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Glamourmilf
02-12-2015, 08:42 AM
@Minnie. I asked about your rates being the same because the earnings chart you put up said they were both at $3.99. I usually flip my premium and exclusive prices(i.e. make exclusive less $$), and i seem to do longer and more pleasant shows that way. Plus no peepers!
Marina Starr
02-12-2015, 08:58 AM
Very random but please call me Cookie :)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/tumblr_n2b3ll1gux1qd8zg3o5_250_zpscd2f030b.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/tumblr_n2b3ll1gux1qd8zg3o5_250_zpscd2f030b.gif.htm l)
temptingmodel
02-12-2015, 11:07 AM
lol :) ^^
sm is going to trouble shoot w techies
IvyAdams
02-12-2015, 01:42 PM
Very random but please call me Cookie :)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/tumblr_n2b3ll1gux1qd8zg3o5_250_zpscd2f030b.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/tumblr_n2b3ll1gux1qd8zg3o5_250_zpscd2f030b.gif.htm l)
My high tipper in a Gold show yesterday had me moan Cookie through the entire show!! hahaha Now I'm going to remember it way more fondly than I would have originally :)
Marina Starr
02-12-2015, 02:13 PM
Fucking amazing! I'm having Starbucks write 'Cookie' on my drinks from now on!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/thehills5_zpsbe2f1249.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/thehills5_zpsbe2f1249.gif.html)
My high tipper in a Gold show yesterday had me moan Cookie through the entire show!! hahaha Now I'm going to remember it way more fondly than I would have originally :)
kortneykay
02-12-2015, 02:51 PM
My premium was 1.99/ exclusive 3.99 for 3yrs cuz I am really dark skinned black and a BBW I was like the hell lets do 3.99 and see what happens this passed summer
Mimi, you're my boo- why do you constantly have to justify having low prices just because you're a dark skinned bbw? First of all, you aren't what I would consider "dark" skinned (not that that even matters as ALL skin is beautiful) but second of all, being bbw does not give anyone an excuse to charge low rates.
Okay, you're fat, so? Does that mean your bills are less than a skinny person's? Does it mean your internet, food cost, daycare, gas, rent, cost any less than someone half your size? NOPE. So why ASK for less? If anything BBW should be charging the most because clothing costs more, (some, not all) of us use more energy, eat more food, and take up more space than a thin person. You still have bills to pay, so start charging like you have bills to pay bb and fuck anyone who says differently. My big black ass doesn't constitute a cheap price tag just because it's larger than some. You want to see MORE ass, pay me MORE :D
mimiboo69
02-12-2015, 03:05 PM
I am not a computer person so my thing is how do, you get your Frames per second up every thing is great but my Frames per second is Below Average at 15.0 I have a i5 that I got 2yrs ago and upload speed 12-11 am so lost
CallyCake
02-12-2015, 05:05 PM
Aaaahhh ... I'm *brand* spanking new at live camming (been doing random clips/selfies for years). Streamate doesn't seem that complicated, but I'm *really* confused btwn "guest chat" & "paid chat" ... and what does your screen look like when you're *in* a private session? Here's what I saw: Guy shows up in grays, tries to get my shirt off, pops into the red "paid chat", says "show me now", then logs off - _then_ I see the "you're returning to guest chat in 30 ... 29 ... secs" screen. Did I get actually taken private or no? Thanks for helping out a confused newbie :)
temptingmodel
02-12-2015, 05:11 PM
yes you went private. The red is private
it should beep and when they leave it sounds like a door slam
yes you went private, click your earnings and check to see if he stayed long enough to pay something
CallyCake
02-12-2015, 05:26 PM
Darnit! No, he didn't stay long enough to pay - & I have alerts on/sound up, so no idea why I didn't hear anything.
Is there any difference btwn "random browsers" & "guys who are signed in w/a credit card" in chat? That's what I was thinking the 2 chat boxes on my screen were :(
Issabelle
02-12-2015, 05:33 PM
Your SM page will show 2-3 different 'chats' depending on your options. 'Free' chat is when anyone can type and NONE of these guys have credit cards or pay you. Ignore them or disable that chat under the 'settings' tab of your streaming page. 'Guest' chat is for people who have signed up (WITH A CREDIT CARD, so don't let them tell you otherwise as that's required to make an account) and those men can take you to privates. Hustle those guys. 'Paid' chat is the top most window of the three and when a member appears in that chat you are being paid.
As you noted, make sure he stays long enough before you start doing more than asking questions. Guys who send their c2c request immediately or start barking orders asap? They usually want to get as much as they can and leave just before being charged. Don't fall for it.
CallyCake
02-12-2015, 05:48 PM
OH. Ok. Didn't realize the private/paid chat box looked quite like that & that I wasn't seeing the free chat box at all - good to know. Yeesh - can that be my big newbie mistake out of the way & I can rock from here on out? :p
Yeah, I figured that might be the case w/this dude - super pushy about c2c & stuff, plus just typing random large dollar amounts in the chat box. Still feel dumb about missing that he went private at all tho, blergh.
kortneykay
02-12-2015, 06:49 PM
OH. Ok. Didn't realize the private/paid chat box looked quite like that & that I wasn't seeing the free chat box at all - good to know. Yeesh - can that be my big newbie mistake out of the way & I can rock from here on out? :p
Yeah, I figured that might be the case w/this dude - super pushy about c2c & stuff, plus just typing random large dollar amounts in the chat box. Still feel dumb about missing that he went private at all tho, blergh.
Don't feel bad bb as he didn't even stay long enough to be charged and most likely he wasn't planning on it. Guys that say "show me now" and demand things as SOON as they take you private have no intentions of actually staying over 30 seconds to get charged.
hyori
02-12-2015, 07:51 PM
We can now spam custies...kind of:
To: StreamateSupport <399929>
SUBJECT: NEW WAY TO MESSAGE YOUR CUSTOMERS!
We’ve released a brand new group messaging tool! Group messages are a great way contact lots of your viewers at once and encourage them to visit you again.
How to Send a Group Message
From your mailbox, select "Compose." You'll see options to "Send to Individual" or "Send to Group." After selecting "Send to Group," choose a list of members (such as members who have joined your exclusive chat) and a time period (such as within the last 30 days).
You can select what day the message will be sent. Only one group message can be sent per day, but you can write and date as many messages as you want for the future.
Group Message Approval
All group messages must be approved before they are sent. Message must follow the Performer Code of Conduct and can't contain any links or attachments. You can check the current status of the group message in the "Sent" folder of your mailbox.
The approval process may take up to 48 hours. Make sure to account for this delay when writing and scheduling group messages.
Personalizing Messages
When writing your message, you can add the text to personalize the message. This text will be replaced with the customer's nickname. For example, if you write "Hello Unable to render embedded object: File (", JohnL will see "Hello JohnL) not found." and PaulM will see "Hello PaulM!” Use this to help make the message feel a little more personal.
Who Will Get the Message?
Normally, members have to contact you before you can message them. Group messages are different, and your message will be sent to everyone on the list (unless you've blocked them or they have blocked you). To maintain member privacy you will not be able to see who is on the list. The lists are calculated automatically, so it will change over time depending on member activity. If you mark a message to send in the future, the list of members is generated right before the email is sent.
Best Ways to Use Group Messages
Group messages are a great promotional tool for reminding members to visit your chat room. Try sending a monthly or weekly message telling members what you're up to that week and what your schedule looks like. Make each message a new reason for members to visit and spend money with you.
Need some ideas to get you started? Send a naughty note to all of your premium members. Plan a week to offer a special exclusive price and announce it to your exclusive members! Let all your Gold giving members know you miss them and hope to see them this weekend!
Be careful not to send messages too often. Make your messages unique instead of copying the same message over and over. Members can block all future message from you, so make sure you send messages wisely! We’re sure you’ll find a lot of great ways to use this new feature.
Questions or Feedback
Do you have a question? Do you want to let us know what you think of the changes we’ve made? Go to “Support > Contact” and select “Feedback on New Features” as the subject. Your input will help us make this feature even better.
Thank you!
Streamate Models Support
AliceFun
02-12-2015, 08:00 PM
^^^ Yes, i was about to post about this new tool just now as i got their email, nice! Kind of ... complicated but still good. They value their members privacy soo much OMG lol!
hyori
02-12-2015, 08:03 PM
i wonder if SM is hurting.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-12-2015, 08:13 PM
i wonder if SM is hurting.
Wondering if their bottom line is starting to dwindle?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-12-2015, 08:17 PM
Is it just me or was there no where to attach a photo to the mass email? I couldn't find a place anywhere?
IvyAdams
02-12-2015, 08:27 PM
Is it just me or was there no where to attach a photo to the mass email? I couldn't find a place anywhere?
I didn't see one either.
Prussia
02-12-2015, 09:15 PM
Is it just me or was there no where to attach a photo to the mass email? I couldn't find a place anywhere?
I didn't see one either.
Group Message Approval
All group messages must be approved before they are sent. Message must follow the Performer Code of Conduct and can't contain any links or attachments. You can check the current status of the group message in the "Sent" folder of your mailbox.
I just saw this in my inbox too.. read it like 3 times trying to get the details. I was wondering what is the point of this new mass email feature? It would have been nice to be able to mass message guys vids from a gold show. :-\
Some useful things I could think of is letting guys know big announcements. Like, Friday night 1 hour gold show at this time. Or raffle info announcements, if you're scheduling a cam show with another cam model etc. I'm going to try it a shot over the weekend and see how it goes! ::)
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-12-2015, 09:44 PM
Approval is not immediate. So if you have info that you would like to announce for this weekend its too late. At least that's what the email said. The delivery date has to be at least two days from the day you create it. Maybe they will read our post and make adjustments to the process? Like allowing attachments.
Prussia
02-12-2015, 10:22 PM
I know I know, I meant that I want to try the mass email over the weekend and think up of an announcement for next week in the mean time. :)
SarahTime
02-12-2015, 11:38 PM
Hmm... interesting new group email feature. I'll have to test it out this weekend...
Also I noticed they removed the preview feature when you are logged into a members account, now you have to actually click into the room to view the chat, where as before all you had to do was hover over the profile pic to see into the room.
MelantheDivine
02-13-2015, 02:11 AM
It's interesting to read your posts above, I tried using the encoder a couple of weeks ago and couldn't figure out how to see myself on the encoder whilst being live. I also got the 'problem publishing' black box error message too. If I've got super-fast fibre-optic and use an HD cam on wide do I still need to use the encoder really? It does say that it can slow your system down which is odd as it is supposed to speed your feed up isn't it? Does it really make a difference to your ranking using it? I do OK without, but then last night I may as well have been sitting in a graveyard for an hour...it was deathly quiet!
xxx
luvnrockets
02-13-2015, 05:00 AM
I want a mass email feature for level 3s (and above, if I had any) only. I would send so many drunken love notes!
The rest? Who gives a fuck.
Bootsie
02-13-2015, 05:19 AM
I am planning to try offering phone in exclusive for a few hours this weekend, but I am annoyed that I can't charge more for an exclusive with phone than a regular exclusive. Has anyone tried saying "10 Gold for phone"? Does that work?
SoloDesire
02-13-2015, 05:57 AM
Hmm... interesting new group email feature. I'll have to test it out this weekend...
Also I noticed they removed the preview feature when you are logged into a members account, now you have to actually click into the room to view the chat, where as before all you had to do was hover over the profile pic to see into the room.
Weird...must have just been down for a bit, because I still have the "preview" rollover when signed in to my member account. Also, did you ladies know that on pornhublive you don't even have to be signed in to get the rollover preview?
kortneykay
02-13-2015, 06:29 AM
I am planning to try offering phone in exclusive for a few hours this weekend, but I am annoyed that I can't charge more for an exclusive with phone than a regular exclusive. Has anyone tried saying "10 Gold for phone"? Does that work?
I have. Yep, it works :D
SarahTime
02-13-2015, 07:03 AM
Weird...must have just been down for a bit, because I still have the "preview" rollover when signed in to my member account. Also, did you ladies know that on pornhublive you don't even have to be signed in to get the rollover preview?
Oh that sucks.... I was happy to see it was gone! :(
Snowy0Star
02-13-2015, 09:49 AM
I know that keeping a consistent schedule is critical to building up a fan base but is there anything wrong with going from nights to days going on consistant hours then switching when it gets slow? like have a day shift and a night shift ? i dont know why but its always flip flopped for me like for a few weeks/months nights/days will be good then all of a sudden it drys up then the other shift starts to get poppin so i go back. does anyone experience this or is it just me ?
DancesWithSloths
02-13-2015, 10:14 AM
I know that keeping a consistent schedule is critical to building up a fan base but is there anything wrong with going from nights to days going on consistant hours then switching when it gets slow? like have a day shift and a night shift ? i dont know why but its always flip flopped for me like for a few weeks/months nights/days will be good then all of a sudden it drys up then the other shift to get poppin so i go back. does anyone experience this or is it just me ?
I have to switch from day to night and back; I cam around a disability, so have to log on when I can. It works pretty well for me, tbh. Guys don't get too bored of seeing my face always on at the same time, and regs are trained to grab me when they see me, cos then I might not be on when they're on for another few days.
Slothie xx
DanBea
02-13-2015, 10:56 AM
Help!
How come I blocked my country and still can see myself on my cammodels link?
SoloDesire
02-13-2015, 11:02 AM
Help!
How come I blocked my country and still can see myself on my cammodels link?
Because geo-blocking doesn't work if you have a direct link to your cam room. It only hides you from the main list of rooms.
pebbles45112000
02-13-2015, 04:25 PM
I hit 5 stars over a week ago but I still don't have the ability to do gold shows? How long does it normally take?
CummingCouple
02-13-2015, 04:45 PM
Who should I contact if I need an application expedited? I just signed up a friend and she really wants to start tonight.
kortneykay
02-13-2015, 05:19 PM
^^^Vanessa or Liz should be able to help with that but they might not be around this late on Friday/Weekends.
CummingCouple
02-13-2015, 05:23 PM
tysm!
KatyBoleyn
02-13-2015, 06:35 PM
Support has cycled back lately to very slow approvals - from their 15 minute timing in December. We've had new signups sit for up to 5 days before I just started pushing as soon as I see 2 or 3 complete ones. "Special support" like Vanessa or Liz's team only work bankers' hours (generally), so we're recommending now that people get their stuff done early in the week - Monday or Tuesday is ideal, then we have a cushion to get problems fixed before the weekend when nothing gets done.
kortneykay
02-13-2015, 10:58 PM
I am not getting the new girl tag I'm owed. I can't find myself and none of my cam bbs or custies either.
Glamourmilf
02-13-2015, 11:21 PM
@snowy..i never keep a schedule, and it doesnt matter cause my guys and new ones are on everytime im on..i swear these guys r logged in all day and night!
SoloDesire
02-13-2015, 11:31 PM
@snowy..i never keep a schedule, and it doesnt matter cause my guys and new ones are on everytime im on..i swear these guys r logged in all day and night!
Yes! My guys always find me no matter what time I'm on. I swear they have no lives.
kortneykay
02-14-2015, 12:11 AM
^^That's that email/sms notifications bb. Just think. We can now email them in groups :D Comeee to my room yasss spend moneiesss :D
Glamourmilf
02-14-2015, 08:03 AM
#Lovinguyswhohavenolives
DanBea
02-14-2015, 09:02 AM
Because geo-blocking doesn't work if you have a direct link to your cam room. It only hides you from the main list of rooms.
wow!! dangerous!! but thanks a lot, I'm more relieved now!
pebbles45112000
02-14-2015, 05:06 PM
How do we get put in a catergory? Like I want to be in the BBW catergory, so how would I check to see if I am in it or how would I get put in it?
SoloDesire
02-14-2015, 05:20 PM
How do we get put in a catergory? Like I want to be in the BBW catergory, so how would I check to see if I am in it or how would I get put in it?
When selecting your body type on your profile, select bbw.
kitty_frost
02-15-2015, 02:41 PM
So I'm just starting on streamate (though I definitely didn't cam much for my new model status:-[) But I had a super good day today! two long privates, and three people were in the last one!
I encountered a small issue with my long private though. It ended up being much more kinky than I should be doing in private, and I chased away the two guys who jumped in to look. Is there a good way to tell this guy that he has to take me exclusive? This guy had me playing out a bunch of my kinks, so I really want to cam for him again. I don't want to chase him away by asking for more money
pippapippa
02-15-2015, 03:19 PM
So I'm just starting on streamate (though I definitely didn't cam much for my new model status:-[) But I had a super good day today! two long privates, and three people were in the last one!
I encountered a small issue with my long private though. It ended up being much more kinky than I should be doing in private, and I chased away the two guys who jumped in to look. Is there a good way to tell this guy that he has to take me exclusive? This guy had me playing out a bunch of my kinks, so I really want to cam for him again. I don't want to chase him away by asking for more money
Write on your profile what you offer in private and in exclusive. When someone takes you to private, ask what it is they're looking for. If it's something you want to only do in exclusive, then tell him that. Don't worry about chasing away one guy.
CatBBW
02-15-2015, 06:11 PM
Still no audio on SM on their standard chat screen (not with encoder). Still haven't worked out why :/ Audio works everywhere else apart from SM's main chat screen.
kortneykay
02-15-2015, 09:47 PM
Perhaps someone who's dealt with this before can be of some help. Just so you know, I'm a little under the influence and this is more like a rant morphed into a question so if this doesn't make sense I'm apologizing now in advance! I'm frustrated and I don't understand what is going on. I've reached out to SM but no one seems to know how to fix my problem.
I've just switched over to a DP studio and my new account went live on the 4th. I have yet to get the benefits of the New Model tag and my "Time Online" on SM still says 0.00 as if I never put any hours in this month. I literally cannot find myself under "New Models" and neither can my friends.
Whatever is going on my placement and earnings are suffering from this particular site. I've been testing things out so I've only plugged in about 14.18 hours (which its not even showing still) but I'm not sure if this is normal for a studio, or if I'm doing something wrong on my end.
My lighting, internet, appearance is all spot on but I'm either not getting enough exposure or this is just a shitty week. I get maybe 1-4 guys in my room at the same time (old favs I believe) with long spurts of emptiness as if I don't even exist, lol.
I understand that our job has ups and downs, slow weeks and fast weeks and I see a LOT of bbs feeling the shaft this week. However, comparing when I first signed up as a "new girl" to this time is like a 180. Yes, it's true that I joined about a year ago (so traffic may vary) but I'm more like comparing the difference between traffic in my room under my cammodels account 2 weeks ago, compared to traffic under this new account.
I understand that for other studio girls this could be a sore subject so if you'd prefer to message me here instead; I totally get it and welcome it. I've just really been frustrated the last few days as this is literally the worst I've done on this site since ever. For 14.18 hours I've only made $12.56 or around $178 which is what I usually made in half a full shift. The lowest I usually make in 14.18 hours on SM is about $400-500+ What gives bbs?
I guess I can say that of course someone who's had an account for 1-2 years with all 5 stars and higher ranking will do better than a new girl. But isn't the new girl status supposed to give you MORE traffic?
I know I should be grateful because $12.56 is decent for someone making minimum wage but, damn yo! (lol) When $30 per hour is considered a slow day for you, $12.56 is crumbs!
There's nothing that will humble your ass quicker than realizing maybe you're not as hot as you thought you were, lol. Perhaps this is just karma biting me in the ass for all the bragging I've done in the past :P
Excuse the 4.00 rating. I've only been rated 5 stars once so far and no other ratings have showed up yet. My round trip is usually 100 and bounces.
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