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QueenBitch
12-11-2015, 02:58 AM
I hope the blasphemy guy stops by my room soon because that's right up my street lol. I've had worse, he sounds fun actually.
Hxchayley
12-11-2015, 03:07 AM
He turns the blasphemy into talking about children, that's the only reason he should be avoided and blocked even though from what I read he comes back anyways
Kitcatt
12-11-2015, 03:08 AM
Chat with the guys who stick around?
Hxchayley
12-11-2015, 03:17 AM
Also, how do the favorites work? Do they show right away, or does it take time? Because 0 people loved me last I check last night and I woke up to 30 loving me. Is that just them creeping through profiles? Because I didn't get any all day yesterday...or today, just woke up to 30 and that's where it stayed.
QueenBitch
12-11-2015, 03:19 AM
He turns the blasphemy into talking about children, that's the only reason he should be avoided and blocked even though from what I read he comes back anyways
I'd just kick him out once he mentions kids, he comes back anyway lol. with the way things are going, even $1 is better than nothing. my time is limited because I'm in school still and I have exams next month, so. if traffic was good and I met my goals I'd just block him too but I'd rather not be in debt or fail my exams. a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
Vlodina
12-11-2015, 03:19 AM
Also, how do the favorites work? Do they show right away, or does it take time? Because 0 people loved me last I check last night and I woke up to 30 loving me. Is that just them creeping through profiles? Because I didn't get any all day yesterday...or today, just woke up to 30 and that's where it stayed.
It updates once a day. X
BustyVixen
12-11-2015, 06:20 AM
STAY AWAY from brianlust. His name is Patterson and he is a pedophile. He wants you to talk blasphemy because that leads you into talking shit about Jesus. Then he will ask you to sing Jesus loves the little children. He used to come see me on kink and he tries to steer you into talking about kids. Report him!
This guy has been around for years and keeps getting banned and making new accounts. I go along w his charade but when he mentions kids, I kick and report him. He always comes back w a different name lol.
AlexisCam
12-11-2015, 08:28 AM
Holy crap, I didn't realize how much ratings affected placement! I was bottom of page 1 with a rating average of 4.98. Yesterday some loser rated me 3 stars after a 43 second show and now my rating is at 4.96 and I'm at the bottom of page 2! I thought at first maybe it was just because girls who are placed higher than me were online at the time but I check who is around me in placement and they are still there. Seriously streamate? A full page drop for a rating of a 43 second show!?!? WTF
HoneyKitten
12-11-2015, 08:41 AM
Hey guys. I was on SM checking out traffic and I heard a model say something about other SM models taking her private for a minute just to rate her 1 star. Has anyone else heard this?!
Yes I had this happen too the other day....support removed the rating! This is a low act, we are adults and should focus on our own broadcasting style rather than attempting to sabotage success of peers. Besides a 1 star rating mixed in with all 5's does not alter overall rating. I have also noticed 1 star ratings with the comment "you have been hacked"....wtf is this? lol.
IvyAdams
12-11-2015, 08:42 AM
Holy crap, I didn't realize how much ratings affected placement! I was bottom of page 1 with a rating average of 4.98. Yesterday some loser rated me 3 stars after a 43 second show and now my rating is at 4.96 and I'm at the bottom of page 2! I thought at first maybe it was just because girls who are placed higher than me were online at the time but I check who is around me in placement and they are still there. Seriously streamate? A full page drop for a rating of a 43 second show!?!? WTF
I think they've been messing with the placement algorithm to prepare for when they are going to jump the placement up for the 1280x720 streams. That's my guess anyway, placement has been all over the place for everyone I'm pretty sure the past couple of days. Email support to get the 3 star review removed!
JessRyan
12-11-2015, 08:44 AM
I'm just going to take advantage of knowing that now! Instead of literally darting my tongue with my eyes open real big, I'm sure TONS of guys were falling over themselves to pay for THAT nut. Smh. The more you know.
That's true, the more you know. And reading as much of this thread as you can will answer all your questions. seems like every newbie question comes up every 30 or 40 pages like clockwork. LOL I spent many a night reading this Streamate thread. But I like to read. Every thing I learned about Streamate? I learned on SW
JessRyan
12-11-2015, 08:49 AM
Yes I had this happen too the other day....support removed the rating! This is a low act, we are adults and should focus on our own broadcasting style rather than attempting to sabotage success of peers. Besides a 1 star rating mixed in with all 5's does not alter overall rating. I have also noticed 1 star ratings with the comment "you have been hacked"....wtf is this? lol.
Whoever is doing this must not read SW then. Most 1 star ratings can be removed especially if it came with a super short private. Geez Hey, I saw that "hacked" comment on a girls profile/comments last summer. I wondered the same thing?
Girly_Girl
12-11-2015, 08:52 AM
Has anyone noticed that a lot more models are on lately? Logged on just now and there were 1710 models online?
webcamcutie
12-11-2015, 09:04 AM
End of the week and Christmas hustle, I'm sure is why there is an increase in models.....
Marina Starr
12-11-2015, 09:11 AM
There are few reasons:
A. Checking you out
B. Checking prices
C. They can't see you and trying to get your stream to load
4. Habitual hoopers hoping to catch any free nudity to fap and cum.
I always say hi and ask if they could see me. If they could, I give them 3 chances then I ban them for life.
What kind of shit do you guys do when people are popping in and out of free chat? Because if just sitting there doesn't sell (of course) and doing too much sexy cab potentially lose money. So what little things do you guys do to not be boring per say
Hxchayley
12-11-2015, 10:28 AM
That's true, the more you know. And reading as much of this thread as you can will answer all your questions. seems like every newbie question comes up every 30 or 40 pages like clockwork. LOL I spent many a night reading this Streamate thread. But I like to read. Every thing I learned about Streamate? I learned on SW
Day one I saw how irritated you guys get at newbies asking the same same same same questions so I search the threads before I ask a question, I may not put keywords in to bring up the right replies, but I make sure to try and find my answer on my own first, since, as you sais, almost every question I've had can be searched lol
BambiCutie
12-11-2015, 08:58 PM
Have a question, about setting rates? I'm still struggling to learn what works, but I try to remember that rates vary.
SimoneGray
12-11-2015, 09:34 PM
^^ charge what you think you are worth. Work out what you'll be getting every minute. Don't go too cheap either, but ultimately its up to you. Having lower rates will not make you busier, just like higher rates won't necessarily make you have no income.
BambiCutie
12-11-2015, 09:45 PM
Last question, not to pester..Is kitten play against SM rules or wearing cat ears, butt plug tail? Just making sure before I start tomorrow.. I really appreciate the help!
Blovely
12-11-2015, 11:23 PM
Have a question, about setting rates? I'm still struggling to learn what works, but I try to remember that rates vary.
I can't remember exactly what someone wrote on here but it had to do with sales and marketing tricks, it might've been in the up your price thread. Anyways they said something like have your prices end at 9 like $4.49 or $4.59 because it makes people think that they're getting a deal. Also I'd make Exclusive a little higher because its only a $0.55 difference. I remember Sammi saying something like "it doesn't make sense to have Exclusive and Premium only a few scents apart because you really aren't going to make a difference in earnings, at least make it a $2 difference". I took that into consideration and now I make sure there's a $2 difference in my pricing.
For me though I have my Exclusive lower than Premium because my shows are more individual based plus I prefer Exclusive over having to entertain multiple people. I recently hiked up my prices...Premium was $6.99 now its $8.99 and Exclusive was $5.99 now its $6.69. Guys are always like "there's something wrong with your price...Exclusive is cheaper" or they're like "do you know your Exclusive is cheaper?". I always have to explain to them that I did that on purpose.
submissive bitch
12-11-2015, 11:45 PM
Do you ladies change your rates based on traffic that day? Or keep them the same most of the time? & how often do you up you rates?
I like the two dollar difference idea. I'm going to try & implement something like that that.
QueenBitch
12-12-2015, 12:35 AM
I don't change my rates based on traffic. I've tried it before and it didn't work. if there's no one popping in my room for 10 minutes straight, the rates won't matter.
my exclusive rate is $3 higher than premium and guys still pay it, so definitely mess around with that. maybe it's because they see how much more exclusive is and premium seems cheap in comparison. idk. whatever, it works haha.
DeepThoughts
12-12-2015, 12:47 AM
Last question, not to pester..Is kitten play against SM rules or wearing cat ears, butt plug tail? Just making sure before I start tomorrow.. I really appreciate the help!
I have worn mine on Streamate but I dont pretend to be a cat or kitten. i use language like "sex kitten" or "fuck my pussy" at the most and I always state that Im wearing it because Im into manga (which is true) I dont sell it like im actually an animal.
DeepThoughts
12-12-2015, 12:51 AM
I don't change my rates based on traffic. I've tried it before and it didn't work. if there's no one popping in my room for 10 minutes straight, the rates won't matter.
my exclusive rate is $3 higher than premium and guys still pay it, so definitely mess around with that. maybe it's because they see how much more exclusive is and premium seems cheap in comparison. idk. whatever, it works haha.
I put my exclusive at the double of my premium, minus one dollar. If Im prvt. with a guy I normally have more then one guy in prvt with me. I do a lot of cuckolding stuff and I often get guys who just park in my room and wait for someone else to take me prvt. so they can join and watch but be ignored, so if a guy wants me exclusive he has to pay like he was two people! The one dollar off is just me being generous ;)
webcamcutie
12-12-2015, 06:18 AM
For me though I have my Exclusive lower than Premium because my shows are more individual based plus I prefer Exclusive over having to entertain multiple people. I recently hiked up my prices...Premium was $6.99 now its $8.99 and Exclusive was $5.99 now its $6.69. Guys are always like "there's something wrong with your price...Exclusive is cheaper" or they're like "do you know your Exclusive is cheaper?". I always have to explain to them that I did that on purpose.
Same here, they just don't understand sometimes, lol.
JessRyan
12-12-2015, 09:52 AM
Day one I saw how irritated you guys get at newbies asking the same same same same questions so I search the threads before I ask a question, I may not put keywords in to bring up the right replies, but I make sure to try and find my answer on my own first, since, as you sais, almost every question I've had can be searched lol
that made me life. I should talk, I was a newbie once. ;-) now I'm a newbie for mfc. We should list all the usual questions that are first asked. Like the top 100 newbie questions. Because so many of them support takes too long to answer or you won't find the answer from them. hmmm
JessRyan
12-12-2015, 10:03 AM
^^ yeah rates are tricky. I wouldn't change them either. Except to go up. Never down. (guys remember and will bother you if you go up and down. In my opinion) Also, when I change my rates, I keep it there for a long time. Just think if you went to a restaurant and they kept upping their prices every few weeks or every month. I would stop going there. So I set mine and keep them there for long time. I don't do specials either. Hey, I do gold shows for the cheap guys. 9 outta 10 privates for me are exclusive, so I just raised that by a dollar just the other day. I probably won't raise it again till later next year. Exclusive guys are my good regulars and I can't imagine those guys complaining. It's the premium guys that would complain. So I won't be changing my prices again for a long while. Also, it took me a year to get to my comfort zone with rates.
Glamourmilf
12-12-2015, 11:01 AM
I play around with my rates a lot, esp. If I'm getting traffic, but no shows. Or I'll start a gold show if i see a lot of gs guys popping in and out of my chat, without even saying hi. (I.E. guys who have bought gold shows in the past.)
I lower the premium, and I get busy with longer shows almost instantly.( The only time I put up with peepers.)
If I get shows, it's usually because my fetish guys are around, and take me excl.( i keep rates lower for excl for that reason.)
I have a really good read on my chat room traffic, so it works for me.
Each girl needs to play with it, to see what works.
I need to be busy, and if I'm in free chat too long, I'll log off. But some girls could sit there all day, and wait for that 1 prvt. That saves the day.
laurielegs
12-12-2015, 03:39 PM
Man wtf is it with these guys who sign up for a cam site and cannot figure out how to click a giant button that says enter my private live show. I've had a string of guys today "how do I go private bb?"
I guess at least we are getting new signups, clueless though they are.
MyRealNameIsWeird
12-12-2015, 03:41 PM
I play around with my rates a lot, esp. If I'm getting traffic, but no shows. Or I'll start a gold show if i see a lot of gs guys popping in and out of my chat, without even saying hi. (I.E. guys who have bought gold shows in the past.)
I lower the premium, and I get busy with longer shows almost instantly.( The only time I put up with peepers.)
If I get shows, it's usually because my fetish guys are around, and take me excl.( i keep rates lower for excl for that reason.)
I have a really good read on my chat room traffic, so it works for me.
Each girl needs to play with it, to see what works.
I need to be busy, and if I'm in free chat too long, I'll log off. But some girls could sit there all day, and wait for that 1 prvt. That saves the day.
True story: right now I'm bleeding everywhere and angry, so I'm doing only domme stuff at a time when my subs are markedly absent. So I just left a note saying I had to be taken pvt/exc if anyone wanted my attention and stayed logged on, fucking around on my pc. Actually got taken exclusive for 15min as soon as I sat back and ignored the cam. Same again today. I don't know what's wrong with these guys.
Glamourmilf
12-12-2015, 05:31 PM
True story: right now I'm bleeding everywhere and angry, so I'm doing only domme stuff at a time when my subs are markedly absent. So I just left a note saying I had to be taken pvt/exc if anyone wanted my attention and stayed logged on, fucking around on my pc. Actually got taken exclusive for 15min as soon as I sat back and ignored the cam. Same again today. I don't know what's wrong with these guys.
I believe it.I make more money when I am silent, and ignore the chat. (on SM, not on token sites). I can only guess it's because these guys are used to being ignored in their everyday lives.
Marina Starr
12-14-2015, 08:56 PM
I'm so scared for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 when Streamare will implement the 720 HD setting.
It's gonna be a big meltdown, suicide watch up been here y'all! #meltdown #suicidewatch #callthepopo
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Redcandy
12-14-2015, 09:03 PM
^ I think it went in effect. Sm is GMT so its already Tuesday Dec 15th.. Help us All!
BadBitch
12-14-2015, 09:19 PM
I'm so scared for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 when Streamare will implement the 720 HD setting.
It's gonna be a big meltdown, suicide watch up been here y'all! #meltdown #suicidewatch #callthepopo
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My thoughts exactly!!! Godspeed and may the force be with you all!
I actually started noticing differences already. I stayed on until 7pm(EST) (when the new day begins). Girls who were around the 5th row were down at about row 10.
Ok i posted in the venting SM thread & will copy here too in case anyone finds help in my post:
"I find SM very slow for me today and yesterday, i normally dont cam on sunday but i could not sleep anymore in the early morning here so i decided to get on, i was thinking it's slow cause is sunday & my off day for me most times but today is the same, wow, i just dont see the 'normal' traffic i normally get, i am making some money but my room is soo quiet most of the time . Wonder if it has anything to do with the new placement formula and all?!
Also i wonder if the SM broadcaster has a higher impact/ importance on site now than the FMLE let's say? I cam with the FMLE for now as the SM B. wont run smooth enough in my case but i just cant stop thinking the girls using the SM B. will get better exposure? Going to try the broadcaster just to see if there is a difference. Maybe i need to calibrate the thing again, will do this too.
ETA: switching to SM Broadcaster got me more people in my room and a nice pvt right after i re-calibrated, the picture is still the same, slightly jumpy but looks like my member did not mind?! maybe they see me just fine when in pvt?! I hope so ...."
Busygirl
12-14-2015, 09:49 PM
Does the broadcaster not work with very soft splitter? Also my stream just won't connect to the server when i push start button, so couldn't try it out yet.
Failed to get required streaming information from the server. Please try to start the show again, and contact technical support if the problem persists.
^^^ I understand the broadcaster does not work with splitter programs and the error u got, u need to press the "start show" button in ur chat window THEN press "start" button on broadcaster. In chat window u'll see the message there where it shows SM Broadcaster logo "now u can click start show on broadcaster" or similar.
So yea, i got confused too when i tried first, is the same like with Adobe encoder, u cant just start the encoder without pressing "start show" in chat window.
Busygirl
12-14-2015, 10:26 PM
Oh my, thanks. Now i get it. There goes my dream of simplicity of having only one window open, lol :)
MistressX
12-14-2015, 11:26 PM
My thoughts exactly!!! Godspeed and may the force be with you all!
I actually started noticing differences already. I stayed on until 7pm(EST) (when the new day begins). Girls who were around the 5th row were down at about row 10.
Interesting, I noticed I was down on row 7 but I am using the 720 settings :( I am usually row 2 or 3????
brittany_bitch
12-15-2015, 10:50 AM
i need two stars but do use the 720 do u think i will still get the boost? also the sm broadcaster says my quality is best there is also high and higher what exactly is the ultimate best word they are using is best the highest i can go im confused lol also since i am just now getting on will the boost still be here for me ? thanks
NicoleNichols
12-15-2015, 11:03 AM
What are the new 720 settings yall are talking about? I haven't cammed in years and I'm starting back up in January. SM was always my go to site so I'm going to sign up with them again. My cam is older.. it's a Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 which streams in 720p. Does this mean I'll be streaming at the absolute minimum? Maybe I should just bite the bullet and get a c920...
Blovely
12-15-2015, 03:49 PM
What are the new 720 settings yall are talking about? I haven't cammed in years and I'm starting back up in January. SM was always my go to site so I'm going to sign up with them again. My cam is older.. it's a Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 which streams in 720p. Does this mean I'll be streaming at the absolute minimum? Maybe I should just bite the bullet and get a c920...
The c920 is the most recommend and probably the best webcam out right now. So yeah I'd def get it. But in the mean time I'd try to use the HD-300. You can get the new setting from Support>>HD Encoder.
tattooed_fox
12-15-2015, 05:13 PM
Are voyeur gold shows still allowed? I took a break from camming and just wanted to double check. Thanks!
HoneyKitten
12-15-2015, 05:51 PM
Are voyeur gold shows still allowed? I took a break from camming and just wanted to double check. Thanks!
Yes they certainly are :)
BadBitch
12-15-2015, 06:55 PM
Interesting, I noticed I was down on row 7 but I am using the 720 settings :( I am usually row 2 or 3????
I noticed that placement was ALL over the place today. I was on the 7th row when I first logged on then kept bouncing between rows 3, 4 and 5.
Some girls were on page 1 then going to page 2 then back to page 1.
I don't get it.
oCURIOUSo
12-15-2015, 08:12 PM
Are voyeur gold shows still allowed? I took a break from camming and just wanted to double check. Thanks!
Within reason, yes. You can't say I'm gonna fist myself bb and then eat a bucket of chicken... unless you fist yourself while eating I guess... but if it's clear in your show topic that it's a voyeur show its perfectly fine.43632
Busygirl
12-15-2015, 08:20 PM
So far the Smbroadcaster can go and suck a b of d, not better traffic wise, still same placement for me. Scare tactic.
Hi babes, are the payouts posted on SM already pls? The money i am supposed to get on friday via Payoneer card, i know they update page wed. eve normally? Or later on today maybe? Nothing here for me yet.
Also, regarding the money we are supposed to get on Christmas day, u guys think they will pay us exactly on friday 25th or earlier maybe like they did for Thanksgiving? I just wish to plan my finances here, see what i can spend and when :) Ty!
heyho
12-16-2015, 12:35 AM
Hey guys, on the first post of this thread it says that SM pays non-studio models 35% of the money you make. I signed up directly with Streamate, not through any studio, but I'm only getting 30%! I scoured the SM help site and they would not state what percentage you're actually supposed to get, all they say is "you get a set percentage". Are you guys getting 35%? Or did Streamate lower its payout % since 2011 and I missed it?
seicento
12-16-2015, 01:12 AM
Hey guys, on the first post of this thread it says that SM pays non-studio models 35% of the money you make. I signed up directly with Streamate, not through any studio, but I'm only getting 30%! I scoured the SM help site and they would not state what percentage you're actually supposed to get, all they say is "you get a set percentage". Are you guys getting 35%? Or did Streamate lower its payout % since 2011 and I missed it?
That depends on your location.US cam models get 35%.I`m european and get 30%.