jinx myself, but I take very frequent (very) breaks --I only just got my break button, haven't even used it yet. And I don't think that influences my placement too much --if it did, I'd be at zero. I've been averaging between 20-15% time in paid chat, I want to improve this time to at least 25%. I think that is a better idea for than than trying to up my rates. The two times I tried going up, my 15% went to 2%, I was tagged 'expensive' and asked why I cost so much (at only 5.99 pvt). I know it's their cheap asses but I see my paid percentage go down and I start getting anxious. I'd rather feel super hot by getting more pvts.
I know what I'm going to say is obvious, but the best time is when there are fewer models online. (duh). There's a huge difference between 1888 girls online and 1054. Like right now. :/ I wish I could go online.
honestly it doesnt matter how many girls are online as long as your regulars are there you can still have a great shift even if you don't have tons of traffic it doesn't matter as long as someone is spending it only takes one person to make your day. I have had times where there were less girls online but less guys too so you have to consider that too. You should hang in there with the whole price thing. Just wait until you build up your regs. I raised my price to 5.99 a few months ago at first some ppl stopped visiting and my paid percent was low. Eventually you will find some whales or have ppl randomly tip you bc they can't afford pvt but they will pay for flashes etc. I do spend more time in free chat with higher prices but my hourly almost doubled. Just be online consistently and build your regs it doesn't happen overnight but it does pay off.
Bridget Gives
11-17-2014, 04:38 PM
Ok so dumb question, trolling....lol soo are these bytches that come in and try to imitate you in their chat when they go? I have only been on SM for like a week and I am generally on ImLive...something that needs to be watched?
Bridget Gives
11-17-2014, 04:43 PM
Where did you hear this rumor? Im truly curious
BECAUSE
there is no real proof xyz model is working two or more sites. Many of us have profiles and split cam. Not everyone goes by the same name.
IDT you working two sites is hurting you unless you do not have the upload speeds or strong enough internet to hold both
This can possibly effect your earnings
Ok so again....total dumb moment, newbie here, but how are they going to know if your working on one site then the next day you do another but the name is different? Like my name for SM is different from ImLive, granted along the same basis but some days I feel like one and others I feel like another....I know I am weird :)
Bridget Gives
11-17-2014, 04:44 PM
Where did you hear this rumor? Im truly curious
BECAUSE
there is no real proof xyz model is working two or more sites. Many of us have profiles and split cam. Not everyone goes by the same name.
IDT you working two sites is hurting you unless you do not have the upload speeds or strong enough internet to hold both
This can possibly effect your earnings
Ok so again....total dumb moment, newbie here, but how are they going to know if your working on one site then the next day you do another but the name is different? Like my name for SM is different from ImLive, granted along the same basis but some days I feel like one and others I feel like another....I know I am weird ;D
JackAlexander
11-17-2014, 05:44 PM
Ok so dumb question, trolling....lol soo are these bytches that come in and try to imitate you in their chat when they go? I have only been on SM for like a week and I am generally on ImLive...something that needs to be watched?
I do not understand the question.
Bridget Gives
11-17-2014, 06:06 PM
I do not understand the question.
The trolling.....what is it exactly?
Sunnylexie
11-17-2014, 06:11 PM
Decent is in the eye of the beholder. Depends how long you've been camming for, what you offer, what your financial needs are, and so on. If you're just starting out, 30% is pretty damn good. If you're an experienced host who offers it all and has great quality webcam/internet, you might be a little frustrated.
Been camming for 5 years on this account, have an i7, Logitech BCC950, like 100 Mbps on my end and around 15 Mbps on the receiving end (my ping is REALLY high because the streaming servers are on the opposite side on the globe). I charge 3.34 and 5.34 at the moment (I don't give any Gold shows because my room is too slow), have lots of toys and a fuckmachine and offer it all except for extreme insertions & gaping. So yes, it's damn frustrating because it hasn't become any better since I started off despite all the investments I've made. The probable reason is that I worked a vanilla job when I just started camming and fouled the account up by not putting enough time into it (after 5 years, I only have 12 500 hearts, so... ). I'm considering getting a new account but too scared of ending up not making anything at all since I haven't found out what's wrong with my old one. Another probable reason is the high ping. If so, I'll have to wait till summer when we move further west =/.
pippapippa
11-17-2014, 06:19 PM
Been camming for 5 years on this account, have an i7, Logitech BCC950, like 100 Mbps on my end and around 15 Mbps on the receiving end (my ping is REALLY high because the streaming servers are on the opposite side on the globe). I charge 3.34 and 5.34 at the moment (I don't give any Gold shows because my room is too slow), have lots of toys and a fuckmachine and offer it all except for extreme insertions & gaping. So yes, it's damn frustrating because it hasn't become any better since I started off despite all the investments I've made. The probable reason is that I worked a vanilla job when I just started camming and fouled the account up by not putting enough time into it (after 5 years, I only have 12 500 hearts, so... ). I'm considering getting a new account but too scared of ending up not making anything at all since I haven't found out what's wrong with my old one. Another probable reason is the high ping. If so, I'll have to wait till summer when we move further west =/.
Have you considered raising your rates a little bit? I'd try that before anything else. I've creeped in your room before and your feed looks fine to me.
SophiaSylvan
11-17-2014, 06:26 PM
I was thinking the same thing as pippa, I'd be more frustrated by that rate at 30% than anything else. You've been on SM long enough to start increasing it by 50 cent increments or $1. My rates are not high as many, I started out at $4.50 and $5.50 and now it's at $5.50 and $6.50. When I come back I'm planning to rase it to $5.99 and $7.99. It's worth a try, though you may suffer at first. Try the "raise your rates challenge" thread :)
Sunnylexie
11-17-2014, 06:49 PM
Have you considered raising your rates a little bit? I'd try that before anything else. I've creeped in your room before and your feed looks fine to me.
I tried raising them, but it doesn't work for me. Every time I make them even .1 higher, the old custies just stop going pvt at all and since my room is really slow I'm hardly getting any new people see me. It took me 3 years to inch my way to my present rates and every time it was like pulling teeth. I started off in a physical studio who set the price themselves and my rates stayed as low as 1.29 and 1.49 for 2 years which probably got me a whole wrong audience.
BabyBat
11-17-2014, 07:11 PM
What is considered a decent paid time percentage on SM? I'm currently averaging 30%.
I'm just starting out. If I make less than 25% in 30 minutes I log out and come back in half an hour. I like making 30-45% :)
(Of course more WOULD be better....)
Tigrillo
11-18-2014, 01:53 PM
Today has been my worst shift so far since I started. :( 3 min/3 usd in 140 minutes. :'( and I haven't cammed at all this week, so that makes me extra nervous.
I'm gonna smoke a cigarette, change outfit and jump right in. I'm not desperate but man this makes me feel unsexy.
to add an actual question: is anyone else in deadville today? I'm top row of my category and still... tumbleweeds.
pippapippa
11-18-2014, 02:00 PM
It's dead. It's beyond dead. I have $150 more to make and it's going to be very difficult. I'm currently in the fifth row and getting zero shows.
ConnyLove
11-18-2014, 03:43 PM
I bet it was slow due the fact that many international football matches took place from 12:00- 5:30 EST ( UK,Scotland, France, Portugal, Argentina, Spain, Germany, Brazil , Colombia, Ireland, USA), I know Americans don't watch football but the rest of the world love football. I didn't bother working earlier.
pippapippa
11-18-2014, 04:05 PM
I bet it was slow due the fact that many international football matches took place from 12:00- 5:30 EST ( UK,Scotland, France, Portugal, Argentina, Spain, Germany, Brazil , Colombia, Ireland, USA), I know Americans don't watch football but the rest of the world love football. I didn't bother working earlier.
Good to know. I get a ton of high spending English guys. This must be part of it. :/
brittanybang1
11-18-2014, 07:15 PM
Can someone here give me some advice on how to be a dom? I am naturally submissive and thats all i know, but that is cutting my camming clients in half. Im way too shy lol.
brittanybang1
11-18-2014, 07:16 PM
completely dead. it has been for the past couple weeks for me
temptingmodel
11-18-2014, 07:22 PM
During a goldshow my bit rate went down to 100 :D What camgirl acted like her stream was crystal clear? This camgirl did. It was my last show of the night, I hope TO NOT LOG ON LATER. I will be damned if a LITTLE PIXEL problem will slow me down. I'm learning most our customers are starting to use tablets and phones. They probably thought it was them UNTIL ONE guy asks to fix the fuzzy screen. DUDE.MIND.YOUR.BUSINESS. lol so I got up and turned on the studio lights, come back and the same guy asks why Im not on screen.
Im having issues with cam2cam
when a customer is running his cam and another turns their on, it kicks off both cams. When I have tried to not allow the other person it still kicks the first person.
anyone else experience this?
Thymian
11-18-2014, 07:28 PM
Im having issues with cam2cam
when a customer is running his cam and another turns their on, it kicks off both cams. When I have tried to not allow the other person it still kicks the first person.
anyone else experience this?
Yes, it was happening to me Sunday and Monday, didn't seem like there was a way around it. Kills a group show pretty quick, don't it?
MsBellaSpanxx
11-18-2014, 07:29 PM
During a goldshow my bit rate went down to 100 :D What camgirl acted like her stream was crystal clear? This camgirl did. It was my last show of the night, I hope TO NOT LOG ON LATER. I will be damned if a LITTLE PIXEL problem will slow me down. I'm learning most our customers are starting to use tablets and phones. They probably thought it was them UNTIL ONE guy asks to fix the fuzzy screen. DUDE.MIND.YOUR.BUSINESS. lol so I got up and turned on the studio lights, come back and the same guy asks why Im not on screen.
Im having issues with cam2cam
when a customer is running his cam and another turns their on, it kicks off both cams. When I have tried to not allow the other person it still kicks the first person.
anyone else experience this?
I experience the cam thing too - have been for a few days now. Both users end up getting their cams DCed. Tonight guys are saying they can't see me in Private, but Exclusive seems to be working just fine. ;)
temptingmodel
11-18-2014, 08:08 PM
I experience the cam thing too - have been for a few days now. Both users end up getting their cams DCed. Tonight guys are saying they can't see me in Private, but Exclusive seems to be working just fine. ;)
Im having the exact issues with privates as well
My cam2cam has been acting up for a few months, I try to hold out before bitching over ONE.MORE.GLITCH ;/
the joys of being a camgirl
temptingmodel
11-18-2014, 08:10 PM
Yes, it was happening to me Sunday and Monday, didn't seem like there was a way around it. Kills a group show pretty quick, don't it?
lol yes it does...
I wonder if the customer sees a message like
"she said hellz no to ur ugly ass cam" bc they leave fast lol :D
IvyAdams
11-18-2014, 08:15 PM
Im having issues with cam2cam
when a customer is running his cam and another turns their on, it kicks off both cams. When I have tried to not allow the other person it still kicks the first person.
anyone else experience this?
Yep. The same thing happened to me the other day a couple of times. :(
Sunnylexie
11-19-2014, 02:07 AM
Has anyone else's cam been fuzzy/choppy tonight or it's my internet crapping out on me all of a sudden?
IvyRose
11-19-2014, 02:23 AM
Yes being fuzzy too, no matter what I do (reconnecting cam, restarting computer and internet. It sure as hell isnt my internetconnection...
SabrinaThomas
11-19-2014, 06:36 AM
Yes being fuzzy too, no matter what I do (reconnecting cam, restarting computer and internet. It sure as hell isnt my internetconnection...
Same happened here today :( And my internet is fast and stable. Hope it gets solved soon.
TheOutlier
11-19-2014, 07:34 AM
Yes, been having issues as well. Everything is fine on my end, it's def. SM.
Glamourmilf
11-19-2014, 09:47 AM
Thank Goodness my regs are now paying, instead of acting like jerks and just popping in and out free chat every time I'm on.
They have been doing that all summer, and up until last week. I understand not having money for a show, but not having money for 6 months didn't make sense.
When they tell me my feed is choppy, I tell them it's because too many guys are coming into my chat. I tell them to take me exclusive and it will be fine.. They do, and it is.
The 'Power of suggestion' is a wonderful thing!:biggrin:
beauvoir
11-19-2014, 01:06 PM
I still can't figure out this placement thing. I've ticked all the boxes and Im online as much as I can be. I struggle!
anonymous camgirl
11-19-2014, 02:46 PM
Well if you are online more than you are converting sales then your placement will drop.. that's just one of the algorithms. if I even used that word right...LOL
I still can't figure out this placement thing. I've ticked all the boxes and Im online as much as I can be. I struggle!
ashley2001
11-19-2014, 03:07 PM
How long does it take for a check to arrive? I switched from wire to check and still haven't gotten mine from last week?
Nikki_Fox
11-19-2014, 03:11 PM
I am in the east US - mine was issued the 12th and arrived yesterday
Glamourmilf
11-19-2014, 05:36 PM
100% in Paid chat! Twas fun to see that. It was because a custie who took me exclusive right before cut-off and stayed into the new day.
My % usually are pretty high, over 60% most of the time, so it was trippy to see that.
Loves it!:smellie_j:bouncey:
Snowy0Star
11-19-2014, 06:08 PM
i did a voyuer show that ended right after cut off %1200 in paid chat i have a screenshot of it im trying to find it
Sunnylexie
11-20-2014, 04:37 AM
Well if you are online more than you are converting sales then your placement will drop.. that's just one of the algorithms. if I even used that word right...LOL
So it's pretty much swim or sink at some point, right? Once you are there, you either get more pvts =>better stats=>higher placement=>more exposure=>more pvts or do nothing but sinkuntil you drown?
AliceFun
11-20-2014, 04:46 AM
^^^ YESSS that's how is working :(