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EffyRose
08-24-2015, 09:22 AM
I'm trying to sign up with streamte, but on the part when it is asking me to set up security questions it is not taking my PW. Its the same one I made the account with and even changed it just to make sure, but it keeps not taking it. Is the site glitching or should I contact support?
sorry for the stupid question :/
If it's where you're suppose to put the answers to your security questions, the answers have to be different from your password. Security questions are for if you forget your password.
SadieTaylor
08-24-2015, 09:36 AM
Great, been on 2 hours, doing decent and now I'm pixelating. Grr!
pippapippa
08-24-2015, 09:40 AM
Site is definitely still having issues. Had multiple guys try to go private and tell me they see only a black screen. I told them to tell support, but who knows if they did.
euro_princess
08-24-2015, 10:24 AM
I don't even know if I should log in. Looks dead for everybody.
pippapippa
08-24-2015, 10:27 AM
I don't even know if I should log in. Looks dead for everybody.
It is.
Bootsie
08-24-2015, 10:58 AM
It's dead as fuck...lol. But you know what? I needed this bonus money to kick my ass to work hard before I have to take a month off for moving back to my home country. I think guys are still getting kicked in and out of chat, and every once in a while i get choppy a bit, though. Still, every little bit counts and I am trying hard to work every damn day (helps that I am in the Boleyn Models camathon group!) to get some bonus $.
JettaNyx
08-24-2015, 11:06 AM
If it's where you're suppose to put the answers to your security questions, the answers have to be different from your password. Security questions are for if you forget your password.
Right, but the section reads (as an example):
Password _____________________
then a drop down menu with typical security questions like:
Mother's Middle name ______________
first dog's name ________________
mother's hometown ___________
it will not accept my password at all. It is the same pw that activated my account & logged me in. I have tried putting in a second pw, but it won't accept that either. So I can't finish my sign up with them.
luvnrockets
08-24-2015, 11:29 AM
They better extend this bonus.
SoloDesire
08-24-2015, 11:33 AM
Been on almost 4 hours now...only 1 short pvt show and 1 tip. Seriously?! NOW I know why we're getting a bonus...because there's no traffic to make money off of!
Bootsie
08-24-2015, 11:39 AM
A lot of guys got angry with the SM glitches and went to other sites. I had tons of guys google me and find my indy Skype listings, and guys started appearing on MFC and asking about how to do pvts since that's what they wanted, and when I asked, they said they came from either SM or a whitelabel. What SM needs to do is extend the bonus to keep lots of girls on and fix the glitches and then work on their traffic. My guess is they will NOT extend the bonus, will claim the glitches are fixed, and will instead push more whitelabel affiliate stuff in the hopes of getting traffic that way. Ah well.
IllyriaStorm
08-24-2015, 11:40 AM
Been on almost 4 hours now...only 1 short pvt show and 1 tip. Seriously?! NOW I know why we're getting a bonus...because there's no traffic to make money off of!
See that's what I think. They knew the site wasn't fixed so they gave us the bonuses to keep models on a glitchy site and to make sure the shitty traffic would mean they're paying out as little in bonuses as possible. I'm not feeling well today so I'm not on but I swear I'm logging on tonight and I'm staying on until I reach my goal, even if that's twelve hours. I WILL teach my goals this week.
SweetieBitch
08-24-2015, 11:43 AM
For the ladies wondering about the bonuses -- remember that SM uses the GMT time zone. If you're in the US, your "day" begins at 5pm for PST/West Coast, 8pm for EST/East Coast. If you worked Saturday night, then that is technically a Sunday shift for SM. The bonuses show up within 24 hours after the entire 24-hour day has passed.
They're calculating it in a weird way with the Gold Bonus, but what you receive in your pocket is indeed equal to 20% of your earnings from the previous day. All of mine have been accurate so far.
audritwo
08-24-2015, 11:47 AM
They better extend this bonus.
They won't. Can't even give us a full week. Hog wash.
Right, but the section reads (as an example):
Password _____________________
then a drop down menu with typical security questions like:
Mother's Middle name ______________
first dog's name ________________
mother's hometown ___________
it will not accept my password at all. It is the same pw that activated my account & logged me in. I have tried putting in a second pw, but it won't accept that either. So I can't finish my sign up with them.
What i noticed they want a password containing capital letters, numbers and small letters. Now i dont really know why is not taking ur password, if u log into ur account with it then u should be able to update ur account also, maybe try to clear cookies or try another browser? I know this is ordinary question but u sure password is correct & u not having capital letters on? Also check ur security settings in browser, allow cookies, allow data to be stored in ur browser, reset to default if needed, try all possible options.
audritwo
08-24-2015, 12:14 PM
Also type out your password out on Notepad and copy and paste it. That's what I do.
webcamcutie
08-24-2015, 01:19 PM
I don't even know if I should log in. Looks dead for everybody.
It really wasn't TOO BAD compared to yesterday! Seemed a bit more steady but definitely not crazy busy... I just make sure that when guys get quiet, and stop talking when they come in after a few minutes of that I'll log off then back in and it seems to do the trick! I should have done it yesterday, but I suspect my hours online+football was my demise. I also obsessively check myself when the free chat seems to go dead on my cell phone and see if I can pull up my cam, if it keeps bumping me back to say I'm in pvt cause it won't load, after 3-4x I'll relog my camera, or if I get the black screen of doom, I'll relog also. I definitely miss the days of not having a chance to check my cam out on my phone because I was too busy! LOL! Now I'm totally creeping myself all the time ;(
I basically gave up on working extra hours for the bonus after 3 days of hell, said fuck it, working my regular hours and I'll work an extra hour tonight and a few extra tomorrow afternoon but it hasn't really been worth all the non sleeping and pain I've been putting myself through working the extra hours to come out to average what I normally did (or less!) without the bonus hrly.
BustyVixen
08-24-2015, 01:21 PM
My average hourly rate today was almost half of my normal. I made money but had guys kicked from shows, some said they just saw a black screen, all the same BS. Site is not fixed. I love SM, I kick ass on there but with less traffic and glitches left and right, I will probably have to have a plan B. Makes me frustrated and sad. I hope they fix it before it's all over and a dead site.
Bristol
08-24-2015, 01:30 PM
Another horrendous day on SM for me. I think the bonus period is making it a lot worse because tons of models are logging in now and spreading thin the limited number of customers across more girls.
Issabelle
08-24-2015, 01:56 PM
I've been online just over half an hour. Two old regs stopped by and netted me about $40 off the bat, but it's been freeloaders and in-and-outs since. The site is WORKING in private for me so far, but the traffic is seriously dead.
ETA: I'm getting a really high number of dudes coming into premium, demanding shit, and logging out before they get charged. Dudes, you realize I track the clock for that first minute, RIGHT? lol!
SweetieBitch
08-24-2015, 02:14 PM
Just a reminder that the bonus pay ends at 12am GMT on 8/26 -- so for US girls that means the cutoff to receive the extra 20% ends at 5pm - 8pm tomorrow 8/25, depending on time zone.
I only work nights after 7pm PST, so I need to hustle tonight for my last run of the bonus.
MistressX
08-24-2015, 02:46 PM
I was on yesterday and the 21st... Things were great and I didnt experience any of the glitches from before. The only thing was traffic was awful on the 21st but last night it picked up a little (I am used to only having 3 or 4 people in my room at one time). I switched my background around and lowered my prices on the 20th.. As of last night I am doing better than ever before on streamate or any other site I have worked and managed to make $200 in about 4 hours. I have only worked on streamate since last October though, and I know I am not on the front page as far as placement. I still really don't understand how the placement works, but it seems to me now that the glitches are no longer site wide and only certain people are still experiencing them?
As someone who hasnt even worked streamate for a year I'm hearing lots of stuff about this kind of thing happening often and even though I am doing better than ever (keep in mind its still not even close to no $100/hr though and 200 in 4 hours probably seems like pennies to some of you but its great for me) I am trying to consider other options. I really dont like MFC though. I used to work Naked.com and they suck balls! What site would you guys suggest? I signed up for Cam Model Directory but I'm just getting dummies adding me on skype and then not booking sessions..
sovereignv
08-24-2015, 02:55 PM
Argh, what the hell! My bitrate on the ranking page keeps going lower and lower even though my bitrate in the encoder is about 500kb more than what's listed and I've dropped four rows in my category. What gives?
justanothercamgirl
08-24-2015, 04:06 PM
Been on almost 4 hours now...only 1 short pvt show and 1 tip. Seriously?! NOW I know why we're getting a bonus...because there's no traffic to make money off of!
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KatyBoleyn
08-24-2015, 04:39 PM
We just updated our own stats today...a few surprises.
The week starting July 5th was still the worst on record for models. Paid percent overall was the lowest that week (hitting 18% average). This week is a few points better so far. Last week was rock solid "average" for percent in paid.
Hourly earnings overall is at a record high so far this week, comparing the last 8 months records. Even with the 20% taken out, it still is three spots from the bottom for this year (and not even close to the post-4th-of-July collective vacation). Overall the fluctuations are less than 25% from the average up or down so even that doesn't mean much.
We're not saying at all that these last days weren't royally painful for a lot of models, and this is still very low for "back to school" season (compared to the same week last year). But, from a "big picture" perspective, predicting the demise of Streamate is a bit premature. That being said, if they can hold these averages even with the issues, they will certainly start to rock again as they are slowly straightened out. We really hate coming off as "fangirls" (and let the conspiracy theorists go nuts), but that's what the numbers are doing. The fundamental thing is that if you aren't making money, they aren't making money - you need to believe they have a very big incentive to get everyone back on track.
Issabelle
08-24-2015, 05:08 PM
^^ Okay, I really needed to hear that because, no shit, I'm sitting here working on an MFC profile I'm not even sure I wanna make. Oi vey!
Looks like site is back to normal, at least for me, been on for 2 hrs with no major issues just one guy could not stay connected, i asked he said he was mobile. Made some money too so i am happy. Off to bed i wanna catch few hrs of sleep and try again in the morning. I hope & pray they working on making site stable. I noticed i was streaming with 24 fps and i moved one of my lamps from the side more to the front so i got 30 fps again, i re-arranged cam space for better comfort here. So this is good news for me, i hope for u too babes ;)
SoloDesire
08-24-2015, 05:41 PM
Every cam room I go into is lagging and jerky. That helps explain why no one is staying in my room.
IvyRose
08-24-2015, 06:07 PM
Feel shitty, someone tipped me and the website wasnt showing it to me. Neither in free chat where he was or in the total-earnings. So I though he was full of shit. than after a couple of minutes I check earnings again and it shows up! He allready left though
SexyLittleThing
08-24-2015, 06:09 PM
I was on yesterday and the 21st... Things were great and I didnt experience any of the glitches from before. The only thing was traffic was awful on the 21st but last night it picked up a little (I am used to only having 3 or 4 people in my room at one time). I switched my background around and lowered my prices on the 20th.. As of last night I am doing better than ever before on streamate or any other site I have worked and managed to make $200 in about 4 hours. I have only worked on streamate since last October though, and I know I am not on the front page as far as placement. I still really don't understand how the placement works, but it seems to me now that the glitches are no longer site wide and only certain people are still experiencing them?
As someone who hasnt even worked streamate for a year I'm hearing lots of stuff about this kind of thing happening often and even though I am doing better than ever (keep in mind its still not even close to no $100/hr though and 200 in 4 hours probably seems like pennies to some of you but its great for me) I am trying to consider other options. I really dont like MFC though. I used to work Naked.com and they suck balls! What site would you guys suggest? I signed up for Cam Model Directory but I'm just getting dummies adding me on skype and then not booking sessions..
How much did you lower your prices? I'm also wondering what other sites are good. I know there isn't a site like Streamate (with that much traffic), but still... This is going on for far too long.
Everything has been good with me, until yesterday. It was just plain awful. Everyone getting in and out of my room, not talking, etc. So my energy is really low today. I just got two privates and they were both kicked out from private. I made a whooping 1.20$ in 1 hour.
Fuck you Streamate, just... Get your shit together already.
sovereignv
08-24-2015, 06:33 PM
Not to whine but thanks a lot for kicking my SECOND ( : ((( ) paying customer of the night straight out of exclusive
SoloDesire
08-24-2015, 06:36 PM
Well I stuck it out and did my 6 hours and made...$27. Yeah, can't wait for that bonus on my $27!!
MistressX
08-24-2015, 07:08 PM
I guess I shouldnt have spoken so soon. ZERO traffic tonight wtf...I lowered my prices for both $1 so pvt 2.99 and exclusive 3.99.... Is that too much? Not enough? I dont know.. I have this one dress I wear pretty much every night because it makes money. Tried switching it up tonight and I've had almost no interest. I guess I should put it back on???? Ugh
xCamLovex
08-24-2015, 07:15 PM
of course the guys are interested ladies! but look at it from their perspective do they wanna get hard and then get blueballs out of fear the website won't work? don't lower it too much and short change yourself. SM needs to eat more $$$ and give their customers who used the site between the melt down days some credits or incentive to play. they need to eat the money, not us. holler for the bonus. that's a nice touch and i appreciate it.
hyori
08-24-2015, 07:23 PM
Maybe we should all just stand in front of our cams in mass protest with signs around our necks that say, "Will work for working cam site."
fiatdc
08-24-2015, 07:58 PM
i still had some issues tonight but not as bad as it has been... just freezing every 30 seconds or so for a short time, i stalked a few other rooms from the first page (and asked my reg to do the same) to check it wasn't just me having issues and we both saw the same on most of the models.
still managed to make a reasonable amount despite the problems... but sm is the only site i am working and if the glitches continue and my repeats get fed up i'm going to have find another site that suits my hustle
Femmestudent
08-24-2015, 08:20 PM
I agree that SM needs to offer some credit/incentive to the custies. I have had good regs ask about GSs and these aren't cheap guys they just worry about spending too much in prem/exclu and not getting an orgasm out of it!
IllyriaStorm
08-24-2015, 08:29 PM
I'm almost thinking of just staying off until after the bonus is over. Worked the past hour, made $5. $5! I know I'm new and I don't make the big bucks yet by any stretch but it was never that bad before the bonus started. I'm just going to work my ass off for three days straight between tomorrow night and Friday night and hope for the best...sigh.
scarlettbelle
08-24-2015, 09:10 PM
We just updated our own stats today...a few surprises.
The week starting July 5th was still the worst on record for models. Paid percent overall was the lowest that week (hitting 18% average). This week is a few points better so far. Last week was rock solid "average" for percent in paid.
Hourly earnings overall is at a record high so far this week, comparing the last 8 months records. Even with the 20% taken out, it still is three spots from the bottom for this year (and not even close to the post-4th-of-July collective vacation). Overall the fluctuations are less than 25% from the average up or down so even that doesn't mean much.
We're not saying at all that these last days weren't royally painful for a lot of models, and this is still very low for "back to school" season (compared to the same week last year). But, from a "big picture" perspective, predicting the demise of Streamate is a bit premature. That being said, if they can hold these averages even with the issues, they will certainly start to rock again as they are slowly straightened out. We really hate coming off as "fangirls" (and let the conspiracy theorists go nuts), but that's what the numbers are doing. The fundamental thing is that if you aren't making money, they aren't making money - you need to believe they have a very big incentive to get everyone back on track.
I've noticed the same trend. Because honestly, Streamate is ALWAYS glitchy. My hourly average is just about normal right now before factoring in the bonus. I don't think SM is going anywhere anytime soon. Hopefully this was a GIANT wake-up call for them, and hopefully we'll see some more transparency and respect from support in the future.
I've really got high hopes for this fall. It will be interesting to see what actually caused all this and how everything pans out with new features or additions to the site.
EvaDarington
08-24-2015, 09:27 PM
$6 my first hour... I need at least $500 this week and only have from today until Friday to make it. I had to log off or I was going to have a breakdown.
Is it time to cry yet? Fuck.
EllieGold
08-24-2015, 09:39 PM
I just am not feeling it tonight.... I got huge goals. Gold show kinda night because I am too expensive on pvt lol
webcamcutie
08-24-2015, 09:58 PM
Lol everytime I check my room when I'm trying to stream and have like maybe 1-2 people in there an a reg custie and no one coming in and out it keeps saying I'm in pvt. Okay sm, its cool, I didn't need to benefit from the last day of the bonus.. :O
webcamcutie
08-24-2015, 09:59 PM
$6 my first hour... I need at least $500 this week and only have from today until Friday to make it. I had to log off or I was going to have a breakdown.
Is it time to cry yet? Fuck.
I've made 4.. you're 2 up on me!
AF camgirl
08-24-2015, 10:03 PM
I haven't had any issues with streaming and had consistent traffic and shows. I am using the medium wide-screen settings on the encoder. My hourly has dropped a bit the past week or so, but only about $5-10. That is easily compensated for with the bonus. Chin up ladies!
scarlettbelle
08-24-2015, 10:06 PM
I've had a few glitches tonight (people getting booted mostly) but I did successfully work around the "stuck in limbo before exclusive" glitch. I can't remember who mentioned this earlier, but pressing the "pause" button kicks you out of limbo and into exclusive. I wasn't visible in free chat and I was paid the correct amount, so I'm happy! lol
webcamcutie
08-24-2015, 10:19 PM
My round trip is all over, black screen complaints, free chat is like a dead zone and this is my speedtest, yeah MUST be me, right? LOOK at that PING! like damn, what the hell.
euro_princess
08-24-2015, 10:57 PM
Honestly, I didn't want to log in at first, I was scared to. Went on MFC to try it after a few months and got bored. I've lost my new model status and my position was in Neverland. So I said fuck it, I'll give a shot to SM.
Most of the problems today were with privates/block sessions. But I had a hell of a night, those guys were stubborn, they wanted to beat off to me, so they kept on trying and trying until it worked. Ended up making $650 in 5h.
LittleSexBunny
08-24-2015, 11:28 PM
I'm not seeing any adjustment anywhere. How exactly do I get there? I've clicked on "my earnings, for the week starting august 23" but I don't see shit... I don't see any, "adjustment link" under any of that either. I thought that's how it used to work forever ago... I don't know...
I'm guessing I need to write support? Or am I just completely missing it...
Kitcatt
08-24-2015, 11:28 PM
10 shows, the rest in tips in 3 1/2 hours for $291.15. I had a lot of birthday love and did veeeeryyyy little except show my legs all night. It was probably birthday love, but it WAS BIRTHDAY love! Your regulars are out there and are willing to support and love you, so don't fall prey to the negative emotions bb!
webcamcutie
08-24-2015, 11:55 PM
10 shows, the rest in tips in 3 1/2 hours for $291.15. I had a lot of birthday love and did veeeeryyyy little except show my legs all night. It was probably birthday love, but it WAS BIRTHDAY love! Your regulars are out there and are willing to support and love you, so don't fall prey to the negative emotions bb!
Good for you girl, happy birthday again:) <3
webcamcutie
08-25-2015, 12:25 AM
Well seems part of my connection issues was a wire I was using from my nighthawk router to my pc it wasn't supporting the full speeds, after hours of troubleshooting it I reconnected my network and now I get a blazing 175DL and 23UL with 10-13ping consistently. My round trip is now stating excellent, good, and average at times on a 45min test run and overall people are staying and talking and going pvt.. so perhaps my wire was bad and cutting in and out. This might have been a reason why the other night I had that 2-4 min delay also where custies in free chat got to see me naked? IDK! But I'm hoping for tomorrow (too tired and worn out tonight) that I'll see an overall improvement because now my connection is top notch and in great working order.. shall see how it goes, I'm taking my pennies and going to bed and preparing for a long haul tomorrow, night ladies (and gents if there is any on here) :)