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hyori
03-18-2015, 04:04 PM
OMG Hyori that's genius. Tho now I'm all confused about what SM does & doesn't allow as far as promoting outside sites - Amazon/Twitter etc is no go, but your own url is? Or is it a special deal w/MC?
Yes, SM has a special deal with MC so it is completely within their terms. You can pimp your site as much as you want. I'm even thinking of getting my url branded on some cute booty panties!
SarahTime
03-18-2015, 05:23 PM
Im so upset from last night, I don't even feel like going on
Im a noob, but ive heard from almost everyone how much my cam sucks, and how there is a terrible lag (like a minute or more). That's hard enough to deal with, Im still trying to work out the kinks as to what is going on there.
And then last night I couldn't get exclusive to work. There was a guy who bless his heart kept trying and I would click accept and the nothing, from my end it stayed on free chat, but he said he could hear everything.
So I emailed SM about it and they just told me the customer needs to let them know. I ended up doing a private for this guy TWICE but I could have made double the
$. It was just something with that customer because exclusive worked with one of my others.
Then I emailed SM for a break button, im 6 months preggo, I have to pee....a lot....lol, they just told me I don't qualify yet.
I just feel like it was one thing after another :( sorry don't mean to complain or rant, I think the camera lag is my biggest peeve right now, I get so damn tired of hearing customers say how much my camera sucks (its a Logitech 920) and the lag time, and how they wont spend $ bc of it
A logitech c920? That shouldn't be sucking... that's a really good cam...?
edit: oops I mean't shouldn't lol
Vlodina
03-18-2015, 05:30 PM
A logitech c920? That should be sucking... that's a really good cam...?
Got to be the computer or internet, or both? The c920 shouldn't be giving problems!
EllieGold
03-18-2015, 05:43 PM
I've been getting lots of guys saying my feed is freezing. (Not just one guy either..) I check in different browser and I look fine. I use a C920, brand new computer and 120 download/15 upload internet. Come in Streamate. :(
MsBellaSpanxx
03-18-2015, 06:38 PM
Yes, SM has a special deal with MC so it is completely within their terms. You can pimp your site as much as you want. I'm even thinking of getting my url branded on some cute booty panties!
I felt so scared promoting my site on SM, but you motivated me after and I got a new sign up today from it!
Also, when I was doing a Gold Show today I got some message written in green from a guy named "InfoMike" saying that when I do GS I should make it available to members on my external site. The guy just popped in and out. I noticed that one of the guys in my room, his name was in Green also (not the same guy). Is that someone from MC who wrote that? I've never seen it before while doing Gold Shows.
hyori
03-18-2015, 06:54 PM
I felt so scared promoting my site on SM, but you motivated me after and I got a new sign up today from it!
Also, when I was doing a Gold Show today I got some message written in green from a guy named "InfoMike" saying that when I do GS I should make it available to members on my external site. The guy just popped in and out. I noticed that one of the guys in my room, his name was in Green also (not the same guy). Is that someone from MC who wrote that? I've never seen it before while doing Gold Shows.
Yay!!! I'm so happy that it's working for you! Hmm, I would report that green guy to MC because he is not supposed to be able to do that unless he is a member of your site and you have enabled ESS. When you enable ESS your site members can view your SM live streams through your site and they show up in green when they do.
hyori
03-18-2015, 06:58 PM
Oh but if you enable ESS through SM your gold shows become free to your site members. I personally don't enable that box in the gold show options.
MsBellaSpanxx
03-18-2015, 07:17 PM
Oh but if you enable ESS through SM your gold shows become free to your site members. I personally don't enable that box in the gold show options.
That's what I thought and why I didn't have it enabled. So it's extra weird that the guy made it sound like I had to and that his name was in green since I wasn't on ESS. I'll send an email to Natalie at MC to figure it out. My spidey senses were tingling. Thanks!
Sunnylexie
03-18-2015, 08:48 PM
I've been getting lots of guys saying my feed is freezing. (Not just one guy either..) I check in different browser and I look fine. I use a C920, brand new computer and 120 download/15 upload internet. Come in Streamate. :(
They don't know how to clean the cookies. I told them to and they returned telling it worked just fine.
Addison Lynne
03-19-2015, 10:34 AM
I'm kind of confused about this so I screenshot it when it happened. See in the middle where it says 'GoForth has successfully sent $5'? Well, not only have I never seen that before, I thought they only tipped in Gold with the little coin icons showing up. I checked as soon as I saw it and there was no tip in my earnings. I didn't do anything for the guy, cause it looked shady and he just left quietly about 5 minutes later. Is this some tip method that I'm not aware of, or do I need to contact support?
41056
Thanks!
Glamourmilf
03-19-2015, 10:49 AM
^^does sound shady... On a similar note, I just got that message from 'sweater101' today. Blocked him of course, but it makes me wonder why SM has not removed this person from the site yet.:biting:
Blovely
03-19-2015, 11:13 AM
Wow that's a pretty serious issue. Do you know if SM is aware of this?
So last night as I was wallowing in my Stremate sucks depression I was doing a bunch of testing on the mobile site because I seriously seriously seriously (did you get that, SERIOUSLY) think the biggest problem is their mobile site.
And guys, it was awful. I couldn't get into a single room using the browser on my phone, with the exception of TV shows. Those magically worked every single time. However.... I think I have discovered the actual problem. It's kind of long to explain so I was thinking about making a video showing what the actual fucking problem is but I don't want to come off as......... crazy? Like that crazy person going off on something crazy.
I'm feeling a tad crazy these days.
YES - that's the kicker.... the B-line broswer works great! It was actually made by Streamate, but they have to market it as just a browser because the app store won't allow anything adult. Buuuut..... it asks you to download the B-line browser ONE time and then if you X that out, it doesn't ask you again. It's still not asking me to download it again today after viewing on my phone's browser last night, and I've cleared the history and completely closed the app and everything.
The short version of my theory is that a guy sees this display for the B-line browser, it says something like "to view in HD download B-line" and I believe that most horny guys who aren't thinking straight with their horny dick in their hands are like, "oh an ad, close that shit" and go about their horny way looking for a performer and don't bother to stop what they are doing (jerking their cock lol) and download a new app! Maybe it interrupts their rhythm or something to stop and download something LOL who knows... but I think that a lot of guys are not using it.
If Streamate made their mobile site where you HAD to download the app in order to view the site, that would solve the problem. They could make it where just going to their site and tapping one thing would open up the app automatically if they already have it installed, or give them the option to actually download it.
This is THE problem for the in and out in and out guys and the silent people. The stream isn't even loading for them.
And by the way, has Streamate spent the time on their own mobile site to figure out if there are any issues and if so what are they? If not, why not? Because here I am just some model working the site and I spend a lot of time trying to figure this shit out. Maybe they should pay me to trouble shoot for them because clearly that position is open.
hyori
03-19-2015, 11:20 AM
^^ SM does know, that's why they came up with the B-line browser to patch it up for now. No idea if they are going to actually come up with a mobile platform but if they want the money I would think they are whipping their dev wizards 24/7 or at least looking into purchasing a mobile platform. I mean what is taking them so long? Is SM a publicly traded stock? Because if it is, you would think they would be on this like a mistress and her sub.
Tsepmet1
03-19-2015, 11:39 AM
I'm getting the same thing. It keeps saying that I'm in private, but I'm not.
SarahTime
03-19-2015, 11:45 AM
Got to be the computer or internet, or both? The c920 shouldn't be giving problems!
lol ooops I think my phone auto corrected I mean't shouldn't be giving problems! :D
SarahTime
03-19-2015, 11:54 AM
Wow that's a pretty serious issue. Do you know if SM is aware of this?
I have no idea if they know. I'm sure they made the b-line browser and thought that would be a good fix, and it is a good fix, but getting the customers to USE it is a different issue. They need to be thinking on the customer level and I don't know if they are. You would think if they were they would require the use of the app since that's the only way the mobile site will function properly, but they don't.
But actually, I think I recall that they did use to require the use of b-line a while back...? I vaguely remember having to download it because they actually required it at some point, and even I was like "ugh I have to download some app, fine" and so you can imagine a horny dude not wanting to bother with it either unless they HAVE to.
Marina Starr
03-19-2015, 05:28 PM
Sarah,
I think we all should copy and paste what you wrote about the mobile issues and message support. There are lot of us on here that work on SM so hopefully that will get them to fix it or at least be aware. With your permission, of course. Just cope and paste and repeat. Easy as 1, 2, 3. I'll even throw in a few Oprah ugly cry gifs too ;D
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/732978471_zps31f03a25.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/732978471_zps31f03a25.gif.html)
I have no idea if they know. I'm sure they made the b-line browser and thought that would be a good fix, and it is a good fix, but getting the customers to USE it is a different issue. They need to be thinking on the customer level and I don't know if they are. You would think if they were they would require the use of the app since that's the only way the mobile site will function properly, but they don't.
But actually, I think I recall that they did use to require the use of b-line a while back...? I vaguely remember having to download it because they actually required it at some point, and even I was like "ugh I have to download some app, fine" and so you can imagine a horny dude not wanting to bother with it either unless they HAVE to.
BeautifulJaleesa
03-19-2015, 05:32 PM
Must. Read. Entire. Thread.
Marina Starr
03-19-2015, 05:34 PM
Read. Your. Bible.
Must. Read. Entire. Thread.
sexkitten_666
03-19-2015, 05:56 PM
I think I may join another site until SM gets their shit together.. Does anyone know of ANY other per minute sites that I can successfully make as much as SM in? It's a reach, but god, it's dead anymore!!
sexkitten_666
03-19-2015, 05:58 PM
Also....why are so many guys suddenly only using SM mobile? Seems weird to me. I think there's more to it.
Busygirl
03-19-2015, 06:35 PM
The can get a mobile device anywhere, but a pc or laptop not so much, and without creating suspicion. And the sheer fact that now anyone has a smart phone, or device.
Busygirl
03-19-2015, 06:38 PM
All those HD, TV quality requirements and now most are watching 4 inch screens.
euaici
03-19-2015, 09:31 PM
All those HD, TV quality requirements and now most are watching 4 inch screens.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/569283209122272938/
Busygirl
03-19-2015, 09:48 PM
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/569283209122272938/
Never say never, huh ?!:) :D
Comtesse
03-19-2015, 10:34 PM
hey girls, just updating...
i found myself in third page today... how can you go from top of first page to third without any apparent reason ? And support continue to ignore any question i ask, never got any answer from them in months!
i'm getting desperate...
hyori
03-19-2015, 11:07 PM
Warning: if a guy comes into your room asking about "hype" shows he is asking for your Skype info. I think he is an SM plant or even a bait and switch to see if you will give out your Skype info. He asks the same way every single time and I have seen him in other rooms which leads me to believe he works with SM. Either that or he is really fucking stupid because I directed him to my MC url so many times. I am going to ban him the next time I see him. I am annoyed that I forgot his name.
Issabelle
03-19-2015, 11:24 PM
SM was good to me tonight. Just, you know, for positive motivation to the other ladies out there.
BeautifulJaleesa
03-19-2015, 11:27 PM
^^ It was good to me as well. I almost didn't wanna log off but I'm sleepy.
kortneykay
03-20-2015, 02:04 AM
hey girls, just updating...
i found myself in third page today... how can you go from top of first page to third without any apparent reason ? And support continue to ignore any question i ask, never got any answer from them in months!
i'm getting desperate...
Did you check your feed, did someone rate you anything below 5 stars?
JessRyan
03-20-2015, 07:34 AM
Warning: if a guy comes into your room asking about "hype" shows he is asking for your Skype info. I think he is an SM plant or even a bait and switch to see if you will give out your Skype info. He asks the same way every single time and I have seen him in other rooms which leads me to believe he works with SM. Either that or he is really fucking stupid because I directed him to my MC url so many times. I am going to ban him the next time I see him. I am annoyed that I forgot his name.
I think he was in my room yesterday or the day before. I remember a guy asking me about skype or hype shows. I knew what he meant right away, and of course said "no way" I wasn't born yesterday and want to keep my job. thanks
JessRyan
03-20-2015, 07:39 AM
I'm curious about something and have a question about SM chat rooms. I had a favorite girl I wanted to watch and every time she was and is still NEVER in free chat. I mean never. She's been camming a long time and I wanted to see her. So, I went on into her private chat. Her room was all set up, but it took the 30 seconds to get her on camera and she was dressed? She did a few minutes and I thanked her. Weird though. Are some long time SM girls just "in private" and have a special arrangement with SM for this? it just seemed weird to me. She has no sound and never does gold shows either.
KatyBoleyn
03-20-2015, 07:55 AM
It sounds like she has her external show running. If you look up her name, she probably has a fan site she's broadcasting to. Some models also use that feature just to stay out of free chat, but usually that doesn't work out so well money-wise.
BritishBecky
03-20-2015, 09:39 AM
Or, if it isn't what Katy said, it could be one of the bots (there is a famous bot but some people say there are a few).
Comtesse
03-20-2015, 09:51 AM
i check them madly. No change anywere, not in specs, not in rating.
hyori
03-20-2015, 09:57 AM
i check them madly. No change anywere, not in specs, not in rating.
Try fiddling around with the encoder settings making them higher bitrate etc.
Delete the startup.xml file and then change the settings in the encoder to higher/better ones, save settings. Then see where you place again.
SarahTime
03-20-2015, 10:07 AM
Sarah,
I think we all should copy and paste what you wrote about the mobile issues and message support. There are lot of us on here that work on SM so hopefully that will get them to fix it or at least be aware. With your permission, of course. Just cope and paste and repeat. Easy as 1, 2, 3. I'll even throw in a few Oprah ugly cry gifs too ;D
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/732978471_zps31f03a25.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/732978471_zps31f03a25.gif.html)
It's a nice thought, I just don't think general support gives a damn or has the ability to do anything about it. :-/
Comtesse
03-20-2015, 10:09 AM
i did it too but it doesnt seem to change anything, For example, my internet should be able to easily put me in excellent bitrate rating but i cant go higher than 615 kbps. Frustratingly, i had no problem going way higher than that with my lesbian account. Still with the same machine, internet and all. It's hard not to take it personally!
i'm gonna go and try uninstall/reinstall the encoder
xxJolene
03-20-2015, 10:09 AM
Hey girls, who is the person I can email instead of just emailing smsupport because Im panicking. I havent made enough money to get paid in like 3 weeks via payoneer, so I switched to a paper check so that I can have something but I submitted the change on wednesday instead of thursday, and I cant wait another week for changes to be made. I feel like I'm going to break down, and I wanted to ask if the changes can be made so I get paid by the 31st instead of the following week.
hyori
03-20-2015, 10:23 AM
i did it too but it doesnt seem to change anything, For example, my internet should be able to easily put me in excellent bitrate rating but i cant go higher than 615 kbps. Frustratingly, i had no problem going way higher than that with my lesbian account. Still with the same machine, internet and all. It's hard not to take it personally!
i'm gonna go and try uninstall/reinstall the encoder
You have 2 accounts with SM?
The algorithm they use probably places your lesbian account higher because it is top in more categories I would think.
Comtesse
03-20-2015, 10:41 AM
yes i get why they would place it higher... but it is no bonus in ranking they give, it SEEMS to be the technical specs that change, cause with that lesbian account, i had, for no reasons explanaible, higher bitrate and lower rtt. And by a big margin.
So the question is, do streamate tweak my account to limit my technical specs, and if so, why ?
Off course, i asked support about it, and they did not answer.
hyori
03-20-2015, 10:53 AM
yes i get why they would place it higher... but it is no bonus in ranking they give, it SEEMS to be the technical specs that change, cause with that lesbian account, i had, for no reasons explanaible, higher bitrate and lower rtt. And by a big margin.
So the question is, do streamate tweak my account to limit my technical specs, and if so, why ?
Off course, i asked support about it, and they did not answer.
You know, I also have my suspicions that SM does this with certain "A-list" accounts or at least accounts they think should place higher. The question is, is it the algorithm that boosts certain accounts or is it their elite task force that decides who gets what specs. If so, that's pretty unfair.
If they do boost certain accounts, how do they do it? What I would like to do is compile a list of the servers we get from SM for the FMS url and livestream. I believe certain servers give boosts. That's just a theory though maybe we can figure it out once and for all.
hyori
03-20-2015, 10:55 AM
I think what we should try is put the URL that you get from SM here and your specs when you stream with that particular server. Let's see what patterns emerge. Also your computer specs.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-20-2015, 11:36 AM
You know, I also have my suspicions that SM does this with certain "A-list" accounts or at least accounts they think should place higher. The question is, is it the algorithm that boosts certain accounts or is it their elite task force that decides who gets what specs. If so, that's pretty unfair.
If they do boost certain accounts, how do they do it? What I would like to do is compile a list of the servers we get from SM for the FMS url and livestream. I believe certain servers give boosts. That's just a theory though maybe we can figure it out once and for all.
U crack me up. And I don't mean that in a patronizing way at all. I'm impressed is all. Some people have conspiracy theories and seem to put on their crazy hat before entering the forum. And they can't understand why no one will listen to them. But if you can manage to use logic and reasoning without all the venom, this I can subscribe to.
hyori
03-20-2015, 01:57 PM
I have an i7 computer right now I'm third row
rtmp://fcs7-1.streamate.com/naiad/live42
o/23236283/show_30056626
IvyAdams
03-20-2015, 09:10 PM
Sure.. I'll put my stuff on here if it helps :)
I have an i7 computer and I'm #3 in the first row.
rtmp://fcs7-1.streamate.com/naiad/live49
o/23920032/show_52144130
CatBBW
03-21-2015, 09:20 AM
Classic or Party Chat....which one is best/better? Which one do guys prefer? I know that in Classic chat you can pretend to be having convos with non-existant guys, but Party chat I'm finding easier as it means I don't have to include their name every time I reply (and with no sound, I'm having to type everything).
What are your thoughts?
Marina Starr
03-21-2015, 09:51 AM
Classic all the way for me. I only type, no audio. I lose money when I use audio.
Classic or Party Chat....which one is best/better? Which one do guys prefer? I know that in Classic chat you can pretend to be having convos with non-existant guys, but Party chat I'm finding easier as it means I don't have to include their name every time I reply (and with no sound, I'm having to type everything).
What are your thoughts?
Tigrillo
03-21-2015, 10:01 AM
I started out with Classic then switched to Party for awhile with the idea of trying Goldshows, never did. I however forgot I stayed in Party... and for me business seemed to go down. It wasn't until someone here mentioned that fetish guys look for girls in Classic so they're sure no one else sees what they type --and it clicked that I hadn't had a 'weird' request in awhile ... since I'd gone to Party Chat, pretty much. I switched back to Classic by default and lo and behold, requests for gags, chewing gum, sandals, etc... started rolling in again. ;)
I'm no good at group entertaining so it seems it's the shy guys for me. I'm not at all bothered!
CatBBW
03-21-2015, 10:17 AM
Thanks ladies! :)
Classic all the way for me. I only type, no audio. I lose money when I use audio.
That's interesting. Why do you think that would be then? (I thought I might be losing money through having no audio)