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IvyAdams
11-26-2015, 09:32 PM
Hey Ivy,... are you referring to the new beta encoder software? I've been having all sorts of issues with it. Got several emails sent in to Streamate
Yeah. Are you having problems with recording??
OJenni!
11-26-2015, 10:51 PM
I got a notification on my dashboard that my ID needed to be updated. So I submitted my current ID. It's been "pending review" for over a week now :(
Glamourmilf
11-26-2015, 11:26 PM
I got a notification on my dashboard that my ID needed to be updated. So I submitted my current ID. It's been "pending review" for over a week now :(
A lot of us had this happen..email
[email protected] to take care of it.
MyRealNameIsWeird
11-27-2015, 05:44 AM
Based on other threads: Am I the only one who's actually kinda excited to be dressing the room a bit and putting on a sexy santa apron tomorrow? Is everyone else seriously that grownup? :(
Dont know how i missed to see the messages about being paid on the 25th but i just found out today i had the money sitting in my Payoneer account waiting to be cashed, yay!! It's ok still, just cashed them here, my account was loaded late than normal hrs and it fell on thursday nite my time that's why i overseen the email from payoneer who came in pretty late too. Anyway, happy i got my money few hrs earlier tho yay! :) :)
Glamourmilf
11-27-2015, 11:24 AM
Based on other threads: Am I the only one who's actually kinda excited to be dressing the room a bit and putting on a sexy santa apron tomorrow? Is everyone else seriously that grownup? :(
I love Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are my 2 fav holidays.
But Im not convinced that the horny dudes who visit my chat room are that into giving me gold because they like it and want to see me win.
IvyRose
11-27-2015, 12:31 PM
Based on other threads: Am I the only one who's actually kinda excited to be dressing the room a bit and putting on a sexy santa apron tomorrow? Is everyone else seriously that grownup? :(
Two diff times I decorated my whole room. One time at christmas, one time for my "birthday" (<- 30+balloons hanging everywher and a big happy birthday sign and my age writtin on the balloons next to it)
Noone noticed!
I had to point it out for them and than they were like "oh yeaaah now that you say so, I as to distracted looking at *insert body part here*"
So after that I gave up on decorating. I do think the contest itself is silly, costumecontest= smart, decoratingroom contest= who cares. The guys are there for us, not for oure rooms as I found out years ago. They are guys after all
#weoutshinetharoom
IvyRose
11-27-2015, 12:34 PM
Based on other threads: Am I the only one who's actually kinda excited to be dressing the room a bit and putting on a sexy santa apron tomorrow? Is everyone else seriously that grownup? :(
Also.. I have to admitt I would have joined in IF i woudnt have thrown away almost all my old (also decorating) stuff when I moved into my new apartment. SO that means I have to spend money to participate in the contest... cant and dont want to right now.. Gotta take care of my bills first & christmas is coming..
Erika_Xstacy
11-27-2015, 01:06 PM
Based on other threads: Am I the only one who's actually kinda excited to be dressing the room a bit and putting on a sexy santa apron tomorrow? Is everyone else seriously that grownup? :(
lololol Not this chica! Im in lol
Kitcatt
11-27-2015, 01:26 PM
I slapped a "Happy Holidays" on my cover photo and have a weeping angel christmas topper on my shelf. Done. If guys tip during my shows and for boobs maybe I can place, but thats all the effort I'm putting into this one. They still haven't sent me the money I won from the last contest -_-
Bella28
11-27-2015, 01:51 PM
I got a notification on my dashboard that my ID needed to be updated. So I submitted my current ID. It's been "pending review" for over a week now :(
yeah me too and I have written them twice one response so far as been we have an influx of new accounts to approve and your account will be looked at once your turn comes up lol. um ok but I am hoping I can still work after the 7th because I submitted my updated ID.
Magical_Hoohah
11-27-2015, 02:02 PM
Does anyone know how the SMbroadcaster compares to the FMLE in terms of cpu usage? I just remembered that I have a brand new c920 stashed away for emergencies (the last time my cam died, it was at a very inopportune moment, so I like having a spare), so that negates the issue of not being able to splitcam. But if it negatively affects my cpu, I will stick with the FMLE and my beloved VerySoft.
Also, I always think of FMLE as "fuck my life encoder." :P Anyone else?
ExoticBeauty4U
11-27-2015, 02:12 PM
Ok so last year I requested a letter of employment and received it no problem. This year I request one with an updated address and I get this bullshit response:
As a model on streamate you are an independent contractor and responsible for your own taxes, so we don't send you a form - you can view your earnings report in your account at any time. To view the earnings for your account, log into your account and go to "My reports". From there you will see the earnings report and can view earnings by week.
We do however send 1099's at the end of the year.
Please let us know if you have any further question
Wtf I didnt even ask about earning or income, I just need a letter again stating that I am employed with them. Anyone know someone I can contact directly to get this letter?
laurielegs
11-27-2015, 02:21 PM
I got a notification on my dashboard that my ID needed to be updated. So I submitted my current ID. It's been "pending review" for over a week now :(
yeah me too and I have written them twice one response so far as been we have an influx of new accounts to approve and your account will be looked at once your turn comes up lol. um ok but I am hoping I can still work after the 7th because I submitted my updated ID.
I got that too. It took 9 days for them to approve my new ID.
laurielegs
11-27-2015, 02:24 PM
Ok so last year I requested a letter of employment and received it no problem. This year I request one with an updated address and I get this bullshit response:
As a model on streamate you are an independent contractor and responsible for your own taxes, so we don't send you a form - you can view your earnings report in your account at any time. To view the earnings for your account, log into your account and go to "My reports". From there you will see the earnings report and can view earnings by week.
We do however send 1099's at the end of the year.
Please let us know if you have any further question
Wtf I didnt even ask about earning or income, I just need a letter again stating that I am employed with them. Anyone know someone I can contact directly to get this letter?
I'm surprised they sent you one the first time.
I doubt they will do it because we're not employed with them at all. We are independent contractors and they are really not obligated like an employer - no benefits, no guaranteed income and can drop us at any time.
Magical_Hoohah
11-27-2015, 02:31 PM
Ok so last year I requested a letter of employment and received it no problem. This year I request one with an updated address and I get this bullshit response:
As a model on streamate you are an independent contractor and responsible for your own taxes, so we don't send you a form - you can view your earnings report in your account at any time. To view the earnings for your account, log into your account and go to "My reports". From there you will see the earnings report and can view earnings by week.
We do however send 1099's at the end of the year.
Please let us know if you have any further question
Wtf I didnt even ask about earning or income, I just need a letter again stating that I am employed with them. Anyone know someone I can contact directly to get this letter?
I'm not trying to be rude by saying this, but they really shouldn't give you a letter of employment because you aren't an employee. It can be rather dangerous for them to hand out statements saying that cam girls are employees, because then they could be held accountable for normal things that employers are obligated to do, such as ensure that you make minimum wage and are compensated for overtime, and that they are compliant with OSHA and the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
ExoticBeauty4U
11-27-2015, 02:35 PM
Thks for the help like I said before they sent a letter last year saying that I was an independent contractor and they werent responsible for me blah blah. Ill figure something else out then.
Magical_Hoohah
11-27-2015, 02:37 PM
Depending who is asking for the information, let them know that you're self employed, and ask what you can do to verify that. Usually your tax return will be sufficient proof.
Blovely
11-27-2015, 03:00 PM
Thks for the help like I said before they sent a letter last year saying that I was an independent contractor and they werent responsible for me blah blah. Ill figure something else out then.
If you got one last year then maybe try contacting Liz and explain the situation to her. Support rarely ever actually reads the emails and alot of times you'll get different answers depending on who's answering the ticket.
ExoticBeauty4U
11-27-2015, 03:04 PM
If you got one last year then maybe try contacting Liz and explain the situation to her. Support rarely ever actually reads the emails and alot of times you'll get different answers depending on who's answering the ticket.
Do you know how I can contact her?
Blovely
11-27-2015, 03:18 PM
Do you know how I can contact her?
I think it's
[email protected]
Glamourmilf
11-27-2015, 03:29 PM
Two diff times I decorated my whole room. One time at christmas, one time for my "birthday" (<- 30+balloons hanging everywher and a big happy birthday sign and my age writtin on the balloons next to it)
Noone noticed!
I had to point it out for them and than they were like "oh yeaaah now that you say so, I as to distracted looking at *insert body part here*"
So after that I gave up on decorating. I do think the contest itself is silly, costumecontest= smart, decoratingroom contest= who cares. The guys are there for us, not for oure rooms as I found out years ago. They are guys after all
#weoutshinetharoom
I did the same thing for my actual birthday the first year that I cammed (it's also an American holiday.)
Then, again during my fake birthday, which I changed because I got paranoid keeping my real birthday up.
Nobody tipped.. very few said Happy Birthday...nobody cared. Oh well.
Issabelle
11-27-2015, 05:31 PM
Do you know how I can contact her?
The email address Blovely gave is correct.
As for verification, yeah, SM isn't require to give you a letter of employment, however in your case you aren't asking for verification of employment, but verification of income, which I know Liz will provide if you ask nicely. It's legit just a letter that says 'so and so is an independent contractor for me. In the 2015 calendar year to date, she has made $XX,XXX income.' If you're doing it for a rental or what not, that'll do. That said, depending on who/what you need verification for, your 1099 come late January to early February or last year's tax returns should also be considered sufficient assuming you made roughly the same amount and were working for them back then as well.
When it's your first year working as a camgirl, the whole tax return strategy won't fly because it's not self-employed income you can show and a lot of places won't accept a copy of your deposit records. Sometimes they'll take copies of your paychecks (assuming you get those), but otherwise a verification of income letter from Liz is your only option during year one.
Kitcatt
11-28-2015, 03:27 AM
Welp, guys thought the contest was stupid. Shocking.
QueenBitch
11-28-2015, 04:22 AM
Welp, guys thought the contest was stupid. Shocking.
I'm not even going to bother logging on today. even if I wasn't exhausted as fuck, I would not be decorating my room for one silly day in hopes they will notice.
Issabelle
11-28-2015, 07:29 AM
I'm not even going to bother logging on today. even if I wasn't exhausted as fuck, I would not be decorating my room for one silly day in hopes they will notice.
I'm logging in only because I need to work, not for another idiotic contest. Thank god I'm not a gold show girl at all, or I'd really be feeling it today. $0 to $1 gold shows where we just make dudes 'tip enough' to start the show are THE WORST to deal with, as far as I'm concerned. Not knocking the hustle a model uses, but telling dudes 'I'll start a gold show when I get enough free chat tips that I'm tracking and you can't actually see most of the time' is not gonna fly for long, ya know? Dudes who want a drawn out count down go to MFC. Dudes who wanna know exactly how far they are from goal and how long they have to do it stick around SM gold shows. It's confusing to their boners and that generally isn't a good thing, new or innovative as SM is trying to be aside.
I wish SM would give bonuses/have contests for normal things instead of this complicated ass shit of 'only GOLD counts, but not from GOLD SHOW listed pledges, unless the customer tips into the show after it starts, then it registers as GOLD and not GOLD SHOW listed pledging and you get the vote then, and it sucks if you aren't a GS model or make 2-3x as much as GS models with privates because that's our arbitrary measurement stick.' I'd be totally on board with a 'most hours in a pay period' contest or a 'highest earning' contest a la Miss MFC or 'highest percentage in paid chat' or whatever because those apply to everyone and you don't really need to be a top row model to win any of them except the Highest Earning contest.
Dumb dumb dumb dumb...
Blovely
11-28-2015, 08:02 AM
Welp, guys thought the contest was stupid.
I think alot of models did too. I thought I was going to see alot of festive avatars but nope, I probably can count on two hands how many avatars are festive on the site.
Marina Starr
11-28-2015, 08:40 AM
I saw a lot of models who are participating in the contest look so unhappy and displeased.
I want to reach out and tell them 'You don't have to do this, Darling!'.
Issabelle
11-28-2015, 08:50 AM
I saw a lot of models who are participating in the contest look so unhappy and displeased.
I want to reach out and tell them 'You don't have to do this, Darling!'.
No, but it's a Saturday and that means cut off for a lot of girls. After this week, only two more checks come in before the holidays are in full swing, so I'm sure ladies are working extra hours so they can have cash for those holiday extras.
CurvyAriel
11-28-2015, 09:29 AM
I think they the rushed holiday Contest . They sent the e-mail on Tuesday, and then the contest happens on Friday? They could of at least sent the e-mail a week + before hand so models could have been promoting it, have time to make new content to sell during it, give models time to prepare and actually participate.
Chellyinparadise
11-28-2015, 09:50 AM
I wish they would have done something else as far as what to vote for had fun still but that was because of the guys. They all said they thought the room is festive but they thought the contest was dumb because they would of rather vote for me not the room and thats why they voted. The positive of this is though now my room is done for the holidays. Hope everyone has a great day on cam and off.
Staples
11-28-2015, 09:55 AM
Does anyone know how long it takes star ratings to update? I took some time off of camming to focus on content production and when I came back a bunch of my 5 star ratings had fallen off so I didn't have the 5 minimum ratings to have a 5 star rating and it was showing the default 4 star rating. I worked my ass off last night and this morning and got several guys to rate me 5 stars and now I have enough that I should be showing a 5 star rating again but it's been hours and it hasn't updated so my placement is sucking balls. Should I give it the rest of the day or should I e-mail support?
audritwo
11-28-2015, 10:01 AM
Give it the rest of the day. I do believe it takes 24 hours to update.
Chellyinparadise
11-28-2015, 10:03 AM
Does anyone know how long it takes star ratings to update? I took some time off of camming to focus on content production and when I came back a bunch of my 5 star ratings had fallen off so I didn't have the 5 minimum ratings to have a 5 star rating and it was showing the default 4 star rating. I worked my ass off last night and this morning and got several guys to rate me 5 stars and now I have enough that I should be showing a 5 star rating again but it's been hours and it hasn't updated so my placement is sucking balls. Should I give it the rest of the day or should I e-mail support?
I believe it is about 24 hours. If you dont see it update after that id contact support. Hope it shows up for you soon.
Staples
11-28-2015, 10:06 AM
Thanks guys, I guess I'll just be patient lol
Glamourmilf
11-28-2015, 11:50 AM
I think alot of models did too. I thought I was going to see alot of festive avatars but nope, I probably can count on two hands how many avatars are festive on the site.
Exactly. Even though there's a notice About the contest On the first page, And In my topic box, And saved text, Nobody Cared. Nobody tipped. So, I just went on with my room As it usually is And it was business as usual. Lame, lame, lame.
MissAdriana
11-28-2015, 12:53 PM
I think alot of models did too. I thought I was going to see alot of festive avatars but nope, I probably can count on two hands how many avatars are festive on the site.
I got on, & did the whole contest thing, shouldn't have wasted my time, didn't even break minimum wage. Back on MFC where I feel appreciated trying to end the month in the top 200
Staples
11-28-2015, 12:59 PM
Exactly. Even though there's a notice About the contest On the first page, And In my topic box, And saved text, Nobody Cared. Nobody tipped. So, I just went on with my room As it usually is And it was business as usual. Lame, lame, lame.
Same here. I'm glad my room is now set for the holidays but the contest just seemed pointless.
Kitcatt
11-28-2015, 02:43 PM
I had guys ask me if the site was planning on trying to pump tips out of them every month now. Others told that there were so many rooms where they went in where girls were begging for tips it was just annoying to them. Also, not a one gave a shit about the theme and very few felt compelled to tip to "help out" in the contest.
Annnd it was my worst traffic night of the week. I must admit I probably spent the last hour ranting in free chat about how stupid it was, hahaha. I ran a raffle for a chance to win a 99 cent excl show, which got me some tips, but to be honest I probably made less in tips then I do on a normal night online.
space_cowgirl
11-28-2015, 03:03 PM
It's sad to watch models begging for tips. That is why I don't work on token sites. Fuck that.
Issabelle
11-28-2015, 03:14 PM
Well, besides the fact that the contest was rushed and dudes just feel like they're being forced to tip for fuck all knows what, there's also the issue of really weird timing.
I mean, am I the only person here asking why the fuck we're having a HOLIDAY DECOR CONTEST on the 28th of November? Would it not make WAY more sense to do this, I dunno, closer to the actual holidays? Are they hoping we'll decorate our rooms and just leave that shit up until they're over to be festive? Because, sure, assuming for half a second that dudes give a shit, that's fine and dandy, but maybe we could've waited until December had at least started. Or maybe make it a 'Holiday Week' contest or 'Holiday Month' contest instead of a random day at the end of fucking November. Just sayin'...
gingerstripper
11-28-2015, 05:32 PM
I wore a santa hat and cute winter pjs for the contest.. i didnt decorate tho. i told them if you want to see my living room ill show you it.. but im not into decorating my bedroom.."the grinch stole christmas" was my holiday decor
Marina Starr
11-28-2015, 06:00 PM
I hope they have a Hanukkah contest for eight days so I can 'light the hanukkiyahn and eat fried foods' in gold shows for that $1000/first prize!
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JoyKitten
11-28-2015, 06:34 PM
Off to a good start? I've been working with SM for 2 years. Ha!!! Thanks for that additional info. I am always smiling and being friendly. I am at my wit's end.
Sorry, that reply was for Daisy1970, from the prior page.
I failed to use the 'quote' reply. Ooops!
JoyKitten
11-28-2015, 06:53 PM
Well, besides the fact that the contest was rushed and dudes just feel like they're being forced to tip for fuck all knows what, there's also the issue of really weird timing.
I mean, am I the only person here asking why the fuck we're having a HOLIDAY DECOR CONTEST on the 28th of November? Would it not make WAY more sense to do this, I dunno, closer to the actual holidays? Are they hoping we'll decorate our rooms and just leave that shit up until they're over to be festive? Because, sure, assuming for half a second that dudes give a shit, that's fine and dandy, but maybe we could've waited until December had at least started. Or maybe make it a 'Holiday Week' contest or 'Holiday Month' contest instead of a random day at the end of fucking November. Just sayin'...
I agree 100%. Stupid, stupid, stupid contest.
I'll give'em credit for finally having a detailed, well written explanation of the rules. Geez, Halloween was a fiasco!
My assumption was that today is probably one of the lowest money earning days of the year and they simply thought it'd be a way to boost revenue. I do NOT know if statistically is one of the worst revenue days, but I kinda think so.
The largest college rivalries took place today, and I swear I saw a tumbleweed blow through my free chat once the games started at noon ET. I gave up. I have no patience for free chat. From what I could see, I wasn't the only model feeling it. A friend of mine suggested that tonight after the games end it has historically been busy on cam =)
Logic tells me (and my own extended family plans) that across the country out of town family is visiting, or our GUYS are out of town. Plus the kids home from school, so finding a little 'quality time' to tug the tiger may be scarce. Family goes home today & tomorrow, so I'm hopeful that guys will be finding time to knock off a shot with me before, during or after tomorrows NFL games (from 1pm ET) Only time will tell.....
xCamLovex
11-29-2015, 01:06 AM
Men are trying to get a peek of some ass n tittays...the last thing they're looking at is your decorations. You're lucky this weekend if they even noticed your hair color let alone your Xmas lights. Old sales reports probably told SM this weekend was weak in numbers so they rolled out another contest.
cymonehearts
11-29-2015, 01:00 PM
Ive been a SM girl for ovr 2 years and i'm soo bored with my routine for new guys.. the first 1-3 minutes i stall on getting naked because i want to ensure i make it to at least 5 mins .. If hes only there to see me and naked and leave.
These past two weeks i went from working 2 days a week to 6/7 .. the first 1-3 mins is definitely a weak spot for me because I lost out on a nice bit of money with soo many repetive 3/4 minute men. Simply because I wasnt' into it in the beginning of the session. Once i make it to the 5 mins mark im great and comfortable.
Any Suggestions ladies?
Marina Starr
11-29-2015, 01:29 PM
What do you do in the first three minutes and what goes through your mind? Maybe you're moving too fast.
I don't do anything until I get past five minutes. I'll "stall" by asking a lot of questions such as name, location, single or taken, what nationality, age and the list goes on. I want to get to know them and what they like so asking questions are part of my hustle. Don't take anything off until they ask you to. I cater to the long privates/exclusive type of guys. The minutes men are gonna leave regardless of what you do because they're broke.
Ive been a SM girl for ovr 2 years and i'm soo bored with my routine for new guys.. the first 1-3 minutes i stall on getting naked because i want to ensure i make it to at least 5 mins .. If hes only there to see me and naked and leave.
These past two weeks i went from working 2 days a week to 6/7 .. the first 1-3 mins is definitely a weak spot for me because I lost out on a nice bit of money with soo many repetive 3/4 minute men. Simply because I wasnt' into it in the beginning of the session. Once i make it to the 5 mins mark im great and comfortable.
Any Suggestions ladies?
Glamourmilf
11-29-2015, 01:38 PM
What do you do in the first three minutes and what goes through your mind? Maybe you're moving too fast.
I don't do anything until I get past five minutes. I'll "stall" by asking a lot of questions such as name, location, single or taken, what nationality, age and the list goes on. I want to get to know them and what they like so asking questions are part of my hustle. Don't take anything off until they ask you to. I cater to the long privates/exclusive type of guys. The minutes men are gonna leave regardless of what you do because they're broke.
There's a great thread on here about how to stall the session, if someone knows how to find it.
I struggle with this also, because a lot Of guys Scream at me to show them my ass If I ask him one too many questions About themselves. Go figure.
Marina Starr
11-29-2015, 01:45 PM
I know what thread you referred to. They can't bark all they want. That's NOT how I roll.
There's a great thread on here about how to stall the session, if someone knows how to find it.
I struggle with this also, because a lot Of guys Scream at me to show them my ass If I ask him one too many questions About themselves. Go figure.