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pippapippa
07-08-2015, 03:47 AM
Someone update when it's back up. I'm going to take a nap lol.
It's up.
Arwen25
07-08-2015, 03:48 AM
Yup, OK for me too, had a couple of exclusives and people are talking in free. x
SweetieBitch
07-08-2015, 04:34 AM
I noticed some SM glitches tonight but it wasn't consistent -- some guys could see me just fine, some had trouble hearing or seeing me or both. I had a lot of guys popping in and out and back in and out again, never saying a word. Also had a 45 minute block get disconnected on my end, but the guy came back a half hour later and we were able to finish. There were times when I couldn't find myself anywhere on the front page (usually top 4 rows, but tonight I literally couldn't find myself -- however, if I went to my main category, I was in the #1 slot.) But when I'd refresh the front page eventually things would go back to normal.
Thankfully I still managed to pull a decent shift. But I have a high goal to make over the next two days, so I really hope these glitches aren't going to be a regular thing.
pippapippa
07-08-2015, 04:54 AM
I noticed some SM glitches tonight but it wasn't consistent -- some guys could see me just fine, some had trouble hearing or seeing me or both. I had a lot of guys popping in and out and back in and out again, never saying a word. Also had a 45 minute block get disconnected on my end, but the guy came back a half hour later and we were able to finish. There were times when I couldn't find myself anywhere on the front page (usually top 4 rows, but tonight I literally couldn't find myself -- however, if I went to my main category, I was in the #1 slot.) But when I'd refresh the front page eventually things would go back to normal.
Thankfully I still managed to pull a decent shift. But I have a high goal to make over the next two days, so I really hope these glitches aren't going to be a regular thing.
If you were online and not in exclusive when everyone got kicked off, I'm pretty sure you were able to stay online. If you were in exclusive, you got kicked and if you were offline, you couldn't find yourself.
Arwen25
07-08-2015, 05:53 AM
Does anyone else struggle to see cam2cam in exclusive? I am not dying to see their cocks or anything, but I would like to know if they've cum or not! It's so tiny!! lol
SaraLaughs
07-08-2015, 06:41 AM
Agreed. I both love and hate the fact that the c2c window is so small. Especially if the customer is an exhibitionist in a big way.
A good 90% of the time I can't tell if the guy has cum or not, which is annoying because I'll be going 'cum for me bb!' when they've already 'sploded.
Arwen25
07-08-2015, 06:59 AM
Oh my goodness! I am s glad someone else feels this way, I at least want to *look* like I am desperate for their cum lol!
It's strange as I thought there would be an option to make the cam slightly bigger but it doesn't seem to be the case!
SoloDesire
07-08-2015, 08:00 AM
Does anyone else struggle to see cam2cam in exclusive? I am not dying to see their cocks or anything, but I would like to know if they've cum or not! It's so tiny!! lol
You can adjust the size of c2c. Look for the little box that lets you flip their cam to the big part of the window. (Sorry it's hard to explain, but if you look you'll see it)
Arwen25
07-08-2015, 08:15 AM
Oh my goodness - thank you! I did try to find some sort of tool, but if I hover my mouse over the image will the little box pop up? x
SoloDesire
07-08-2015, 08:17 AM
I'm not on right now so I can't look...maybe someone else can chime in. But there is a panel underneath the c2c window if you click on the correct tab there should be a button where you can switch the view.
IvyRose
07-08-2015, 08:27 AM
Oh my goodness - thank you! I did try to find some sort of tool, but if I hover my mouse over the image will the little box pop up? x42100 By clicking that button it will either get bigger or smaller (there will be a black thingy where the little screen used to be when you make it bigger- that is normal)
Vlodina
07-08-2015, 08:35 AM
42100 By clicking that button it will either get bigger or smaller (there will be a black thingy where the little screen used to be when you make it bigger- that is normal)
I think that is still too damn small!
Arwen25
07-08-2015, 08:53 AM
Ahhh thank you ladies, I didn't even think of clicking on the actual cam image thing itself!
Does it not get much bigger then? lol. I haven't had any more cam2cam requests so can't test it out yet! x x
LaylaLovely
07-08-2015, 09:13 AM
I hope you start getting fewer requests now - let us know! I felt the pain just reading that!
What option do you girls select when choosing your cam options (those not using the Encoder, I mean)? I find when I test them out my looking at myself, *sometimes* I can do low-quality HD and other times one of the better DSLs..this means absolutely nothing to me but I just go by what looks clear, and doesn't lag. Is this a good approach to it? We have fast internet, though no fibre optics..thanks x x
I always use the encoder , also I have fast internet...but my computer is i3 somehow my ranking page still shows good/average on everything...occasionally it goes haywire and goes to poor/below average ... Even when my ranking page shows excellent or poor I still don't feel my feed looks good or HD yet I still get privates.i have an i7 coming in the mail so we'll see if it changes my ranking /money I make ..hopefully it does I didn't waste my money upgrading my computers only to find out it's just sm shitty technicalities ....I was always in HD crystal clear when I worked on lj so it might just be sm site
Missbeth
07-08-2015, 09:23 AM
great.....when I log in it isnt giving me my placement and when I search my name it says offline but when I click on it my feed is active and some girls who are online as soon as you click on them it says they are offline
GRRRRRR
WTF SM
JustCallMeBree
07-08-2015, 10:02 AM
Good Afternoon Ladies! I was wondering if someone could message me about the block session time limit? I have my 30,45 and hour enabled but I was reading through the post and saw that the sessions have a loophole with the time they spend vs. amount charged. I don't want to get shorted but I also want to use block session for my more extreme fetishes/requests. I also would like to get verified finally lol!;D
DeepThoughts
07-08-2015, 11:05 AM
42100 By clicking that button it will either get bigger or smaller (there will be a black thingy where the little screen used to be when you make it bigger- that is normal)
And you can move that black little box somewhere else on the screen if it gets in your way.
SM_CamGirl
07-08-2015, 11:58 AM
Hi guys! its me again, the jailed girl in a studio lol, if the studio wants to release my account he needs only close the account? or need to do something special like send message to support?
i can open a new account without wait 6 months if he release the account, right?
im just asking because im ready to start again and just wanna be sure i can start a new account
thanks for ur time and help
Blovely
07-08-2015, 01:15 PM
I don't know what's going on with sm...but the past few days I have had so many back to back anal guys....I NEVER get those request especially back to back for days??? Is it the lack of quality since its summer n ppl with money are out spending it on real things..?? Did they change there traffic? I don't mind anal but for days back to back?
My poor butt hole :( ....should I offer in exclusive only? It's slow I'm scared!
You poor petal ouch! :(
I don't offer anal as I dislike it too much but I reckon only in exclusive would be a good bet. x x
Or block sessions. When I did anal I only did it in Exc and then I started doing it only with block sessions.
LaylaLovely
07-08-2015, 01:49 PM
^^^ I get you but it's sooo slow this week ...and I just invested in more hours...n my feed is crappy ...I'm going to wait to see how traffic is when I get my new computer :(
betrys
07-08-2015, 02:26 PM
We know there is a loophole with blocks for the customer, and this would be a good time for that to be used.
Usually, I'm just a lurker, but you got me curious. What's the loophole with blocks? I thought that once a customer bought a block, they were locked in. Period.
scarlettbelle
07-08-2015, 03:55 PM
I don't know what's going on with sm...but the past few days I have had so many back to back anal guys....I NEVER get those request especially back to back for days??? Is it the lack of quality since its summer n ppl with money are out spending it on real things..?? Did they change there traffic? I don't mind anal but for days back to back?
My poor butt hole :( ....should I offer in exclusive only? It's slow I'm scared!
You can absolutely allow it in Exclusive only. Lots of models do. Mention it to anyone who asks, put it all over your profile and hopefully you won't get too many angry idiots.
If you want to find a way to keep offering it in Private, I would work on teasing and finding ways to go slower/avoid pounding your ass the entire show. I do anal in most of my shows but I'm never sore from it unless I rush myself. Show off different angles, talk dirty, use different toys - just keep them engaged in the show and 99% of them will be more than happy.
hyori
07-08-2015, 06:27 PM
Anal guys just love ass, so really tease them first by talking dirty, spreading, twerking, smearing lube all over ass cheeks, telling them how soft, smooth and luscious it is and how you would love for them to be touching and licking you. Then tease them by just softly rimming, moaning etc. By the time you get to the penetration, they will have already exploded. My "anal" guys come back again and again with 5 stars even though I never actually do the act!
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
07-08-2015, 07:52 PM
You can absolutely allow it in Exclusive only. Lots of models do. Mention it to anyone who asks, put it all over your profile and hopefully you won't get too many angry idiots.
If you want to find a way to keep offering it in Private, I would work on teasing and finding ways to go slower/avoid pounding your ass the entire show. I do anal in most of my shows but I'm never sore from it unless I rush myself. Show off different angles, talk dirty, use different toys - just keep them engaged in the show and 99% of them will be more than happy.
I don't offer anal. But I totally approve this post! Almost makes me wanna put it on the menu.
DigiLuv
07-08-2015, 08:02 PM
Hi I'm trying to download the encoder but it keeps telling me I don't have sufficient privileges to download. Has anyone ever had this problem? I have a i7 computer.
audritwo
07-08-2015, 09:36 PM
Download avast and run some tests on your computer. Could be a bigger problem. Or you might have your privacy setting up too high.
SweetieBitch
07-08-2015, 09:41 PM
I had a question about TV gold shows. I have never opted in because I always play music in the background and generally use it in my show for dancing -- plus silence makes me nervous. However, I'm considering opting in to see if I get any decent offers since it's been rather slow. I know I'd have to turn my music off, but I was wondering if any of the producers have ever commented on other things such as art on the walls? My room is covered in potentially copyrighted imagery but I don't know if they'd make a big deal the way they would with music.
DigiLuv
07-08-2015, 10:03 PM
thanks I'm going to check it now
Cutie101
07-08-2015, 10:15 PM
I always use the encoder , also I have fast internet...but my computer is i3 somehow my ranking page still shows good/average on everything...occasionally it goes haywire and goes to poor/below average ... Even when my ranking page shows excellent or poor I still don't feel my feed looks good or HD yet I still get privates.i have an i7 coming in the mail so we'll see if it changes my ranking /money I make ..hopefully it does I didn't waste my money upgrading my computers only to find out it's just sm shitty technicalities ....I was always in HD crystal clear when I worked on lj so it might just be sm site
It's the site. I hate they are taking us over 60% share and can't bring for us a decent server to stream clear.
On LJ i appear clear and on sm i look like i cam with a VGA lol :)))) And I have fast internet, I7 computer, full hd webcam (planning to buy a handy cam with remote control) and eveything tecnhically required for full HD stream.
I heard that an ex boss from Jasmin moved to Streamate and will do something about european models to increase the quality. I hope they will bring some servers in Europe because the internet speed decreases consistently, thinking the feed is crossing the ocean lol.
My big wish would be to have our shares raised....I hate when I have a $270 worth private and I realise the member just spent $1000 (I take only 27%) with me. Makes me not be happy at all about the money I made , lol. If they gave us 45% ? That would have been a $450 private :D Well..it's almost double!
Anyway, knowing that dude moved to streamate, makes me expect a huge fight between SM and Jasmin in the future regarding wich is the best site, because he basically brought to streamate all the jasmin's "secrets". It's being a boss at Coca-Cola and suddenly you move to work for Pepsi :) I'd really love to work for streamate and have jasmin benefits (clear stream, live support, maybe a share increase..).
LaylaLovely
07-08-2015, 11:10 PM
Yea the few perks of lj awesome tech support...lol if I ever had a problem they'd chat with me...one guy even went on my computer and fixed everything!!! I didn't even know you could do that!! It made me tech lazy not good for when I switched to sm where everything is DIY / figure it out yourself lol
Vlodina
07-09-2015, 12:10 AM
I had a question about TV gold shows. I have never opted in because I always play music in the background and generally use it in my show for dancing -- plus silence makes me nervous. However, I'm considering opting in to see if I get any decent offers since it's been rather slow. I know I'd have to turn my music off, but I was wondering if any of the producers have ever commented on other things such as art on the walls? My room is covered in potentially copyrighted imagery but I don't know if they'd make a big deal the way they would with music.
Yeah, you won't be allowed any copy written imagery, including and not limited to wall art, tshirts, branded mugs etc. I've also seen girls get told off for verbally mentioning recognisable brands.
euro_princess
07-09-2015, 01:16 AM
It's the site. I hate they are taking us over 60% share and can't bring for us a decent server to stream clear.
On LJ i appear clear and on sm i look like i cam with a VGA lol :)))) And I have fast internet, I7 computer, full hd webcam (planning to buy a handy cam with remote control) and eveything tecnhically required for full HD stream.
I heard that an ex boss from Jasmin moved to Streamate and will do something about european models to increase the quality. I hope they will bring some servers in Europe because the internet speed decreases consistently, thinking the feed is crossing the ocean lol.
My big wish would be to have our shares raised....I hate when I have a $270 worth private and I realise the member just spent $1000 (I take only 27%) with me. Makes me not be happy at all about the money I made , lol. If they gave us 45% ? That would have been a $450 private :D Well..it's almost double!
Anyway, knowing that dude moved to streamate, makes me expect a huge fight between SM and Jasmin in the future regarding wich is the best site, because he basically brought to streamate all the jasmin's "secrets". It's being a boss at Coca-Cola and suddenly you move to work for Pepsi :) I'd really love to work for streamate and have jasmin benefits (clear stream, live support, maybe a share increase..).
They will have some serves placed in Europe this summer. At least that's what they promised us when one of the owners visited my studio in March.
BlueBunny
07-09-2015, 08:16 AM
For those who work US morning hours (5-10am est), what do you think about the male morning crew? I am in my second week of morning hours, and I just want to strangle everyone after 9am est lol (I am PMSing this week so that doesn't help). They are hopping from room to room, not talking, wasting time in public chat. Wondering if it's just me. Mornings are supposed to be the mecca of stiffies, and I'm hardly getting any action. I'm not super hardcore in my hustle, so they aren't getting the porn movie experience from me (you know, "over the top" sexuality or extreme fetishes) because I am unable to portray that, but I do believe I give a good sensual show with nice orgasms (no complaints from all who buy!). I imagine perhaps they are looking for a mostly naked girl for a one minute show and be done? (If not, then I guess it's me, and that makes me crappy cam girl :( ) In my experience, night guys seem more willing to spend and build a connection (not dating, just a general human to human thing) beyond a vage and boobs. Am I imagining all this?
emma383
07-09-2015, 08:44 AM
@Bluebunny..
It is slow right now no doubt, however they spend when they spend. You'll get some cam girls who feel just the opposite..
DeepThoughts
07-09-2015, 09:14 AM
They will have some serves placed in Europe this summer. At least that's what they promised us when one of the owners visited my studio in March.
This is great news. Although I stream from Spain and Im clear as a bell on SM. Just my speed test kinda sucks and it can cause some lag for me.
DeepThoughts
07-09-2015, 09:18 AM
In my experience, night guys seem more willing to spend and build a connection (not dating, just a general human to human thing) beyond a vage and boobs. Am I imagining all this?
It is slow right now no doubt, however they spend when they spend. You'll get some cam girls who feel just the opposite..
Yep Im the opposite. Although its so hot these days Im thinking of taking up the night shifts to avoid the heat. I have made some great regulars from the morning wood crowd (Im talking US Wood, its afternoon here when they get on).
For the record I never sit naked and will not show stuff like tits, feet, ass for less then 10 gold. I find that I have to be a bit more generous with the dirty talking in the morning (not to generous just enough to let them know Im horny) Otherwise its a bit like they could take it or leave it so I think you just need to up your hustle.
Oh and the Aussie crowd is out then to! They are some great Aussie boys. Watch for them cause they are Dirty but they do Spend!!
BlueBunny
07-09-2015, 10:29 AM
You may be onto something DeepThoughts! It is probably about the dirty talking; I do get this take it or leave it vibe from them when they pop in (and they are quick to leave otherwise). I've mostly bumped into Aussie and UK men at those hours. They do spend indeed. :) I don't offer flashes because every time someone expresses interest in seeing something, he isn't willing to tip for it, so I don't bother taking room topic with that anymore. When I first started camming on SM, I got burned with some guys and the dirty chat in public cause I didn't know better (hoping they'd go pvt), and since then I have been really stingy with it.
funismymiddlename
07-09-2015, 11:20 AM
There was a delay on streamate I could still see the end of my private after it ended it showed up in free chat I was horrified wtf. I logged out and refreshed it fixed but I hope this doesn't happen again. I'm sick of the sm glitches.
PrettyInPunk
07-09-2015, 11:57 AM
There was a delay on streamate I could still see the end of my private after it ended it showed up in free chat I was horrified wtf. I logged out and refreshed it fixed but I hope this doesn't happen again. I'm sick of the sm glitches.
You're not the only one with issues today. All ten guys in my room started having connection issues and errors at the same time and kept being booted from the room for no reason. I rebooted my internet in the hopes it was just something on my end, but I'm pretty sure it's the site because my internet is working just fine everywhere else.
Kitcatt
07-09-2015, 12:19 PM
Yeah, there were issues on and off yesterday too. I'd be sitting in free chat and my whole room would dissapear, they would come back and say they had a "system error" message
MissAdriana
07-09-2015, 02:32 PM
Has anybody gotten this message from SM?
FREE VIDEOS - GALLERY TOOLS - LIMITED BETA
Your account has been selected to help us beta test the new free video gallery tool for Streamate Models. This is a great promotional tool to get members who visit your profile interested in your shows! Review the attached images for instructions on how to upload new videos.
These videos can be viewed by users for free, even while you’re offline! Videos can introduce yourself, ask members to favorite you, and get them excited to see you live. It’s a great way to increase your audience 24/7!
There are many ways to use this tool, but here’s what we find works the best:
*Introduce yourself and talk about your interests.
*Go into detail about what turns you on.
*Show off your favorite costumes or toys.
*Mention if you have a schedule or special shows you do sometimes.
Please remember that you must follow these guidelines or your video will not be approved:
*No below the waist nudity or explicit content
*No music of any kind
*Files must be less than 512mb
If you have any feedback or problems, let us know! Hover over the "Support" menu and click on "Contact Us." Select the subject "Feedback on New Features." Let us know what you like or don’t like about this feature. If you’re having problems, include the file type and size of the video.
Thank you!
I read through the message a few times and couldn't find what format they want the videos in... and no background music seems like it would be a little..unsexy. I think if I were to do this I'd want to keep it very short and sweet and show them nothing, which is almost like whats the point in having it right? I don't want to give away any more of my time to free content -_-
PrettyInPunk
07-09-2015, 02:38 PM
I haven't, but it sounds like a great idea. Sort of a 'get to know me' device since most of these guys are to lazy to actually read our profiles.
Blovely
07-09-2015, 06:07 PM
Is the Rate Analysis accurate? I'm pretty sure I do more Exc's than Prem. I'm not understanding why my Exclusive per hour earning is the same as Premium.
Issabelle
07-10-2015, 01:04 AM
Has anybody gotten this message from SM?
....
I read through the message a few times and couldn't find what format they want the videos in... and no background music seems like it would be a little..unsexy. I think if I were to do this I'd want to keep it very short and sweet and show them nothing, which is almost like whats the point in having it right? I don't want to give away any more of my time to free content -_-
Frankly, I'm giving this a straight up middle finger. SM is my main site. I love the cash. I love the system. I really do. However, this is just another way to get content of us that guys can jack off to for free. I guarantee these videos aren't limited to our profiles. SM is basically asking us to make ALL their marketing videos for them (i.e. do all of the work) so that they can sell/send them to affiliate/tube/porn sites to generate traffic.
Hey assholes--I'm giving you 65-fucking-percent of my earnings to drive traffic for me. Don't ask me to do your fucking marketing too unless you're making that at least 75% my cut.
But that's just me personally.
DeepThoughts
07-10-2015, 01:18 AM
Frankly, I'm giving this a straight up middle finger. SM is my main site. I love the cash. I love the system. I really do. However, this is just another way to get content of us that guys can jack off to for free.
I felt special about two years back when they sent me this email as well. Its not really a beta test thing! every once in a while they send this out to a few random girls to see who will bite.
I dont know if your going to bite, but I didnt bite!
Kitcatt
07-10-2015, 02:01 AM
If they want to find out more about us, why wouldn't they just hang out and chat with us in free chat. For christ sakes, that's what it's for
LadyJaye
07-10-2015, 07:59 AM
I'm in my first week at SM and LOVE it so far!
I keep getting requests and don't know what the guys mean or if they are trying to scam me...
They ask something along the lines of "I'll give you 96 gold for 5 mins and then we'll do cam for 15, sound good?"
They'll want me to give them like a preview for the 5 mins in the free chat, light stuff…then if they like it they'll do the cam and give the money, sound like bs, but didn't know if this is a legit request.
Thanks!
DeepThoughts
07-10-2015, 08:06 AM
^^^Make them pay first then do soft in free for 5 mins. If they dont pay up front they want to scam you.
plumwine
07-10-2015, 09:25 AM
I play pandora on my phone for background music, it's the "free" version so there's ads. Lately, the ads have been for businesses that are VERY close (one is 1/4 mile away!) to where I live. I don't even like giving out my state when customers ask where I'm from, usually I'm just vague about it. In free chat, its easy for me to just mute it really quick just in case some whacko was clever enough to pay attention to it. It has happened during private shows before though. I get complaints of the music being too loud if I play it on my computer even when I had it turned down super low, so I prefer to play music on my phone. Do any of you ladies use some other kind of iphone app for music that's free and doesn't have region specific ads? I read some girls just have a "playlist" but I don't have any saved music on my phone so I'm not sure how I'd make one for free. I know I could make a youtube playlist but that drains the battery pretty quickly.
Issabelle
07-10-2015, 09:31 AM
I play pandora on my phone for background music, it's the "free" version so there's ads. Lately, the ads have been for businesses that are VERY close (one is 1/4 mile away!) to where I live. I don't even like giving out my state when customers ask where I'm from, usually I'm just vague about it. In free chat, its easy for me to just mute it really quick just in case some whacko was clever enough to pay attention to it. It has happened during private shows before though. I get complaints of the music being too loud if I play it on my computer even when I had it turned down super low, so I prefer to play music on my phone. Do any of you ladies use some other kind of iphone app for music that's free and doesn't have region specific ads? I read some girls just have a "playlist" but I don't have any saved music on my phone so I'm not sure how I'd make one for free. I know I could make a youtube playlist but that drains the battery pretty quickly.
Pandora advertisements are based on the zipcode you provided when you made your Pandora account. See if you can change your zipcode to a large, well-known city far from where you are (I've used NYC, LA, LV, and several others) and the only local ads you hear will be for areas super far away from you. If you can't change your zipcode, you'll need to make a new Pandora account with a different one altogether.