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SimoneGray
03-14-2016, 01:30 PM
It looked like it was stuck for me at 24% but I walked away for a while, came back, and it had finished.

LOL this was what I did...went to go get dinner, came back and it seems to be calibrated now lol.

heyho
03-14-2016, 01:38 PM
I was on SM today just browsing and almost every other chatroom that I would click on would be fine until a system error message would pop up or either it would show the model was logged off when clearly they were still online. I would refresh and it would happen again. I went to SM from all my other devices (3 labtops , 2 tablets + cell) and kept getting the same error message. After refreshing multiple times the model would pop back up. I'm wondering if this is why the last several days half of us have had almost no traffic and bare minimum earnings ??

Literally just came here to post about this. I was just online for an hour and for the whole hour, my bf saw me as "offline" on his phone, no matter how many refreshes he did. Whether I was in pvt or in freechat. There was still traffic in my room and I made SOME money, but thinking about what could have been if only everyone could've seen me online pisses me the fuck off! Money on the table, SM!!!

xxDarling
03-14-2016, 02:30 PM
Does/has streamate sent out 1099s?

Marina Starr
03-14-2016, 02:36 PM
Yes, I got mine about a month ago!

Does/has streamate sent out 1099s?

Bobo12345
03-14-2016, 02:46 PM
Looks like Streamate is affiliated now to Pornhub,Youporn and Redtube.It's something new or old?Because after the dating sites this could be a good news.Someone knows where they get traffic i the past?

Blovely
03-14-2016, 04:15 PM
Random. So I was browsing SM today, specifically other models in my one of my categories. A headline caught my eye. At first I was like hey that sounds familiar and then I realized that that was something I had written on my profile. I then clicked on her profile and low and behold her profile was exactly like mine....like she literally copy and pasted what I had written on my profile. I'm not even mad I'm just sitting here laughing... like really and wtf. I don't know if I should send her a message or just leave it alone.

KatM
03-14-2016, 04:46 PM
^^^ Send, u have copyrights on ur text :)
xx

Sally Says
03-14-2016, 06:31 PM
Looks like Streamate is affiliated now to Pornhub,Youporn and Redtube.It's something new or old?Because after the dating sites this could be a good news.Someone knows where they get traffic i the past?

please tell me this isnt what the tv shows are for now?

KatM
03-14-2016, 06:39 PM
The traffic i get in my room lately is very.... unusual for SM, i mean a guy from mexico asking for freebies??
All these guys asking for free stuff from locations SM blocked til now. It feels soo weird, a new clientele for sure.
Pls share if anyone knows more, i know nothing about these things but can see a significant change of the clientele on site.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-14-2016, 06:47 PM
Looks like Streamate is affiliated now to Pornhub,Youporn and Redtube.It's something new or old?Because after the dating sites this could be a good news.Someone knows where they get traffic i the past?

Those particular tubesites have had links to SM for sometime now.

Bobo12345
03-14-2016, 06:59 PM
please tell me this isnt what the tv shows are for now?
It crossed my mind that they could do that and you know what there are a few tv shows of mine from the past on pornhub!they must do something with them since we are not allowed to play music and I don't believe that sm is not going to gain something on those "new" topspot shows...

BadBitch
03-14-2016, 09:45 PM
Random. So I was browsing SM today, specifically other models in my one of my categories. A headline caught my eye. At first I was like hey that sounds familiar and then I realized that that was something I had written on my profile. I then clicked on her profile and low and behold her profile was exactly like mine....like she literally copy and pasted what I had written on my profile. I'm not even mad I'm just sitting here laughing... like really and wtf. I don't know if I should send her a message or just leave it alone.

My friend was telling me something similar. My friend started using a certain phrase. She even put it into her topic. Another model started using it.

Also, I'm having an issue with a model copying my look. I was flattered at first, but now I'm just annoyed. All of my model friends come in to tell me how she reminds them of me. She dyed her hair, started wearing the same outfits, says the same things, moves the same way. It's crazy.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-14-2016, 09:57 PM
My friend was telling me something similar. My friend started using a certain phrase. She even put it into her topic. Another model started using it.

Also, I'm having an issue with a model copying my look. I was flattered at first, but now I'm just annoyed. All of my model friends come in to tell me how she reminds them of me. She dyed her hair, started wearing the same outfits, says the same things, moves the same way. It's crazy.

Get a bald cap see what happens }:D

something like this
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/b2/5e/b1b25ed15f1acbbb7a5b059138d40168.jpg

BadBitch
03-14-2016, 10:00 PM
Get a bald cap see what happens }:D

something like thishttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/b2/5e/b1b25ed15f1acbbb7a5b059138d40168.jpg

Haha! I guarantee she'd get one too.

LittleSexBunny
03-15-2016, 04:24 AM
My friend was telling me something similar. My friend started using a certain phrase. She even put it into her topic. Another model started using it.

Also, I'm having an issue with a model copying my look. I was flattered at first, but now I'm just annoyed. All of my model friends come in to tell me how she reminds them of me. She dyed her hair, started wearing the same outfits, says the same things, moves the same way. It's crazy.

Ha. I go through this. I just tell my custies, "often imitated never duplicated!" I'm a one and only! :D Love it.

CatBBW
03-15-2016, 05:13 AM
Haha! I guarantee she'd get one too.

Ha, no, the fun of it will be that she (hopefully) will think you've actually shaved your head, and she'll go do the same. e voila! Instant different look ;D

CattyDoll
03-15-2016, 05:33 AM
Hi girls! I hope I can talk here with someone and get some answers, because on russian forum all girls talks with each other like with (i'm sorry) a shit. I'm pregnant model (4 months), already camming about 4 years and decided to try streamate. My first price was 2.49 and I had 3 prvts but earned not so much( What is the optimal price for that site? Ty so much!

DancesWithSloths
03-15-2016, 05:43 AM
If you have a good camera, fast computer and fast internet, you have no reason to charge below $4/min *at least*.

CatBBW
03-15-2016, 05:46 AM
Hi girls! I hope I can talk here with someone and get some answers, because on russian forum all girls talks with each other like with (i'm sorry) a shit. I'm pregnant model (4 months), already camming about 4 years and decided to try streamate. My first price was 2.49 and I had 3 prvts but earned not so much( What is the optimal price for that site? Ty so much!

You're pregnant, so you can push those prices UP as it's a popular niche/fetish. I know you're not very showing at the mo, but don't sell yourself cheap. There's a lady on here called Vlodina who has just come to the end of her pregnancy (I think she may even have had the baby) and she successfully cammed on SM all throughout - why not drop her a PM? Also, consider doing pregnancy clips for clips4sale etc, as you can make extra cash while not online for the guys who prefer their fetish via video.

Good luck with camming and your pregnancy :)

CattyDoll
03-15-2016, 06:08 AM
You're pregnant, so you can push those prices UP as it's a popular niche/fetish. I know you're not very showing at the mo, but don't sell yourself cheap. There's a lady on here called Vlodina who has just come to the end of her pregnancy (I think she may even have had the baby) and she successfully cammed on SM all throughout - why not drop her a PM? Also, consider doing pregnancy clips for clips4sale etc, as you can make extra cash while not online for the guys who prefer their fetish via video.

Good luck with camming and your pregnancy :)


Ty so much CatBBW)) I will try :)

KatM
03-15-2016, 06:27 AM
Hi girls! I hope I can talk here with someone and get some answers, because on russian forum all girls talks with each other like with (i'm sorry) a shit. I'm pregnant model (4 months), already camming about 4 years and decided to try streamate. My first price was 2.49 and I had 3 prvts but earned not so much( What is the optimal price for that site? Ty so much!

Hi, welcome & congrats for the new to come baby, pls listen to what the girls say in here, it's all good advice, put the fees up, $3.99 pvt AT LEAST & MORE FOR EXCL, That is a niche u need to 'milk' now :)
May i ask what 'shit' girls talk over there on russian forum? (not russian here btw)
I bet they tell u to have very low prices and if so, how low? Pls share if u ok with it, i am curious thank u xx.

Sunnylexie
03-15-2016, 06:45 AM
Hi, welcome & congrats for the new to come baby, pls listen to what the girls say in here, it's all good advice, put the fees up, $3.99 pvt AT LEAST & MORE FOR EXCL, That is a niche u need to 'milk' now :)
May i ask what 'shit' girls talk over there on russian forum? (not russian here btw)
I bet they tell u to have very low prices and if so, how low? Pls share if u ok with it, i am curious thank u xx.

Well, there's really much gossip with nickname mentioning, and people are generally more judgemental about each other's hustle and so on

KatM
03-15-2016, 06:50 AM
^^^ Ty Sunny, pfffttt, luckily we have the 'no outing' rule here thank god! xx

CattyDoll
03-15-2016, 07:34 AM
Hi, welcome & congrats for the new to come baby, pls listen to what the girls say in here, it's all good advice, put the fees up, $3.99 pvt AT LEAST & MORE FOR EXCL, That is a niche u need to 'milk' now :)
May i ask what 'shit' girls talk over there on russian forum? (not russian here btw)
I bet they tell u to have very low prices and if so, how low? Pls share if u ok with it, i am curious thank u xx.

Hi KatM, ty) well, it was like "Omg... u think ppl come to u and will give u all their money right now? Then put 9.99 for ur prvt and go! And dont share ur hormones here, u're really dont know what work is it, dont u understand?"

KatM
03-15-2016, 07:48 AM
Tell them: "Give me a break, will u? You know nothing about this business!" Men DO pay if u know how to ask them to pay.
My concerning is, how much they will pay YOU considering u in Russia & I DO KNOW FOR SURE there is a lot of misconception & politics, nationalism, etc, etc, i stop here OK?
Just try all fees & see what men pay YOU, dont be afraid to ask for money, if u know good english & can put up a great show (bet u do if u in the business for 4 yr already) then u should go for as high as u can.
On SM u really have a good chance to make good money compared to other sites that have low fees and... well, u know the business, right?
Dont listen to ur nationals, listen to the women on this forum.
Good luck xx

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-15-2016, 08:08 AM
Hi girls! I hope I can talk here with someone and get some answers, because on russian forum all girls talks with each other like with (i'm sorry) a shit. I'm pregnant model (4 months), already camming about 4 years and decided to try streamate. My first price was 2.49 and I had 3 prvts but earned not so much( What is the optimal price for that site? Ty so much!


Hi KatM, ty) well, it was like "Omg... u think ppl come to u and will give u all their money right now? Then put 9.99 for ur prvt and go! And dont share ur hormones here, u're really dont know what work is it, dont u understand?"

First Of All CattyDoll I am so glad you found this forum. If you realized that 2.49 was not working for you then up those prices. If you THINK you can rock it at 9.99 go for it. I do think it's possible to sometimes place yourself out side the race if you go too high, but you won't know until you try. Sometimes blind ignorance is the best thing when it comes to excelling. You have no idea what you're doing or what the limit is. Because to you, the sky is the limit. Am I making sense here? I believe that if you BELIEVED your prices should be much higher than 2.49 the do it up. Just see what happens. Are you in a studio or do you work on your own?


Tell them: "Give me a break, will u? You know nothing about this business!" Men DO pay if u know how to ask them to pay.
My concerning is, how much they will pay YOU considering u in Russia & I DO KNOW FOR SURE there is a lot of misconception & politics, nationalism, etc, etc, i stop here OK?
Just try all fees & see what men pay YOU, dont be afraid to ask for money, if u know good english & can put up a great show (bet u do if u in the business for 4 yr already) then u should go for as high as u can.
On SM u really have a good chance to make good money compared to other sites that have low fees and... well, u know the business, right?
Dont listen to ur nationals, listen to the women on this forum.
Good luck xx

I know you're trying to be nice here but I don't think you should put this into other peoples heads. Not everyone sees the world in this manner. If I thought about all the limitations I face when trying to make money I would go crazy and second guess every thing I did. Then I wouldn't push myself because I already made up my mind that I'm not supposed to. Sky is the limit.

CattyDoll
03-15-2016, 08:27 AM
[QUOTE=PhatGirlDynomite!!!;2860523]First Of All CattyDoll I am so glad you found this forum. If you realized that 2.49 was not working for you then up those prices. If you THINK you can rock it at 9.99 go for it. I do think it's possible to sometimes place yourself out side the race if you go too high, but you won't know until you try. Sometimes blind ignorance is the best thing when it comes to excelling. You have no idea what you're doing or what the limit is. Because to you, the sky is the limit. Am I making sense here? I believe that if you BELIEVED your prices should be much higher than 2.49 the do it up. Just see what happens. Are you in a studio or do you work on your own?

hi PhatGirlDynomite! I didn't want to put it up to 9.99, I'm just with 3.99 now. I work at home, no studio :)

Sunnylexie
03-15-2016, 08:27 AM
Tell them: "Give me a break, will u? You know nothing about this business!" Men DO pay if u know how to ask them to pay.
My concerning is, how much they will pay YOU considering u in Russia & I DO KNOW FOR SURE there is a lot of misconception & politics, nationalism, etc, etc, i stop here OK?

Catty Doll, you might want to disguise your location. I use VyprVPN, it's paid but well worth it. It only cuts down your connection speed a tiny bit, and you can choose about any country you want (I'd recommend sticking with Europe though for better ping). Also, always make sure you have the highest speed internet you can get, it does make difference!

KatM
03-15-2016, 08:29 AM
Of course Sky is the limit PhatGirl, we can ask for as high as we want but what if members dont pay our prices cause they consider we not worth that fees?

Is not about what I, the cam model consider i am worth Only but also what my audience considers i am worth.
I had in mind the post another member wrote in the BBW thread where she says she gets trolls telling her "Get real, u not worth $5/min".
So why is she not worth? Cause she is an older BBW? -> misconception.

Why would the young preggo woman would not be worth let's say $9.99/min?
Because she is russian & some members consider she should charge less, same like her nationals do? -> Misconception
Example from me: i had a member in my room spending big and tipping nice who commented "Oh u soo much different and nice & i adore u, u worth the prices, not going to spend my money into that eastern europeans there"

Guess what u mofo? You just did buhahaha spent ur money on an e.euro girl's ass!
Just because i was living in the west back then he put more value on me while if i was in my own country i had no value FOR HIM.
That's my whole point, u ask for money but u also need the members to be willing to give u that money otherwise u make no money on cam, u sit dead w.o shows and high fees.

Cheers!

CattyDoll
03-15-2016, 08:37 AM
Tell them: "Give me a break, will u? You know nothing about this business!" Men DO pay if u know how to ask them to pay.
My concerning is, how much they will pay YOU considering u in Russia & I DO KNOW FOR SURE there is a lot of misconception & politics, nationalism, etc, etc, i stop here OK?
Just try all fees & see what men pay YOU, dont be afraid to ask for money, if u know good english & can put up a great show (bet u do if u in the business for 4 yr already) then u should go for as high as u can.
On SM u really have a good chance to make good money compared to other sites that have low fees and... well, u know the business, right?
Dont listen to ur nationals, listen to the women on this forum.
Good luck xx


I've stopped talking with them. It's just useless. Less nervous for me and my future baby. TY for your support)**

Sunnylexie
03-15-2016, 08:43 AM
Example from me: i had a member in my room spending big and tipping nice who commented "Oh u soo much different and nice & i adore u, u worth the prices, not going to spend my money into that eastern europeans there"

Guess what u mofo? You just did buhahaha spent ur money on an e.euro girl's ass!
Just because i was living in the west back then he put more value on me while if i was in my own country i had no value FOR HIM.


Yes, hating the attitude. Like Eastern European or Asian pussy sits askew or something lol.

CattyDoll
03-15-2016, 08:49 AM
Catty Doll, you might want to disguise your location. I use VyprVPN, it's paid but well worth it. It only cuts down your connection speed a tiny bit, and you can choose about any country you want (I'd recommend sticking with Europe though for better ping). Also, always make sure you have the highest speed internet you can get, it does make difference!

Hello Sunnylexie! I've already changed my country in settings. Will check now about VyprVPN, ty :)

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-15-2016, 08:49 AM
I kinda think you missed my point right off the bat? I know that misconceptions exist. I know all about adversity and cautionary tales. I will never dispute that when someone says it happens to them. I always believe them by default. It's what you do afterwards is what counts. But I've been thinking a lot this past week. And in a round about sort of way you just inspired me to give myself a raise. I'm gonna increase my prices on every site I work on. All across the board. May even tack on an extra dollar to all my clips? I've been at this too long and know too much to not charge more. Also I rarely get trolled despite my "limitations". I think most trolls know better when they enter my room. So I have no fear there. Im just gonna do it. /ramblings



Of course Sky is the limit PhatGirl, we can ask for as high as we want but what if members dont pay our prices cause they consider we not worth that fees?

Is not about what I, the cam model consider i am worth Only but also what my audience considers i am worth.
I had in mind the post another member wrote in the BBW thread where she says she gets trolls telling her "Get real, u not worth $5/min".
So why is she not worth? Cause she is an older BBW? -> misconception.

Why would the young preggo woman would not be worth let's say $9.99/min?
Because she is russian & some members consider she should charge less, same like her nationals do? -> Misconception
Example from me: i had a member in my room spending big and tipping nice who commented "Oh u soo much different and nice & i adore u, u worth the prices, not going to spend my money into that eastern europeans there"

Guess what u mofo? You just did buhahaha spent ur money on an e.euro girl's ass!
Just because i was living in the west back then he put more value on me while if i was in my own country i had no value FOR HIM.
That's my whole point, u ask for money but u also need the members to be willing to give u that money otherwise u make no money on cam, u sit dead w.o shows and high fees.

Cheers!

KatM
03-15-2016, 08:54 AM
I heard models commenting in their own rooms towards their audience "take me, i am the best here, what other girls u see around, e.europeans who's pussy's stink like dead fish?" (LOL, really?)

WHAT?! I just heard??!! Did she smell my pussy to know if i stink or not?
That performer was bashing certain nationals & put idea in her audience's heads that we have pussies that stink.
Like if somebody could smell our puissies thorough the internet Hahahaaa
See the point? Misconception. Then the guys avoid e.euro girls cause 'we stink' -> boner killer LOL
SMH!

KatM
03-15-2016, 08:58 AM
I kinda think you missed my point right off the bat? I know that misconceptions exist. I know all about adversity and cautionary tales. I will never dispute that when someone says it happens to them. I always believe them by default. It's what you do afterwards is what counts. But I've been thinking a lot this past week. And in a round about sort of way you just inspired me to give myself a raise. I'm gonna increase my prices on every site I work on. All across the board. May even tack on an extra dollar to all my clips? I've been at this too long and know too much to not charge more. Also I rarely get trolled despite my "limitations". I think most trolls know better when they enter my room. So I have no fear there. Im just gonna do it. /ramblings

You go ahead and raise that fees OK??!! I dont know who u are on cam but i thank u for all the support u offered me here LOVE LOVE!!
I sometimes miss the point at the 1st read hahaaa but i re-read and get it right then!
Plus i am just getting awake with a nice hot coffee near me so bare with me xxx

Issabelle
03-15-2016, 11:58 PM
I'll be honest, SM hasn't been slow for me Ging. Hasn't been slow for most of the girls I talk to either. I mean, sure, there are bad shifts and slow days, but by and large girls are still making their goals by putting in the hours.

You've got the placement and I watched you a lot when I was a newbie. To be totally frank, I haven't seen you online much anymore. I know you're busy with school and family, but regularity is the name of the game and I just don't see you on very much.

Gold shows aren't bringing in $300+ a show anymore for most models and if you aren't online frequently (20+ per week, at least), your high tippers are going to find other models to spend on. You've indicated before in prior posts that you aren't comfortable doing privates/exclusives, but there is a hell of a lot more money in privates--especially fetish--than in gold shows now that the novelty of them is starting to wear off. Gold shows these days are more a way to entice new customers into spending on per-minute shows later on than they are stable income when you have limited hours to cultivate regulars.

Issabelle
03-16-2016, 12:10 AM
http://www.speedtest.net/result/5171625954.png (http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5171625954)

I'm a terrible person, but it is thrilling to see someone with internet as shitty as what my ISP provides during prime time use hours. That said--I have rural internet with a delivery best described as the Two-Tin-Cans-And-A-String Method, not TWC, which can definitely do better than that.

Anyway, what's your questions/comment about this speed test exactly?

No, it's not good enough to stream in HD720 requirements on SM.

Yes, you should upgrade that--specifically the upload. Download doesn't matter.

Assuming you're supposed to be getting higher speeds already, call them and yell. Because that's shit.

meme88
03-16-2016, 12:21 AM
I'll be honest, SM hasn't been slow for me Ging. Hasn't been slow for most of the girls I talk to either. I mean, sure, there are bad shifts and slow days, but by and large girls are still making their goals by putting in the hours.

You've got the placement and I watched you a lot when I was a newbie. To be totally frank, I haven't seen you online much anymore. I know you're busy with school and family, but regularity is the name of the game and I just don't see you on very much.

Gold shows aren't bringing in $300+ a show anymore for most models and if you aren't online frequently (20+ per week, at least), your high tippers are going to find other models to spend on. You've indicated before in prior posts that you aren't comfortable doing privates/exclusives, but there is a hell of a lot more money in privates--especially fetish--than in gold shows now that the novelty of them is starting to wear off. Gold shows these days are more a way to entice new customers into spending on per-minute shows later on than they are stable income when you have limited hours to cultivate regulars.

Idk Issabelle, I agree with Ginger.... I used to be on SM 2 years ago.... even as a new girl I was consistently pulling money on that site.... It was my main site.... now since coming back .... smh.... I can barely get a guy to speak...I think the girls that you are saying are doing fine, must not be getting affected by the glitches going on... but If you check out the thread venting about sm glitches, it seems that many girls are having issues beyond their control on the site. I've clicked through some rooms and noticed many girls are online but you click there rooms say "not online" when they pbviously are and givin the fact that alot of my in and outs are repetitve (a guy entering 3 -4 times in a row), It's more likely site issues then anything else affecting Ginger. I agree, time online does make a difference, but idk if that really helps in all scenarios with the recent site issues.

cat2015
03-16-2016, 12:26 AM
Guys! How to block country on streamate?

hillarylynk
03-16-2016, 12:28 AM
ughh i was paying $54 a month for that connetion it was called standard internet with time warner.I just upgraded to the $100 a month plan with time warner called Turbo which is the fastes one they offer in my area.I did this like 5 mins ago and these are my new internet results! Much Faster I hope to get better placement on streammate with this.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/5171671834.png (http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5171671834)

Selenasecret
03-16-2016, 12:28 AM
If your connection is showing different speeds then try a hardline (with a network cable) test. if this is WiFi make sure the tests are within the same distance. Ideally only use the hardline for cam. one you know what your hardline speed is. Cat 5/cat 6/cat 7 cables are the way to go. I use a cat6e shielded cable for the full gb speeds a cheap cat5 is 100mb/10mb speed but limits my upload.

Are you on cable or adsl as 1.7mbs is very low for cable and is more a adsl speed. in the UK uploads for cable tend to start around 6mbs. Also the router can have an effect on if your connection is stable or not.

Issabelle
03-16-2016, 01:01 AM
Idk Issabelle, I agree with Ginger.... I used to be on SM 2 years ago.... even as a new girl I was consistently pulling money on that site.... It was my main site.... now since coming back .... smh.... I can barely get a guy to speak...I think the girls that you are saying are doing fine, must not be getting affected by the glitches going on... but If you check out the thread venting about sm glitches, it seems that many girls are having issues beyond their control on the site. I've clicked through some rooms and noticed many girls are online but you click there rooms say "not online" when they pbviously are and givin the fact that alot of my in and outs are repetitve (a guy entering 3 -4 times in a row), It's more likely site issues then anything else affecting Ginger. I agree, time online does make a difference, but idk if that really helps in all scenarios with the recent site issues.

Oh, I've gotten the glitches. A number of girls I regularly skype with have also reported them. We've all contacted Liz or support and gotten varying degrees of BS responses about our end being the issue (which was adorable--I emailed Liz four hours before the site crash a few weeks back and then 3 days after she apologized and said it was fixed, got an additional canned response from support that it was my internet, smh). Last week alone, I had customers unable to tip in exclusive (not great with a finsub), another repeatedly booted after 60 seconds in paid, random disconnects/bitrate issues when I can confirm my internet was not the problem, and personally watched four regular posters on here get hit with that nonsense glitch of them being logged in but not showing on the main listings OR the main listing showing them as online when they were logged off OR none of the chat from customers showing up. And those are just the glitches I remember off the top of my head.

But all of the ladies I mentioned (10+) are still making money. We're reporting our issues and then, well, riding them out. I mean, there was a solid one hour period where we were all messaging each other through the listings glitch trying to connect and kept trying until we did. Money came in after that got sorted. I'm not going to stand here and pretend there aren't legitimate technical issues, because there are. What I will say about is that the only things we can do as models are a) give up, b) ride it out and keep trying until it works on SM, or c) find another site. I'm trying to hang onto options B and C, because A just isn't going to work. It's frustrating and exhausting and certainly a likely culprit in many cases, and I really do get that, but I don't think it's the only explanation for a lack of money flowing in all the time. If I'm not making money, I'm going to look at every possibility--including that it might be something I can rectify. I'd rather try to work more hours than just roll over. And I'm not saying that girls are necessarily blaming tech issues and giving up here--I'm trying to reaffirm that while it is quite possibly glitches, it's also worth doing everything you can on your end to rise above them.

That said, I'm commenting on Ginger's specific situation because she and I have spoken privately many times and I know who she is on cam. I don't want to violate the no-outing rule here, but I really am trying to tailor that advice to her situation based on what I know about her and I don't think it's something that is explained by glitches alone.

Issabelle
03-16-2016, 01:23 AM
ughh i was paying $54 a month for that connetion it was called standard internet with time warner.I just upgraded to the $100 a month plan with time warner called Turbo which is the fastes one they offer in my area.I did this like 5 mins ago and these are my new internet results! Much Faster I hope to get better placement on streammate with this.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/5171671834.png (http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5171671834)

Yes, you really should hardwire that line with an ethernet cable as Selena suggested. It will reduce fluctuations in wi-fi quite a bit. The new upload speed, assuming it holds, is more than enough to stream in HD720 settings on SM though.

audritwo
03-16-2016, 11:02 AM
I'm dealing with the glitches just as much as all of you. Last week I was logged on cam but I was showing offline. This went on for like an hour and others were able to recreate it on their end. I didn't give up and log off. I've doubled the hours I spend on cam to compensate any obstacles the site will and does throw me. I quit doing goldshows all together because I was sick of the site timing out and having to email Liz each time to be compensated. With all this shit, I'm still making my goals.

Ginger, it maybe time to tweak your goldshow hustle. Give more of an incentive to tip. Raise your minimum tip. When I raised mine from $3 to $5, I was making my goals more often. Maybe try to spend an hour or two in classic then switch to party to do goldshows. I've notice limiting the amount of goldshows make people want to spend more in goldshows because they are now this special rare gem.

bigbootyjudy1
03-16-2016, 11:48 AM
Glitchville.My feed is skipping bad .Guys can't stay connected to my goldshows .Guys complaining they can't see me.Damn .I could go on but there's no point .

~Carmen~
03-16-2016, 12:11 PM
Glitchville.My feed is skipping bad .Guys can't stay connected to my goldshows .Guys complaining they can't see me.Damn .I could go on but there's no point .

Same here Judy. Skipping feed and very pixelated shows. I tried SM Broadcast and the Encoder and had problems with both of them.

meme88
03-16-2016, 12:22 PM
Thanks Issabelle and Audritwo, I'm trying to spend less time complaining and more time online. Its super tough wasting an hour sitting online with nothing to show for it. But I'm determined today to stick it out for at least 3 hour timeblocks at a time. If others are managing to work through the glitches then maybe I should stop using it as an excuse. Keeping a roof over my head depends on it smh

Issabelle
03-16-2016, 12:29 PM
Thanks Issabelle and Audritwo, I'm trying to spend less time complaining and more time online. Its super tough wasting an hour sitting online with nothing to show for it. But I'm determined today to stick it out for at least 3 hour timeblocks at a time. If others are managing to work through the glitches then maybe I should stop using it as an excuse. Keeping a roof over my head depends on it smh

Preach it girl. I can't tell you how many bong hits and glasses of wine have been consumed while I've worked through glitches. I swear, the more hours I work, the more glitches I see (which, I suppose, makes sense proportionally). It's rough and shitty, but I'm a major bread winner in my house and giving up or in just ain't an option these days. I personally figure there's no point in crying about it or dwelling because it doesn't change the fact that I just need to do it.

Hold the course, build up the other income streams, and ride it out. That's the best advice I can give anyone. Also, solidarity, because I'm with you.

xxtinamariexx
03-16-2016, 12:31 PM
I have had the glitches, showing offline when I am online, majorly freezing, and I have seen a decrease in money made. I do NOT log out. I stay logged in every day, no matter what, I have to, I unfortunately don't have the freedom to just hop online every min of every day to make up for it. I wish I could.. and I am sure there are a lot of us that can't just keep getting online at all hours! SM just needs to fix their shit

Femmestudent
03-16-2016, 01:12 PM
I think the biggest thing on SM right now is to switch up your approach, I see lots of top girls doing far fewer GS, and Ive personally ramped up how many I do. Im attracting different clients and I think thats a big reason that Ive seen my money flow when I put in my hours. Don't rely on any one thing too long there. But of course it always comes down to putting the time in and I feel like I try so hard, but most weeks I end up clocking less than 10 hours on SM.