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Girly_Girl
07-25-2015, 01:15 PM
I offer phone only in exclusive. It seems to sell my exclusive much better.
There are pluses and minuses with offering phone in both but I figure it's better in exclusive only because your attention will be on just the one guy and it's pretty hard to do that in premium while you are talking to the one guy on the phone while trying to appease all the other guys in your premium chat.
Good point. I only offer in exclusive too cause of the money but I have a lot of guys that want it in premium as well but I was just wondering what everyone else did :)
JessRyan
07-25-2015, 04:45 PM
What scarlett said.But if you want to try ,in encoder settings only change input /output to 1280x720,bitrate 2000 or 2500.I have these settings for a while now and customers like it more than 864x480 that I used a couple of months ago,much better quality.
I tried that setting today, just manually put it in. Logged on, started my show and my round trip time was horrible. ;=( So I logged off and reset my encoder to what I've been using. (highest quality SM preferred) I use the encoder set to a higher bitrate tho and my stream quality, FPS, Roundtrip time, all the items in my ranking are listed as excellent. hmmm, I'm not very encoder savvy anyway, but I'll wait until support lets me know about the 720 and wait it out. I'm sure there will be some kinks in the beginning anyway.
JessRyan
07-25-2015, 04:46 PM
Hey.
Sorry to be annoying and I know it's been asked before but what settings work best on the encoder? I just used it for the first time in ages and my streaming has smoothed out but I odn tknow what settings are best. Should I just use default?
Vanessa has videos on this on youtube. streamate recruiting on youtube. sure helped me
PrincessLavender
07-25-2015, 08:06 PM
Streamate suspended me for sending a Project Maenad download link. I thought that was allowed? They suspended me for 2 days. I just logged in today and saw it. There's only 14 hours left. Lol. Guess it's Cams and Naked tonight.
EllieGold
07-25-2015, 08:09 PM
Seriously? I just uploaded some vids there that I was about to send out. Umm.... I guess I won't be sending videos out then...
PrincessLavender
07-25-2015, 08:11 PM
Seriously? I just uploaded some vids there that I was about to send out. Umm.... I guess I won't be sending videos out then...
I emailed them and told them that we were told using Project Maenad there was ok and I would like some clarification. I'll let you all know what they say.
EllieGold
07-25-2015, 08:12 PM
its part of their FAQ. Sounded safe.... weird. I have heard from lots of girls it was safe. :(
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PrincessLavender
07-25-2015, 08:13 PM
its part of their FAQ. Sounded safe.... weird. I have heard from lots of girls it was safe. :(
42212
I could have sworn I saw in the Project Maenad thread that they cleared it with them. Maybe I was wrong.
Halo88
07-25-2015, 08:16 PM
Good point. I only offer in exclusive too cause of the money but I have a lot of guys that want it in premium as well but I was just wondering what everyone else did :)
I offer it in exclusive only. Sometimes if it is slow, or I am close to reaching a goal, I will accept a request for phone in premium.
scarlettbelle
07-25-2015, 09:00 PM
I could have sworn I saw in the Project Maenad thread that they cleared it with them. Maybe I was wrong.
Yes, KatyBoleyn said Vanessa gave it the thumbs up.
I asked about it for our own models, Vanessa/SM gave a hearty thumbs up to using it...their rules:
(Straight from Vanessa
- No redirection to third-party sites
- No promotion of third-party sites
- No exchange of personal information
Otherwise, exchanging files (vids/pic sets) in exchange for Gold is still acceptable on Streamate. The only times when it can get a little sticky (from personal experience) is when the customer doesn’t receive the download link (failure to deliver on the models’ end or the customer doesn’t message the model via SM inmail), or there are issues on the customer’s end with being able to open the files/download the files, etc. If any of these situations occur, it is advised that the model resolve the issue directly with the customer right away and/or contact Support to notify them of the situation or if there are any issues to avoid possible suspension.
Maybe the person who suspended you wasn't aware that Project Maenad is allowed? What have they said so far? I'm really hoping that I'm not going to have to go back to media fire. :(
PrincessLavender
07-25-2015, 09:21 PM
It says "giving out website https://www.projectmaenad.com/links/xxxxxxxxx to users." I just emailed them asking for clarification because I was so sure they said it was allowed. It'll probably take a few days for them the respond but I'll let you know as soon as I get a response.
PrincessLavender
07-25-2015, 09:27 PM
And I know it wasn't a case of the customer complaining he didn't get it. I thought it might have been at first because I sent a video and then I didn't log in for like 3 days. There was a message from the customer saying the link expired and he hadn't downloaded it yet. (I accidently gave him the wrong link) But when I went to the link they quoted in my suspension email it was a link I sent to a customer that found me on Streamate after seeing me on Southern Charms first. And I know he got that link because he emailed me and let me know he liked them.
SweetieBitch
07-25-2015, 10:10 PM
Ugh, had a gold show countdown going with several high tips, and then everyone started getting kicked from the room so I cancelled it. I do not have the patience to deal with these glitches tonight. Gonna make clips and maybe try to get back on later. Streamate can suck my clit. >_<
Girly_Girl
07-26-2015, 09:03 AM
Does anyone know if the glitches are still affecting guys from staying in pvts or the room without getting kicked out? Yesterday was a little better for me but still didn't seem right with the length of my pvts. Although I finally had some longer ones like usual, there were still a lot of short ones ;( I had a couple of guys complaining about being able to stay in the room but I wasn't sure if it was from glitches or because of their connection?
JessRyan
07-26-2015, 10:28 AM
Good point. I only offer in exclusive too cause of the money but I have a lot of guys that want it in premium as well but I was just wondering what everyone else did :)
I too offer phone in exclusive only. the phone guys are very nice/cool and it's fun. I also get some long exclusives with phone. It's a nice thing to offer for exclusive.
JessRyan
07-26-2015, 10:32 AM
I emailed them and told them that we were told using Project Maenad there was ok and I would like some clarification. I'll let you all know what they say.
what???? I've been using PM for months! Send out links to videos every day! However, the only thing I think SM would have a problem with is the "comments" section of the link (which I use hmmm) or the profile that the customer can see when he goes to PM to gather his link/video. My PM profile is an "all about me" Geez, I sure hope this is BS
scarlettbelle
07-26-2015, 10:45 AM
^^^That's what I've been wondering about. I don't have ANYTHING linking to outside sites on my vids, on my ProjectMaenad profile, or in the comments section on the video links. Reeeeally hoping that's good enough because PM really is the best video hosting site I've found. And I sell a LOT of videos on Streamate.
I play by the rules, Streamate! Don't ban me bro!
~Carmen~
07-26-2015, 12:34 PM
Does anyone know if the glitches are still affecting guys from staying in pvts or the room without getting kicked out? Yesterday was a little better for me but still didn't seem right with the length of my pvts. Although I finally had some longer ones like usual, there were still a lot of short ones ;( I had a couple of guys complaining about being able to stay in the room but I wasn't sure if it was from glitches or because of their connection?
Yes. Unfortunately, my best regular kept getting kicked out. Lots of short privates today too.
PrincessLavender
07-26-2015, 08:58 PM
what???? I've been using PM for months! Send out links to videos every day! However, the only thing I think SM would have a problem with is the "comments" section of the link (which I use hmmm) or the profile that the customer can see when he goes to PM to gather his link/video. My PM profile is an "all about me" Geez, I sure hope this is BS
I'm guilty too. Totally use the comments section to pimp my links and I have them all in the About Me section. Lol. So it's possible that is the problem. Still no word from them. The link they busted me on though I didn't put anything in the comments section because he's a regular customer of mine from Southern Charms and Clips4Sale so he already knew where else to find me. They would have had to go to my profile thru that download link to see any outside sites. And, it's awfully funny that they bust me sending a link to a customer that I brought to SM. He's a Cammodels customer and makes me money just about every single day. You're welcome, SM. Lol.
I am waiting on the introduction of new HD feature but it looks like it'll take forever, they announced it but it's not happening yet tho site is glitchy & unstable, pretty difficult to work thru all these glitches, i dont really feel motivated to get online.
Plus i feel for u guys who have trouble with SM regarding the sites hosting ur content. I dont sell content, i would do it on SM directly but they dont offer the space for it, i was told back in the time 'SM is just a cam site not a content site' but obviously they like now when members pay money thru the site for content hosted on other sites lol.
Would be nice if they offered the space for content directly on their site so models wont get in trouble anymore for the errors that come in the process of selling content outside SM.
Wishful & hopeful here :crossfing:goodvibes:optimist:
ivybunny
07-27-2015, 12:12 AM
Ahhhhhh that's probably it Princess Lavender. I don't have links to ANYTHING. In fact, I don't even have a pic up. My profile only says "because you had a 10+ min exclusive with me. Also because you rock :)".
Protip:
DO NOT ANGER THE SM OVERLORDS. THEY WILL SMITE YOU DOWN WITH WHITE HOT FURY AND VENGEANCE.
I just wanna say that this July slump is so effing real. Sigh - I need to move and if it wasn't for my two best regs (both go excl until they hit their limit every time) I would have had 33% in paid chat. Unbelievable. I've been hustling harder, giving "better quality" shows, and my take home is 2/3 of what it should be. This blows, guys.
AlyssaJane
07-27-2015, 05:19 AM
You ladies rock with hustling your vids on SM. I'm such a newb I haven't made a single vid yet. Everytime I tell myself I will, I get overwhelmed, not sure where to start. I just need to make a gameplan for myself. Anyways you ladies inspire me! Definitely looking at expanding my sources of income. I love SM but it's good to have backup.
IvyAdams
07-27-2015, 07:24 AM
It says "giving out website https://www.projectmaenad.com/links/xxxxxxxxx to users." I just emailed them asking for clarification because I was so sure they said it was allowed. It'll probably take a few days for them the respond but I'll let you know as soon as I get a response.
It was most likely someone who didn't know. I have emailed back and forth with Liz personally asking if this site was okay and she said it was fine. I would email Liz directly if they don't lift it because that's ridiculous.
JessRyan
07-27-2015, 07:39 AM
I am waiting on the introduction of new HD feature but it looks like it'll take forever, they announced it but it's not happening yet tho site is glitchy & unstable, pretty difficult to work thru all these glitches, i dont really feel motivated to get online.
Plus i feel for u guys who have trouble with SM regarding the sites hosting ur content. I dont sell content, i would do it on SM directly but they dont offer the space for it, i was told back in the time 'SM is just a cam site not a content site' but obviously they like now when members pay money thru the site for content hosted on other sites lol.
Would be nice if they offered the space for content directly on their site so models wont get in trouble anymore for the errors that come in the process of selling content outside SM.
Wishful & hopeful here :crossfing:goodvibes:optimist:
I thought about that too. Some times offering videos for gold shows is more trouble than it's worth. (as for the small percentage I make for each video sold through SM) and then sending the links, then if I have to RE-SEND it! UG! And now this? I may stop offering them just to be safe. I too value my job and Scarlettbelle is right to play by the rules. I'm sneaky sometimes and used that little comment section...not any more! I sell through ManyVids and that's slowly but surely moving right along. No complaints. AND a lot of guys from SM have found me there and if a guy REALLY wants to find you and your videos, he can. It's not that hard. Lesson learned! ;-)
IvyAdams
07-27-2015, 07:41 AM
Also, SM was pretty glitchy for me this morning. :( Had an exclusive that wouldn't take and a couple of guys complained about not being able to give gold. UGH. hopefully tomorrow is better :)
JessRyan
07-27-2015, 07:51 AM
It was most likely someone who didn't know. I have emailed back and forth with Liz personally asking if this site was okay and she said it was fine. I would email Liz directly if they don't lift it because that's ridiculous.
Ivy's right. Honestly I thought that from the start. That happens when dealing with multiple customer support. Not every one knows every thing. LOL it's the new guy! Hey, I was thinking about cost per min on SM compared to when I was a stripper, lap dance and table dance songs being 4 to 5 minutes..the cost. then having to deal with so many 2 min privates recently...at my $6.99 a min! A lap dance is average $20 to $30 bucks a song at 4 minutes.... Wouldn't it be nice if we could adjust our privates to a minute minimum?? I'll throw my well earned pennies into the SM wishing well on that thought.
shysara79
07-27-2015, 02:16 PM
Hi guys, I searched and searched and could not find an answer and hope that maybe one of you tech savy gals may have the answer. I am using an i7 computer, super fast internet, (75 down /11 up) and windows 8 with a logitech pro 9000. I was having the issue of my fps never going above 15 no matter what I had the encoder set to. I deleted the encoder and reinstalled and have tried both versions 3.1 and 3.2. Does anyone know what would cause this? Also what version are you using with windows 8, as I have yet to download windows 10. Thanks in advance for your help :)
Vlodina
07-27-2015, 02:34 PM
Hi guys, I searched and searched and could not find an answer and hope that maybe one of you tech savy gals may have the answer. I am using an i7 computer, super fast internet, (75 down /11 up) and windows 8 with a logitech pro 9000. I was having the issue of my fps never going above 15 no matter what I had the encoder set to. I deleted the encoder and reinstalled and have tried both versions 3.1 and 3.2. Does anyone know what would cause this? Also what version are you using with windows 8, as I have yet to download windows 10. Thanks in advance for your help :)
I may be wrong, but I think it's your cam giving you the low frame rate. I remember trying to use my old pro 9000 and having frame rate issues.
Redcandy
07-27-2015, 02:48 PM
It cant be the webcam because I use a c905 and a pro9000 that I cam with on sm and don't have that issue.
PrincessLavender
07-27-2015, 05:14 PM
Ok, got a reply from SM customer service. It said "Sorry, you may not refer them to that link."
IvyAdams
07-27-2015, 05:26 PM
Ok, got a reply from SM customer service. It said "Sorry, you may not refer them to that link."
They are idiots. Email Liz.
AlyssaJane
07-27-2015, 06:18 PM
Ok, got a reply from SM customer service. It said "Sorry, you may not refer them to that link."
That's messed up. There needs to be consistency with our support. I'm sorry you're going through that.
TrifilinCamHo
07-27-2015, 06:42 PM
Anyone else having a problem with SM booting custies out of PVTS currently? This glitch has probably cost me like at least $80 so far today. WTF.
laurielegs
07-27-2015, 06:46 PM
Ok, got a reply from SM customer service. It said "Sorry, you may not refer them to that link."
Good grief.
They need to provide us a way to send videos then if they are going to object. Seems most hosts who do gold shows offer them as a perk so how are they sending them?
RamonaRamone
07-27-2015, 06:54 PM
Anyone else having a problem with SM booting custies out of PVTS currently? This glitch has probably cost me like at least $80 so far today. WTF.
YUP. Roughly 5-7 times per day, for like, the last 4 days. I've been making half of what I had been due to this.
Sphynx Lions
07-27-2015, 07:10 PM
I was thinking about logging in today for the first time on SM but idk now with all this u grisl are saying... maybe better just got o MFC or CB where I have already been
xoprincessremy
07-27-2015, 07:19 PM
I received an email from support saying my documents were not uploaded correctly--/ that my name wasn't matching my ID. I've been on SM for 3 years now so I'm not sure why I randomly got this email.
Did anyone else get it?
Sphynx Lions
07-27-2015, 07:45 PM
3 years and now they say that? wow, I have no idea sorry but I just wanted to say wow jaja
I received an email from support saying my documents were not uploaded correctly--/ that my name wasn't matching my ID. I've been on SM for 3 years now so I'm not sure why I randomly got this email.
Did anyone else get it?
Halo88
07-27-2015, 07:51 PM
You ladies rock with hustling your vids on SM. I'm such a newb I haven't made a single vid yet. Everytime I tell myself I will, I get overwhelmed, not sure where to start. I just need to make a gameplan for myself. Anyways you ladies inspire me! Definitely looking at expanding my sources of income. I love SM but it's good to have backup.
Selling vids on SM is not necessary, so don't feel like this is something you need to do. Some girls enjoy selling them, but lots of girls have done well on SM for years and have never sold a video. If the thought of selling vids overwhelms you, then put it on the back burner. Brainstorm for some unique hustles and techniques that you can have fun with and enjoy. Make your camming something you love and look forward to.
Halo88
07-27-2015, 08:00 PM
Hi guys, I searched and searched and could not find an answer and hope that maybe one of you tech savy gals may have the answer. I am using an i7 computer, super fast internet, (75 down /11 up) and windows 8 with a logitech pro 9000. I was having the issue of my fps never going above 15 no matter what I had the encoder set to. I deleted the encoder and reinstalled and have tried both versions 3.1 and 3.2. Does anyone know what would cause this? Also what version are you using with windows 8, as I have yet to download windows 10. Thanks in advance for your help :)
The 9000 is a bit outdated. I would recommend upgrading your cam to a c920, as it would work better with newer operating systems. Another thing that I learned is that cams wear out after using them for a long time. Although the picture may seem fine, they stop putting out the best quality frame rate and cause other problems. Try to get a new cam every year if you can, and keep a backup for just in case.
JessRyan
07-27-2015, 08:02 PM
3 years and now they say that? wow, I have no idea sorry but I just wanted to say wow jaja
maybe they plan on offering their own video sharing/storage for us? hmmmm
JessRyan
07-27-2015, 08:03 PM
YUP. Roughly 5-7 times per day, for like, the last 4 days. I've been making half of what I had been due to this.
yes! Several times today. mostly in exclusive. the guy got kicked out several minutes into it. Thank goodness he came...back...LOL
SexyLittleThing
07-27-2015, 08:06 PM
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scarlettbelle
07-27-2015, 11:57 PM
Everything seems to be back to normal for me tonight! Thank god because I couldn't take much more of that 50% of my usual earnings crap.
I did have one pretty bad glitch today though. I'd finished a GS countdown, I hit over DOUBLE my goal...and when I hit the "start" button it got stuck in limbo and booted me offline. O_o Luckily I had an awesome group of guys who all came back after I logged in, but I was about to cry over that ish!
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
07-28-2015, 04:15 AM
Anyone else still having the black box issue? Guys saying the room wont load? Its been going on for 5 days now. I dont understand how this can be happening? This is happening with and without Verysoft. I just checked my stream on a Galaxy S5 4G LTE connection and I was frozen after a few seconds. Then the screen changed to Im in a private right now thingy. Im not making any money. Doesn't matter what hours or how many. No one is in my room and the ones who want to be cant get in. Days ago when I was getting shows they were getting kicked out. I sent an email stating these issues with all my specs. High Speed internet. Fast processor etc etc Unless SM has a magic switch there is nothing else I can do.
xoprincessremy
07-28-2015, 06:19 AM
I had custies saying they saw a black box in pvt too. Smh
I received an email from support saying my documents were not uploaded correctly--/ that my name wasn't matching my ID. I've been on SM for 3 years now so I'm not sure why I randomly got this email.
Did anyone else get it?
You were asked these days to upload new documents as ur old ones expired maybe? The ID u signed up with i mean, is it expired now or still ok? Cause this is going on on SM lately, they review documents & if they find out the documents they have in their records are expired they ask for new uploads. If this is not the case it might be they sent u the email by mistake. Are u still able to cam, can u stream?
webcamcutie
07-28-2015, 10:41 AM
Anyone else still having the black box issue? Guys saying the room wont load? Its been going on for 5 days now. I dont understand how this can be happening? This is happening with and without Verysoft. I just checked my stream on a Galaxy S5 4G LTE connection and I was frozen after a few seconds. Then the screen changed to Im in a private right now thingy. Im not making any money. Doesn't matter what hours or how many. No one is in my room and the ones who want to be cant get in. Days ago when I was getting shows they were getting kicked out. I sent an email stating these issues with all my specs. High Speed internet. Fast processor etc etc Unless SM has a magic switch there is nothing else I can do.
Yup
been happening to me since Friday. I wrote support to tell them and haven't gotten the usual 'its you not me' thing back yet but I know thats what they'll say even though nothing on my end has changed. I used to be in pct 70% of my online time and now I've dropped down to some days less than 25%. This is very frustrating, wish they'd just fix their shit. Oh that and my MS time has mysteriously gone from being in the 'good' range to being 'poor' all the time and nothing has changed with my internet equipment or computer or anything. Highly annoyed. :'(
JustCallMeBree
07-28-2015, 11:16 AM
Saddling up to ride the bucking bronco that has been SM lately. I got on for two hours last night just be stared at by lurkers and sadly some of regs then when I finally did get a reg to go private SM glitched and wouldn't let it connect even after three tries. I logged off in defeat but I've got about $600 left to make for bills so i'm going back until I hit goal. I'd rather be annoyed than homeless. Good Luck to all the other Ladies! Keep going Fall is almost here.....
shysara79
07-28-2015, 12:35 PM
I may be wrong, but I think it's your cam giving you the low frame rate. I remember trying to use my old pro 9000 and having frame rate issues.
Thanks so much for the reply! What version of the encoder are you using for windows 8 if you don't mind me asking? Thanks in advance !