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TheOutlier
04-04-2016, 07:40 PM
Ok, all cleared up. Support replied. They told me it's a one time thing they are doing for their VIP customers. They offer those VIP customers to pick their 4 favorite models and they reward those models with 25 dollars. That's all... I don't know what constitudes a VIP customer. I imagine the ones that have 500+ or 1,000 dollar daily limit.

That's too bad... Got all excited about the whole offline tipping thing.

Still cool that you were a "favorite" to get the unexpected money. :)

Peachh
04-04-2016, 08:31 PM
Any ladies interested in telling me my placement? I have geoblock on and don't want to wait till tomorrow if I remove it. PM me if you want! Thanks!

Girly_Girl
04-05-2016, 06:04 AM
I'm having trouble with chrome on a new laptop. I had it installed but it quit working so I deleted it and tried reinstalling but now I can't get it to reinstall? Why won't chrome reinstall now? Any ideas on how to fix it? Also are there any other browsers that I can use that won't freeze on me? IE and firefox always freeze on me:(

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-05-2016, 08:09 AM
Ok, all cleared up. Support replied. They told me it's a one time thing they are doing for their VIP customers. They offer those VIP customers to pick their 4 favorite models and they reward those models with 25 dollars. That's all... I don't know what constitudes a VIP customer. I imagine the ones that have 500+ or 1,000 dollar daily limit.

That's too bad... Got all excited about the whole offline tipping thing.


Still cool that you were a "favorite" to get the unexpected money. :)

Im just happy and grateful that Tatti came here and shared this information. Because many people wouldn't have done that for fear of being targeted or spilling a secret. Now that we all know Yo Whats up STREAMATE?

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Hello-gifs.gif?gs=a

Tatti_D
04-05-2016, 11:08 AM
Im just happy and grateful that Tatti came here and shared this information. Because many people wouldn't have done that for fear of being targeted or spilling a secret. Now that we all know Yo Whats up STREAMATE?

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Hello-gifs.gif?gs=a

That's why we're her for! I would just like, now that we know it's possible and exists, to see some offline tipping going on so all of us can have fun getting creative and make more money! Some passive income that reflects all our online and offline hard work, even Streamate's. Just an idea...

Busygirl
04-05-2016, 11:31 AM
Didn't get my check today.. late.. anyone else?
who gets checks in the mail?

Not yet, on the west coast.

Glamourmilf
04-05-2016, 11:39 AM
Not yet, on the west coast.

I'm on West coast also. Got mine yesterday. AND last Monday. Miracles DO happen.
Argh!

sexysusie
04-05-2016, 07:27 PM
Those of you who splitcam Streamate, do you use the SMBroadcaster or FMLE? And if so have you found a way to use verysoft/splitting software with it? I want to use my new logitech conference cam with verysoft, splitting SM, Skype, and Justcamit, but when I was experimenting last night verysoft wouldn't show as a cam option on SM. I also found the stream a bit laggy when watching myself on JCI.

Secondly, do you have a structure to your time in free on SM, or do you just chat and wait for shows? The last time I was on I barely got anyone in my room for 10+ minutes at a time, but if using the broadcaster brings more people in I'd like to ensure I can keep them entertained, or at least keep MYSELF entertained so they don't get bored and leave x

Busygirl
04-05-2016, 07:38 PM
I use fmle because the broadcaster used too much resources, and i prefer to splitcam. IF the sm broadcaster accepted the splitter i'm using, then i might consider using it again.

Busygirl
04-05-2016, 07:39 PM
BTW still no check, that supposed to come Monday.

BadBitch
04-05-2016, 08:38 PM
Im just happy and grateful that Tatti came here and shared this information. Because many people wouldn't have done that for fear of being targeted or spilling a secret. Now that we all know Yo Whats up STREAMATE?

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Hello-gifs.gif?gs=a

Because I love your Weeds gif!

model2016
04-05-2016, 09:25 PM
sorry to ask this a second time around but has anyone had any experience with linking their streamate account to payoneer? my payoneer has been approved by streamate but i dont see streamate as a funding source on payoneer. can someone tell me who i should talk to? payoneer says it is the affiliate's sites responsbility for linking my account. i emailed the support site and i am waiting for a response. i'm not sure if this is normal or something else.

Chellyinparadise
04-05-2016, 09:31 PM
Those of you who splitcam Streamate, do you use the SMBroadcaster or FMLE? And if so have you found a way to use verysoft/splitting software with it? I want to use my new logitech conference cam with verysoft, splitting SM, Skype, and Justcamit, but when I was experimenting last night verysoft wouldn't show as a cam option on SM. I also found the stream a bit laggy when watching myself on JCI.

Secondly, do you have a structure to your time in free on SM, or do you just chat and wait for shows? The last time I was on I barely got anyone in my room for 10+ minutes at a time, but if using the broadcaster brings more people in I'd like to ensure I can keep them entertained, or at least keep MYSELF entertained so they don't get bored and leave x

I dont splitcam so i cant answer your first, but as far as the second, i just sit and wait for shows some nights are hard as hell and takes alot longer than other nights, just how its been lately for me. Some days i pull 10 plus hours or more but other nights it could be half that time. It so unpredictable anymore there. Not like it used to be definately.
Oh also ive noticed that when im using the broadcaster i do get more traffic over the encoder ive ran it all night tonight and not one glitch which is a miracle haha so hope it is fixed now we can hope! :)

scarlettbelle
04-05-2016, 10:01 PM
sorry to ask this a second time around but has anyone had any experience with linking their streamate account to payoneer? my payoneer has been approved by streamate but i dont see streamate as a funding source on payoneer. can someone tell me who i should talk to? payoneer says it is the affiliate's sites responsbility for linking my account. i emailed the support site and i am waiting for a response. i'm not sure if this is normal or something else.

Did you follow the instructions on your SM profile (aka add Payoneer through SM first, not the other way around)? From the sound of it, I think you did. I had problems adding SM to Payoneer and ended up having to call Payoneer a few times to get it sorted out. Their customer support is friendly and nice, but they were pretty confused about my account.

Edit: I also e-mailed them a few times, and it took forever to hear back. I'd call them during business hours if you want it fixed quickly.

Blovely
04-05-2016, 11:54 PM
Those of you who splitcam Streamate, do you use the SMBroadcaster or FMLE? And if so have you found a way to use verysoft/splitting software with it? I want to use my new logitech conference cam with verysoft, splitting SM, Skype, and Justcamit, but when I was experimenting last night verysoft wouldn't show as a cam option on SM. I also found the stream a bit laggy when watching myself on JCI.

Secondly, do you have a structure to your time in free on SM, or do you just chat and wait for shows? The last time I was on I barely got anyone in my room for 10+ minutes at a time, but if using the broadcaster brings more people in I'd like to ensure I can keep them entertained, or at least keep MYSELF entertained so they don't get bored and leave x
SMBroadcaster doesn't allow splitting. If you wanted to split you'd have to use FMLE or 1 webcam for the broadcaster and another for verysoft or 2 computers. I think Hyori's Verysot Guide shows how to setup splitting with the encoder. You have to use different browsers for each site or it can cause lagging. I'd also look at your task manger when you split to see how much cpu is being used.

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by having a structure to your time in free chat.

KatM
04-06-2016, 02:12 AM
^^^ Yes to these all, not possible to split using the SMB so either FMLE + Verysoft + other sites thorough verysoft splitter software or separate cam for the SMB on SM.

Structure in freechat -> guess she means Procedure lol, how u do what u do, how u work the freechat ;)

My answer to this last one: for me personally is doing my best to lure them in pvt by not giving away things in free chat unless they tip 5Gold for a flash.
All my performance happens in pvt on SM including but not limited to talking/chatting.
I always ask to be tipped for conversation in freechat or ask them to come pvt to talk about things lol, who is serious about paying will come pvt, who not will leave right away.
That's how i like to cam and that's how i make my money. No freebies on SM, in my room they have to pay if they want something out of me ;)

DancesWithSloths
04-06-2016, 04:31 AM
Those of you who splitcam Streamate, do you use the SMBroadcaster or FMLE? And if so have you found a way to use verysoft/splitting software with it? I want to use my new logitech conference cam with verysoft, splitting SM, Skype, and Justcamit, but when I was experimenting last night verysoft wouldn't show as a cam option on SM. I also found the stream a bit laggy when watching myself on JCI.

Secondly, do you have a structure to your time in free on SM, or do you just chat and wait for shows? The last time I was on I barely got anyone in my room for 10+ minutes at a time, but if using the broadcaster brings more people in I'd like to ensure I can keep them entertained, or at least keep MYSELF entertained so they don't get bored and leave x

I find SM, Skype and JCI too much for my PC even with an i7 (probably because of my substandard graphics card, although who knows). Quitting Skype may bring JCI up to speed for you.

With free chat time on SM, I don't go for structured shows, but I do try to keep their eyes on the screen by moving around, or fiddling with small objects, or doodling. Basically whatever you do to keep a cat looking at you, but with men. During quiet times I used to have conversations with imaginary people to keep my face animated, but I've actually found that more draining. Nowadays I get up and move stuff around my room, or get a pad and doodle. Anything to avoid that blank staring-at-the-screen face. I don't give them very much personal attention beyond an initial exchange without directing the conversation towards a show.

sexysusie
04-06-2016, 04:34 AM
Thank you ladies. Yes Kat I meant sort of along those lines. Working MFC more recently has got me in the mind of I need to keep MYSELF entertained while in free chat, in order to stay upbeat and keep my energy up. I don't mean dancing around and giving a free show, just things to keep me smiling, switched on, and 'watchable'.

I have both FMLE and the broadcaster downloaded and set up now so going to try both. It'll be such a pain if I end up having to use a separate cam but needs must x

xxtinamariexx
04-06-2016, 06:21 AM
I use the broadcaster on SM but then a separate cam for splitting my other sites with.. works better. and that 2nd cam is a write off ;)

DancesWithSloths
04-06-2016, 06:28 AM
Working MFC more recently has got me in the mind of I need to keep MYSELF entertained while in free chat, in order to stay upbeat and keep my energy up.

This will stand you in good stead on SM, imo.

BustyVixen
04-06-2016, 06:59 AM
Wait. Its a long shot but was it "sammy" who gave you the "gift" ?

I've had huge random tips from a Sammy... Who is he

DeepThoughts
04-06-2016, 07:09 AM
He is just a guy that does that! I have always wondered if he works for SM and he just goes around and randomly tips girls but Ive known him for years now and Im sure he is not. He is just a guy with really really deep pockets who likes to spoil us girls. Show him some love if he drops by your room.

Oh and he never ever ever has a number next to his name. He will always appear as a new client. He explained why this is to me once and I think its basically that he spends so much SM will do whatever he wants.

hyori
04-06-2016, 07:59 AM
I get a guy named Mr. Sun who tips like that too, if you sing, "Oh, Mr. Sun" he will tip again!

DeepThoughts
04-06-2016, 08:54 AM
Wow is Mr. Sun still around?? I havent seen him since probably 2011 or 2012. Might not even be the same Mr. Sun.

DeepThoughts
04-06-2016, 11:11 AM
Looks like SM fancied up the "report earnings" link. Now we have an extra mouse click to be able to see what our earnings have been.

Bobo12345
04-06-2016, 11:17 AM
Bad news.Everytime they change something glitches appears

Blovely
04-06-2016, 11:35 AM
Smh changing the earnings page wasn't needed. It takes more clicks to look at current and past earnings than it did before.

SimoneGray
04-06-2016, 11:38 AM
Wow...the earnings page of all things...so they invest time into something that trivial but won't fix their servers etc? Sigh.

sexysusie
04-06-2016, 11:57 AM
OK ladies I just spent a couple of hours on SM alongside Aw, and made a big fat sweet 0 on SM. It was a lot busier as I was using the FMLE encoder thingy and guys complimented my stream as being crystal clear, but no shows. My rates are 6.99 and 9.99 and I'm simply not prepared to go lower. I put Bonga on instead in the end and earned more there (WTF??!). Can any suggest any ways to get actual shows here?

Glamourmilf
04-06-2016, 12:00 PM
^^^ Yes to these all, not possible to split using the SMB so either FMLE + Verysoft + other sites thorough verysoft splitter software or separate cam for the SMB on SM.

Structure in freechat -> guess she means Procedure lol, how u do what u do, how u work the freechat ;)

My answer to this last one: for me personally is doing my best to lure them in pvt by not giving away things in free chat unless they tip 5Gold for a flash.
All my performance happens in pvt on SM including but not limited to talking/chatting.
I always ask to be tipped for conversation in freechat or ask them to come pvt to talk about things lol, who is serious about paying will come pvt, who not will leave right away.
That's how i like to cam and that's how i make my money. No freebies on SM, in my room they have to pay if they want something out of me ;)

This technique works for me too.
"Silence is Golden" is the motto in my room, for always making the most money.

Blovely
04-06-2016, 12:22 PM
OK ladies I just spent a couple of hours on SM alongside Aw, and made a big fat sweet 0 on SM. It was a lot busier as I was using the FMLE encoder thingy and guys complimented my stream as being crystal clear, but no shows. My rates are 6.99 and 9.99 and I'm simply not prepared to go lower. I put Bonga on instead in the end and earned more there (WTF??!). Can any suggest any ways to get actual shows here?

Now a days it seems like you have to stay on for at least 4 hours to make anything on SM. Also when your rates are higher it can take longer to get shows. Also these last few months SM have been a hit or miss for some of us.

I say "Hello" to everyone that enters verbally and or by preset. I often type and speak to assure that my message is getting across to everyone. I utilize the hell out of the preset message function and have a tip menu. If you haven't already you should create a message stating that you have a lower price available because if your prem is $9.99 guys maybe coming in your room looking at your prem price and leaving because they feel its too high. I try to remind guys that my Exc is cheaper than Prem.

I've cut down on chit chat. Before I use to approach guys like:

Hello. How are you?
Where are you from?
Are you horny over there in "insert location"?
Do you want to stroke that horny dick?
Want to go pvt and stroke it for me?/Lets go pvt so I can make you stroke it.

Now I say "Hello. How are you? So what are you into luv?/What brings you by today?" and then I say some line to try to coax them to pvt.

KatM
04-06-2016, 12:30 PM
@ Glam
Yes the culture of SM is different than any other site, believe me only on SM i have success with this hustle (i used this hustle with success on other pvt sites like IFR, IML, Jasmin back in the days), here people pay for the things they want from me cause i cater to fetish guys and they pay if they really want me & the things i offer.

On other sites this hustle is not working for me cause members are used to different hustle, men are like little boys, if they get spoiled they stay spoiled, it's important to train them 'properly' but u also need the right site to work certain hustle.

I know i dont have the personality, age & patience to pamper these guys on token sites & entertain them, that thing is for the young girls with lots of energy and stripper abilities/ mind set, for me that is too much work at the end of my cam career lol, now i want to be spoiled and worshiped by men ;) not to entertain them crowds LOL.

I want SM to stay a pvt based site so i can work my hustle the way i like and find more profitable, i hope this site will never change into a token based one, i hope it's culture will stay like it is now cause i just love the way it is.

I have many good regulars on SM that spoil me rotten, people who really put value into my work & appreciate what i have to offer, i adore my good regulars & i am doing everything to make them happy when they show me their love.

New guys come by too and i put up the same service for them as well to make them return.
Fetish guys are the most loyal & generous, i dont cater to gold show guys cause they just a different 'bread', i prefer the one-on-one experience over the GS one, i am really shy & dont feel comfy to be seen performing by lots of people at once.

my 2 cent on SM's site culture from my POV ;)
Good luck everyone xx

Glamourmilf
04-06-2016, 12:36 PM
Now a days it seems like you have to stay on at least 4 hours to make anything on SM. Also when your rates are higher it can take longer to get shows. Also these last few months SM has been a hit or miss for some of us.

I often type and speak on SM to assure that my message is getting across to everyone. I also utilize the preset message function and have a tip menu. If you haven't already you should create a message stating that you have a lower prices available because if your prem is $9.99 guys maybe coming in room looking at your prem price and leaving because they feel its too high. I try to remind guys that my Exc is cheaper than Prem.

I've cut down on chit chat. Before I use to approach guys like:

Hello. How are you?
Where are you from?
Are you horny over there in "insert location"?
Do you want to stroke that horny dick?
Want to go pvt and stroke it for me?/Lets go pvt so I can make you stroke it.

Now I say "Hello. How are you? So what are you into luv?/What brings you by today?" and then I say some line to try to coast them to pvt.

Absolutely. I always ask what he's in the mood for. The only time I make small talk is if I want to clear my room of freeloaders. I'll say shit like " Do you like my new cup I'm drinking from? Or, " I just watched the coolest fashion show."
Susie, you might want to use a profile photo and paint over it "Happy Hour rates right now", to get the ball rolling with sessions.
I Lower my rates temporarily.

sexysusie
04-06-2016, 01:04 PM
I can't lower my rates though as 6.99/ 9.99 is only £1.56/£2.23 my cut which is far less than I earn elsewhere on per min sites. I guess I could lower them and not offer very much during shows, but that will then make splitting with AW difficult grr. I will try 5.99/8.99 tomorrow and also try it with a separate cam instead of verysoft. I'm freekin hawt man, and I'm always nice, friendly, and chatty (mfc has taught me a lot ha!), so I know it's not my looks, my greeting/demeanour, and now I know it's not my feed or sound, so i guess it must be rates. But when they take 65%.. i just..... ugh!

Thank you all btw, sorry to be so annoying. Trying to establish some sort of consistent splitcam earnings x

SimoneGray
04-06-2016, 01:20 PM
^^ Sm is that site where one day you can make $500 and the next day $5...its definitely not you. I've raised my rates and second guessed myself a ton on the bad days, but the then good days come along and yea, I realise its not necessarily me, its either different times of the month, or an abundance of fuck boys. Consistency though helps a ton. I find that if I work less than 20hrs a week there, the next week is a ghost town struggle, so the more visible you are generally speaking, the better things are as well.

EllieGold
04-06-2016, 01:30 PM
OK ladies I just spent a couple of hours on SM alongside Aw, and made a big fat sweet 0 on SM. It was a lot busier as I was using the FMLE encoder thingy and guys complimented my stream as being crystal clear, but no shows. My rates are 6.99 and 9.99 and I'm simply not prepared to go lower. I put Bonga on instead in the end and earned more there (WTF??!). Can any suggest any ways to get actual shows here?

The past 2 weeks have probably been my hardest. It's so hit or miss like they said. I can barely handle 2 hour shifts, let alone 4! ugh.. I thought I was the only one struggling to make anything lately.

Tatti_D
04-06-2016, 02:59 PM
Wow...the earnings page of all things...so they invest time into something that trivial but won't fix their servers etc? Sigh.

Agreed... Also, when I saw they changed the earnings page, I thought they would include something I've been (and I bet lots have been) complaining about for a long time.

When you offer something on your show (videos, pics, etc.) in exchange for Gold, the customer must then send you an inbox so you can reply with the link or whatever. For example, axel123 plegded 40 Golds to get your video. Then some idiot, thief, asshole, changes his nickname to axel123 (because he saw the pledge) and sends you the inbox, trying to trick you into thinking he's the one that pledged (because he's so freakin smart). Now you have two axel123 who sent you an inbox waiting for the reply with the link. Only one of them really pledged.

Turns out every customer has a customer ID number to their right. So now I have this scenario in my inbox:

From Subject
alex123 <31929408> Video
alex123 <87452975> Vid pls

So what now? I need to write support asking them to tell me who was the one that pledged, then wait for 1,2,3 or 4 days for the reply while I have an unsatisfied customer asking where the hell is his video.

SM now changed the earnings page... Was it so hard to listen to their models and include the <31929308> at the right of his name or when you click on him? If they did that, you can cross reference the ID number and in 30 seconds, you solved the big mistery, got your customer his video and reported the thief. And not just that, many other situations that present when two customers have the same nickname. But no, still no ID number on the earnings page.

I know this isn't our biggest concern right now (btw, last night traffic was absolute shit again), but it's small details like this that got SM where they are. If SM would listen to models and take their opinions, suggestions and complaints into consideration, they wouldn't be as bad as they are at this moment. This customer ID situation has such a simple solution, it just seems incredible to me they haven't fixed it. And this is just one of many small, stupid glitches that if they just listened and cared a little, would get fixed in a second and we would all win.

I signed up to manyvids recently... That site is amazing! Everything is so simple, so well thought. They have live support. Not only for customers btw, for performers too. When you open their live support and start chatting, you get blown away. So helpful, so responsive, so polite. But isn't it the smart thing to do? It's easy to see the way they think... Who's bringing in the cash? Performers! How should I treat them? Like freakin kings and queens! Easy! Make them feel like they matter, like they are the ones who earn us the money and they are the ones that we should be listening to so this site is the best it could be.

But no, we are stuck with SM customer support, their more than 6 months glitches, their automated replies, we are crazy and everything is our fault or our PC is the one failing, etc.

SM used to be such a great place to work...

xCamLovex
04-06-2016, 03:13 PM
I will not sell vids on SM bc users can change their screen names. its so shitty that guys would go to that extent to get free content.

Issabelle
04-06-2016, 03:25 PM
I've found that the only sure-fire way to prevent people trying to steal videos by changing usernames on SM is to privately type a 'password' to the buyer and tell them to include it in the message to you, either once the gold show starts OR in private message chat option if it's in free chat. Just change the password up every time and write 'em down. A simple word will do. Wish SM would just fix the username issue.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-06-2016, 03:26 PM
I would love it if I could click on a customers name from My Contacts and my notes about them show up there. And the ability to create folders with the customers categorized into groups. ANd the mass emailing system needs to be reworked. I don't wanna wait days before it's sent out. And the last time I attempted a mass email it was rejected for sheer nonsense.

plumwine
04-06-2016, 03:41 PM
I don't like the new earnings page either... blah. Also, I like to open up the "recent earnings" box while still streaming so I can check what the customer rated me, put in any notes on him, etc. It used to be a convenient small pop-up. Now it opens a pop-up, then you have to click another link to expand your list of sessions, THEN you can click the customer's name, but that opens a whole new tab alongside my streaming browser's window behind the pop-up?! It almost feels like it's not supposed to be like that, and hopefully they are still working on it. Not a huge deal, but why change something only to make it worse?

Issabelle
04-06-2016, 05:01 PM
I don't like the new earnings page either... blah. Also, I like to open up the "recent earnings" box while still streaming so I can check what the customer rated me, put in any notes on him, etc. It used to be a convenient small pop-up. Now it opens a pop-up, then you have to click another link to expand your list of sessions, THEN you can click the customer's name, but that opens a whole new tab alongside my streaming browser's window behind the pop-up?! It almost feels like it's not supposed to be like that, and hopefully they are still working on it. Not a huge deal, but why change something only to make it worse?

Oh, it's awful, agreed.

I copied the URL of the My Earnings tab and put it in a tab next to my streaming window. That allows me to just refresh after shows and it makes the new pop up tab open in the same window instead of a new one. Still cumbersome at best, but less cluttered.

Glamourmilf
04-06-2016, 05:07 PM
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I couldn't agree with this more.
And The 1950's were a simpler time.
I sometimes hate that ' the only consistent thing in life is change.'

Tatti_D
04-06-2016, 05:28 PM
I would love it if I could click on a customers name from My Contacts and my notes about them show up there. And the ability to create folders with the customers categorized into groups. ANd the mass emailing system needs to be reworked. I don't wanna wait days before it's sent out. And the last time I attempted a mass email it was rejected for sheer nonsense.

Exactly! I wrote them suggesting the exact same thing a long time ago. Nothing happened. Not just that. When a customer sends an inbox, it would be so simple if we could just click on his name and the same information that pops up on the earnings page, would appear on the inbox page. That way we could know who is that customer that is sending an inbox. Is he a guy who just wants free stuff? Is he just writting to send a picture of his thing? Or is he a guy who has been in pvt with me 6 times, has pledged for 8 Gold Shows, bought a video or a pic, etc?

Look at what Issabelle and xCamLovex say... xCam won't even sell videos anymore because she doesn't want no losers trying to steal her stuff. That means less money for her, less money for SM. Who knows how many more made the same choice... That choice she and 1,000 others made cost SM hundreds of thousands of dollars. Issabelle had to come up with this whole password idea (thanks btw, great idea) when the solution is so simple. Just put the damn ID number in the earnings page as well or put the customer pop up in the inbox page! It takes less than 30 seconds to check if they really pledged or not. That simple.
That way we know if whoever is writting is a freeloader or a real paying customer. Makes things much more efficient.

Chellyinparadise
04-06-2016, 05:43 PM
Yea the earnings page i dont like either, wish they would focus on sitewide issues that would help us more than these tweaks to things that dont need to be fixed or changed.

Issabelle
04-06-2016, 05:48 PM
Look at what Issabelle and xCamLovex say... xCam won't even sell videos anymore because she doesn't want no losers trying to steal her stuff. That means less money for her, less money for SM. Who knows how many more made the same choice... That choice she and 1,000 others made cost SM hundreds of thousands of dollars. Issabelle had to come up with this whole password idea (thanks btw, great idea) when the solution is so simple. Just put the damn ID number in the earnings page as well or put the customer pop up in the inbox page! It takes less than 30 seconds to check if they really pledged or not. That simple.
That way we know if whoever is writting is a freeloader or a real paying customer. Makes things much more efficient.

Oh yeah. 100% agree that an ID number in the pop up page would help.

Two tricks to avoid video-theft by username change:

1) When the customer messages you for the video, block them from messaging. They should* then appear in your Black List tab with their username as a hyperlink. This will pull up their user profile and allow you to check the session details to see if they're the proper paying customer. You can also leave yourself notes on the customer when they pay so that when you pull up this pop up from the Black List you automatically see if they're the proper customer or not. If they are, UNBLOCK from messages and send them the video. If they aren't, block them from chat as well and enjoy knowing you caught the wannabe thief.

2) Giving out a password/codeword for each video, as previously mentioned.

I like a combo of options 1&2 where I note on the customers profile what video he bought + the code I gave him to redeem it so if the custy forgets the code (horny dudes are dumb) OR I get a fake I need to quickly eliminate, I have both options open.

And, yeah, massive fucking pain in the ass. But then, what do you expect from a site where the twitter page runner--during a live Q&A session btw--denied the free preview/peeper loop hole even existed and claimed a non-charge meant the customer hadn't yet connected to the show? My fav part of that session was him just ignoring the question from a model saying 'so how are the peepers that never get charged able to talk before they leave if they haven't connected?' Like, guys, we get it. Back in Ye Olde Days of Dial Up, it could take a bit for connections to paid chat to start/they often glitched and so you gave some wiggle room so customers wouldn't get charged for technical glitches, but we live in Ye New Days of Fiber Optics so if you could just admit that feature is outdated and remove it that'd be great.

SM is my love-hate relationship of the ages. I make so much money there and sometimes I just want to throttle them anyway.

* Note--the Black List tab is sometimes weird in refreshing with messaging blocks. If the user you blocked doesn't immediately show up, sort the Black List by customer name (alphabetically) and go dig for the user. Still a 3 minute process to check if the user actually paid for a vid, but at least you can confirm that way.

scarlettbelle
04-06-2016, 07:50 PM
I sell a ton of vids on Streamate. Issa explained exactly the right way to handle the name change issue. I usually use the method of banning them in the message tab, hunting down their name in my ban list, checking their earnings tab, then un-banning them and sending the video. It's a pain in the ass and takes FOREVER (whyyyyy is the ban page so slow to load??? why isn't there a search function in there???) but it works.

So if anyone from Streamate is reading this, please fucking add a link to the member's profile in their messages. This would save me so much time that I could be spending on cam, making everyone more money. And don't let guys change their names anymore since they obviously abuse that privilege. And please let us ban them after they've left the room. And please make offline tipping happen. PLEASE.

Issabelle
04-06-2016, 08:18 PM
I sell a ton of vids on Streamate. Issa explained exactly the right way to handle the name change issue. I usually use the method of banning them in the message tab, hunting down their name in my ban list, checking their earnings tab, then un-banning them and sending the video. It's a pain in the ass and takes FOREVER (whyyyyy is the ban page so slow to load??? why isn't there a search function in there???) but it works.

So if anyone from Streamate is reading this, please fucking add a link to the member's profile in their messages. This would save me so much time that I could be spending on cam, making everyone more money. And don't let guys change their names anymore since they obviously abuse that privilege. And please let us ban them after they've left the room. And please make offline tipping happen. PLEASE.

We, The Models, have MONEY GENERATING requests:
1) Offline tip button
2) Ban feature after a member leaves the room
3) Ban feature from the user profile page pop up
4) Turn off the 'free preview' feature--it ain't 2001 internet time anymore
5) Stop allowing name changes and/or include the user ID NUMBER in all user correspondence (mail, profile pop up, etc.)
6) Make the Black List searchable (seriously--I'm at 1300 Asshats and that gets cumbersome to trod through)
7) Allow us to pull up the member profile page pop up from messages

I'd also really love if, similar to MFC and other token sites, the username is a hyperlink to their profile at all times in chat history, i.e., when the member logs on/off and with every chat message sent. Those hyperlinks stay after they leave the room. Add a 'block chat/messages' feature to user profile pop ups and TA-DA models will be much happier.

But no one at SM is reading this, so mostly I'm just complaining to the ether right now.

sexysusie
04-06-2016, 08:32 PM
I just checked my rankings after using the encoder earlier and everything is now showing as excellent except for time online (naturally) and round trip time which is 267 (below average). Any idea how I can get it down?

Chellyinparadise
04-06-2016, 08:36 PM
It would be nice if the guys could load money into their account and we could see how much they have in it by clicking on their profile. I wish we had that in place would save alot of time guessing who has money or not to spend. I know we try to convert all of them as we should but that would be awesome to have implemented. This is just a thought i had thinking outloud haha some guys havent spent money in the whole time they are there and they clearly state they dont intend to but have their account for yrs without spending a dime. It would be easier to work the guys with money loaded it would be awesome to have that in place in the future.