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QueerCrip
05-10-2016, 09:25 AM
Anyone having problems with smbroadcaster? it keeps skipping my live feed! :(
Last night I was having issues with it too. After 2 minutes it would disconnect like 3 times. Switched to the other encoder from before and it stayed connected ... though it was still my worst night of camming ever. First time ever making literally zero dollars on Streamate. :(
SimoneGray
05-10-2016, 12:28 PM
The SMbroadcast works well during certain times of day/night I find...so I tend to switch between the two, sometimes SMbroadcast and sometimes FMLE, just depends on which is more stable.
waogtrain
05-10-2016, 04:17 PM
Webcamcutie created this thread some time ago discussing macs,logitech and HD settings. She said get the camtwist program. But this may only work with encoders like OBS or Adobe.
https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?203398-MAC-users-using-new-720HD-settings-that-get-the-8-11fps-ISSUE-do-this
Thank you for directing me to the right thread! Streamed for about 8 minutes to test the cam twist app and went from the fourth page to the first. Hallelujah!
Glamourmilf
05-10-2016, 09:14 PM
Tonight was the first time in my 6 years on SM, that my exclusive box didn't appear.:-\
I heard the ding, but..... nothing. Has that ever happened to anyone?
Poor guy got disconnected once already because my internet lost connection, then this.
Thankfully he was able to connect, and bought a nice, long session.
Chellyinparadise
05-11-2016, 05:46 AM
Tonight was the first time in my 6 years on SM, that my exclusive box didn't appear.:-\
I heard the ding, but..... nothing. Has that ever happened to anyone?
Poor guy got disconnected once already because my internet lost connection, then this.
Thankfully he was able to connect, and bought a nice, long session.
Yea i had that happen i usually hit the break button real quick on and off and sometimes they appear in exclusive and sometimes nothing and i have to log out and back in real quick and hope they return. Happened to me last week no notification only the sound. And has happened before few times so i did what others said to do i read awhile back about the break button and its hit or miss but worth a shot to try it.
Erika_Xstacy
05-11-2016, 01:16 PM
the exclusive is in my last nerve
The whole thing disappears just as they enter the show
It's like my cam is thrown into a twilight zone
Thank you for giving me the SM love!!!!!
Peachh
05-13-2016, 12:53 PM
the exclusive is in my last nerve
The whole thing disappears just as they enter the show
It's like my cam is thrown into a twilight zone
This has been happening to me too. I read someone else say to hit the pause button twice when this happens. I did last night and it worked! Poof! I was in my exclusive lol.
FayeValentine
05-13-2016, 12:56 PM
Whooo it's dead today. Two 3-minute pvt in 2 hours. I'm never camming on Friday the 13th again.
IrishCamGirl
05-15-2016, 12:49 PM
Where's the break button? Is it only for girls that have been on sm forever?
Kind of dead for me today, anyone else :/
Chellyinparadise
05-15-2016, 01:23 PM
Where's the break button? Is it only for girls that have been on sm forever?
Kind of dead for me today, anyone else :/
You have to ask sm for it. Just send them a email asking for it and they should give it to you, its a life saver to have that esp when you need a moment or more time to clean up.
FayeValentine
05-15-2016, 01:50 PM
Yeah, my first SM account didn't have the break button. But I just signed up through a studio and I got the break button so I thought it was exclusive to studios.
IrishCamGirl
05-16-2016, 08:08 AM
You have to ask sm for it. Just send them a email asking for it and they should give it to you, its a life saver to have that esp when you need a moment or more time to clean up.
Thanks very much! :D
xxtinamariexx
05-16-2016, 08:13 AM
Thank you for giving me the SM love!!!!!
Can I get some of that love...PLEASE???? :)
MsJess
05-16-2016, 05:19 PM
Coming Soon! Contest Leaderboard Tool for Performers
Our last few contests have been a big hit, so we're excited to announce that a contest leaderboard will soon be available to all performers!
hmm really? how? how it's been a hit? majority of us do not think the same!
Why instead of adding this stupid feature, do not add more ways for us to make more money even when there's not a contenst? video seeling at higher %, offline tipping, tip tributes, photo selling feature, idk, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee jeezzzzzz :(
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-16-2016, 05:44 PM
Coming Soon! Contest Leaderboard Tool for Performers
Our last few contests have been a big hit, so we're excited to announce that a contest leaderboard will soon be available to all performers!
hmm really? how? how it's been a hit? majority of us do not think the same!
Why instead of adding this stupid feature, do not add more ways for us to make more money even when there's not a contenst? video seeling at higher %, offline tipping, tip tributes, photo selling feature, idk, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee jeezzzzzz :(
I agree and I disagree :) I think that tool would be amazing 24/7 not just during the "successful" contest. Im curious to know how they're gonna have a tool that only calculates for a few days vs having it everyday. Contest are based on money earned minus cammodels earnings and the tv top spots. If it was available all the time then the algorithm would have to change to factor in things like quality of your stream,contract, money made in the least amount of time. The ability to convert new customers vs customer retention etc. Now Im rambling BUT its interesting. Having it all the time would be too transparent?
MsJess
05-16-2016, 06:16 PM
Yeah, if you put it that way, at least they are adding another tool, but, why for the contents only? gosh, who is running up this site? it has sooo much potential
It could be pretty interesting to have such a tool calculating everyday but still, it's kinda a Hall of Fame for performers only?
^^^ The information is power, they wont give us this much power & knownledge... only what matters to them, this tool to make us participate to contests.
MsJess
05-16-2016, 06:51 PM
so difficult to give the power to the people that could make this a great site? damn, they are thinking with the wrong head
Issabelle
05-16-2016, 07:07 PM
SM Annoucements, Honest Trailer style:
Coming Soon! Contest Leaderboard Tool for Performers
Why might you ask? Because we really enjoy when models tear each other's throats out for every last dollar and The Money Obsessed Forum Troll Who Shall Not Be Named wouldn't leave us alone until we agreed to this. It's gonna be so much fun ladies--just you wait and see!
Meanwhile, Streamate technical support will be unavailable that weekend for the inevitable Leaderboard-induced site crash as we have recruited them to count all the extra money ownership will be rolling in post-contest.
Good luck models, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Terms & Conditions: Streamate is not liable for any loss of life, limb, eyesight, sanity, or sleep that may result during this contest. By streaming during the Memorial Day Event, models release physical studios from any responsibility for the actions of other models, including but not limited to eye gouging and itching powder on dildos. Please, contact your friendly general support member if troll attacks occur during the event, but do not expect any response or punitive actions to be taken against the instigating model/members for, as previously mentioned, support will be busy counting money.
So much money.
We at Streamate understand you, the models--and it's alllll about that cash.
MsJess
05-16-2016, 07:26 PM
Lmao
:(
audritwo
05-16-2016, 07:36 PM
Marking myself anonymous. :D
xoprincessremy
05-16-2016, 08:29 PM
too much like mfc. time to find another pvt-focused site. not into competitions every fucking month
EllieGold
05-16-2016, 08:45 PM
SM Annoucements, Honest Trailer style:
Coming Soon! Contest Leaderboard Tool for Performers
Why might you ask? Because we really enjoy when models tear each other's throats out for every last dollar and The Money Obsessed Forum Troll Who Shall Not Be Named wouldn't leave us alone until we agreed to this. It's gonna be so much fun ladies--just you wait and see!
Meanwhile, Streamate technical support will be unavailable that weekend for the inevitable Leaderboard-induced site crash as we have recruited them to count all the extra money ownership will be rolling in post-contest.
Good luck models, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Terms & Conditions: Streamate is not liable for any loss of life, limb, eyesight, sanity, or sleep that may result during this contest. By streaming during the Memorial Day Event, models release physical studios from any responsibility for the actions of other models, including but not limited to eye gouging and itching powder on dildos. Please, contact your friendly general support member if troll attacks occur during the event, but do not expect any response or punitive actions to be taken against the instigating model/members for, as previously mentioned, support will be busy counting money.
So much money.
We at Streamate understand you, the models--and it's alllll about that cash.
loved this!
BustyVixen
05-16-2016, 08:56 PM
Marking myself anonymous. :D
Can you do that? I hope so bc I like to be under the radar
Issabelle
05-16-2016, 11:03 PM
Can you do that? I hope so bc I like to be under the radar
Yeah, the link to mark yourself as anonymous is included in the message.
I love the idea of knowing where I am in terms of contest placement so I can decide if I want to keep working or not. I hate the idea that it's basically going to be open season for the less humble models--sabotage for girls above and ragging on girls below, a la MFC style. The only difference, really, is that MFC lets members see the standings as well so they can join the bloodsport.
Hate to say it, but not marking yourself as anonymous is putting a giant target on your back if you regularly place well in contests. There's no hate like numbers hate. Miss MFC is a stunning example. There's a reason half the contest winners regularly choose not to disclose their names in the notification messages sent out post-event. Unfortunately, the cattiness of a few tends to outweigh the kind congratulations of the many...
That said--I love the idea of bonuses and contests. Think it'd be cooler if bonuses were awarded as percentages of gross earnings (i.e. over $500 gross spending = 1% bonus; over $750 gross = 2% bonus; all in addition to your current % cut). That breeds success without bitchiness.
cutiecam
05-16-2016, 11:29 PM
Why the heck is SM doing ALL this, and not showing their members too? Hell, it's already on track to being MFC. (Note: I am not for this!) I bet by the end of the year, these mini competitions will become monthly ones like Miss Myfreecams.
heyho
05-16-2016, 11:32 PM
@Issabelle: OMG YES bonuses yaaasssssss. The idea of just competing against yourself makes also makes success look like less of an impossibly competitive mountain to climb for the newer/lower earners like me. And surely SM can spare giving us the incentive of 1-5% more of our earnings considering the huge chunk they already help themselves to.
Competing for a place with the top top girls: I can't, not even going to try, fuck off SM. (ignores competition and cams 3 hrs a day)
Pushing to earn a certain amount so I can get a 5% bonus: BRING IT ON. (lives camming, eats camming, breathes camming until that 5% is rightfully mine)
Streamate do dis
Sally Says
05-17-2016, 01:52 AM
i just posted a thread in verified group about sm, if you are not on acf you may want to have a look xx
avalon_rose
05-17-2016, 05:10 AM
I did it! Yesterday was my first day camming EVER. I planned to do Streamate during the day and then MFC in the evening, and then maybe Streamate again. I was on SM for like 2.5 hours and I'm so excited! I mean, I'm sure it's all shiny new girl stuff, but I'm taking advantage of it while it'll last, haha. I didn't get around to MFC or SM again because I was just exhausted from the weekend and passed out hardcore. But I'm looking forward to logging back in today and seeing what I can make happen.
Thank you to so many ladies on this board who have been so helpful and supportive!
Sheezus, could I use any more exclamation points?!
SimoneGray
05-17-2016, 06:17 AM
I'm super not sure about this SM contest tool...on the one hand I see it as highly motivating to myself to know where I am, but on the other hand...the trolls...
hyori
05-17-2016, 07:36 AM
I'm pretty neutral about this change. I consider SM a back up site and I'm used to MFC so it isn't really a big deal to me. I don't even think about ranking really because every site has ranking--it's just that SM was invisible about it until now.
avalon_rose
05-17-2016, 07:54 AM
Ugh, I just had that Exclusive Chat thing happen to me that a few of y'all mentioned. I logged off and logged back in. Send an email requesting a pause/break button. Can't be doing this my first week! Need to build a customer base - not alienate them! *facepalms*
TheOutlier
05-17-2016, 09:27 AM
Coming Soon! Contest Leaderboard Tool for Performers
Our last few contests have been a big hit, so we're excited to announce that a contest leaderboard will soon be available to all performers!
hmm really? how? how it's been a hit? majority of us do not think the same!
Why instead of adding this stupid feature, do not add more ways for us to make more money even when there's not a contenst? video seeling at higher %, offline tipping, tip tributes, photo selling feature, idk, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee jeezzzzzz :(
I hate the contests because it seems like it increases the number of useless cheapskates.
JustCallMeBree
05-17-2016, 09:43 AM
Ughhhhhhh, I HATE the contests! I use Streamate as my main site but these contest are killing me. During every contest the encoder fucks up, the site is slow/ glitchy for my regulars and the sleazy bags roll out of their garbage dumps to ask for "tits bb", " the girls above you are showing pussy you should too bb", " validate my pathetic life by falling for my bullshit bb" I'm making all my money for the month before this event, my nerves can't deal with the bullshit. If they keep up with this I'm changing sites.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-17-2016, 10:07 AM
These contest are here to stay. Because you know they're so "successful" and all. And it seems as though success is measured by those who whisper the closest. What I've noticed are the increasing number of cammers who log in during the contest. They just want people to send their social media traffic to the site.
Bootsie
05-17-2016, 10:24 AM
" validate my pathetic life by falling for my bullshit bb"
A-fucking-men
I just do my usual schedule through contests and log off if it gets to me. Fortunately this shitty contest is smack in the middle of a vacay for me, so go fuck yourself SM, I ain't playing this time around.
Girly_Girl
05-17-2016, 10:25 AM
I very rarely get rated a 4 or under but most of the time I am rated a 5 BUT every now and then someone will rate me a 4. Pisses me the hell off....lol. Just curious, do you keep doing shows for them or do u block them? I always make a note that they rated me a 4 or whatever so when they come back I will know :P
Marina Starr
05-17-2016, 11:27 AM
A 4 does bring your ranking down a bit but nothing to bend out of shape over. If they've spent a lot then I'd give them the benefit of the doubt asking why they rated me 4 star before I ban. If it's a quick private, I just ban. If they're not happy, they don't need to come back.
I very rarely get rated a 4 or under but most of the time I am rated a 5 BUT every now and then someone will rate me a 4. Pisses me the hell off....lol. Just curious, do you keep doing shows for them or do u block them? I always make a note that they rated me a 4 or whatever so when they come back I will know :P
JessRyan
05-17-2016, 02:46 PM
Ugh, I just had that Exclusive Chat thing happen to me that a few of y'all mentioned. I logged off and logged back in. Send an email requesting a pause/break button. Can't be doing this my first week! Need to build a customer base - not alienate them! *facepalms*
LOL tell them you need the break button so you can fix that exclusive glitch.
Sally Says
05-18-2016, 02:01 AM
been on 9 mins and blocked 3 people and reported one of them! what has happened to my sm gentlemen?
Marina Starr
05-18-2016, 05:18 PM
Dearest Streamate,
we don't need contests or leaderboard. What we NEED is quality P.A.Y.I.N.G traffic!!! Lo entiendes?!
Je vous remercie,
Head Hoe/CE HOE
TrifilinCamHo
05-18-2016, 06:05 PM
"Members won’t be able to see this list, but we’re working on a version for them for future contests! That version will automatically remove your name for any members in your geographic restricted areas to protect your privacy. Stay tuned and we’ll let you know when we have more details."
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/4e/56/a5/4e56a582dde33b96e9b00d61ba84827f.jpg
Genoveve
05-18-2016, 06:08 PM
The site is really messed up for me today. Guys have horrible lag in pvts and exclu, they don't respond to what I say until 5 minutes later and the broadcaster will not stay connected.
avalon_rose
05-19-2016, 03:02 AM
LOL tell them you need the break button so you can fix that exclusive glitch.
OMG I so should have put that in the email! LOL
They gave it to me, and of course were like, "We monitor this heavily to make sure it's not abused" and whatnot. I'm like, DUDE I JUST WANT TO PUT MY PANTS BACK ON.
Lol.
avalon_rose
05-19-2016, 03:06 AM
"Members won’t be able to see this list, but we’re working on a version for them for future contests! That version will automatically remove your name for any members in your geographic restricted areas to protect your privacy. Stay tuned and we’ll let you know when we have more details."
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/4e/56/a5/4e56a582dde33b96e9b00d61ba84827f.jpg
We have geographic restricted areas?! Where is this feature/setting and how do I fix it? I swear I've been through everything on my Dashboard three times over but I've seen nothing about this!
I had some guy come in tonight, say hi, say a couple more things, and then he said my name. It was spelled incorrectly and possibly a 1-in-a-million shot that he was actually talking about someone else with the same name, though spelled differently, but it's fucking with my mind.
Even so, if he does know me, what do I have to lose? Custody of my son? Fuckers can try, but I'll fight them hardcore and I'll win. That's the only thing that I feel like I have to lose anymore with the bullshit going on with me lately.
Well, that got off-topic. *blinks* Um ... sorry, /endrant.
^^^ Here, under ur profile picture in Dashboard u have the option (highlighted in yellow by me), read carefully cause blocking just a location will make u invisible on site for the guys that are not logged in members. Good luck.
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DeepThoughts
05-19-2016, 05:37 AM
^^ They cannot take away your son because you work on cam. Its perfectly legal and they cant even investigate you because you work on cam and have kids.
On the home page. Just under you own picture are u bunch of links. One of those is Geographical restrictions. Click that link.
SimoneGray
05-19-2016, 06:36 AM
SM is basically doing what sites like F4F do with regards to contests, except they are going about it in an extremely naive manner.
F4F has contests literally every other day, but the prizes are small and so is the prize pool. There can only be 5 winners and they win anything from $100-$300 extra. Of course it follows that "the usual suspects" tend to win these contests, so basically, they go unnoticed. There is no big hoo-hah made about them, it just appears on the site as a "by the way, did you know that today if you make over X amount you could win?"
In that way, members don't go crazy and neither do models, because the chances of winning are very slim unless you are one of those rare unicorns that actually makes lots of money on F4F and so its business as usual on contest days. Models do not flock to participate and the site remains stable, you can still have a good day as an average model. Because the prizes are also small, it costs the site a lot less in the long run as well.
Streamate really should take notice of this model and learn to walk before they run. A prize pool of over 400 prizes is going to be cause for massive site overloading. A grand prize of up to a $1000 is going to make people go crazy, both models and members alike which can potentially throw off everyone else's business. Mix in the fact that winning 1st prize or placing top 10 is very indicative of "status" and "who's got the better placement" you will of course get cattiness and trolling all around. If SM really wants to continue in this vein, they need to "normalise" contests, not make them such a big deal and lower the amounts significantly. People will get over themselves real quick. F4F had public leaderboards but it was never an issue because winning a contest didn't make you some status symbol, it just meant that you could marathon more than another girl or guy. Plus, for anyone who was bitter, there was always the next day or the day after to try win again, so it was never that highly contested. Literally anyone could try.
I won about 3 contests during my time at F4F and that was with varying degrees of placement. Most of the time it came down to my endurance on cam and not really my placement. No one said anything to me when I won, no one said anything to me if I didn't. Most days, my members didn't even mention that there were contests going on, they were just there to fap. Its a much healthier environment and I really hope that SM can latch on to it if they plan to make the contests a permanent thing.
All of the above being said however, they also need to fix their issues first. As much as people whine about F4F, once you've got it right, there is money to be made there simply because the culture of the site is geared toward longer privates. Also, no one ever got disconnected while they were in pvt with you and that of course went a long way to ensuring that the guys who did spend, stayed there. So yes, SM needs to fix their shit first and then learn some lessons...
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-19-2016, 07:02 AM
Well said Simone, BRAVO. But I really do believe that SM has a team of petty people making these decisions.