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Sunnylexie
12-17-2014, 04:32 AM
^^From what I can see it may or may not happen, depending on if they have any purging campaigns going, the number of admins working at the given moment, the phase of the moon, the admin's PMS and your personal level of luck. If you don't do it on regular basis, you'll probably get away with a warning in case you get caught.
orientaltee
12-17-2014, 06:05 AM
Ok, I'm pretty new on this forum but I do need advice.
I've been with streamate for a month. I've made quite a lot of money, however I haven't been paid as my payments are on hold. I've linked my payment method to Payoneer. I've contacted Streamate a numerous of times to enquire and see what the issue is.. they have yet to be any help. They take an awfully long time to respond. However, Payoneer have been great and trying there hardest to solve the issue. Is there not a contact number that I'm able to contact Streamate on?
Issabelle
12-17-2014, 06:27 AM
Ok, I'm pretty new on this forum but I do need advice.
I've been with streamate for a month. I've made quite a lot of money, however I haven't been paid as my payments are on hold. I've linked my payment method to Payoneer. I've contacted Streamate a numerous of times to enquire and see what the issue is.. they have yet to be any help. They take an awfully long time to respond. However, Payoneer have been great and trying there hardest to solve the issue. Is there not a contact number that I'm able to contact Streamate on?
SM Support is run by flying monkeys. Email Liz at
[email protected] Her team actually gets shit done.
addytoi
12-17-2014, 06:55 AM
Ok, I'm pretty new on this forum but I do need advice.
I've been with streamate for a month. I've made quite a lot of money, however I haven't been paid as my payments are on hold. I've linked my payment method to Payoneer. I've contacted Streamate a numerous of times to enquire and see what the issue is.. they have yet to be any help. They take an awfully long time to respond. However, Payoneer have been great and trying there hardest to solve the issue. Is there not a contact number that I'm able to contact Streamate on?
I am about 80% sure that non-US payments experience a 3 week delay. I swear I remember reading somewhere.
euaici
12-17-2014, 07:01 AM
Yes they do pay non-US performers with a 3 weeks delay, under payment history in your account there is a thing called Standard payment schedule, check it out.
Issabelle
12-17-2014, 07:09 AM
Yes they do pay non-US performers with a 3 weeks delay, under payment history in your account there is a thing called Standard payment schedule, check it out.
Ah, yes, this is correct. Although, I think it's negotiable for models. Liz can usually get people off of it if requested. Your account location says England, so there's a chance you can email Liz and get off the delay.
MissAdriana
12-17-2014, 08:23 AM
I'm not in US and not on a 3 week delay so you should be able to get off it
AliceFun
12-17-2014, 09:14 AM
By default SM will send the money after three weeks to people out of 'the western zone', is a matter of security, to make sure models on certain countries are not committing frauds on site, it was known that in the past alot of models will do this together with the 'bad guys'. Tho things can be changed if you contact the right people like other ladies mentioned above :)
orientaltee
12-17-2014, 10:18 AM
Thank you Issabelle for your advice. I have just sent an email to the email address you have provided for me. I really do hope this issue gets resolved by Liz. I take it she has helped you with your enquiries?
xxJolene
12-17-2014, 10:37 AM
So I don't know if this is just some coincidence or what but, when I am in party chat mode, I get banished to the 4th-5th page, when I enter classic chat mode I jump up to the 2nd, and GASP 1st page....whatsup with that? Is this a thing or is it just me I wonder...
EDIT
Ha nevermind....it was just me and I randomly kept jumping back and forth. meh
audreymadison
12-17-2014, 02:30 PM
Is it just me or did SM just change their layout to the original one???? The chat windows are going back to our profiles like they used to for me.
JessaBelle
12-17-2014, 02:42 PM
Yep, looks like the old set up. I like it way better than the new one they had up.
audreymadison
12-17-2014, 02:46 PM
Okay cool it's not just me. Guess the numbers were not like they were used to be on SM's end. I like the old way better too.
SarahTime
12-17-2014, 03:03 PM
Is it just me or did SM just change their layout to the original one???? The chat windows are going back to our profiles like they used to for me.
Praise the cam lords!!!!!!!!!! Hated that new shit.
IvyAdams
12-17-2014, 05:18 PM
Yes! Just noticed that also! Thankkkkk youuuuuu :)
Snowy0Star
12-17-2014, 05:57 PM
Ha! I didn't know that..if they had come back to my room for any length of time I would have suggested a better device
thats the thing about guys when they're on cam sits they're thinking with their long head not thier round one and when it gave him problems he probably just left ur room and kept going around room to room until he gave up. thinking it was site issue or his phone.
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SarahTime
12-17-2014, 07:52 PM
Usually I can switch my bio pic with other previously approved bio pics and they update my thumbnail pic right away... but they aren't updating now. Anyone else notice this?
scarlettbelle
12-17-2014, 08:01 PM
^^^ Yes, I had a delay when I changed my bio pic this evening. It eventually did change over to the one I wanted though. What's interesting is that I added a completely new photo this morning and it was approved almost instantly!
AliceFun
12-17-2014, 08:04 PM
^^^ Since a while they take longer time to update the bio pic even it was approved previously. If you are online (working/ streaming) it'll update faster i noticed, if u dont stream it can take a few good hrs. Dont like this, wonder why they changed the rule, maybe they just re-approve them just to make sure they fit the criteria?
AliceFun
12-17-2014, 08:13 PM
Just had a look on site, yay for the old layout, i think they realized guys will jump in & out rooms w.o spending actually cause too many options were available to them? Is like you go on a shop & the sale person starts to show u products like 'we have this but we have this too, and this too & this also, hey we got this thing as well" etc LOL. Then the customer gets all dizzy from it & leaves w.o buying anything actually. I hope it stays like this & no more changes for the moment, holidays are approaching & we need a steady working site to make money on, not a crazy glitchy site. The last days were brutal on SM indeed, i got scared here i admit, changing schedule thinking i maybe am on the wrong time spot but it looks like other factors are involved.
SoloDesire
12-17-2014, 08:16 PM
Don't get too excited ladies. It will probably be back soon. Don't you remember when they went to the current layout? They reverted back and forth for a couple of days til the kinks were worked out. So I'm guessing that's what's happening now too.
LadyJezebel
12-17-2014, 09:12 PM
Don't get too excited ladies. It will probably be back soon. Don't you remember when they went to the current layout? They reverted back and forth for a couple of days til the kinks were worked out. So I'm guessing that's what's happening now too.
Ah, I hope not! I was excited to see it back to the old layout as well
LustyLark
12-17-2014, 09:55 PM
Anyone have not received a check from SM through regular USPS Mail this week? Mine usually comes on Monday and today it's Tuesday but still no check. Now I have a million things going through my head of what could happen. Was my mail miss placed or SM forgot to send it out? I guess I need to go back to Payoneer.
I don't "need" the check but it puts me in such a bad mood when you're expecting something then it's not showing up! #fixitjesus
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/rs_500x280-130904104427-beyonce-gif-beyonce-31286374-500-280_zps7862a498.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/rs_500x280-130904104427-beyonce-gif-beyonce-31286374-500-280_zps7862a498.gif.html)
This time of year last year it took forever for my cheque to come. I blamed it on Christmas mail.
Marina Starr
12-17-2014, 10:26 PM
Oh wow, how long did you have to wait? I plan on contacting support if I don't get it by Friday!
This time of year last year it took forever for my cheque to come. I blamed it on Christmas mail.
JackAlexander
12-18-2014, 06:03 AM
SM forgot to send out a check for me once and I ended up paying $30 for fedex and never looked back. They send you an email when they ship it with confirmation so you always know where it is. I now get wires but I'll be going back to fedex as soon as I move. Sometimes they do forget. I get that $30-40 is a chunk of change but it beats waiting and wondering where your money is.
Kortney,
I just switched to wire from Payoneer (Payoneer is dead to me). I set my payout high enough to were the $40 fee would be an even wash from what Payoneer fees add up to (1.8%+load fee+monthly fee+atm fees). I just changed this so I am not sure how smooth it is going to work out.
Is there a con to going wire vs FedEx or do you just feel better about getting the actual check? I am avoiding Payoneer at all costs now and not sure the best route to go.
kortneykay
12-18-2014, 06:07 AM
Kortney,
I just switched to wire from Payoneer (Payoneer is dead to me). I set my payout high enough to were the $40 fee would be an even wash from what Payoneer fees add up to (1.8%+load fee+monthly fee+atm fees). I just changed this so I am not sure how smooth it is going to work out.
Is there a con to going wire vs FedEx or do you just feel better about getting the actual check? I am avoiding Payoneer at all costs now and not sure the best route to go.
No con that I know of bb. You just have to make sure you give them the correct information on the wire transfer documents; verbatim. Once that's in have Liz or Vanessa look over it and see if you missed anything and you're good to go. They haven't missed a wire yet and the money is always in my account by 8am.
DeepThoughts
12-18-2014, 07:23 AM
Yesterday I was doing a Gold Show and Mid show some guy joins and types "This is weird but I really like to use Gold (something) Lubricant with my Fleashlight. Its Awesome!!" I dont remember the exact name of the lub he mentioned but WTF did this guy pay to join my show to Advertise in it?? Has anyone else seen this?
BellaDan
12-18-2014, 12:53 PM
Ok, I'm pretty new on this forum but I do need advice.
I've been with streamate for a month. I've made quite a lot of money, however I haven't been paid as my payments are on hold. I've linked my payment method to Payoneer. I've contacted Streamate a numerous of times to enquire and see what the issue is.. they have yet to be any help. They take an awfully long time to respond. However, Payoneer have been great and trying there hardest to solve the issue. Is there not a contact number that I'm able to contact Streamate on?
I emailed Liz and she said this:
It is not possible to avoid the 21 day delay for payment. It is the default setting for performers.
Thanks!
so sad :(
ItsSamyall
12-18-2014, 01:40 PM
Hi,
Im new to SM. What should I do when customers send their personal info in attempts to connect with me outside the site? I tell them I cant contact them outside the site but I dont want SM banning me over something thats not my fault.
JessaBelle
12-18-2014, 03:54 PM
Screen shot it and send the screen shot to SM. If SM thinks you are accepting personal info, from what I have read, they can suspend or ban your account. Then I think you can probably block the customer from contact too. But you do need to report it with a screen shot.
Marina Starr
12-18-2014, 04:01 PM
My check finally came today! #thankful #blessed #happy
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/oprahsurprise_zps2c9f6f4f.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/oprahsurprise_zps2c9f6f4f.gif.html)
ItsSamyall
12-18-2014, 04:47 PM
Screen shot it and send the screen shot to SM. If SM thinks you are accepting personal info, from what I have read, they can suspend or ban your account. Then I think you can probably block the customer from contact too. But you do need to report it with a screen shot.
You really think they would catch on from this one time? I didnt really want to report him...he was nice and probably going to spend more money soon:-( Darn!
CamKaty
12-18-2014, 05:12 PM
You really think they would catch on from this one time? I didnt really want to report him...he was nice and probably going to spend more money soon:-( Darn!
I have just ignored them and never got any problems, but sending screenshot to cover your ass cant do any harm so.
Also in my experience they stop spending on you, if they see you dont contact them outside site, they just want to freechat forever.
JessaBelle
12-18-2014, 05:22 PM
You really think they would catch on from this one time? I didnt really want to report him...he was nice and probably going to spend more money soon:-( Darn!
Yes'm. I have read many posts on here where SM has shut someone down just for contact info, telling a customer they don't take Paypal, etc... and NOT sending a screen shot. Always send a screenshot to cover your butt. :) Safe thing to do. I agree with CamKaty about him not spending on you. He just wants to take up your time for free.
Issabelle
12-18-2014, 06:06 PM
You really think they would catch on from this one time? I didnt really want to report him...he was nice and probably going to spend more money soon:-( Darn!
The reality is that SM support very rarely bans paying customers. I've reported--with screen shots--a member who was bragging that he was capping my voyeur gold show. Guess what? He popped up in another girl's room to do the exact same shit not a week later after SM promised it would be 'dealt with.' They don't do jack to customers.
Models though? They will suspend or ban you. It doesn't matter what you do or don't do with that info--having it is the issue. If you want to just cover your ass, hit the little flag button and report the user to SM. It covers your ass and you don't have to tip off the customer that you did it. If they ever do intend to keep spending money on you, they should be doing it through the site. I've had maybe two long-time regulars give me off site contact info that didn't expect shit for it. Everyone else is 99% likely to be asking you to take pay pal payment, do free shows, accept giftcards--all things that have zero profit for you and can very well get you banned from Streamate and the payment processor (especially pay pal). Yes, it's unfair as fuck how SM support handles things, but it's how it is. Not. Worth. It.
minniesoporno
12-18-2014, 06:13 PM
Hi,
Im new to SM. What should I do when customers send their personal info in attempts to connect with me outside the site? I tell them I cant contact them outside the site but I dont want SM banning me over something thats not my fault.
Do you want to keep your job working on streamate then whatever you can to play by their rules or risk losing a pay check .
As for the 21 delay in payment that isn't true in your model back office on the payment info page it has an option of holding a payments or releasing them now, I do not know if that is based on how old your model account is but I know when I log in it is there.
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Issabelle
12-18-2014, 06:16 PM
Do you want to keep your job working on streamate then whatever you can to play by their rules or risk losing a pay check .
As for the 21 delay in payment that isn't true in your model back office on the payment info page it has an option of holding a payments or releasing them now, I do not know if that is based on how old your model account is but I know when I log in it is there.
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I will say in response to the payment hold issue that I was on that until I started daily pay. I'm a US based model and they still wouldn't take me off of it. It seems to be very dependent on which member of support you get if you wanna stop that nonsense. If you're new, it's even harder. Keep asking and eventually you should get someone who can help. Even with Liz's team, I haven't gotten everything I wanted. I tried getting my 1099 switched from my social security number to my business EIN for tax purposes and they refused on the grounds that it was 'fraud.' Mind you, it was for this calendar year, I've never had a 1099 issued by SM, and every other site was fine doing it. Sometimes, the flying monkeys just aren't very helpful.
ETA: And I didn't have the 'hold payment' option checked that Minnie mentioned, so why they wouldn't send it immediately is utterly beyond me.
Snowy0Star
12-18-2014, 06:19 PM
You really think they would catch on from this one time? I didnt really want to report him...he was nice and probably going to spend more money soon:-( Darn!
Do you think every guy thats nice to you is going to give you money ? This is how your logic sounds to me :
Guy on a PAY FOR PLAY communication site is trying to get me to contact him SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE HE WONT HAVE ANY WAY TO PAY ME and hes being o so nice so I JUST KNOW he's going to SPEND MONEY on me REAL SOON.
The naivety is strong with this one.
Did it ever occur to you that maybe JUST MAYBE he was being extra nice because hes trying to get you to contact him off site?
aleciaxxx
12-18-2014, 06:30 PM
Hi,
Im new to SM. What should I do when customers send their personal info in attempts to connect with me outside the site? I tell them I cant contact them outside the site but I dont want SM banning me over something thats not my fault.
I would report. He is NOT going to spend any more money on you. That is just game to get you to go offsite with him where he can take up your time for free and possibly access your IP address and other personal info. I'm sure you don't have any interest in being stalked, having this guy blow up your phone, or send literally hundreds of harassing emails every day. I'm sure you are probably also aware this guy could be mentally unstable and just hiding it well. You don't need the drama of a psycho stalker and all the harassment and control tactics that go with it.
LustyLark
12-18-2014, 07:35 PM
Oh wow, how long did you have to wait? I plan on contacting support if I don't get it by Friday!
I don't remember honestly but I do live in Canada so maybe that makes a difference?
LustyLark
12-18-2014, 07:36 PM
My check finally came today! #thankful #blessed #happy
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/oprahsurprise_zps2c9f6f4f.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/oprahsurprise_zps2c9f6f4f.gif.html)
Glad to hear it came :)
ItsSamyall
12-18-2014, 08:20 PM
Ok, thanks guys. I took your advice. I sent a copy of the email to SM. It's not that I was banking on him spending more money, it would be nice though, but I just didnt want to get him banned and get myself suspended/banned by calling attention to it. Im just trying to lay low.
Do you think every guy thats nice to you is going to give you money ? This is how your logic sounds to me :
Guy on a PAY FOR PLAY communication site is trying to get me to contact him SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE HE WONT HAVE ANY WAY TO PAY ME and hes being o so nice so I JUST KNOW he's going to SPEND MONEY on me REAL SOON.
The naivety is strong with this one.
Did it ever occur to you that maybe JUST MAYBE he was being extra nice because hes trying to get you to contact him off site?
"The naivety is strong with this one"? Ummm, why are you getting fly with me. Everyone else gave constructive criticism but I sense a little haughtiness with your response. Ive seen many of your early posts before, it wasnt that long ago that you were posting about stuggling making $5 a week, not knowing what to do, and in general doing fuck shit.
Humble yourself, sweetie.
minniesoporno
12-18-2014, 08:41 PM
I don't remember honestly but I do live in Canada so maybe that makes a difference?
I am in Canada, if your on weekly payout for your checks you will usually get your check the following week it is sent out this is on a regular mail week non holidays.
Since I switched to payoneer and global bank transfer my pay now arrives in a 2 to 3 days from the send out date.
Snowy0Star
12-18-2014, 09:44 PM
Ok, thanks guys. I took your advice. I sent a copy of the email to SM. It's not that I was banking on him spending more money, it would be nice though, but I just didnt want to get him banned and get myself suspended/banned by calling attention to it. Im just trying to lay low.
"The naivety is strong with this one"? Ummm, why are you getting fly with me. Everyone else gave constructive criticism but I sense a little haughtiness with your response. Ive seen many of your early posts before, it wasnt that long ago that you were posting about stuggling making $5 a week, not knowing what to do, and in general doing fuck shit.
Humble yourself, sweetie.
If i wasnt trying to help out i wouldnt have said anything at all. All I was trying to say is that your thinking is very naive and i was just telling you how these guys work. You came here looking for help and guidance you may not like how its given sometimes but I've gotten tough love on here before but I didnt lash out by making low blows . No one makes the same from when they started and everyone finds their grove on their own time. I'm sure what your making in 6 months wont be anywhere near what you're making now
justanothercamgirl
12-18-2014, 11:52 PM
Ok, thanks guys. I took your advice. I sent a copy of the email to SM. It's not that I was banking on him spending more money, it would be nice though, but I just didnt want to get him banned and get myself suspended/banned by calling attention to it. Im just trying to lay low.
"The naivety is strong with this one"? Ummm, why are you getting fly with me. Everyone else gave constructive criticism but I sense a little haughtiness with your response. Ive seen many of your early posts before, it wasnt that long ago that you were posting about stuggling making $5 a week, not knowing what to do, and in general doing fuck shit.
Humble yourself, sweetie.
You might want to consider taking own advice.
justanothercamgirl
12-18-2014, 11:59 PM
My check finally came today! #thankful #blessed #happy
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sammii
12-19-2014, 12:11 AM
The last 2 weeks I keep getting messages to my inbox with a code for a "free show" and it's the same code everytime (a 5 digit number). Today when I logged on I had 3 different messages with this code. Lol ... I'm just curious where these people are coming from. And is anyone else getting these messages daily?
SophiaSylvan
12-19-2014, 07:17 AM
Don't get too excited ladies. It will probably be back soon. Don't you remember when they went to the current layout? They reverted back and forth for a couple of days til the kinks were worked out. So I'm guessing that's what's happening now too.
Agreed, this is what I think will happen too.
SarahTime
12-19-2014, 01:50 PM
I think they may have removed the ability to type to us on Streamate...... lol seriously..... sooooo quiet, even in private it's like no one is saying anything...? Very strange.
curious91
12-19-2014, 02:57 PM
I hate the banning frequency on streamate, so unfair and bizarre.
Couldn't find imlive thread here, should I be reporting anyone who sends me their personal data as well and sending screenshots? or are they more forgiving? is panty selling prohibited on imlive as well?
I'm on three week hold as well... but, as soon as the money disappeared out of my "My earnings" on my dashboard, does it mean it's been sent and I don't have to worry about my account being suspended and my money taken?
There's a bunch of guys posting private details and I tell them I do NOT accept it but they'll probably ban me sooner or later, imlive seems a lot more humane