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Girly_Girl
06-17-2015, 09:09 AM
I emailed support asking them to not change my biopic but they have not responded to my emails ( which they never do anyways). How will I know if they fixed it or not? Will they usually respond telling me that its fixed?
I have geo block on for my state so I cant check for myself while I'm online ;-(
PrettyInPunk
06-17-2015, 10:42 AM
Okay, so I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this but since it's happening to me on SM I'm hoping this is okay.
When I first started back in December, I got my first 'regular'. He would come in and pay for shows, message me on Twitter just to say 'hope you're having a good day' and was generally a decent client. He would even tip on slow days just so I was making something for my time chatting with him. Then all the sudden he flipped around. Started sending me his number even though I told him I wouldn't contact him outside of my work medias, pressuring me to text him in exchange for gifts and the like. Finally I got sick and tired of it and stopped talking to him all together. I'd ignore him if he came into my room or be rude if he tried to initiate conversation until he unfollowed me from Twitter and stopped showing up while I was online.
Then yesterday he popped back in and started telling me about how he had tried to kill himself and blah blah blah so depressed blah blah blah. I listened to it because I'm nice like that and my room was empty. Now he's back to his old shit of constantly messaging me on Twitter, trying to get me to call or text him, and blowing up my phone with notifications at all hours of the night. He's trolling my room constantly and all his whining is starting to scare away other customers, even regulars.
I'm terrible about being a bitch to people because it makes me feel so awful to do so but I don't know how else to handle the situation except be rude. How do you guys deal with clingy/needy clients? Any suggestions for how I can get him to stop but still keep getting his money?
MsBellaSpanxx
06-17-2015, 11:30 AM
Okay, so I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this but since it's happening to me on SM I'm hoping this is okay.
When I first started back in December, I got my first 'regular'. He would come in and pay for shows, message me on Twitter just to say 'hope you're having a good day' and was generally a decent client. He would even tip on slow days just so I was making something for my time chatting with him. Then all the sudden he flipped around. Started sending me his number even though I told him I wouldn't contact him outside of my work medias, pressuring me to text him in exchange for gifts and the like. Finally I got sick and tired of it and stopped talking to him all together. I'd ignore him if he came into my room or be rude if he tried to initiate conversation until he unfollowed me from Twitter and stopped showing up while I was online.
Then yesterday he popped back in and started telling me about how he had tried to kill himself and blah blah blah so depressed blah blah blah. I listened to it because I'm nice like that and my room was empty. Now he's back to his old shit of constantly messaging me on Twitter, trying to get me to call or text him, and blowing up my phone with notifications at all hours of the night. He's trolling my room constantly and all his whining is starting to scare away other customers, even regulars.
I'm terrible about being a bitch to people because it makes me feel so awful to do so but I don't know how else to handle the situation except be rude. How do you guys deal with clingy/needy clients? Any suggestions for how I can get him to stop but still keep getting his money?
I block them. If I'm feeling generous I will leave the option for him to message you on SM and you can explain why he is blocked. l've had a lot of "suicidal" guys or "sick" guys and I always suggest they go get professional help, link to some suicide hotlines etc and then block them. I don't have the time or resources to be dealing with a draining customer, when there is an endless supply of guys who wont put me through such manipulation. Women are conditioned to "be nice". Don't put up with this. It'll never stop and you WILL find another regular.
Issabelle
06-17-2015, 11:32 AM
I'm terrible about being a bitch to people because it makes me feel so awful to do so but I don't know how else to handle the situation except be rude. How do you guys deal with clingy/needy clients? Any suggestions for how I can get him to stop but still keep getting his money?
Ban him. All customers have an expiration date and this one has clearly passed his. This dude, like all the others, has made it clear that he doesn't respect you and is only concerned about things that make him feel good (your time and attention, for free, without regard to your boundaries). You don't owe him a damn thing. Much like an ex boyfriend, the first time you clearly realize it's over should be the last time you deal with his bullshit. It's never going to go back to the way it was before, so kick him out before he scares off all the potential replacements.
kortneykay
06-17-2015, 12:28 PM
I emailed support asking them to not change my biopic but they have not responded to my emails ( which they never do anyways). How will I know if they fixed it or not? Will they usually respond telling me that its fixed?
I have geo block on for my state so I cant check for myself while I'm online ;-(
You can either play the shrink and allow him to bring you down and drain you emotionally or be free and block him. He's using his methods of control to keep you right where he wants you. He's only giving you money which is the same coin everyone else is without all the extra hassle. Cut him off; he will be replaced. You don't need his emotional bullshit + his money. You just need his money but you won't die without it.
PrettyInPunk
06-17-2015, 01:38 PM
Thanks girls. It's nice to know I'm not the only on whose dealt with a 'suicidal' client. And you guys are right. I have my own depression and anxiety to deal with without adding his on my plate as well.
Lilypussy
06-17-2015, 02:10 PM
Just want to scream. Or cry. Or both.
Not been able to cam in a week so got on for an hour tonight. In the first five minutes a guy took me private repeatedly but it kept kicking him out. Then a guy took me exclusive. But nothing happened?! Then it kicked everyone out of my room!!! Every guy after that just wanted to chat chat chat. I can hardly ever get in cam so can't afford to sit on cam for an hour an make $2.10.
Last week I was loving this site now I just feel drained from the freebie hunters.
Keep telling myself tomorrows a new day. Can maybe get on for an hour again....
kitty_frost
06-18-2015, 02:00 PM
I'm hating streamate right now. My sound didn't work at all today. I know my video is a bit choppy because I need better internet, but my sound has never been a problem. I feel like streamate is letting me down so hard this week :(
scarlettbelle
06-18-2015, 02:08 PM
Just want to scream. Or cry. Or both.
Not been able to cam in a week so got on for an hour tonight. In the first five minutes a guy took me private repeatedly but it kept kicking him out. Then a guy took me exclusive. But nothing happened?! Then it kicked everyone out of my room!!! Every guy after that just wanted to chat chat chat. I can hardly ever get in cam so can't afford to sit on cam for an hour an make $2.10.
Last week I was loving this site now I just feel drained from the freebie hunters.
Keep telling myself tomorrows a new day. Can maybe get on for an hour again....
I've been getting those glitches too. Did you try re-starting after any of the glitches happened? I usually find that things go smoother if I log off, take a quick break, and try logging on again.
Also, if a guy is having repeat issues tell him to try re-starting AND have him contact support. Sometimes the guys who pop in and out of private have legit issues, but a lot of times they're just peepers. If you call them out on it they usually disappear. :)
PrettyInPunk
06-18-2015, 02:20 PM
My week just will not stop throwing shit at me! TOTAL PANIC ATTACK!
So I was doing a deep throating show and I usually play up the 'messy' aspect with a lot of spit and fake gagging. Well I've been feeling like ass today and accidentally puked during a show! I am freaking the fuck out that SM will see and ban me for it.
Has anyone else had an accident like that and come out the other side with out having their account shut down? I'm so worried about it that I don't even want to get back online.
Cutie101
06-18-2015, 02:48 PM
My week just will not stop throwing shit at me! TOTAL PANIC ATTACK!
So I was doing a deep throating show and I usually play up the 'messy' aspect with a lot of spit and fake gagging. Well I've been feeling like ass today and accidentally puked during a show! I am freaking the fuck out that SM will see and ban me for it.
Has anyone else had an accident like that and come out the other side with out having their account shut down? I'm so worried about it that I don't even want to get back online.
Don't worry! There are low chances to be seen by an admin in that moment. Don't think that all the privates are monitorized permanently! Is kinda impossible.Only if the member is reporting you, maybe. In fact u are a human and u can excuse. It's was a natural reaction. If it happens (but I doubt) to get banned by this reason, u can say you are new at deepthroat and u just failed.Or you just ate before you came online and just happened ...don't be so scared :P
IvyRose
06-18-2015, 03:16 PM
My week just will not stop throwing shit at me! TOTAL PANIC ATTACK!
So I was doing a deep throating show and I usually play up the 'messy' aspect with a lot of spit and fake gagging. Well I've been feeling like ass today and accidentally puked during a show! I am freaking the fuck out that SM will see and ban me for it.
Has anyone else had an accident like that and come out the other side with out having their account shut down? I'm so worried about it that I don't even want to get back online.
Had hat happen too (esp when doing such a show in the morning,it doesnt always go well) , didnt got banned though. Dont worry!
Kitcatt
06-18-2015, 03:33 PM
Lol, he probably would have paid extra for that :) Oh the embarrassing body fluid stories I have....
LaylaLovely
06-18-2015, 05:26 PM
My week just will not stop throwing shit at me! TOTAL PANIC ATTACK!
So I was doing a deep throating show and I usually play up the 'messy' aspect with a lot of spit and fake gagging. Well I've been feeling like ass today and accidentally puked during a show! I am freaking the fuck out that SM will see and ban me for it.
Has anyone else had an accident like that and come out the other side with out having their account shut down? I'm so worried about it that I don't even want to get back online.
From my experience most " messy dt gagging" guys are looking for this exact reaction ( so don't feel embarrassed)..I never offer it but they always try and casually ask in the middle of the show.
Susperia
06-18-2015, 06:07 PM
I hope they fix this glitchy shit. I had 2 guys in the same private yesterday, one said my cam froze and left the other just kept on watching and reacting to me....
I've also lost several shows this past week because guys complaining my cam is freezing or lagging.....I think its on SM's end, because how can one guy say it froze and the other guy still see me????
SoloDesire
06-18-2015, 06:27 PM
I hope they fix this glitchy shit. I had 2 guys in the same private yesterday, one said my cam froze and left the other just kept on watching and reacting to me....
I've also lost several shows this past week because guys complaining my cam is freezing or lagging.....I think its on SM's end, because how can one guy say it froze and the other guy still see me????
I think it's just the guys and their connections. That's the only thing that explains one guy saying you're freezing, and another guy saying you're crystal clear and smooth. Some have really crappy internet, and as we all know, Streamate takes a lot of resources to load. Things are just getting too high tech for slow internet. Not to mention the guys on 3g on their mobile devices lol.
cupcakex13
06-18-2015, 06:32 PM
I block them. If I'm feeling generous I will leave the option for him to message you on SM and you can explain why he is blocked. l've had a lot of "suicidal" guys or "sick" guys and I always suggest they go get professional help, link to some suicide hotlines etc and then block them. I don't have the time or resources to be dealing with a draining customer, when there is an endless supply of guys who wont put me through such manipulation. Women are conditioned to "be nice". Don't put up with this. It'll never stop and you WILL find another regular.
I t h ink we have the same person or there's more out there like it!!!
PrincessfromHell
06-19-2015, 01:12 AM
Girls,
I have just started on SM, but really how do you manage with the encoder? I mean I cant see myself in the chat because the vid is running in the encoder...kinda hard to manage...
How to?
LaylaLovely
06-19-2015, 01:17 AM
I resize my Streamate page and resize the encoder that way there side by side ^^
DeepThoughts
06-19-2015, 01:19 AM
^^Make your windows smaller and move it to the left or right of your screen. Then use the open area on the other side to display your encoder.
Arwen25
06-19-2015, 03:49 AM
Hello ladies,
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions regarding audio in free chat on Streamate. On AdultWork I offer audio in group and private (private and exclusive) but not in free chat. Is it best to have audio on in free on SM? I notice that most girls do..do you think that having it off would impact my earning negatively? I would really appreciate any feedback in this..thanks a lot x x
euro_princess
06-19-2015, 04:02 AM
Hello ladies,
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions regarding audio in free chat on Streamate. On AdultWork I offer audio in group and private (private and exclusive) but not in free chat. Is it best to have audio on in free on SM? I notice that most girls do..do you think that having it off would impact my earning negatively? I would really appreciate any feedback in this..thanks a lot x x
Mostly, I would say yes. Because SM doesn't kick guys after 3 min, as AW does, most of them will want to have a conversation with you before. Plus, is going to be easier for you to keep a fun atmosphere in the room. Not to mention that you are british (just guessing). Your accent will melt their hearts!
Arwen25
06-19-2015, 04:11 AM
Thanks a lot euro_princess - I will keep my audio on then, I am sure I'll get used to it! I am British, yes! :)
AliceFun
06-19-2015, 04:47 AM
^^^ Yes keep it on & talk a lot with ur british accent, u lucky to be british, on SM it matters a lot, americans & non brits will simply love u :)
Arwen25
06-19-2015, 05:09 AM
Thanks so much for the input AliceFun, I'll rock the well-spokeness then lol.
I also wanted to ask you girls about rates for someone not new to camming, but new to SM...I am realy struggling to decide on them as the conversion rate into pound is so rubbish, then I need to consider the large cut they take.. is $4.99 private and $6.99 exclusive considered high or low?
Sorry for all the questions, ploughing my way through the SM thread now, haha. Thanks so much x
euro_princess
06-19-2015, 05:15 AM
I think your rates are fine for a cam girl with experience! You get a decent cut and you won't scare the guys. Customers will see that you know what to do and you're worth their time. Go rock it so you can raise them soon!
AliceFun
06-19-2015, 05:19 AM
Sure, anytime with great pleasure! For me these rates are high as i cam with 3.99 & 4.99 but i am not british lol, u can try the ones u mentioned & above if it's working for u. Men are picky about who they wanna pay higher rates. Good luck!
Arwen25
06-19-2015, 05:20 AM
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate help on this. x x
Serena-Shields
06-19-2015, 08:09 AM
I definitely agree about the audio being turned on! I'm gonna say that like 65% of my allure is with my voice. I've noticed I get more custies when I sound like I secretly want to kill them! ;) I wasn't making anything when I didn't have audio!
Arwen25
06-19-2015, 08:34 AM
Thanks, Serena-Shields.^_^ As a newbie it looks like I can only charge up to 5.99 in exclusive..hmm. Perhaps I should keep it slightly under that for the time being then..
Scottish_Ruby
06-19-2015, 04:44 PM
Some one has mailed me aand sent their twitter and email can I add him on twitter or just delete and ignore?
SoloDesire
06-19-2015, 05:07 PM
Some one has mailed me aand sent their twitter and email can I add him on twitter or just delete and ignore?
You can add him on twitter if you'd like. Just don't respond back to him on SM in the message or it will look fishy. I usually just ignore those messages unless they're from regulars who spend money often.
Coffee
06-20-2015, 04:46 AM
It's my first day on streamate today.
I been online for an hour now but I still didn't get any paid chats.
Not much people come and they do, they leave quick.
Is it normal?
How long will it takes before I get to attract more customers?
hyori
06-20-2015, 05:28 AM
It's my first day on streamate today.
I been online for an hour now but I still didn't get any paid chats.
Not much people come and they do, they leave quick.
Is it normal?
How long will it takes before I get to attract more customers?
Check your feed, make sure it is streaming smoothly. Change your biopic to a static one by asking support. Check your
lighting, your outfit, and don't show your frustration on your face.
Like every sales job it takes time to build up your regulars.
Most importantly, read as much of this forum as you can...Everything you need to succeed is here for you to utilize.
Kimber Knight
06-20-2015, 08:27 AM
Question: how do you "check your feed"?
ScarletSage
06-20-2015, 08:52 AM
Log in from a fake account you made and go into your room :D
RedAlice
06-20-2015, 09:01 AM
Or just use your cammodels link. Or any direct link to your profile.
Kimber Knight
06-20-2015, 09:01 AM
HOW does a girl on SM appear on the first page, saying she's online in Party Chat... BUT when you click on her... it says "I'm offline but let's stay connected!"
WTF is going on?
I popped in and out. Checked other girls before and after her and they were online. But this one lady ISN'T online yet her pic on the 1st page is saying that she is.
Grrrrrrr
AliceFun
06-20-2015, 01:27 PM
Since when is SM allowing Daddy's roleplay on site? They were always against such roleplays like mom/dad and similar. I recently saw a very young girl with a big pacifier in her mouth and a daddy related welcome text over her profile picture, related show description under her profile pic too, u get it, now i see another girl with the text "Daddy, i'll be a good girl".
Now seriously, we all know some models did these things in their shows and got away with it but it was not this blatant, i mean SM has to approve profile pics and text intro. Have rules changed all of a sudden?
Cause if so i will start promoting my mom roleplay as i always turned them off or even daddy's rp.
Prussia
06-20-2015, 01:41 PM
Since when is SM allowing Daddy's roleplay on site? They were always against such roleplays like mom/dad and similar. I recently saw a very young girl with a big pacifier in her mouth and a daddy related welcome text over her profile picture, related show description under her profile pic too, u get it, now i see another girl with the text "Daddy, i'll be a good girl".
Now seriously, we all know some models did these things in their shows and got away with it but it was not this blatant, i mean SM has to approve profile pics and text intro. Have rules changed all of a sudden?
Cause if so i will start promoting my mom roleplay as i always turned them off or even daddy's rp.
I'm pretty sure I know who you mean about the profile photo. I was actually shocked that it was approved and the roleplay(s) she offers along side of this in writing. There is another girl on second/third page that only offers D/d. Her situation is just really sad and the members treat her like shit. I think SM turns a blind eye to certain girls.. But I don't know.
I know that admin/mods whatever use to give girls warnings last year and did a sweep of several front girls that blatenty offered D/d roleplay in their front page blurb, room topic and about me etc. Makes me think that maybe aside from turning a blind eye they do it in batches over time, only thing I can think of.
Prussia
06-20-2015, 02:00 PM
HOW does a girl on SM appear on the first page, saying she's online in Party Chat... BUT when you click on her... it says "I'm offline but let's stay connected!"
WTF is going on?
I popped in and out. Checked other girls before and after her and they were online. But this one lady ISN'T online yet her pic on the 1st page is saying that she is.
Grrrrrrr
I can't speak for all girls, buuut I know that my room tends to crash frequently. It will show I'm streaming on my chat room page and encoder. I know my room is crashing when all of a sudden the in/outs stop abruptly and no one is typing back to me when I ask if the can hear/see me. So, I'll go to SM front page, find myself, click on my room, and tada! My room says I'm in party chat. So it's like a limbo, it shows I'm streaming in my end for 1-3 minutes, and viewing members see it saying I'm in party chat. Then when it's done crashing it says I'm offline to members and my chat room gives me a pop up saying I've suddenly disconnected/to reconnect.
Marina Starr
06-20-2015, 03:35 PM
Daddy role play have always been okay as long as it's not incest as in your biological daddy.
I like older men, I will call them daddy and tell them to spank me like I've been a bad girl. I see nothing wrong with that.
It's best to mind your own business and not worry about what other models are doing. Stop playing Streamate police and let Streamate handle it and hand out suspensions where they see fit.
Since when is SM allowing Daddy's roleplay on site? They were always against such roleplays like mom/dad and similar. I recently saw a very young girl with a big pacifier in her mouth and a daddy related welcome text over her profile picture, related show description under her profile pic too, u get it, now i see another girl with the text "Daddy, i'll be a good girl".
Now seriously, we all know some models did these things in their shows and got away with it but it was not this blatant, i mean SM has to approve profile pics and text intro. Have rules changed all of a sudden?
Cause if so i will start promoting my mom roleplay as i always turned them off or even daddy's rp.
AliceFun
06-20-2015, 03:52 PM
I am not SM police Marina, i ask because i wanna know if rules changed & if i can offer mom roleplay let's say, ur answer is rude here, i am disappointed, i guess u dont like my post cause it fits/touches to what u do in ur shows as u mentioned above.
Where is the difference between incest and daddy roleplay? Is still the word 'daddy' right? Or mommy? To portray urself as a small child sucking a pacifier is not okay in my eyes & i am surprised u jump on me for mentioning this.
So what is allowed then? Step mom/ step dad? Is this NOT incest? I think no matter what, daddy or mom is not allowed openly on SM, how u prove incest on cam or non-incest when a roleplay is performed by a solo performer and no sexual act is taking place but a fantasy? still they dont allow certain fantasies or portraying urself in a certain way.
I asked & mentioned because i wanna know where the line is drawn, i know i worked more sites not only SM & i know such performances were considered taboo and not allowed, people got banned for it. Now if a guy comes to me and says "i wanna fuck u mommy" i tell him we cant play this, u cant pretend i am ur mommy, biological or not. And if step mom or step dad was allowed, how should i say, yes i am ur step mom or u my step dad and u can fuck me? This is nonsense really! So cool down pls, the matter is deeper than u think :P
Marina Starr
06-20-2015, 04:02 PM
As I've said, daddy is okay as long as it's not incest. If a guy says 'I want to fuck you mommy' that's okay if you are not his biological mother and he's of the legal age. You have the right to not do them but that doesn't mean it's not okay.
When daddy roleplay is being mentioned, why do you automatically assumed it's with a small child?!
I don't think I was being rude by saying focus on what's going on in YOUR room.
I am not SM police Marina, i ask because i wanna know if rules changed & if i can offer mom roleplay let's say, ur answer is rude here, i am disappointed, i guess u dont like my post cause it fits/touches to what u do in ur shows as u mentioned above.
Where is the difference between incest and daddy roleplay? Is still the word 'daddy' right? Or mommy? To portray urself as a small child sucking a pacifier is not okay in my eyes & i am surprised u jump on me for mentioning this.
So what is allowed then? Step mom/ step dad? Is this NOT incest? I think no matter what, daddy or mom is not allowed openly on SM, how u prove incest on cam or non-incest when a roleplay is performed by a solo performer and no sexual act is taking place but a fantasy? still they dont allow certain fantasies or portraying urself in a certain way.
I asked & mentioned because i wanna know where the line is drawn, i know i worked more sites not only SM & i know such performances were considered taboo and not allowed, people got banned for it. Now if a guy comes to me and says "i wanna fuck u mommy" i tell him we cant play this, u cant pretend i am ur mommy, biological or not. And if step mom or step dad was allowed, how should i say, yes i am ur step mom or u my step dad and u can fuck me? This is nonsense really! So cool down pls, the matter is deeper than u think :P
AliceFun
06-20-2015, 04:14 PM
What is going on on site IS MY BUSINESS for various reasons, i wont sit ignorant in my room not knowing how the site i am working on is working, therefore i look up other models hustle, check things up, learn & see what the trends are for everything people do, what others do defines also what i decide to do or not do.
I say again, how could a member ever on this earth could be my biological dad or child? This is NONSENSE simply, even the roleplay mom/dad IS NOT allowed. If people are still doing these performance is because they were never caught or because SM turns a blind eye on it. I wanted to know if SM changed the rules cause i recently saw certain profiles with these show type.
Maybe some other people know better on this matter, seriously i see & know things totally different than u darling. If you are right then i change my profile right away & put up a hot pic with 'Come fuck mommy' text over it & fill up my intro & all with the relevant info cause by not doing these things i loose big money i tell you! I just need an official confirmation, eventually i can email SM & ask them or just attempt to change things w.o even mentioning.
tropo
06-20-2015, 05:18 PM
Just a quick question girls, if I may.
I started up again last week after 9 months off. Last month my passport expired. Will they require I upload a scan of my new passport. No one from support has contacted me about this yet and I've just finished 2 weeks back. I don't want to risk my pay being held up because of this. Anyone know the policy?
Cheers!
AliceFun
06-20-2015, 05:46 PM
I dont think they care about if ur id/ passport expires or not, no cam site asks models to upload scans/ pics of new id's in case models change id's in between, all they care about is that ur original id u used to open up the account with was valid at that time, in fact the id purpose is to prove ur age, that u are over 18. You will be fine now. Only in case they let's say suspend ur account for no activity or other reason & require an id to open ur account back up then u need a valid id but i understand ur account on SM is ok as u working for a while already.
tropo
06-20-2015, 05:58 PM
I dont think they care about if ur id/ passport expires or not, no cam site asks models to upload scans/ pics of new id's in case models change id's in between, all they care about is that ur original id u used to open up the account with was valid at that time, in fact the id purpose is to prove ur age, that u are over 18. You will be fine now. Only in case they let's say suspend ur account for no activity or other reason & require an id to open ur account back up then u need a valid id but i understand ur account on SM is ok as u working for a while already.
Thanks. 2 of the sites I work on suspended my accounts until I submitted new id. Chartubate suspended tip collecting and the other site locked my account - that's why I had to ask. I agree with you that it shouldn't be necessary.
Issabelle
06-20-2015, 06:05 PM
I had to dig for this one, but SM sent out a message in late December of last year regarding IDs:
Update to ID Policy (Coming Soon)
In the near future, we'll require all performers to keep an up-to-date government issued ID on file at all times. If the ID you signed up with is now expired, we will be asking you for an updated copy sometime in early 2015. Now is a good time to double-check that your ID is current! We’ll send out more information soon.
They've never actually sent the follow up message, but it's past 'early 2015' so they might be enforcing this policy. Basically, don't be surprised if support does come back and say you have to update, but also don't be surprised if they don't require one.
In terms of why it's required, I suspect US law in involved, being that Streamate (and many other sites) are US-based. In the US, valid ID is required for a lot of things (sale of tobacco or alcohol, entrance into an age-restricted location such as a bar, etc.). Whether you're clearly 50+ years old or not, the US often requires VALID (meaning non-expired) photo IDs for legal reasons. I doubt SM itself cares, so much as legal restrictions required it.
euro_princess
06-20-2015, 06:28 PM
They didn't change the rules. A girl from my studio was suspended for 2 days last week just because a dude said he's so old compared to her, that he could be her sugar daddy. After that, they went in private and she performed a casual-vanilla show. SM accused her of incest, just because the dude mentioned the word "daddy" and then took her into paid chat. The story was legit, because our trainers warned us to mention always we don't do incest, even if they just use "sensitive" words. :)