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Marina Starr
10-05-2015, 08:52 PM
Every time there's a discussion about how many seconds the peepers get, the amount of peepers goes up. I guess there's no point of having a dead horse if you're not gonna beat it, right?!
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xCamLovex
10-05-2015, 08:52 PM
THIS IS A PUBLIC FORUM. In other words, it is like going to the Superbowl, grabbing the mic from the anthem singer and yelling whatever you just said here.
STOP talking about the 60 second peepers. STOP being stupid!
I wasn't aware this wasnt a topic that could be brought up here. Can someone do a solid and erase the entire thread that goes into this in detail in that case? That's how I found this website to begin with. Once again, I didn't know this was off limits. I assumed if an entire thread is dedicated to this then I could mention it.
Maybe some of you OG's can create some Streamate forum etiquettes us new booties don't know instead of calling me stupid, hyori. Some of us have no problem becoming verified but don't know the process or anyone who's a moderator that can walk us through the process.
Erase the main thread about this rather than die over my post on page 891
BadBitch
10-05-2015, 08:55 PM
This just reminded me how I'm forever hearing fantom log offs and ons when I'm not on cam. LOL
OMG!!! I hear those, too!!! Hahaha!
BadBitch
10-05-2015, 09:00 PM
GAW DAMMIT!!!
I had my FIRST EVER TV Gold show request... and it took me by surprise to the point where I declined it by mistake.
Motha.... fucka.....
I keep getting messages from the producers that my settings are not correct even though my studio set them! Fuuuuuuuuuuuck!!!!!
BadBitch
10-05-2015, 09:01 PM
What the fuck, this is my worse saturday on streamate, including my first ever day. $20 in 4 hours? this is shitty.
It's been so fucking slow lately! Especially today!!!!!!
EllieGold
10-05-2015, 09:07 PM
Tell me about it. Football maybe?
It's been so fucking slow lately! Especially today!!!!!!
BadBitch
10-05-2015, 09:17 PM
Tell me about it. Football maybe?
Hmm. During a Monday afternoon? I'm afraid that the SM glitches have scared these guys away.
Marina Starr
10-05-2015, 09:19 PM
Can we please post camming sucks/slow in the 'Camming Sucks' thread?
https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?171278-The-General-Purpose-quot-Camming-Sucks-Right-Now-quot-Thread
BadBitch
10-05-2015, 09:31 PM
Can we please post camming sucks/slow in the 'Camming Sucks' thread?
https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?171278-The-General-Purpose-quot-Camming-Sucks-Right-Now-quot-Thread
Hey, you see the word, "Newbie" under my name? Good. I'm still trying to work my way around this site. Thanks.
Marina Starr
10-05-2015, 09:52 PM
Newbie? So what's your point? Don't get snippy because I'm not the one. My post wasn't directed toward you. If it was, I would directly quote you. It was a general statement.
Hey, you see the word, "Newbie" under my name? Good. I'm still trying to work my way around this site. Thanks.
Issabelle
10-05-2015, 10:41 PM
ALRIGHT! Reign it in ladies. I love you all too much for us to snip over the multitude of ways SM has been acting like a brat to many ladies' incomes. Take it out on the site, not each other. *hugs*
Re: concerns over the peepers. SM knows. SM does not give a shit. In the two years I've been with them and brought it up to the higher ups, they've defended the policies in place that lead to abuse of the system. They have their reasons (which are, I think we can all agree, utter shit) and the likelihood of them changing things has very little to do with our opinion on the matter. Seriously--ask the veteran models of 5+ years with SM how often their frequently-voiced and totally valid concerns have been addressed. I think the first time any of us ever heard directly from Liz was during the height of the glitch fest in August/September. It is what it is on that front and what it is is very frustrating to models. It's the reason I don't even offer premium shows and have my exclusive set to a lower rate.
There is NO forum policy that forbids we discuss the exact way in which peepers can abuse the SM system. None of you are going to get in trouble for talking about it. That said, logically, older members of the forum get frustrated when it is discussed in an open forum that customers regularly frequent (and they do--trust me, a freeloader was bragging about reading this site to me just last week). Fudging the numbers or just plain not talking about it, specifically or in general, is really our only recourse out here. Verified (see info on how to join here: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?159039-My-private-group-verifying&highlight=verifying) is a safe space to discuss this, but not everyone has been an active forum member long enough to go there. It's frustrating, but generally the 'polite' strategy is to just not talk about this stuff.
Re: camming sucks vs. SM thread postings. SM has been slow/glitchy/a general pain in the ass to many models recently, so it makes sense that many ladies are venting their frustrations here. Being that this is the Streamate thread, it's not off-topic. That said, I think the frustration lies in the slew of vent-like posts (of which I am totally a party, so not pointing fingers AT ALL) that can be found in the most recent pages is that it buries other important posts. When someone comes in looking for technical advice or to discuss a new feature and it gets sandwiched in between 5-10 posts of 'it's slow' or 'I give up,' people aren't getting help or replies that can be followed easily. Hence the suggestion that posts that are more 'vent-like' in nature be taken to the Camming Sucks thread, which exists solely for that purpose. It's not a matter of one being an inappropriate place to post, so much as one being more appropriate than the other.
Yes, this is confusing for new members. I'd suggest another sticky, but the number of suggested stickies + actual stickies would take up the entire front page and be intimidating onto itself. Roll with the punches. Please don't feel personally attacked. I can't vouch for everyone, but I hope you all feel welcome while you're learning the layout of this forum and it's members.
Night all. Happy $$$ making!
MyRealNameIsWeird
10-05-2015, 10:59 PM
How in the actual fuck is it that running the encoder I get a 5 second delay, awful quality and noise at the SM end, but running High HD Wide I get a mere 2 second delay, better quality and no extra sound?
Issabelle
10-05-2015, 11:02 PM
How in the actual fuck is it that running the encoder I get a 5 second delay, awful quality and noise at the SM end, but running High HD Wide I get a mere 2 second delay, better quality and no extra sound?
5 second delay -- added time to servers from encoding, but that's a total guess. For what it's worth, that's the optimal delay on the encoder and nothing to worry about.
Better quality -- shouldn't be an issue, but it's the encoder and I'm currently in a very intense battle with mine randomly dropping my bitrate with no explanation despite a solid 18 different trouble-shoots I've tried and support being utterly useless. That started last week from me out of the blue though so your mileage may vary on that explanation.
Extra sound -- probably an encoder setting issue; try moving the sound bar (last option on the encoder on the audio options column) a few notches to the left and it should reduce any feedback. That thing being set too far right can fuck with it sometimes.
Halo88
10-05-2015, 11:25 PM
I wasn't aware this wasnt a topic that could be brought up here. Can someone do a solid and erase the entire thread that goes into this in detail in that case? That's how I found this website to begin with. Once again, I didn't know this was off limits. I assumed if an entire thread is dedicated to this then I could mention it.
Maybe some of you OG's can create some Streamate forum etiquettes us new booties don't know instead of calling me stupid, hyori. Some of us have no problem becoming verified but don't know the process or anyone who's a moderator that can walk us through the process.
Erase the main thread about this rather than die over my post on page 891
Posts just like yours was already posted all over the forum for years, so it isn't like you let some big secret out of the bag lol. So IDK why girls were getting all angry. You haven't done anything wrong. Your thoughts are welcomed.
Maybe we need a dedicated "Streamate sucks thread" for all people to post in cause in the 'camming sucks' there are many posts not SM related & people want to talk about SM, majority of models on this forum cams on SM & feel like posting in this thread about things that are SM related, no matter the topic, if slowness, tech. issues or other stuff.
Halo88
10-06-2015, 12:43 AM
Maybe we need a dedicated "Streamate sucks thread" for all people to post in cause in the 'camming sucks' there are many posts not SM related & people want to talk about SM, majority of models on this forum cams on SM & feel like posting in this thread about things that are SM related, no matter the topic, if slowness, tech. issues or other stuff.
It would be cool if camming connection developed separate sub-categories for each of the big sites. Camming discussions originally were in the "other work" thread. Then later CC was introduced. But since then, the camming industry has grown so much. SM definitely should have it's own category. We could have new threads based on different discussions. One could be a thread dedicated to the technical end. Some threads could be stickied. But for now though, having one huge and unorganized thread for one site is confusing for newer girls. Imagine how it will be in years to come.
MyRealNameIsWeird
10-06-2015, 03:55 AM
5 second delay -- added time to servers from encoding, but that's a total guess. For what it's worth, that's the optimal delay on the encoder and nothing to worry about.
Better quality -- shouldn't be an issue, but it's the encoder and I'm currently in a very intense battle with mine randomly dropping my bitrate with no explanation despite a solid 18 different trouble-shoots I've tried and support being utterly useless. That started last week from me out of the blue though so your mileage may vary on that explanation.
Extra sound -- probably an encoder setting issue; try moving the sound bar (last option on the encoder on the audio options column) a few notches to the left and it should reduce any feedback. That thing being set too far right can fuck with it sometimes.
Thanks, but no use. :( Already tried the sound trick. Even set it to almost nothing and I get loud feedback and can hardly be heard.
The quality is fixed when I up the quality, but the sound gets worse too.
The worst part is, I drop from a view almost every second (where they drop out cause nasty noise) to a view every five or ten at the most. Am contemplating setting up with the encoder and mute to get traffic, then swapping to boost the quality when taken pvt or exc. Desperate times.
MyRealNameIsWeird
10-06-2015, 04:26 AM
OK, so I went crazy and connected my HD webcam and crappy inbuilt mic to the encoder at once. Noise gone, quality better (equivalent to HD Low), custies flowing and staying. Weird, but works. :)
christylive
10-06-2015, 04:48 AM
In the survey I told them they should accept EBT/Food stamps and disability cheques as other form of payments.
OMG I'M DYING LAUGHING!!! Ty for that MUCH needed laugh!!
anna111
10-06-2015, 05:24 AM
OMG I'M DYING LAUGHING!!! Ty for that MUCH needed laugh!!
yes!!! i am too!!! ahaha)))
BadBitch
10-06-2015, 06:31 AM
Newbie? So what's your point? Don't get snippy because I'm not the one. My post wasn't directed toward you. If it was, I would directly quote you. It was a general statement.
Haha. Simmer.
Marina Starr
10-06-2015, 07:22 AM
Dear Streamate,
Thank you for being so kind. I now have money for grocery. I feel so blessed!
Truly yours,
Head Hoe/CE-Hoe
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xxtinamariexx
10-06-2015, 07:22 AM
Is anyone having any issues with SM's broadcaster. No mater what camera i use i get.. setup error: an error occurred while starting capture devices. Please make sure no other applications is usiing the selected camera and microphone or choose different devices using the settings menu. error description no data received from audio. capture device.
Then i Try a Different camera and have to calibrate it.. and get calibration error, the selected a/v sources could not be started. please make sure no other applications is using the selected camera or microphone no data received from audio capture device
Edited because I fixed it, but will leave it up in case any one else has an issue, even though I unplugged all cams, closed programs using task manager.. I couldn't get it to work until I restarted my computer..
anna111
10-06-2015, 07:40 AM
Dear Streamate,
Thank you for being so kind. I now have money for grocery. I feel so blessed!
Truly yours,
Head Hoe/CE-Hoe
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/oprahcry_zps0707f067.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/oprahcry_zps0707f067.gif.html)
+100!!!!ahahahaha))))))))))))))))))))))))))
EllieGold
10-06-2015, 08:09 AM
I seriously don't get why most women on Streamate under pregnant and indeed NOT pregnant... most are from Columbia and when I log on at a certain time, my placement is way before them. 90% of the time though I'm ranked well in my category. They might be pregnant, who knows. But i will notice that my category will go from 15 online to 45 real quick then drop all of a sudden.
SadieTaylor
10-06-2015, 08:48 AM
Woahhh.... Did SM change their placement formula? I'm always on the first page and now on page 4? Is SM Broadcast used for placement now? I'm avoiding it to splitcam.
Genoveve
10-06-2015, 10:38 AM
Posts just like yours was already posted all over the forum for years, so it isn't like you let some big secret out of the bag lol. So IDK why girls were getting all angry. You haven't done anything wrong. Your thoughts are welcomed.
Def agree with this.
xCamLovex
10-06-2015, 12:59 PM
If Streamate is asking us for feedback how is so taboo and wrong to bring up uncomfortable topics? Acting like it doesn't exists is a flawed and jaded mentality.
If this forum can house the opinions of conspiracy that SM is giving you a different server and pushing older models away and key command loopholes (which in my opinion hyori is way more damaging and dangerous) but i can't zshare thoughts about collectivizing To share dialogue to SM about an actual problem?
If there are indeed guys who read these boards Id like them to know we're not just a bunch of disgruntled sex workers they can dick around but we're proactive and about our business.
K I'm out to make my goal
pixiepower329
10-06-2015, 01:20 PM
Ok.. another question from a relative newb.
I accepted a TV Gold Show request today.. and as I was filling out the box for what I would do.... the Gold show just disappeared. Is that normal? Do they often offer a show and then not do it?
euro_princess
10-06-2015, 01:38 PM
You have 1 min to fill the box, maybe that's why. If that timer goes down and your box is not filled yet, your show will be canceled. I have a note where I keep all my gold show descriptions, so I don't have to type them always. When I get a request I just copy & paste it.
pixiepower329
10-06-2015, 01:39 PM
The timer was still at like... 32 seconds when the whole box just disappeared.
euro_princess
10-06-2015, 01:43 PM
Then was on their end. Message support. Sometimes they get errors too, happened a few times to me. The producer just came back, gave me another request and apologized.
I don't see a different reason.
Usually, when they cancel your show because you broke the rules they let you know by sending a pop-up message. I doubt was your case, considering you were just typing something.
audritwo
10-06-2015, 01:52 PM
If anyone is experiencing bugs with the new SMbroadcast report it here: http://streamatehelp.com/feedback-cve/
I've been having issues with the program not wanting to load and crash during the login part. Where it will not respond. When it does work, it works fine. But its just getting over starting the program.
EllieGold
10-06-2015, 02:46 PM
I may be beating a dead horse here, but why does the producer message say I still have no audio? This has been like this for at least 6 months. Guys can always hear me on their end. This is both through the dashboard and the encoder. The red icon for muting audio isn't being selected, just thought I'd clarify that. Streamate won't fix this issue and I feel I have nowhere else to turn for support. I have sent message after message but all they do is either don't reply or tell me to not mute the audio in the dashboard... which I am clarifying I am not doing.
hyori
10-06-2015, 04:34 PM
If Streamate is asking us for feedback how is so taboo and wrong to bring up uncomfortable topics? Acting like it doesn't exists is a flawed and jaded mentality.
If this forum can house the opinions of conspiracy that SM is giving you a different server and pushing older models away and key command loopholes (which in my opinion hyori is way more damaging and dangerous) but i can't zshare thoughts about collectivizing To share dialogue to SM about an actual problem?
If there are indeed guys who read these boards Id like them to know we're not just a bunch of disgruntled sex workers they can dick around but we're proactive and about our business.
K I'm out to make my goal
Um, those were not loopholes...
Actually, it is fine, I want ALL the guys to know! And it is 60 seconds, not 30! Get every second!
BadBitch
10-06-2015, 04:35 PM
I may be beating a dead horse here, but why does the producer message say I still have no audio? This has been like this for at least 6 months. Guys can always hear me on their end. This is both through the dashboard and the encoder. The red icon for muting audio isn't being selected, just thought I'd clarify that. Streamate won't fix this issue and I feel I have nowhere else to turn for support. I have sent message after message but all they do is either don't reply or tell me to not mute the audio in the dashboard... which I am clarifying I am not doing.
That is happening with my friend. Ugh. I'm sorry. The producer tells me that my settings are not correct, but they're set exactly like the manual tells you! Argh!!! My studio reassured me that the glitches will be worked out.
EllieGold
10-06-2015, 04:45 PM
I am on Katy's DP studio but that's just about it. Guys can always hear me since I have been camming with audio since 2014. I did cam without audio before but that was 2 or so years back. I feel like my account is cursed or something. lol.
PlayfulDesire
10-06-2015, 07:08 PM
Anyone else not being able to stay online? Is it just me?
xCamLovex
10-06-2015, 08:52 PM
I got kicked off multiple times and what's up the after PVT glitch after everyone leaves someone can join within seconds? It happened to me all night when I was putting my clothes back on. The timer is counting down from 30 seconds and someone was able to pop in for an awkward half panty on/off show.
Issabelle
10-06-2015, 08:56 PM
what's up the after PVT glitch after everyone leaves someone can join within seconds? It happened to me all night when I was putting my clothes back on. The timer is counting down from 30 seconds and someone was able to pop in for an awkward half panty on/off show.
If it was a premium show, that's actually not a glitch. Even though you see the 30 second count down display, customers who log into your room still see that you're in premium and they can join the show. It's happened to me a few times over the years. It's just one of those random timing things that feels like a glitch but isn't.
audritwo
10-07-2015, 12:32 AM
When the show ends. I step off cam right away. Not letting anyone try to get a glimpse.
Issabelle
10-07-2015, 01:18 AM
When the show ends. I step off cam right away. Not letting anyone try to get a glimpse.
I flip my camera towards the ceiling pretty automatically. More than one guy has commented on how sexy my smoke detector and light fixtures are when I took a bit longer than 30 seconds to get redressed.
Issabelle
10-07-2015, 05:02 AM
So, re: bitrate issue I've been having. *knock on wood* Buying a new c920 seems to have fixed it. I also dropped my bitrate some (down to 1500), but I'm gonna pop it back to 2000 in an hour or two if I stay stable and drop free. Maybe my c910 was finally just burning out? Glad it seems over though! *double knock on wood*
kortneykay
10-07-2015, 10:28 AM
Might be having issues with guys going private today...le sigh.
xCamLovex
10-07-2015, 10:35 AM
When the show ends. I step off cam right away. Not letting anyone try to get a glimpse.
I will have to remember this. Thank you. I thought it was strange how I'd hear the "ding" sound after everyone had left. I wasn't sure what was going on. I've never had that happen to me until last night. *must aim camera up after show*
JessRyan
10-07-2015, 10:51 AM
I will have to remember this. Thank you. I thought it was strange how I'd hear the "ding" sound after everyone had left. I wasn't sure what was going on. I've never had that happen to me until last night. *must aim camera up after show*
this is especially important too, after a gold show too. I spring off my riding toy the instant the room clears because a lot of times there's a fella just waiting in guest chat for the show to end so he can get his peek knowing you are riding to your grand finale! HA! If you can, watch that guest window for the name of those waiting. Because sometimes it is legit a guy who was in your gold show and just didn't finish. LOL
xCamLovex
10-07-2015, 11:09 AM
this is especially important too, after a gold show too. I spring off my riding toy the instant the room clears because a lot of times there's a fella just waiting in guest chat for the show to end so he can get his peek knowing you are riding to your grand finale! HA! If you can, watch that guest window for the name of those waiting. Because sometimes it is legit a guy who was in your gold show and just didn't finish. LOL
So helpful. Now these are things that should be in the SM manual.
Last night I felt obligated to acknowledge and start a show for the guys who came in after everyone left but no more after hearing about this from you ladies. Camera up get out of the frame and get back into guest chat clothed!
Also...has anyone noticed that if someone ends c2c and ends the show there is no countdown back into guest chat? The box just turns black?
audritwo
10-07-2015, 11:36 AM
this is especially important too, after a gold show too. I spring off my riding toy the instant the room clears because a lot of times there's a fella just waiting in guest chat for the show to end so he can get his peek knowing you are riding to your grand finale! HA! If you can, watch that guest window for the name of those waiting. Because sometimes it is legit a guy who was in your gold show and just didn't finish. LOL
I stop fucking 10 seconds before the show ends. To say goodbye and if they want to continue they can take me to private and to remind people to favorite me and give me tags.
cupcakex13
10-07-2015, 12:04 PM
Isanyone else's check a bit late??
RamonaRamone
10-07-2015, 12:26 PM
Isanyone else's check a bit late??
Yup. I actually ordered a reissue today cause it had never been this late before. Wasn't sure if it was just me so I hadn't said anything.