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euro_princess
05-07-2015, 02:30 PM
Sooo...5 and a half hours, nearly $70.00. I am feeling proud of me considering all the time I have procrastinated!! However, one guy comes into exclusive. I do my *thang* and then he proceeds to tell me he is 15 and his father left the account open. EEEEK! What the hell? Now I am feeling very icky! Cheeky pubescent git! If he was truly 15 I hope his father catches the charge and hangs him by his pubes!
Report him, so SM can do something about it.
gypsy1
05-07-2015, 03:04 PM
I'll try to do this as well
things are better for u gypsy? Can u believe I make only 0,63 on sm this week? I think I need a miracle to succed on this site,
They're about the same. Today was good but it's such a hit or miss for me though.
I'm starting to realize that it's not me when it comes to SM. I do the exact same shit everyday in free chat and some days I'll make money and other (most) days I won't.
SimoneGray
05-07-2015, 04:03 PM
SM today...yikes. land of the fucking dead.
LaylaLovely
05-07-2015, 04:13 PM
I wore lipstick for the first time ever on sm.... It was dead, I couldn't tell if it was my lipstick or sm???? Plenty of ppl telling me how gorgeous I am .. If only compliments paid the bills ...ugghhh
Kitcatt
05-07-2015, 04:16 PM
Hey, can anyone help me with my before posted question about wire transfer? Sorry, payment is on hold until it's taken care of. Is the routing number just the general routing number for your state provided by the bank, and is there any place on the form I'm supposed to put the account number? I don't see a place for that anywhere. I emailed support, but, you know...
Lunaxoxo
05-07-2015, 06:04 PM
So I finally switched over from check to wire transfer and my payment was rejected for an incorrect routing number. I figured out that there is a universal routing number not on my checks, but there's no place on the form to put my account number? Do they not need this? Sorry, trying to get it right so I don't have more delays in payment.
They HAVE to have an account number. All the routing number tells them is what bank it goes to and depending on who you bank with, there could be hundreds of thousands of accounts. I'm still getting payment via check, so I'm not really sure how to put the account number in, but I'm 100% certain from working in billing call centers that you would have to have both.
Usually the routing number they want IS the one on your checks. I know that's what I use with c4s and it works, but that might be an ACH transfer instead of a wire transfer. You should be using the routing number that your bank provides for wire transfers. Whether that's the one on the checks, or a different one. Usually if you search "bank name" wire transfer routing number on Google, you'll get the page of the banks website that lists the right one.
Kitcatt
05-07-2015, 06:07 PM
Thanks! Yeah, thats what I assumed, but I see no place to put the account number on the form, so weird. And I put the routing number from a check and nope, thats not it. I contacted support about it and they just sent me a formatted "your account is on hold until you update your payment info" message, like, thanks guys, totes helpful.
Lunaxoxo
05-07-2015, 06:30 PM
Thanks! Yeah, thats what I assumed, but I see no place to put the account number on the form, so weird. And I put the routing number from a check and nope, thats not it. I contacted support about it and they just sent me a formatted "your account is on hold until you update your payment info" message, like, thanks guys, totes helpful.
My gf wants to start using her streamate account again and I've got to help her set it up so if I can figure hers out tonight I'll let you know how I did it. I love streamates support. Seriously. Like how much money do we make yall? And you can't invest in better support?
JulyHot2009
05-07-2015, 06:41 PM
I'm in Mexico. I have pretty flawless English and I thought that would somehow give me an edge, but so far it seems it doesn't. :/
I think I would do much better if I had more traffic. I do have my customers and paying fans. But it seems no normal traffic is sent my way. My placement doesn't seem bad in general (I'm top row in my niche category, and I usually flutter in the last rows of Page 1.)
How's AW? I'm thinking of starting there too, but I've always heard it's not such a great place for non.UK girls.
p-s- Does anyone know how to get into the 'Mature' Category in SM? I'm 36 and I'm not in the Mature category, for some reason. :(
I broadcast on AW for the first time today, but I was with an appointment, so I stayed online for only one hour and got only one show pvt
the traffic is much better then on sm for me, there are a lots of guys get in and out as well, but some stay and talk, what didn't happen to me on sm
Girl, I HATE sm, I won't work on that site anymore,
Lunaxoxo
05-07-2015, 06:46 PM
Thanks! Yeah, thats what I assumed, but I see no place to put the account number on the form, so weird. And I put the routing number from a check and nope, thats not it. I contacted support about it and they just sent me a formatted "your account is on hold until you update your payment info" message, like, thanks guys, totes helpful.
So I have it up, the account number goes up at the top right under your name, ssn, dob. It goes ABOVE your address. And then the routing number is in the separate part below that. That's really weird how they have it set up.
ZoeLee
05-08-2015, 12:04 AM
You can take this with a grain of salt but my advice is to not ask before you work. If you hear it's slow and expecting it to be then it will be. Just turn on your cam because that's the only way to find out.
btw- if i wouldnt have taken your advice, i wouldnt have made what i made today. THANK YOU! again lol
Kitcatt
05-08-2015, 12:17 AM
see, I was told that the account number is your Model account, so????
DeepThoughts
05-08-2015, 12:47 AM
This used to happen to me when I first started in porn and guys loved it! Constantly I was told "I can tell you were really into it" In reality I was freaking out! Now Im an old hat at this stuff, with time it just become normal and natural so the best advice is what Marina Starr said. Just do more gold shows. If you catch your self spaced out dont be afraid to say it out loud or joke about it. Guys normally like to see your human side as well.
LOVE your avatar! I adore dogs and Afghans have always held a special place in my heart although I wouldnt really want to own one they are just so gorgeous!
Does anyone have tips for getting over stage fright? I just did my first gold show where we actually surpassed my goal, but for most of the countdown it didn't look like the show was going to go through. Everyone just surprised me in the last minute with big contributions. Basically, I wasn't really ready to start the show but panicked and started it anyway. I got stage fright and I think my subconscious way of dealing with it was to disassociate and I didn't feel like I was being very present and in the moment throughout the show. Now I feel kind of shitty because I wasn't sure that I did a great performance. It was like I had an out of body experience where all I was focusing on was the countdown timer until the show would be over. I really don't want that to happen again. I'm not sure what kind of advice I'm even looking for. Maybe I need to post sticky notes around my screen to remind me to stay present and focused in my body instead of disassociating.
ZafinaX
05-08-2015, 09:30 AM
Anybody on the EST zone w/ payoneer get their payments yet?
SoloDesire
05-08-2015, 09:32 AM
Anybody on the EST zone w/ payoneer get their payments yet?
I just got the email that mine was sent through. I'm also EST.
ZafinaX
05-08-2015, 09:36 AM
I just got the email that mine was sent through. I'm also EST.
Should I be worried? I ain't get mine yet. LOL
SoloDesire
05-08-2015, 09:37 AM
Should I be worried? I ain't get mine yet. LOL
I wouldn't be worried yet. Give it til the end of the day and if you still haven't gotten it try contacting SM support.
ZafinaX
05-08-2015, 09:49 AM
Just got it. LOL I hate when it's not the consistent same time lol Sorry to bother you but I really appreciate your help. :)
Kitcatt
05-08-2015, 11:02 AM
I have asked SM model support 5 times where I am supposed to put my bank account number on the wire transfer form and have gotten nothing but copy paste answers about how to update my info and a rude on telling me to talk to my bank. Also, it shows that my payments are no longer on hold and I've been paid for the week, which I haven't, without my bank account number on the form. Do they not need my bank account number? I don't want to go through this again next week and then also have to request a reissue for two weeks pay, ARGGHHH!
Glamourmilf
05-08-2015, 11:09 AM
I have asked SM model support 5 times where I am supposed to put my bank account number on the wire transfer form and have gotten nothing but copy paste answers about how to update my info and a rude on telling me to talk to my bank. Also, it shows that my payments are no longer on hold and I've been paid for the week, which I haven't, without my bank account number on the form. Do they not need my bank account number? I don't want to go through this again next week and then also have to request a reissue for two weeks pay, ARGGHHH!
Have You tried emailing
[email protected] I have had a similar issue, and she/her staff usually gets right back to me...Do it before the weekend. like..now! they are in PST.
Kitcatt
05-08-2015, 11:22 AM
I just did, I thought by the 5th email sm would actually answer my question *hahahahaha*. Jesus. And now it's saying I've been paid and of course I haven't.
Lunaxoxo
05-08-2015, 11:43 AM
I have asked SM model support 5 times where I am supposed to put my bank account number on the wire transfer form and have gotten nothing but copy paste answers about how to update my info and a rude on telling me to talk to my bank. Also, it shows that my payments are no longer on hold and I've been paid for the week, which I haven't, without my bank account number on the form. Do they not need my bank account number? I don't want to go through this again next week and then also have to request a reissue for two weeks pay, ARGGHHH!
I don't know if you saw my post last night, but when I went on there to help my gf update her account info for her streamate profile, I went to the wire transfer page. The account number field was listed at the top under her Ssn and dob and not with the routing number. It was right above the address field. Let me know if that helps any.
Kitcatt
05-08-2015, 12:16 PM
Yes! Sorry, I know this sounded like an intensely stupid question, thanks to everyone who tried to help. My confusion stemmed from sm support telling me originally that the account number field at the top of the page was supposed to be my model number, which they sent me. I spoke to liz and yep, that's where my bank number was supposed to be. I think there needs to be a special place in hell for the support guy who told me the wrong thing to begin with, sheesh.
Lunaxoxo
05-08-2015, 01:11 PM
Yes! Sorry, I know this sounded like an intensely stupid question, thanks to everyone who tried to help. My confusion stemmed from sm support telling me originally that the account number field at the top of the page was supposed to be my model number, which they sent me. I spoke to liz and yep, that's where my bank number was supposed to be. I think there needs to be a special place in hell for the support guy who told me the wrong thing to begin with, sheesh.
Haha! You're all good. I'm still fairly new at this. So I ask silly questions all the time, and then an hour later I'll figure it out and be like "wow, really??" Glad to hear you got it figured out.
SoloDesire
05-08-2015, 01:40 PM
Just had support reject removing my bad rating for the first time ever. Stating that members can pretty much be dicks if they want to because it's their right as a paying customer. The guy gave me 2 stars even after I did exactly what he asked. That's cool Streamate...I'll just block the asshole the next time I see him with or without your help. Fuck you.
waogtrain
05-08-2015, 01:41 PM
This used to happen to me when I first started in porn and guys loved it! Constantly I was told "I can tell you were really into it" In reality I was freaking out! Now Im an old hat at this stuff, with time it just become normal and natural so the best advice is what Marina Starr said. Just do more gold shows. If you catch your self spaced out dont be afraid to say it out loud or joke about it. Guys normally like to see your human side as well.
LOVE your avatar! I adore dogs and Afghans have always held a special place in my heart although I wouldnt really want to own one they are just so gorgeous!
Thanks everyone for your advice. I haven't gotten to broadcast again since that gold show since I'm waiting for my period to end. I think a huge part of it is just my self confidence. I usually feel fine doing privates and exclusives but bigger crowds make me a little nervous. It feels silly to say but I think I also just need to like rehearse the movements/camera position/lighting arrangement to find what feels most comfortable. I cam on a yoga ball in front of my bed and have my computer on a rolling desk. I usually move onto my bed after teasing/deepthroat stuff and have to move my screen closer to my bed but it kind of messes up my lighting, etc. Like I said, I think I just need to rehearse a flow for the show and figure out more technical lighting stuff off cam and once I feel more comfortable with a routine, I'll be able to deviate from it and improvise better. Its usually that kind of awkward technical stuff that throws me off and takes me out of the moment when performing.
Marina Starr
05-08-2015, 01:50 PM
This same shit happened to me a while back but I refused to accept it. I wrote them back saying 'how can you not remove the poor rating when there's proof? They apologized and removed it.
Just had support reject removing my bad rating for the first time ever. Stating that members can pretty much be dicks if they want to because it's their right as a paying customer. The guy gave me 2 stars even after I did exactly what he asked. That's cool Streamate...I'll just block the asshole the next time I see him with or without your help. Fuck you.
Kitcatt
05-08-2015, 02:32 PM
Yeah, SM wouldn't let me remove my 1 star rating because, according to them, I already had a 5 star standing and it wouldn't make any difference. Needless to say at this point if I have someone who comes in to my room and shows ANY sign of being a dick I block his ass asap. I also stop them from taking me excl and ask them what they want to do first, since clearly they didn't even read my header saying "ask before pvt". I don't need a 1 star rating from a guy who didn't bother reading my profile.
Lunaxoxo
05-08-2015, 02:58 PM
So I've been on camming all week but only logged 3.5 hrs total because of a lot of personal things going on. My cat got diagnosed with diabetes and I've been running her back and forth to the vets trying to get her blood sugar regulated. Anyways. I've made over $70 this week. Considering that I've only made the $20 pay out twice when I tried this last year, I'm so proud of myself. I think it's hard for me because I'm a bbw. I've always had image issues so I kind of laughed at the thought of someone paying to see me. Can I just say I'm in love with streamate. Seriously. I'm making a goal for myself to double my hours next week. At least. And I'm going to see how much I make then. I just want to say all of yall on here are amazing. I never would have had the guts, or the know how to do this without this site. Or even the confidence. I know $70 isn't a lot. It's chunk change. But hey. I only did 3.5 hours. It was actually like 3.483333 hours or something. Lol. So if I do 7 next week, and keep going up, that's only more that I could make.
Marina Starr
05-08-2015, 03:04 PM
I just want to tell you don't let your weight determine your paychecks. Beauty and confidence have no weight limit. If you're a big girl, great! If you're a thin girl, great! If you're a thick girl, it's great too! Whatever it is, own it and rock it!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/Breakfast_twerk_zps6076aae3.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/Breakfast_twerk_zps6076aae3.gif.html)
So I've been on camming all week but only logged 3.5 hrs total because of a lot of personal things going on. My cat got diagnosed with diabetes and I've been running her back and forth to the vets trying to get her blood sugar regulated. Anyways. I've made over $70 this week. Considering that I've only made the $20 pay out twice when I tried this last year, I'm so proud of myself. I think it's hard for me because I'm a bbw. I've always had image issues so I kind of laughed at the thought of someone paying to see me. Can I just say I'm in love with streamate. Seriously. I'm making a goal for myself to double my hours next week. At least. And I'm going to see how much I make then. I just want to say all of yall on here are amazing. I never would have had the guts, or the know how to do this without this site. Or even the confidence. I know $70 isn't a lot. It's chunk change. But hey. I only did 3.5 hours. It was actually like 3.483333 hours or something. Lol. So if I do 7 next week, and keep going up, that's only more that I could make.
kitte
05-08-2015, 03:18 PM
Does anyone know how to fix the bitrate from going down? idk why my bitrate keeps dropping down to 126kbps. Its been doing this the last couple of days, my room has been laggy.
Lunaxoxo
05-08-2015, 03:20 PM
I just want to tell you don't let your weight determine your paychecks. Beauty and confidence have no weight limit. If you're a big girl, great! If you're a thin girl, great! If you're a thick girl, it's great too! Whatever it is, own it and rock it!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/Breakfast_twerk_zps6076aae3.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/Breakfast_twerk_zps6076aae3.gif.html)
Thank you. I'm realizing that.. I really never thought that anyone would want to see me. Then I saw other bbws on this site. And it gave me a confidence booster. I think that has really helped me a lot. Not only am I making money, but I actually feel better about myself than I have since I was in middle school. It's a great feeling. Now. If only I could log more time. I'm hoping by setting a goal for hours each week, that will help.
Marina Starr
05-08-2015, 03:33 PM
Camming will give you a great boost of confidence! Society will try to tell you men only like pretty, thin and normal things. Don't buy into that. As you now know how untrue that is as you start doing adult work.
I'm going to leave you with a great quote from another beautiful, thick and delicious BBW, Gabourey Sidibe:
"If they hadn't told me I was ugly, I never would have searched for my beauty. And if they hadn't tried to break me down, I wouldn't know that I'm unbreakable."
Thank you. I'm realizing that.. I really never thought that anyone would want to see me. Then I saw other bbws on this site. And it gave me a confidence booster. I think that has really helped me a lot. Not only am I making money, but I actually feel better about myself than I have since I was in middle school. It's a great feeling. Now. If only I could log more time. I'm hoping by setting a goal for hours each week, that will help.
LaylaLovely
05-08-2015, 03:51 PM
^^^ this is so true I was scared to cam cuz my lil tummy I got but no ones ever complained!!! If anything they complimented it ..also my sister saw the the site and was like eww there's so many ugly girls... I told her camming isn't about mainstream Beauty and men love it all and there's someone for everyone...it's something you don't figure out until you get into camming
ZafinaX
05-08-2015, 04:27 PM
This same shit happened to me a while back but I refused to accept it. I wrote them back saying 'how can you not remove the poor rating when there's proof? They apologized and removed it.
Really? I'm gonna do that next time because I got a one star for doing everything this dude told me to and still got a one star.
gingerstripper
05-08-2015, 04:33 PM
uhhh all i have are 5 star ratings and now im at a 4 star.. im hoping this is a glitch i wrote sm. weird. o.o
Marina Starr
05-08-2015, 04:52 PM
Yes, that was MY experience!
Really? I'm gonna do that next time because I got a one star for doing everything this dude told me to and still got a one star.
SarahTime
05-08-2015, 05:52 PM
uhhh all i have are 5 star ratings and now im at a 4 star.. im hoping this is a glitch i wrote sm. weird. o.o
If you haven't had any ratings in I think 90 days, it drops you back to 4 stars. You just need to get more ratings and it will go back up.
Issabelle
05-08-2015, 05:55 PM
^^ Has it been more than 90 days since your last rating girl? I know you've been away from SM more or less, so if you haven't been rated in a while you default back to 4 stars. Otherwise, yes, glitch, but contact support asap to get it fixed.
euro_princess
05-08-2015, 06:46 PM
Really? I'm gonna do that next time because I got a one star for doing everything this dude told me to and still got a one star.
I know the secret! I write them long-ass messages, with a full explanation and some jokes. Sometimes I say the guy was shaking too bad after my show or he was super dizy from the adrenaline rush and he pressed by mistake the wrong star. After a good orgasm you're dumb.
I remember once I got a rating of 4 star from an irish, who actually tipped me during the show. And I was worried they won't delete it, 99% of the time they don't with the ones of 4. So I used what I knew about him in my favor. I told them that he liked for sure the show, cause irish guys are well known to be cheap, but still he gave me some golds during my performance. And that the 4 stars probably represented his shock after realizing how much he paid for the show.
DanBea
05-08-2015, 06:50 PM
Same thing happening for two days now, bitrate aand frames dropping like crazy!
Does anyone know how to fix the bitrate from going down? idk why my bitrate keeps dropping down to 126kbps. Its been doing this the last couple of days, my room has been laggy.
hyori
05-08-2015, 06:52 PM
Men don't really care about your ratings. The only five they care about is Rosey Palm and her five sisters.
DanBea
05-08-2015, 06:55 PM
Stupid freeloader now in freechat
"Show me ass and face at the same time bb"
I ignored, but mentaly answered:
Sure, bb
http://www.sprinklesandbooze.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/lindasprinkles.png
shysara79
05-08-2015, 06:55 PM
Not sure if this will fix your bitrate issue, but whenever I have this issue, I place a lamp next to camera for more light and that seems to fix my issue . Maybe this will work for you as well !
hyori
05-08-2015, 06:57 PM
Stupid freeloader now in freechat
"Show me ass and face at the same time bb"
I ignored, but mentaly answered:
Sure, bb
http://www.sprinklesandbooze.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/lindasprinkles.png
LOL, brilliant! This inspired a clip video!
candeeboxxx
05-08-2015, 06:59 PM
So I raised my prices today in exclusive after reading deeper into this blog. I was so worried that I would sit here lonely. Not only did I get 2 of the longest Exclusives ever since being on cam(over 30 mins). One session was a regular who commented that she was glad to see I was finally charging for what I was worth. ThXXX again for the great advice!
DanBea
05-08-2015, 07:11 PM
LOL!!!
SarahTime
05-08-2015, 07:16 PM
I don't understand how I can be in row 3 while logged into a member account and have so little traffic. It's kind of just hilarious at this point.
DanBea
05-08-2015, 07:17 PM
Last night was good, tonight is slllooow
Just wanna curl in bed with a good book.
SimoneGray
05-08-2015, 07:19 PM
Sm fucking sucks right now. And I ALWAYS try to be positive about this stuff, but, right now...no. Not sure if I got spoilt being on other sites where things were a bit better, but omgggggg. Stahhhhhp SM, just make it better already.