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kortneykay
12-05-2015, 04:09 PM
You made 800 in 5 days on cams. Why the fuck would you want to get on SM? Seriously. Why change what works? Actually that makes me want to go to cams. I'm pretty close to dumping SM. MFC & videos all the way. But if you enjoy ripping your hair out over technical shit I mean, yall have at it! lol
Because she can make $800 in 1-2 days on SM if she hustles enough, lol. To me, cams is up and down. Of course SM has been the same lately but $800 is possible in a few days on SM for a lot of peeps.
webcamcutie
12-05-2015, 07:47 PM
Did you explain to them the bad rating was removed but not the comment? I just feel that if they're going to remove the bad rating, they have to remove the bad comment as well or why even bother? I would be less pissed if they say both rating and comment cannot be removed. If they say no, I always ask for a reason why they wouldn't do it.
Honestly it was a few years back when it happened so no, I didn't think to, but I do that shit now, believe you me! Lol.
MissAdriana
12-05-2015, 08:03 PM
Because she can make $800 in 1-2 days on SM if she hustles enough, lol. To me, cams is up and down. Of course SM has been the same lately but $800 is possible in a few days on SM for a lot of peeps.
Seriously!? Damn. And good for you! Props!! I can't really devote enough hours to hit that much. It's been a looooooong time since I hit 800+ on SM for a whole week of camming, let alone 1 or 2 days
JessRyan
12-06-2015, 12:06 AM
After all this time on SM I'm finally messing around in my mailbox. Cleaning it out. Adding a contact list and taking a look. So, do any of your girls utilize the group message option? I just sent out a little "hello" to the option of sending it to every paying customer. Any advice? Opinions? I'm curious
PrincessLavender
12-06-2015, 12:19 AM
Anyone have trouble getting the SM Broadcaster to calibrate? I've tried at least 10 times everyday for like 2 weeks and it always crashes. A few days ago I got it to go to 50 - 75% before it crashed but it usually doesn't make it past 20%.
CocoLoca
12-06-2015, 03:17 AM
After all this time on SM I'm finally messing around in my mailbox. Cleaning it out. Adding a contact list and taking a look. So, do any of your girls utilize the group message option? I just sent out a little "hello" to the option of sending it to every paying customer. Any advice? Opinions? I'm curious
I do. I send out monthly message/surprise, but they have to reply back so you can send pic or whatever. Reminds me its december ;) Also when you send it to people who paid in last month - it will count it from the day sm support will approve the message, not from day you sent it for approval
Genoveve
12-06-2015, 12:12 PM
Anyone have trouble getting the SM Broadcaster to calibrate? I've tried at least 10 times everyday for like 2 weeks and it always crashes. A few days ago I got it to go to 50 - 75% before it crashed but it usually doesn't make it past 20%.
Yup mine always crashes during the calibration.
innocentindian
12-06-2015, 02:39 PM
A quick question for girls using the SM Broadcast and recording shows - is there any way to get the recorded file output as something other than .flv? I could convert it to .mp4/.mov but it's just another annoying step in the process of editing.
BadBitch
12-06-2015, 03:37 PM
My understanding was that sm was advertisingon several dating sites and blatantly misrepresenting themselves which pissed off enough customers that they had to pull it and we lost a lot of traffic. Not necessarily paying traffic but we lost numbers, and a few opportunities to convert new people, and they just haven't done anything to replace it.
Perhaps. Maybe that's why I got such a huge fucking influx of "Let's meet". I love how SM frowns upon us meeting customers, yet advertises us on dating sites. One guy said he saw me on a site called CamGirlHookups. Awesome. Give these guys the idea that they can meet us! Yay!
BadBitch
12-06-2015, 03:51 PM
Yep, mine crashes during calibration.
Also, how do the tv broadcasts work? How are girls chosen? The first time I ever did one was last December. I got picked about 3 times a few months ago, but got a message saying that my settings were not correct to do a tv broadcast. I haven't received anything since. Did they just give up on me?
Kitcatt
12-06-2015, 05:21 PM
I've started getting more TV Golds again, and at one point they mentioned that a reason they select me is because of how often I hit goal ($90). I think there's a "type" of show they might look for, but I'm not sure. I always do pov bj show + multiple position cunt fucking.
EllieGold
12-06-2015, 05:56 PM
coming back to SM tonight after a 4 day hiatus (got sick, kids got sick, everyone got bloody sick) but i'm here! :) 80% of success if showing up, right?
BadBitch
12-06-2015, 07:03 PM
I've started getting more TV Golds again, and at one point they mentioned that a reason they select me is because of how often I hit goal ($90). I think there's a "type" of show they might look for, but I'm not sure. I always do pov bj show + multiple position cunt fucking.
Yeah, I do the same. Hmm. Oh well. Thanks!
kortneykay
12-06-2015, 07:16 PM
Seriously!? Damn. And good for you! Props!! I can't really devote enough hours to hit that much. It's been a looooooong time since I hit 800+ on SM for a whole week of camming, let alone 1 or 2 days
I wasn't necessarily stating this was for me, but that it was easy for some. But I do believe every cammodel can hit that if they tried hard enough. Anything is possible.
IvyAdams
12-06-2015, 08:11 PM
A quick question for girls using the SM Broadcast and recording shows - is there any way to get the recorded file output as something other than .flv? I could convert it to .mp4/.mov but it's just another annoying step in the process of editing.
If there is a way, then I haven't figured it out. I'm 99.9% sure you have to convert it.
webcamcutie
12-07-2015, 08:17 AM
Did anyone else notice it get really quiet (more so than normal) From Thurs-on? I didn't work yesterday so IDK but Mon-Thurs afternoon was banging and Thurs evening-Sat was glitchfest for me.
I Think I'll try this week with strictly the encoder vs the broadcaster and see if I notice a difference.
HoneyKitten
12-07-2015, 09:47 AM
I've started getting more TV Golds again, and at one point they mentioned that a reason they select me is because of how often I hit goal ($90). I think there's a "type" of show they might look for, but I'm not sure. I always do pov bj show + multiple position cunt fucking.
I also do a lot of TV Goldshows, but I am amazed at how varied the pricing is for them of late. I can successfully reach the goal and even over the goal and then 2 hours later get another request which is lower than the previous goal. Streamate advises that the pricing is based on an average of successful Goldshows in the last month and the time of day. Does anybody know if this is actually correct and the process producers perform? I have advised them of my minimum pricing, but I keep getting at least 1 lower request on a daily basis! I have read that if you keep declining they will cease offering them......Thanks in advance
IvyAdams
12-07-2015, 10:06 AM
I also do a lot of TV Goldshows, but I am amazed at how varied the pricing is for them of late. I can successfully reach the goal and even over the goal and then 2 hours later get another request which is lower than the previous goal. Streamate advises that the pricing is based on an average of successful Goldshows in the last month and the time of day. Does anybody know if this is actually correct and the process producers perform? I have advised them of my minimum pricing, but I keep getting at least 1 lower request on a daily basis! I have read that if you keep declining they will cease offering them......Thanks in advance
Who knows what they actually base it on. They used to offer cheap ass shows to me until I told them that I refused to do them anymore until they raised the price because it was disrespectful. A week later they raised the price. You Don't have to accept the low goal shows if you don't want. Why would I accept a $65 goal for a GS when I could successfully pull in one at $150 and be able to play music and set my own time limit?
beauvoir
12-07-2015, 11:06 AM
Hey, boos. I recently had to re-upload my verification ID (as my passport expired). Any idea how long it will take to be approved? xx
Genoveve
12-07-2015, 11:24 AM
^^^Mine was less than 24 hours and I was still able to stream even though it said I couldn't.
LaylaLovely
12-07-2015, 01:43 PM
Forgot my id as well :( :( :( praying it doesn't take a whole week!!!!! Now I'm stuck with crappy backup up sites and rents due
Ms.Lacey
12-07-2015, 03:29 PM
Mine took 3 weeks and an email to support for them to approve
Halliwell
12-07-2015, 04:05 PM
Same I waited a week and had to contact support and be like WTF!? so good to know its in a timely manner
Mine took 3 weeks and an email to support for them to approve
Glamourmilf
12-07-2015, 06:13 PM
My SM check is late. But one of my pso checks came 2 days early.
I'm so confused.:shrug:
Hxchayley
12-07-2015, 10:19 PM
I'm sorry if this has been gone over, but what is the average amount of time it takes for SM to verify your application? I submitted everything yesterday, and I know it says it can take up to five business days, but I'm nervous and excited to get started. Also, where you can review your application everything says submitted, but under "streaming" it says not ready, and under "status" it says not ready. It's not clickable, but I wanted to make sure it's not something I needed to complete else where on the site. Thank you in advanced!
sexkitten_666
12-07-2015, 10:39 PM
My SM check is late. But one of my pso checks came 2 days early.
I'm so confused.:shrug:
Me too. I have yet to receive my check from Nov 25th. I thought I was the only one. Contacted support twice, but haven't heard back yet.
Are you an East Coaster too?
Glamourmilf
12-07-2015, 10:47 PM
Me too. I have yet to receive my check from Nov 25th. I thought I was the only one. Contacted support twice, but haven't heard back yet.
Are you an East Coaster too?
Wow! That's way too long to wait! I was talking about the check I usually get today.
Have you emailed Liz?
Oh, and I'm on the west coast, but I really don't think that has anything to do with it. A lot of us have been getting our checks late recently. (Check out a few pages back).
I've been with them for 5 yrs., and this is the first year ive been getting checks late. And it's not where i live ....cause ive lived 3 places since January.
Hxchayley
12-07-2015, 10:55 PM
Also i was wondering how some of your first performances went. How long did you cam? About how much did you make? Were you already experienced? Please, tell me anything that can help, what do you individually feel is most important in the first performance? Anything 100 percent to avoid? Ive been reading so many articles and blogs but id love to read from women personally. And i am sorry if this is a dumb question, but what do you gals do for the week you have your period?
Somewhat completely unrelated question: I noticed in the code of conduct, there are quite a few common sense things laid out, but why is fisting not aloud? Fisting isnt my cup of tea, but it just struck me as odd to be something not aloud.
BambiCutie
12-07-2015, 11:08 PM
There are going to be all sorts of things that are useful throughout this forum, usually pinned at the top in the camming only section. Personally? It sucks and not long (usually more than 6hrs, but it gets tiring) I've taken a break from getting on because of the issues with the broadcaster and users telling me I froze or that they can't see me. I sat in Excl with some guys screen black, didn't say a word after asking if he was there.. I was never experienced when I started but, I knew the basics with other's help overtime. The first thing that is most important to me is knowing my boundaries and mixing things up as the hours roll by. When I have my period I shove the string inside and avoid any penetration, create other show ideas instead.
Fisting: "It's a shady area where the guidelines have not been clarified. With the 'community standards' concept in prosecution, they just don't know exactly where they stand, so to be on the safe side they don't do it."
Hxchayley
12-07-2015, 11:15 PM
Thanks for the input! yeah i definitely read through the pinned post, lots of good tips up there. So about how much was your first go? (first show and first check) and please if that is too personal of a question please don't answer it and my apologies. New to this and not sure what women consider personal.
Also for those who use multiple websites, which are your favorites? I see a lot of abbreviations and i'm real new to this and once i get better i want to look into adding myself to another site as well.
BambiCutie
12-07-2015, 11:19 PM
My first time was the most I ever made close to $500 in a matter of 2 days of being on cam, I was less shy and didn't really read much into things. I definitely had plenty of assholes and I never really did checks only direct deposit, too impatient! Don't be shy to ask, nothing is a stupid question and I learned that after posting more on here..its pretty much all out in the open as a camgirl, lol! It depends on what you are comfortable with, but the easiest site would be SM in my opinion. I prefer MFC (tokens) but, it takes a while to build a solid fan base. There are usually only a few sites I can think of that would be safe to join/not being a studio, MFC, SM, CB (Chaturbate) and Cams.com.
Hxchayley
12-07-2015, 11:38 PM
Great! How long did it take for SM to review and approve your application?
sexkitten_666
12-07-2015, 11:39 PM
Wow! That's way too long to wait! I was talking about the check I usually get today.
Have you emailed Liz?
Oh, and I'm on the west coast, but I really don't think that has anything to do with it. A lot of us have been getting our checks late recently. (Check out a few pages back).
I've been with them for 5 yrs., and this is the first year ive been getting checks late. And it's not where i live ....cause ive lived 3 places since January.
Yes, I finally emailed her the second time today. It has been way too long, and I found it odd.
I switched to DailyPay the a couple days after that check was sent, so I wasn't sure if that had haulted anything.
I guess we'll see, but I hope your check turns up soon! Sometimes I would get mine on Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Friday or Monday; so I'm sure it will turn up soon!
Glamourmilf
12-08-2015, 12:53 AM
Yes, I finally emailed her the second time today. It has been way too long, and I found it odd.
I switched to DailyPay the a couple days after that check was sent, so I wasn't sure if that had haulted anything.
I guess we'll see, but I hope your check turns up soon! Sometimes I would get mine on Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Friday or Monday; so I'm sure it will turn up soon!
Thank You. I hope you get yours also.8)
Kitcatt
12-08-2015, 01:01 AM
Wait, no fisting is NOT ALLOWED, its in the manual, its not in a grey area, read the manual!!!!!
audritwo
12-08-2015, 01:04 AM
Wait, no fisting is NOT ALLOWED, its in the manual, its not in a grey area, read the manual!!!!!
Emailed the site about this. Because I didn't think it was a big deal, but they said no fisting anal or vaginal since it's considered obscene in other countries they want to broadcast in.
Hxchayley
12-08-2015, 01:52 AM
Lol I know, I was asking why fisting was NOT aloud. Wait...anal isn't aloud on SM? I don't recall reading that in the code of conduct
Hxchayley
12-08-2015, 01:54 AM
Or the manual (and yes I made sure to read, because I don't want to get suspended or deleted)
PrincessLavender
12-08-2015, 07:02 AM
Lol I know, I was asking why fisting was NOT aloud. Wait...anal isn't aloud on SM? I don't recall reading that in the code of conduct
She means anal fisting isn't allowed.
PrincessLavender
12-08-2015, 07:04 AM
Anyone have any advice on getting the SM Broadcaster to calibrate without crashing other than "just keep trying". Lol. I've been trying everyday for 2 weeks. I really don't want to have to deal with support. Ugh!
Marina Starr
12-08-2015, 09:06 AM
Use the Encoder for now until the craptaster is working!
Anyone have any advice on getting the SM Broadcaster to calibrate without crashing other than "just keep trying". Lol. I've been trying everyday for 2 weeks. I really don't want to have to deal with support. Ugh!
PrincessLavender
12-08-2015, 09:26 AM
Use the Encoder for now until the craptaster is working!
That's what I'm doing. Guess it's my fault for thinking SM had their shit together before releasing something new. Lol.
Marina Starr
12-08-2015, 09:35 AM
No, nope nope LOL!
That's what I'm doing. Guess it's my fault for thinking SM had their shit together before releasing something new. Lol.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-08-2015, 11:37 AM
I still use the OBS instead of the SM Broadcaster. Ive tested the broadcaster a few times to see how it would work and it was fine. But to be honest I only did it for no more than 15 mins. The first calibration halted when my dog started barking. I wonder if it's that sensitive when it's calibrating that any little noise can halt it? So I started it a second time and made sure everything was completely silent and it went through very quickly. Also I made sure there was nothing else running on my computer. Not even skype. No music streaming, not even on other devices. I wanted to make sure I would get the highest quality possible.
For those using Windows you may be able to run the program in safe mode. It could be worth a shot if you really really want to use it and see how it works for you. This is just a suggestion and not yet tried. If it doesn't require the Windows Uploader then it may work. Safe mode is just a stripped down version of windows and less drivers. Something could be preventing the SM Broadcaster from calibrating on your system and in full Windows mode finding out what that is can be difficult. Safe Mode for windows 10 has changed. Here's an article on how to find it
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2984712/windows/how-to-enter-windows-10s-safe-mode.html
sexkitten_666
12-08-2015, 12:34 PM
Watch for username "PussyPleaser69 " he's a troll. I did all he asked, and he insulted me for nothing and took me to private just long enough to give a bad rating. If he does take you to private, it will be enough to rate; so immediately block before he can rate!!
BadBitch
12-08-2015, 12:48 PM
Sooo, who are these girls on the first page? The normal girls who are usually on rows 3-6 are on the 2nd page. The first page is full of girls I've never seen before.
Is SM putting "fresh faces" on the first page to get the guys to spend money? I wouldn't be surprised. So, all of the girls who have worked their asses off to be where they were are now pushed to the side like yesterday's news?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-08-2015, 12:55 PM
Sooo, who are these girls on the first page? The normal girls who are usually on rows 3-6 are on the 2nd page. The first page is full of girls I've never seen before.
Is SM putting "fresh faces" on the first page to get the guys to spend money? I wouldn't be surprised. So, all of the girls who have worked their asses off to be where they were are now pushed to the side like yesterday's news?
New Models and Models who are working for the Holidays but it appears that they have been grandfathered into prime placement.
Blovely
12-08-2015, 02:40 PM
Looks like yet another "holiday event" is coming up. (I just knew that they were going to throw one for Christmas)
SUBJECT: DECEMBER NEWS AND UPDATES
A few quick updates for all Streamate Models!
Holiday Events
A big thank you to everyone who participated on the Holiday Kickoff Contest on Nov 28th! Lots of members showed up to vote and it was a big success! Congrats to all our winners!
We have another holiday event coming up, and details will be announced during the second half of the month. This one will be a little different, so make sure to keep an eye out for the announcement!
Streaming in HD, HD720, and Beyond!
Over the past few years, many of our performers have been able to achieve HD quality video, which our members love to see! Many of you are even streaming in HD720, an even higher video quality standard.
Streamate is dedicated to helping all our performers stream at their best quality! That why we just relaunched the Encoders and Streaming Quality page with help, tips, and tools for improving your video.
This page goes through all of our available encoders. Encoders help your video look its best on our sites! If you want to stream in HD720 quality, you'll need to be running one of these two encoders:
Last month we released SMBroadcast Beta, the brand new encoder we're developing. This encoder runs on your computer while you stream. It will automatically stream in HD720 if it detects that you can handle it! This encoder is also easy to use and can be installed on almost any computer. Read more!
The FMLE External Encoder (also known as the "External Encoder" or "Flash Encoder") is a powerful tool that also runs on your computer. Earlier this year we released new settings files that lets you achieve HD720 quality video! To use these settings files you must meet the minimum requirements. Read more!
Even if you aren't able to achieve HD720 quality right now, using the right encoder can still help improve your video quality a lot! There's a lot more information about video quality and encoders on the new Encoders and Streaming Quality page, so check it out!
New Survey
There's a new survey available! We want to thank everyone who responds to our surveys—your thoughts and opinions have helped us out a lot!
Our new survey is about your interest in using streamatemodels.com on your phone or mobile device. It should only take a minute or two, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. Your input may help guide future updates. Thank you!
Streamate Mobile Access Survey
If you have any questions about the items in this newsletter, feel free to contact us.
Streamate Models Support
IvyAdams
12-08-2015, 03:17 PM
^^ Yeah, just read that. I wonder what will be different about this one??
BadBitch
12-08-2015, 03:29 PM
New Models and Models who are working for the Holidays but it appears that they have been grandfathered into prime placement.
New models get put on the front page?