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kortneykay
10-20-2015, 09:48 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 :(
Well, $9.99/11.99 is expensive for a lot of people. Would you pay $12 to see a guy's dick for 1 min? Probably not. But you shouldn't care about those who think it's expensive as your prices are for those who can afford you. Let them bitch and moan and let your 5 stars, tags, comments, and hustle do the talking for you. You can leave the site and make nothing based on your 1 time sitting in free chat, or you can stay, perfect your hustle, and bank. That's entirely up to you.
does anyone else have a problem opening the files for encoder? any time i click on any of them, i just get redirected to an error page
BambiCutie
10-20-2015, 10:00 PM
Does the encoder crash during program startup for anyone?
SamanthaSugar
10-21-2015, 12:07 AM
I guess I should stop procrastinating and download the new encoder. I'm still using the old one and doing just fine, kinda scared that I'm going to open myself to some probs. I'm kinda at the mentality of it works don't fix it. My question to all you converters is, has it really made that much of a difference?
Kitcatt
10-21-2015, 01:05 AM
Well, $9.99/11.99 is expensive for a lot of people. Would you pay $12 to see a guy's dick for 1 min? Probably not. But you shouldn't care about those who think it's expensive as your prices are for those who can afford you. Let them bitch and moan and let your 5 stars, tags, comments, and hustle do the talking for you. You can leave the site and make nothing based on your 1 time sitting in free chat, or you can stay, perfect your hustle, and bank. That's entirely up to you.
Agreed. Though I feel really comfortable with $5.99 $7.99 a minute. Just because you CAN charge that much doesn't mean it's a good idea. I think when you get into the $9.99 a minute range for premium you end up doing a LOT of gold shows to fill in the time, and generally those chickas are people who've been on the site a number of years and have an enormous following. Play with your rates a bit and see what happens. Personally I'd rather be busy at my rate then wait for the one guy who would be willing to fork out $360 for a half hour exclusive. I'm not patient, I want to do something more than free chat online.
kortneykay
10-21-2015, 08:53 AM
^^^Right, when I joined SM I was $5.99/7.99. I raised my prices to $8.99/7.99 last year and they've been there ever since. Yeah, I had guys saying "No one is going to pay that!" and "You're too expensive!" It's a fact that the guys who say this always log off right after because #1 they're bitter because they can't afford you which is fine. My prices aren't for everyone and I'm okay with that. 1 yr later and I get maybe one person a month complaining and logging off but for the most part my regs and new custies are perfectly fine with paying my rates and I get plenty of shows. Patience is key with free chat unless the site is a complete bust and SM is definitely not. Well, not for me anyway.
IvyAdams
10-21-2015, 10:14 AM
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.
My quality says "good" and I'm still in rows 1-3 consistently :)
xCamLovex
10-21-2015, 02:30 PM
Guys try and advise me all the time on what I should charge. Fuck them. If you can't afford me, good. I'm not catering to the cheap abusive assholes. I'm not letting men in real life marginalize me so I'm
Not allowing guys on the Internet do it. Period.
IvyAdams
10-21-2015, 03:22 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? 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.
The encoder definitely helps with boosting your placement, but it isn't the end all be all of making money on the site. I'm using the new SM Encoder (esp. since they gave us the updated version) and love it. My stream is clear, not 2 much lag and it hasn't been glitchy for me at all.
Party chat vs. Classic chat is just based on your preference. I go back and forth depending on the type of shows that I feel like doing for the day. Since my hustle is so heavily based on the "hang out" style, Party chat is generally what works for me. It lets the guys talk to each other if they want, plus if they want a gold show then I'm capable of starting one. If I'm wanting to do more fetish based shows, or am only taking exc./privates (usually when I'm on my period) then I'll stay in classic chat. At least for me, the fetish guys seem to flock to the classic chat. I'm not sure if it's because it's more private than party chat or what. Plus if I don't feel like doing gold shows that day, then I click on classic chat and don't have to worry about them offering a tv show that I have to turn down.
I think your rates are set at a good price point. You could mess around with different ones if you aren't getting bites at that. Better to start higher and see what works then start too low and have to deal with the complainers once you raise them. Mine are set at 7.99/9.99 and that's where I found my sweet spot. I get more exc. than privates at that rate and I don't have to constantly do gold shows. I can just do them for that extra boost if/when I want.
:)
BadBitch
10-21-2015, 05:59 PM
I love how my one regular came in who I hadn't seen in a while. I had increased my prices since then. This was the conversation:
Me: How are you?
Him: Good, I'm vacationing in Hawaii right now.
Me: Nice!
Him: Woah, you changed your prices! Can you lower them for me?
Me: Um, you're vacationing in Hawaii. No.
Arwen25
10-22-2015, 03:08 AM
@BadBitch - that's brilliant. *Chortle* I think not!
Thanks for the advice on Gold Shows, Ivy Adams. I don't have the following yet to even think about doing them..they kind of intimidate me anyway.
Am investing in a new webcam today and will see if it will let me use the encoder..even streaming in HD I've noticed my picture quality is crap..which I think must be why my traffic is so crappy. :(
PumpkinSpicy
10-22-2015, 05:47 AM
Am I the only one who really likes gold shows? I way prefer them to privates/exclusives, but I run into problems not getting enough star ratings.
JessRyan
10-22-2015, 06:59 AM
Gold Shows are hit and miss with me. Right now, I hate them. But next week who knows? It's a joke I have when a guy comes into my room and asks "Do you do Gold Shows?" LOL "no, I start them. But I don't DO them." LOL I know my consistent GS guys and they most always buy in. I LOVE them when it's that time of the month and I have control of what to do. They come in handy then.
Arwen25
10-22-2015, 07:43 AM
Another question if any of you ladies can help: I have a new HD webcam which seems to be doing the trick in bringing me in more traffic (woo) but it's lagging. I am really frustrated by it..if I use the encoder instead is it likely to lag less? I am also using Opera which I am not too keen on as I cannot get Chrome to pick it up on Streamate. It just seems to be one hurdle after another at the moment! :(
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
10-22-2015, 09:59 AM
Another question if any of you ladies can help: I have a new HD webcam which seems to be doing the trick in bringing me in more traffic (woo) but it's lagging. I am really frustrated by it..if I use the encoder instead is it likely to lag less? I am also using Opera which I am not too keen on as I cannot get Chrome to pick it up on Streamate. It just seems to be one hurdle after another at the moment! :(
Try to clear your cache in chrome. And then try again. Maybe the box will pop up allowing u to use your cam in chrome.
JessRyan
10-22-2015, 11:31 AM
Another question if any of you ladies can help: I have a new HD webcam which seems to be doing the trick in bringing me in more traffic (woo) but it's lagging. I am really frustrated by it..if I use the encoder instead is it likely to lag less? I am also using Opera which I am not too keen on as I cannot get Chrome to pick it up on Streamate. It just seems to be one hurdle after another at the moment! :(
when I see lag, I stand still for a moment. Sometimes it starts to lag when I'm moving around too fast or twerking too fast...or pumping too fast or thrusting too fast or...u get the point
Arwen25
10-22-2015, 12:55 PM
Thanks ladies. And lol @ the pumping too fast thing haha.
No luck at all with Chrome, even after clearing the cache as suggested.
I didn't have these lagging issues before I got the HD cam and although the picture quality is better, I think it's just my computer not dealing with it very well. It's a bummer as I can't afford a new computer at the moment and really want to make SM work. I could tell I had better traffic and paying customers with the HD but it lags even when I blink. Pretty sad about it. :( I am have uninstalled a lot of programmes I don't use much and general crap on the laptop..I just hope it's enough to get it working at a better level. SM requirements seem to be a lot higher than what I am used to!
Thanks again for all the suggestions. x x
CharlotteD
10-22-2015, 01:41 PM
Thanks ladies. And lol @ the pumping too fast thing haha.
No luck at all with Chrome, even after clearing the cache as suggested.
I didn't have these lagging issues before I got the HD cam and although the picture quality is better, I think it's just my computer not dealing with it very well. It's a bummer as I can't afford a new computer at the moment and really want to make SM work. I could tell I had better traffic and paying customers with the HD but it lags even when I blink. Pretty sad about it. :( I am have uninstalled a lot of programmes I don't use much and general crap on the laptop..I just hope it's enough to get it working at a better level. SM requirements seem to be a lot higher than what I am used to!
Thanks again for all the suggestions. x x
There is a great software and its free for that, its called Ccleaner from piriform and it will help your computer ran better =)
webcamcutie
10-22-2015, 01:48 PM
Thanks ladies. And lol @ the pumping too fast thing haha.
No luck at all with Chrome, even after clearing the cache as suggested.
I didn't have these lagging issues before I got the HD cam and although the picture quality is better, I think it's just my computer not dealing with it very well. It's a bummer as I can't afford a new computer at the moment and really want to make SM work. I could tell I had better traffic and paying customers with the HD but it lags even when I blink. Pretty sad about it. :( I am have uninstalled a lot of programmes I don't use much and general crap on the laptop..I just hope it's enough to get it working at a better level. SM requirements seem to be a lot higher than what I am used to!
Thanks again for all the suggestions. x x
What type of computer, OS and cam are you using?
TrifilinCamHo
10-22-2015, 03:22 PM
Can someone give me the contact info for Vanessa or Liz? I have been dancing around with support for 5 days now and it is going as expected, I would love to talk to someone who at least pretends to give a shit about doing their job.
Marina Starr
10-22-2015, 03:57 PM
[email protected]
Can someone give me the contact info for Vanessa or Liz? I have been dancing around with support for 5 days now and it is going as expected, I would love to talk to someone who at least pretends to give a shit about doing their job.
SamanthaSugar
10-22-2015, 11:49 PM
I'm sure this was answered miles back but is this new "encoder" just the regular encoder we've been using all along but it's the 3.1 version with different settings?
When I tried to download with the link they gave it started downloading the 3.1 encoder so that's why I'm a little confused, I thought this new encoder would look completely different.
Please help!!
QueenBitch
10-23-2015, 12:13 AM
I've had guys trying to go private and they said it just stops when they select premium/exclusive... I thought it was glitchy :/ was like this yesterday evening too (evening here, which I think is around the afternoon in the US). thank fuck I stayed on when it was good yesterday instead of being lazy after making my goal. I'd be so screwed otherwise.
SabrinaThomas
10-23-2015, 12:49 AM
Does the encoder crash during program startup for anyone?
What do you mean? The Adobe encoder or the new SMBroadcast? Because the SMBroadcast freeze / stops responding while opening. So I have to uninstall/install again and it will work for one cam session until I have to open it again. It will freeze every time I open it.
scarlettbelle
10-23-2015, 12:52 AM
Is there any specific reason why sm tags are clickable? I have been asking some members why they keep coming in and out of my room. Some apologized and told me that they were clicking through the tags and then coming back. I don't see the point of having this feature. It seems like there are too many useless distractions on the pages. It would be much easier to work the room if members were not going in all different directions to click on things.
When you click on a tag it takes you to a list of all the other models with that tag. That's why it's good to have them - guys can stumble upon you while searching for things they like.
christylive
10-23-2015, 01:00 AM
I've had guys trying to go private and they said it just stops when they select premium/exclusive... I thought it was glitchy :/ was like this yesterday evening too (evening here, which I think is around the afternoon in the US). thank fuck I stayed on when it was good yesterday instead of being lazy after making my goal. I'd be so screwed otherwise.
A regular went exclusive. It never connected. Something told me to check the main website and sure enough it showed I was in private even though I wasn't. I hit the break button 10 minutes later to use the bathroom and get a drink and all the sudden the regular pops into exclusive chat. He was in limbo all that time. After 3 minutes he logged out of exclusive because he said it was acting up on his end (whatever that means). When these guys are in limbo are they in another dimension within the universe ??? Oh and I was getting disconnections and SM error messages for the 1st hour and all the sudden it stopped. I continued to check my internet speed and it seemed fine (150 download / 58 upload ) ... I've only been on SM for 2 years so I don't really have anything to compare it to. For those that have been around longer , has it ever been this bad for so long?? That's something I've been wondering.
Side note, and I know we all have our great months and our not so great months but for me and countless others it just seems like a downhill rollercoaster ride.. Any input from longtime SM models would be appreciated. I'm getting ready to move but soon as I get settled in I am rearranging all my eggs in this basket of mine and SM unfortunately is no longer going to be mama hens pride and joy but rather the runt of the litter cause honey this ain't working out and is not worth the constant battle or loss of sleep ..in the meantime I'll continue to remain my cheerful & positive self just in case things get back to how they used to be.
avearose
10-23-2015, 02:15 AM
Does the encoder work on the mac laptop? I'm having troubles installing it.
Arwen25
10-23-2015, 02:15 AM
What type of computer, OS and cam are you using?
Thanks again for the suggestions, I really appreciate it as am realising what a tecnophobe I really am! Am doing the bare minimum to get by haha.
The cam is a Logitech c310. Not top of the range, but the picture is good. When I have the funds I would be happy to iinvest in one in the £100s.
The computer is a Toshiba c850. I've managed to clear out a lot so have a lot more RAm available. Actually it seems to be going really fast now with the exception of my cam on SM! It seems to work fine on AW.
Thanks again, ladies. x
webcamcutie
10-23-2015, 06:15 AM
Thanks again for the suggestions, I really appreciate it as am realising what a tecnophobe I really am! Am doing the bare minimum to get by haha.
The cam is a Logitech c310. Not top of the range, but the picture is good. When I have the funds I would be happy to iinvest in one in the £100s.
The computer is a Toshiba c850. I've managed to clear out a lot so have a lot more RAm available. Actually it seems to be going really fast now with the exception of my cam on SM! It seems to work fine on AW.
Thanks again, ladies. x
You don't need to spend 100's on a cam, I spent 50$ on the logitech 920c when they had it on sale on amazon to replace my old 920c and its an amazing cam with super clear quality and picture. That laptop on the other hand is an i3, so that explains why you're having lag issues. For some reason streaming on sm is VERY resource hoggy, which is a real pain in the ass. Have you ever had your task manager open while streaming to see what your CPU usage is at? If its anything above 75% (I'd even say around 50% but thats the max at 75%) while streaming then the lag is because of your computer not being able to handle what you are streaming at. And if thats the case and you are running HD wide high, or HD wide low, you can try whatever setting possible that will run on your computer fine without any lag until you can get a better rig to cam on. Hope this helps! Of course the lower settings = lower placement, but its better than trying to cam with a connection that is lagging and freezing all the time because in the end that will be your downfall and cost you money.
Arwen25
10-23-2015, 06:55 AM
Wow..thanks for taking the time to write that webcamcutie..really. :)
I am going to go and try that now, with my CPU open at the same time, like you said. I think are right in saying that the issue is likely to be my computer rather than the cam or anything like that. I'll try streaming in lower HD quality and check CPU. It might be a case of accepting a lower quality stream until I can afford a better computer. Thanks again hun. x x
webcamcutie
10-23-2015, 09:49 AM
YVW, any other questions you can pm me anytime:)
AlexiaRoss
10-23-2015, 11:09 AM
Im sorry if this has been asked, but I am wondering if anyone on SM has recently replaced their webcam, and if they found that has made a positive difference while camming on SM during all these glitches/tech issues? My placement is good, all my rankings are good or excellent on SM, but I am having so many people popping in and out, not able to see me etc. I know my cam is working, but lately I have to plug it into different ports in my laptop to get the picture to be clear enough and I use the Logitech c920- does this happen to anyone else? I know there have been complaints of slow traffic from a lot of girls, but I am starting to think my cam may be contributing to some of my problems. I have had my cam for just over a year now.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
10-23-2015, 11:34 AM
Im sorry if this has been asked, but I am wondering if anyone on SM has recently replaced their webcam, and if they found that has made a positive difference while camming on SM during all these glitches/tech issues? My placement is good, all my rankings are good or excellent on SM, but I am having so many people popping in and out, not able to see me etc. I know my cam is working, but lately I have to plug it into different ports in my laptop to get the picture to be clear enough and I use the Logitech c920- does this happen to anyone else? I know there have been complaints of slow traffic from a lot of girls, but I am starting to think my cam may be contributing to some of my problems. I have had my cam for just over a year now.
I went out and got a new c920 yesterday. Popped on for 20 mins to test it out. I did see a longer stream time on my own cellphone. This I have not seen in a very long time. It sent me to private after 10mins where as before it was 10 seconds? Gonna try again today when i have more time to test it out. But in regards to the usb ports, it could be the ports wearing out. They are not one size fits all. Even though they're designed to be universal. They stretch and move around. So does the adapter on your logitech. Just look at it...its plastic. So to narrow it down try all of your usb devices to see if they are still working. Jiggle them a bit to see if you get the disconnect sound. If it happens with all devices its your ports. If only the webcam then its your logitech. Could be both. But the webcam is a cheaper fix.
Susperia
10-23-2015, 01:45 PM
Can customers block Cam Girls on SM? I blocked a custie last night who used to do shows with me all the time but suddenly stopped and would pop in my room periodically and would complain my prices were too high and then tease me about going private. Well I went to messages to block him and opened the Black List to block him from chat and couldn't find him in the blocked customers list. So I sorted by date blocked and that customer was listed as blocked on May 27th. I looked back on our history and his last show with me was May 27th. However I NEVER blocked him until October 22nd.
kortneykay
10-23-2015, 02:23 PM
Anyone else going to join in on the SM Costume Contest? I see we're all going to have to beg for tips haha.
AlexiaRoss
10-23-2015, 02:25 PM
I went out and got a new c920 yesterday. Popped on for 20 mins to test it out. I did see a longer stream time on my own cellphone. This I have not seen in a very long time. It sent me to private after 10mins where as before it was 10 seconds? Gonna try again today when i have more time to test it out. But in regards to the usb ports, it could be the ports wearing out. They are not one size fits all. Even though they're designed to be universal. They stretch and move around. So does the adapter on your logitech. Just look at it...its plastic. So to narrow it down try all of your usb devices to see if they are still working. Jiggle them a bit to see if you get the disconnect sound. If it happens with all devices its your ports. If only the webcam then its your logitech. Could be both. But the webcam is a cheaper fix.
Thank you for that! I will do some testing on my other devices!
euro_princess
10-23-2015, 03:58 PM
Anyone else going to join in on the SM Costume Contest? I see we're all going to have to beg for tips haha.
Gold shows all day, bb!
Kitcatt
10-23-2015, 04:05 PM
Gold shows all day, bb!
I'm guessing that they will probably count gold show gold differently (maybe, who knows) I just know that gold and gold show gold are two seperate categories in the earnings section
euro_princess
10-23-2015, 04:28 PM
I'm guessing that they will probably count gold show gold differently (maybe, who knows) I just know that gold and gold show gold are two seperate categories in the earnings section
No, gold shows will count too. They said on twitter.
Kitcatt
10-23-2015, 04:28 PM
No, gold shows will count too. They said on twitter.
Awesome!
euro_princess
10-23-2015, 04:37 PM
My real question would be if they give you $1000 as GOLD (so $350/$300 as your comisson)? Or $1000 your cut?
IvyAdams
10-23-2015, 04:39 PM
My real question would be if they give you $1000 as GOLD (so $350/$300 as your comisson)? Or $1000 your cut?
GREAT question.
SoloDesire
10-23-2015, 04:41 PM
My real question would be if they give you $1000 as GOLD (so $350/$300 as your comisson)? Or $1000 your cut?
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euro_princess
10-23-2015, 04:49 PM
Another thing that goes through my mind. Do you guys realize we'll see gold shows all day? Nobody, who actually wants to win something, will do privates.
Nuts!
ana1987
10-23-2015, 05:02 PM
my eyes are burning tonight.,......must stay on
Issabelle
10-23-2015, 05:18 PM
I can appreciate being festive as much as the next girl, but this Halloween layout SM has going on is hurting my eyes. Seriously--check the home page out customers see. It's a black and orange monstrosity. Better than 90% of affiliate/white-label site color combos I've seen, but still.
Have they decorated for holidays before now? I can't recall it having happened in the two years I've worked for SM, but I might have missed something....
I guess I gotta get my costume going early. I was planning to go as Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff from Marvel, lol. It was entirely an excuse to finally buy a black body suit for fetish customers, no joke.
pippapippa
10-23-2015, 05:23 PM
Guy logged in and out of my room like fifteen times
"sorry babe, was having some issues getting into your room"
Oh, so that might explain why I have no fucking traffic at all right now.
audritwo
10-23-2015, 05:56 PM
So a week to prepare? COOOOOOL
Fucking place I ordered my costume from the other day will be arriving from the 28th - Nov 2nd
FUCK
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK
Kitcatt
10-23-2015, 06:26 PM
Yeah, I'm not going to bother. I don't run gold shows, don't have a gold show crowd, so there's no way I could win.
christylive
10-23-2015, 07:03 PM
Found my costume:
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