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JessRyan
10-17-2015, 08:35 AM
There's tons of what I call 'wannabe' awards that are given out daily. It seems like once per day I'm nominated by some random pretend contest twitter who links back to various cheaply made websites claiming to be the next big thing with nominations and awards. I ignore it all. But I'm sure it helps a little with luring in potentional custies. Who knows . for example I was nominated for something and got excited until I saw that other girls got nominated months prior and already had 1,000 + votes, being that I'm too busy working trying to pay bills I didn't have the time to compete or play catch up ....I'm not saying none matter but the majority are a crock of bullshit. In my humble opinion. Lol
I wondered that. "I'm such a wanna be comedian", I'd put "Legend in my own mind" "Wannabe Porn Star" banner, or something funny "Slowest room on Streamate" banner on my profile pic. hahaha I doubt they'd care, I think things are changing on SM and they (all 2 members of support) are busy doing something else, rather than worrying about us noisome models. I'm all about the laughs in my room. Well, sexy laughs. I get giggly after I've made my goal.
Glamourmilf
10-17-2015, 09:55 AM
I wondered that. "I'm such a wanna be comedian", I'd put "Legend in my own mind" "Wannabe Porn Star" banner, or something funny "Slowest room on Streamate" banner on my profile pic. hahaha I doubt they'd care, I think things are changing on SM and they (all 2 members of support) are busy doing something else, rather than worrying about us noisome models. I'm all about the laughs in my room. Well, sexy laughs. I get giggly after I've made my goal.
Do it! Why not? Camming is just a fantasy, so why not live your fantasy life?
It's your cam room, you can be whoever the frig you want to be.
I look at it this way. If SM is not sending me quality traffic, then I'm going to do all that is in my power to drive traffic there myself, ya know?
Signed,
# The Greatest Cam Girl Who Ever Lived}:D:smellie_l
TrifilinCamHo
10-17-2015, 02:45 PM
My bitrate is at Excellent, 754.11 currently.
My RTT is once again bouncing from Poor to Average. How is this even possible?
christylive
10-17-2015, 03:41 PM
My bitrate is at Excellent, 754.11 currently.
My RTT is once again bouncing from Poor to Average. How is this even possible?
I keep getting disconnected and showing as logged off. Was happening once per hour now it's happening every few minutes.
christylive
10-17-2015, 08:46 PM
I wondered that. "I'm such a wanna be comedian", I'd put "Legend in my own mind" "Wannabe Porn Star" banner, or something funny "Slowest room on Streamate" banner on my profile pic. hahaha I doubt they'd care, I think things are changing on SM and they (all 2 members of support) are busy doing something else, rather than worrying about us noisome models. I'm all about the laughs in my room. Well, sexy laughs. I get giggly after I've made my goal.
LMAO!! OMG me too! In my head I'm the most fantastic fat goddess to ever walk the planet .... Hehehehe!!!!
BadBitch
10-17-2015, 08:57 PM
There's tons of what I call 'wannabe' awards that are given out daily. It seems like once per day I'm nominated by some random pretend contest twitter who links back to various cheaply made websites claiming to be the next big thing with nominations and awards. I ignore it all. But I'm sure it helps a little with luring in potentional custies. Who knows . for example I was nominated for something and got excited until I saw that other girls got nominated months prior and already had 1,000 + votes, being that I'm too busy working trying to pay bills I didn't have the time to compete or play catch up ....I'm not saying none matter but the majority are a crock of bullshit. In my humble opinion. Lol
I'm glad this was addressed. I always wondered about this! I always see photos of girls with "Nominee", but never knew what the hell it was for.
Also, many of my customers say they can't see or hear me. They're the ones using mobile. I also have issues seeing the site from my phone.
I screenshotted a convo I had with a reg about it and sent it to my studio. My rep said that the mobile issue is ongoing and more involved than the people at SM thought.
Fuuuuuuuuck!!!!!!!
sexysusie
10-18-2015, 01:52 AM
OK, did just under 3 hours today and it was much better than my terrible first attempt yestereday haha. I'm on my Macbook so didn't bother with the encoder (what a faff!), just used HD wide settings. I did 32% in paid and made $150, got 2 5 star ratings. How'd I do for a newbie?? :D
Man oh man though that site is hard WORK! People say you shouldnt splitcam MFC but actually I think SM is a lot harder to split. Having given both of them a real shot this week i'd say MFC is definitely way more easy going and just easier in general. With SM you kind of have to just keep hustling them for anything at all, very tiring lol, oh and they are SO entitled! jeez. Anyways, hoping for good things now I've broken the seal so to speak.
Any ideas how I can find out my placement? xx
JessRyan
10-18-2015, 10:27 AM
I had been playing on MFC all last week, doing okay but not great. I do like the idea of having something other than SM to cam on when I get frustrated. So Friday I decided to cam on SM so my hours online wouldn't drop too much. OMFG I made my goal super fast, got some new good exclusive guys and had a great time. Maybe I was on too much and should limit my days on there to just a couple a week. I haven't lost my faith.
ZafinaX
10-18-2015, 11:51 AM
^^^ Yes I took a good 2 week break from SM, came back and made my first $300/day with them! In like 4-5 hours!
sovereignv
10-18-2015, 03:03 PM
Anyone else experiencing their encoder bitrate being way too low/cam room lagging like crazy tonight? I thought it was my internet but I can stream on AW without any issues... This is the second night in a row for me :(
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
10-18-2015, 03:12 PM
Ive noticed other peoples rooms lagging. Also my fucking exclusives are not working. They can only go private. Had a guy tip five gold then asked a question. I responded the exclusive box pops up and he goes POOF. Never came back. Where did he go? Nobody knows
JessRyan
10-18-2015, 03:19 PM
Ive noticed other peoples rooms lagging. Also my fucking exclusives are not working. They can only go private. Had a guy tip five gold then asked a question. I responded the exclusive box pops up and he goes POOF. Never came back. Where did he go? Nobody knows
hahaha, that is funny when that happens. He must be trapped in the forever loading exclusive chat. Or he was right on the edge cuz he was gonna be a quickie and he prematurely...well, ya know
JackAlexander
10-18-2015, 06:14 PM
Anyone else experiencing their encoder bitrate being way too low/cam room lagging like crazy tonight? I thought it was my internet but I can stream on AW without any issues... This is the second night in a row for me :(
yes! super low bit rate and pixelation..
It seemed this happened to me last year around this time and I have forgotten what fixed it, I honestly think it is a waiting game for SM to sort our the kinks.
I stopped using the encoder, went to then went to HD wide. No more pixelation. The encoder is scaring me lately. I pressed stop on the encoder and also disconnect... people kept coming into my room and I am not sure how.... If it happens again I am going to try the Open Broadcaster Software and cross my fingers.
brittany_bitch
10-18-2015, 06:22 PM
do any of u find that not using the encoder at all brings more traffic or money? i am using it i was using 3.2 and switched to 3.1 to see if that helps is 3.1 ok with the 720 files? i put them in anyway but i was using them with 3.2 now i am gonna try the 3.1 with them unless you girls think i should just use the dropdown box!! has anyone tried this? maybe we should just to see what happens! also how do i get the streamate broadcaster ? and is it more lucrative to use than the encoder? thanks
euro_princess
10-18-2015, 06:55 PM
No encoder brings you more traffic. 3.2 is just the updated version, but you'll use the same settings from SM, so I don't see where the difference can be. In order not to be dropped on the page for video quality reasons, you must stream with their best settings.
webcamcutie
10-18-2015, 10:10 PM
Where did he go? Nobody knows
Off to the land of never ending loading screen hell that lagged his system out so bad he's scared to click on your room again! Or possibly a land with unicorns and rainbows and puppies and kitties, and then he forgot about jerking off. :)
Lovely_charlie
10-18-2015, 11:26 PM
Is Liz still the good contact for SM? I emailed her a few weeks ago and never heard back. I am trying to get some gold show videos taken down that are being hosted by a 3rd party marketing company of SM's. A few months ago she directed me to some guy named "Rico" who said I needed to provide an ID to change the video and I don't want to send my ID to a random person....
It's also been awhile since I worked on SM and I'd like to just close the account and start over. Would Liz be able to help me with that? I'm wondering if my SM account gets closed, maybe those vids will go down with it? Any advice? D:
Yes contact liz, did you have a geoblock? if you did he's not allowed to post this shit.
and you sure not have to send an ID!
JessRyan
10-19-2015, 07:08 AM
Yes contact liz, did you have a geoblock? if you did he's not allowed to post this shit.
and you sure not have to send an ID!
and (Pinkpink's post)
Yeahm that's one reason I added geoblock. but Rico? say wha? I email Vanessa and she replies she'll take care of it and she's usually really fast and gets it done. She's never mentioned anyone else. I've done it myself too, just emailed support of whatever site it is, ask them to remove it, include the link and say I'm the model please remove you don't have my permission. I never give anyone my real name, I'm just real professional and straight forward. I have just one old gold show video (before I knew about geoblock and how it helps protect you) from Jan and I started camming in December! Every once in awhile I google my name and it pops up on some random site. No one should request your ID. I only trust Vanessa, but that's because she's the first one I ever dealt with when I signed up. Rico? that just sounds shady to me, Rico Sauve? THAT would really sound shady.
Bristol
10-19-2015, 07:26 PM
Is anyone's checks late this week? Usually comes on Saturday. Still nothing. :(
Glamourmilf
10-19-2015, 08:01 PM
Is anyone's checks late this week? Usually comes on Saturday. Still nothing. :(
I thought it was just me whose check(s) are late.
I have a new address, so they actually said they sent 2 checks, since I had them hold the first one
kortneykay
10-19-2015, 08:10 PM
Has anyone tried the new (as of 10/19) updated version of the SM Broadcaster yet? If so, how do you like it/how does it fare from the previous version? For some reason (and it may be because I'm too lazy to get my camera right now) the pop up for the update isn't showing old the older version for me. TIA.
IvyAdams
10-19-2015, 09:15 PM
Has anyone tried the new (as of 10/19) updated version of the SM Broadcaster yet? If so, how do you like it/how does it fare from the previous version? For some reason (and it may be because I'm too lazy to get my camera right now) the pop up for the update isn't showing old the older version for me. TIA.
Yup! I just streamed with the updated version tonight. I had absolutely zero issues- my cam quality was perfect and had no lag time. The original one sometimes took about 10 minutes to settle down and stop freezing/pixelating, and would lag occasionally. Guys all said it looked perfect all night, so a-fucking-men!! I also really like the added feature of the timer, it helps me time out my shows and see how long I've been online.
I wonder why they dont give the new broadcaster to everyone by now? The 2 weeks testing period people talked about are gone long ago i reckon, it's starting to feel awkward already ... anyone in E.Europe who is not with a studio have the SM broadcaster? I mean independent models like myself.
scarlettbelle
10-19-2015, 10:23 PM
I've been using it tonight and it seems to be fine. Once I get it working, that is. It likes to freeze the first time I open the program, but works perfectly on the second try.
kortneykay
10-19-2015, 11:27 PM
I wonder why they dont give the new broadcaster to everyone by now? The 2 weeks testing period people talked about are gone long ago i reckon, it's starting to feel awkward already ... anyone in E.Europe who is not with a studio have the SM broadcaster? I mean independent models like myself.
Because it's still in BETA mode. Once they receive our survey and iron out the kinks I'm sure it'll be released. This 2nd one is still in BETA so it's clearly not ready. If I wasn't chosen to test it out I wouldn't want some faulty broadcaster as the encoder already gives some bbs issues and to me that'd feel way more awkward and annoying.
Arwen25
10-20-2015, 02:11 AM
OK, did just under 3 hours today and it was much better than my terrible first attempt yestereday haha. I'm on my Macbook so didn't bother with the encoder (what a faff!), just used HD wide settings. I did 32% in paid and made $150, got 2 5 star ratings. How'd I do for a newbie?? :D
Man oh man though that site is hard WORK! People say you shouldnt splitcam MFC but actually I think SM is a lot harder to split. Having given both of them a real shot this week i'd say MFC is definitely way more easy going and just easier in general. With SM you kind of have to just keep hustling them for anything at all, very tiring lol, oh and they are SO entitled! jeez. Anyways, hoping for good things now I've broken the seal so to speak.
Any ideas how I can find out my placement? xx
That sounds pretty damn good to me, Susie! I have been on Sm for a while now and have been struggling to establish myself on it, as the traffic is so poor for me - I often log off and go back to AW as I get fed up..ha. Probably has something to do with me streaming in HD rather than the encoder, I just don't think my computer could deal with it, despite it being quite fast.
I have been camming over a year now not using twitter (I've never really understood it), but am thinking about setting it up finally - especially as I need a way to being in more traffic - particularly on SM (don't seem to stuggle on AW with traffic). Do you ladies who have twitter find that it's worth it? I am a little apprehensive about posting my twitter here and linking my profile to my cam persona as I know for a fact a few of my regs stalk the forums. But I would love to follow some of you and get an idea of how it all works! x
EffyRose
10-20-2015, 02:28 AM
I think model's do really well on Twitter when they post there cammodels link. Even if the guy doesn't book a show from you, you still get a portion of what he spends. I would promote the hell out of that link. I think Twitter is a great tool.
Arwen25
10-20-2015, 02:41 AM
Thank you, Effy! So it that basically like, "I am online at cammodels.com/camname". I don't really understand hash tags or anything like that, ha!
I know we are not allowed to mention Twitter on Streamate so amd unsure about promotion.. is the idea to get plenty of connections and just hope people come across your profile?
I feel like a grandma when it comes to Twitter...
Thanks again x
JessRyan
10-20-2015, 06:49 AM
Thank you, Effy! So it that basically like, "I am online at cammodels.com/camname". I don't really understand hash tags or anything like that, ha!
I know we are not allowed to mention Twitter on Streamate so amd unsure about promotion.. is the idea to get plenty of connections and just hope people come across your profile?
I feel like a grandma when it comes to Twitter...
Thanks again x
I've been posting/tweeting it like crazy since I've been adding MFC to the mix. Just in case my new guys from MFC want to try SM. It's like this: jessryan.cammodels.com (of course insert your name not mine)
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
10-20-2015, 07:08 AM
Thank you, Effy! So it that basically like, "I am online at cammodels.com/camname". I don't really understand hash tags or anything like that, ha!
I know we are not allowed to mention Twitter on Streamate so amd unsure about promotion.. is the idea to get plenty of connections and just hope people come across your profile?
I feel like a grandma when it comes to Twitter...
Thanks again x
Ahem...allow me my dear https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?190396-How-To-Maximize-Your-Twitter-Experience&highlight=maximize+twitter
xxtinamariexx
10-20-2015, 07:35 AM
For those that have the new settings. for their broadcaster, where oh where is that timer? I am not seeing it anywhere
kortneykay
10-20-2015, 07:43 AM
For those that have the new settings. for their broadcaster, where oh where is that timer? I am not seeing it anywhere
I'm thinking you probably have the old one like me, Tina. Perhaps an uninstall an reinstall or message SM? When I first downloaded it way back I couldn't even get on but I emailed them and they fixed it within a day or so.
xxtinamariexx
10-20-2015, 07:50 AM
Thanks, but it does say in the about.. that its 11.. so i am not sure. I will try to uninstall and reinstall it again, i did send a message to sm
http://imgur.com/YHBrFBc that is the only ting that i could see, but I guess I was thinking that the timer started at the start of a paid for show.. not when you logged in
Arwen25
10-20-2015, 08:45 AM
Thanks for the tips, ladies! Hadn't seen that thread before, will read through it while setting up - woo! :)
Angelfaced
10-20-2015, 09:22 AM
my check is not ehre yet and it is ussually here on monday. im starting to freak out. wtf is going on ? has anyone gotten thier check yet ?
sexysusie
10-20-2015, 11:48 AM
Ladies am i going to be left in the dust unless i use the encoder? I had no end of problems trying to use it the first time i broadcast. I now see there's a new one - is anyone using it? Also, do I need to do party chat? I just got the option to raise my rates and have set them at 9.99/11.99, I wanted to go higher lol, just hoping i get shows at those rates.
Marina Starr
10-20-2015, 11:55 AM
When you use the Encoder, you will us less of SM's server (or something like that, I can't remember the exact word) and in return, you get "reward" with better traffic, higher placement. You only need to use party chat if you're doing gold shows.
Ladies am i going to be left in the dust unless i use the encoder? I had no end of problems trying to use it the first time i broadcast. I now see there's a new one - is anyone using it? Also, do I need to do party chat? I just got the option to raise my rates and have set them at 9.99/11.99, I wanted to go higher lol, just hoping i get shows at those rates.
Kitcatt
10-20-2015, 12:09 PM
It makes a pretty big bump in placement. When I started using the encoder I went from top of page 2 to middle of page 1.
scarlettbelle
10-20-2015, 12:14 PM
Thanks, but it does say in the about.. that its 11.. so i am not sure. I will try to uninstall and reinstall it again, i did send a message to sm
http://imgur.com/YHBrFBc that is the only ting that i could see, but I guess I was thinking that the timer started at the start of a paid for show.. not when you logged in
Yup, that's it. It took me a few minutes to find it as well. I have a feeling that if they ever add a timer for how long you're in a show, it will have to be something on the actual site (like in gold shows) not in the encoder. That would be amazing to have either way!
E.S. Camgirl, Ph.D.
10-20-2015, 01:11 PM
Ladies using the latest SM broadcaster, what does your calibration quality setting say you're at? Is it affecting your placement? I just recalibrated and it said "good" quality, which is the lowest, even though it's set to stream at 1280/720, 1850ish Kbps and 30fps.
BambiCutie
10-20-2015, 01:25 PM
Ladies am i going to be left in the dust unless i use the encoder? I had no end of problems trying to use it the first time i broadcast. I now see there's a new one - is anyone using it?
1280x720, 30fps, 1890kbps picture quality 'very High' I notice it changes throughout each collaboration to 'good', will be testing it out tomorrow..so far its been okay. Since updating with the new program it has resolved a lot of the errors, freezes and issues updating settings, its an improvement! Still crashes first starting though..second time and it is good to go!
brittany_bitch
10-20-2015, 03:26 PM
how do i get the streamate broadcaster ? thanks
BadBitch
10-20-2015, 03:46 PM
Has anyone gotten a message from the producer saying that your settings are off EVEN though you followed the setup as per SM's site?????
Glamourmilf
10-20-2015, 04:14 PM
my check is not ehre yet and it is ussually here on monday. im starting to freak out. wtf is going on ? has anyone gotten thier check yet ?
I just got my check today, so 1 day late.
Angelfaced
10-20-2015, 04:18 PM
I just got my check today, so 1 day late.
thanks, at least i know they were sent.
Kitcatt
10-20-2015, 04:19 PM
Has anyone gotten a message from the producer saying that your settings are off EVEN though you followed the setup as per SM's site?????
Yep, it's happened to a few of us, from what I see on twitter. One day I got it the next day I got tv golds, so apparently just a glitch
JackAlexander
10-20-2015, 06:38 PM
how do i get the streamate broadcaster ? thanks
They have to give it to you. I have two accounts (one was supposed to be closed, but it is somehow still open even though I do not use it, just peek at it once in a awhile). I logged onto old account and it is there waiting for me, I logged onto new account that I have been using for months and it is not there. The old account might have hit a certain milestone and that is who they are asking to try it????
BadBitch
10-20-2015, 08:11 PM
Yep, it's happened to a few of us, from what I see on twitter. One day I got it the next day I got tv golds, so apparently just a glitch
FUUUUUUUCK!!!! (Thank you).
BadBitch
10-20-2015, 08:12 PM
Also, a lot of girls were laggy. SM can suck it.
sexysusie
10-20-2015, 08:59 PM
The new SM broadcaster said my quality was "best" yet I had 3 people in my room, lots coming and leaving right away, and no paid shows. One even had the nerve to say i was expensive (9.99/11.99). Dont think this site is for me :(