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BustyVixen
05-24-2016, 11:16 AM
Hi everyone. Liz w/ Streamate here.
Felt worthy of a post (was just lurking after the release).
Just a heads up, we have a fix in the works for the high calibration. So we will keep you posted.
In the meantime, if you are calibrating too high (720 is great, can do 1080 if you can support it), you can select the lower option from the input quality and NOT calibrate right afterwards. Then you should be able to stream at the selected quality.
As the immail message explains there is an area for feedback etc, please use it as it is important we hear about issues along the way. We anticipate 14 to be better than all others, so please let us know if there are issues.
Liz
So no mention of anything else? This is the only thing in here that's post worthy??
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-24-2016, 11:23 AM
Hi everyone. Liz w/ Streamate here.
Felt worthy of a post (was just lurking after the release).
Just a heads up, we have a fix in the works for the high calibration. So we will keep you posted.
In the meantime, if you are calibrating too high (720 is great, can do 1080 if you can support it), you can select the lower option from the input quality and NOT calibrate right afterwards. Then you should be able to stream at the selected quality.
As the immail message explains there is an area for feedback etc, please use it as it is important we hear about issues along the way. We anticipate 14 to be better than all others, so please let us know if there are issues.
Liz
Hello,
We are having trouble with the v14 because it calibrates ALL the resolutions and not the one I pick. It wastes 35-40min time every time I have to re-calibrate. I quit at attempt #50 to calibrate it just takes a ridiculous amount of time.
Did you do that in the bold? Let it calibrate however it wants and then after select your resolution. But DO NOT recalibrate.
Glamourmilf
05-24-2016, 11:32 AM
I am having issues with disconnects and the new broadcaster. I have sent support a few tickets this week for unrelated issues in which I keep getting disconnected. I uninstalled the broadcaster and re downloaded it. It keeps telling me I have to upgrade and keeps looping. I am planning on leaving Streamate this summer and couldn't be happier. :)
Guess what? I have been doing Indy shows with my customers from SM that found me on my Twitter. They quit going on SM because of all the b.s. and disconnects .
Guess what doesn't disconnect? Skype..Bam!
christylive
05-24-2016, 08:39 PM
^^ Are you using the new broadcaster?? Cause other ladies are saying they are having this issue as well. You need to check it and see what its calibrated at. If its saying your at 1920x1080 then you need to change it to 1280x720 but do not calibrate it again. Just select that and leave it. Read all the posts above if you have questions still and make sure you send support feed back on your issue so they can fix it for us.
Hey sugar, no I use the encoder
Blovely
05-25-2016, 08:03 AM
Although I don't use the SMbroadcaster I'm confused on how its suppose to fix some of the glitches when models have said they experience glitches using the Encoder and Broadcaster (I even remember someone saying they experienced glitches using the browser broadcaster i.e HD high). Customers have also complained about glitches. The common denominator here is SM. Is using the new Broadcaster suppose to stop customer from having glitches as well?
TheOutlier
05-26-2016, 10:08 AM
I am guessing/hoping they are aware of how important mobile customers are since in today's message they mentioned being on T-Mobile's plan to not use up data for customers.
Glamourmilf
05-26-2016, 10:18 AM
I went back to reversing my rates yesterday, and raised my premium rate, and am so much happier!
I kept my premium very low, because I needed to make a certain amount for May. I knew I'd be out of town a lot. I usually have multiple people in premium so it added up.
I also did it because guys kept getting disconnected a lot in both rooms.
But the peepers came out in droves..OMG!
I'm back to making my usual hourly goal.
PrincessLavender
05-27-2016, 06:49 AM
Streamate Has Joined T-Mobile's Binge On Program
Streamate is proud to announce that we're the first adult video streaming site to be included in T-Mobile's Binge On program! Binge On allows qualifying T-Mobile customers to stream video from certain sites without impacting their data usage. This means that some T-Mobile users can now watch your video on the go without using up their mobile data!
What do you ladies think of this? I have a tendency to see multiple sides of something so I'm wondering what you think.
My first reaction was that this is a step in the right direction in terms of raising our earning potential and I really applaud SM for initiating such a deal with T-Mobile.
On the other hand I often get mobile customers in my free chat telling me they aren't able to go private because they're on their mobile device sitting with their wife or out in public.
TheOutlier
05-27-2016, 07:10 AM
Streamate Has Joined T-Mobile's Binge On Program
Streamate is proud to announce that we're the first adult video streaming site to be included in T-Mobile's Binge On program! Binge On allows qualifying T-Mobile customers to stream video from certain sites without impacting their data usage. This means that some T-Mobile users can now watch your video on the go without using up their mobile data!
What do you ladies think of this? I have a tendency to see multiple sides of something so I'm wondering what you think.
My first reaction was that this is a step in the right direction in terms of raising our earning potential and I really applaud SM for initiating such a deal with T-Mobile.
On the other hand I often get mobile customers in my free chat telling me they aren't able to go private because they're on their mobile device sitting with their wife or out in public.
I think it's good, but they need to continue to work on making the site stable for mobile users. Also I hope in the future they would expand with more wireless providers than just T-mobile. The main plus to me is it shows they're aware of needing to help their mobile users out.
PrincessLavender
05-27-2016, 08:05 AM
I think it's good, but they need to continue to work on making the site stable for mobile users. Also I hope in the future they would expand with more wireless providers than just T-mobile. The main plus to me is it shows they're aware of needing to help their mobile users out.
I'm sure they'll work with other wireless providers in the future but for now I think T-Mobile is the only provider where you don't have to use your data to stream videos on certain sites. Once the other providers start offering this service they'll probably expand it.
Selenasecret
05-27-2016, 08:17 AM
Meh. Is it a good excuse to get a fx9590 cpu and use the athlon x4 860k as the video encoding pc. If I make bank at lapdancing this weekend. I might indeed got for a new mobo and cpu.
amanda121
05-27-2016, 02:18 PM
Why is that "My ranking" section never updates automatically?? It doesn't update my ratings, my time online, nothing! It says 24 hours, but I've waited for weeks! I've contacted the support a couple of times and than they updated it, but the next time I get on, the same problem again!
bigbootyjudy1
05-27-2016, 02:38 PM
You guys my RECENT earning report is showing the wrong date.Its showing the date 5/13/2016,Instead of 5/27/2016.
Is anyone else having that issue ?
Chellyinparadise
05-27-2016, 02:51 PM
Just checked mine to see and its showing correctly, thats odd that it is showing different for you. Hope you get it resolved.
bigbootyjudy1
05-27-2016, 03:30 PM
Just checked mine to see and its showing correctly, thats odd that it is showing different for you. Hope you get it resolved.
Maybe someone from streamate read this thread and fixed it.Love u SM.Thank u.
Chellyinparadise
05-27-2016, 05:09 PM
Maybe someone from streamate read this thread and fixed it.Love u SM.Thank u.
Thats awesome glad it was fixed :) Love them too always a great help.
MsJess
05-27-2016, 06:50 PM
In my personal experience, i downloaded the last version of the broadcaster and haven't had any glitches yet, working on the highest settings possible BUT yes i do have a powerful computer CORE i7 16gb ram etc... so that might be why is working so good so far
Although I don't use the SMbroadcaster I'm confused on how its suppose to fix some of the glitches when models have said they experience glitches using the Encoder and Broadcaster (I even remember someone saying they experienced glitches using the browser broadcaster i.e HD high). Customers have also complained about glitches. The common denominator here is SM. Is using the new Broadcaster suppose to stop customer from having glitches as well?
Genoveve
05-27-2016, 07:50 PM
yes i do have a powerful computer CORE i7 16gb ram etc... so that might be why is working so good so far
Meanwhile I have the same and yet the broadcaster does NOT work for me.
heyho
05-28-2016, 03:19 AM
Has the contest started? I need to make another $400 before cutoff and if the contest shitshow ruins it for me.....
http://l7world.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Emma%20Watson%20sexy%20face.jpg?2ab298
BustyVixen
05-28-2016, 08:31 AM
Yes it started yestersday at 8pm est
KittieVenom
05-28-2016, 11:01 AM
What is the best way to send a custoner a custom video link? I've always done it by uploading it to Dropbox and sending the download link that way, but is there a better way to do it?
Gioanne
05-28-2016, 11:21 AM
Hello!What is happening with Streamate?The members just come in & leave right away,they don't say anything.in 5 hours i did only 51$ .Do you encounter the same problems or is something wrong on my computer?I have an Intel I7,8 gb ram,very high speed internet and i m using the SM broadcaster.I changed to FMLE with the highest resolution and i have the same problem.
sweetgapeach
05-29-2016, 01:43 AM
REALLY Hope not to ruffle feathers or put bad luck on myself.....BUT I am enjoying all the top models working as many hours as they are right now. When they are there, my traffic picks up :) My earnings are not where they should be to win without a BLESSING today....but they are WAAAYYY better than they have been being for my inconsistency.
DancesWithSloths
05-29-2016, 07:33 AM
REALLY Hope not to ruffle feathers or put bad luck on myself.....BUT I am enjoying all the top models working as many hours as they are right now. When they are there, my traffic picks up :) My earnings are not where they should be to win without a BLESSING today....but they are WAAAYYY better than they have been being for my inconsistency.
LOL When the top models are on, I just want to gaze upon my crush instead of hustling. <= dirty old lady
EllieGold
05-29-2016, 01:58 PM
I am watching top models hustle their asses off. You got to applaud them ladies. They are in full force trying to bank and make some big goals.
I however can't watch them cry and get angry because they are not making their goals. It's so upsetting and I just want to hug them so bad... They look so stressed. It's turned more into a bloodbath of competition during these contests.
LittleSexBunny
05-29-2016, 07:08 PM
^^^^ Yup. I started to do it like 2 hours late. I got up to like.... rank 20 or something. Then I fell to 32... then I fell to 34.... then it was like 4 a.m. I looked at that leaderboard.... I was fighting for an extra hundred dollars at that point haha!! I was like, "what. the. FUCK??? Am I DOING?" Why am I fighting for this???? If I want an extra hundred dollars I'll work another hour on a regular day. PSH! I gave up on that quick! I can't cam all damn day anyways. I knew it would fall even farther since I couldn't log on until like 9pm the second night anyways. I perved on a few rooms... Girls CONSTANTLY checking whose online. People bashing each other when high tippers came in (including my room haha. It's cool.... I don't mind the trolls) It was crazy!! Bloodbath is the right word! It was the first contest I "participated" in, to a point. Last night I was determined to never try again lol. Though somehow I still got 50 dollars... so I guess I'll continue to log on for future contests. Personally though, I'm just going to treat them like normal days. Unless you can grind and stay on forever, (top 5 girls or whomever) It's just not worth it. Top prize is only 2k. PSHHHH!!! LOL!!!! I want 2k? I'll work a little extra on a normal week. This was interesting though. I will say that. Congrats to those who killed it!!! Wish I had the opportunity to pull hours like that!
heyho
05-29-2016, 07:44 PM
Yeah the contests are getting worse and worse. During their first christmas one, I got $50 without even trying. The next one, I tried and still ended up on the lowest prizes. Mad props to the hustlers of course, but since then more girls have co-opted the top girls' contest tactics, everyone's gotten more desperate to earn in such a competitive arena, and it's really made it a race to the bottom dollar from the custie's perspective. This contest, I saw a girl in my category have a spinwheel you pay 2gold to spin, and one of the prizes was ALL HER VIDS+PICS FOR FREE. Less than a buck her cut, for all the content she's ever created. And she said that was over 350 vids and 40 albums of pics, something like that. The other prizes were 1min nipple clamps, topless twerk, 10 vids of your choice...other shit I definitely wouldn't sell for 2 gold.
I can't compete with hustle like that. If SM's going to have bottomfeeding-custie-magnet contests every month, it's gonna be relegated to backup site status for me.
brittany_bitch
05-29-2016, 08:16 PM
i wish the streamate gods would bless me and give me a great hourly back what i wouldnt do to work all dam day for 20 or 30 an hour come on please bless me !!!
JustCallMeBree
05-29-2016, 08:29 PM
^^^You can do it Brittany_bitch!!
I'm pessimistic about the contests at this point. They're for the models that want to make the extra bank and I'm all for models making more. The customers have seemed to gotten over the contest hype they had a first so I'm not getting the pushy pervs i was getting during the first few contests, my cash hasn't been disturbed by them this weekend.I don't do gold shows, offer videos or pics on Streamate or do very much on free chat so I never place but made my $300 goal in 4 hours with minimum effort & only 2-3 glitches.
DancesWithSloths
05-30-2016, 01:58 AM
I looked at that leaderboard.... I was fighting for an extra hundred dollars at that point haha!! I was like, "what. the. FUCK??? Am I DOING?" Why am I fighting for this???? If I want an extra hundred dollars I'll work another hour on a regular day.
Very wise.
My main mantra contest-wise is that Streamate's business goals are not the same as my business goals. My goal, broadly speaking, is to hit a reasonable sum within reasonable hours, meet new regs, funnel them to my passive income streams, log off and live life.
Trying to wring an extra $50 by staying on SM when other sites may be hopping would be unwise. Giving away a video package (a passive income source for years to come!) for the possibility of an extra few bucks? Pretty damn unwise.
Also, I believe that models prosper when we co-operate - e.g. by being each other's affilliates - rather than compete.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-30-2016, 05:54 AM
I forgot all about the leaderboard. So I didn't get to see where I stood or anyone. It would have been interesting to see but I'm mostly glad I forgot. And that is so true about working multiple sites. I had a few hours on SM where I was at $40 an hour and then NOTHING. Meanwhile on two other sites combined I was at $30 an hour. I had no chance of placing because I have to log off SM so much when it dies for me. If I wanna pick up an extra $25-$50 bucks I work a two hour shift at an odd time of the day. Or hit up my skype list. Now for the women it definitely makes more sense to put in those hours. Cuz it's $2,000! I wish I knew more male cammers. A thought just popped into my head. How many of them place in the contest?
Holly_xoxo
05-30-2016, 07:14 AM
I forgot all about the leaderboard. So I didn't get to see where I stood or anyone. It would have been interesting to see but I'm mostly glad I forgot. And that is so true about working multiple sites. I had a few hours on SM where I was at $40 an hour and then NOTHING. Meanwhile on two other sites combined I was at $30 an hour. I had no chance of placing because I have to log off SM so much when it dies for me. If I wanna pick up an extra $25-$50 bucks I work a two hour shift at an odd time of the day. Or hit up my skype list. Now for the women it definitely makes more sense to put in those hours. Cuz it's $2,000! I wish I knew more male cammers. A thought just popped into my head. How many of them place in the contest?
I took a look at the leader board and saw one male cammer on there. Can't remember what number he was but I'd say half way down the list.
Also took a peek in some of the chat rooms and saw quite a bit of sleep deprivation, tears and ladies constantly checking where they're placement was and discussing it in the free chat.
There's no way I could put in the hours they do. After a 6 hour shift, I feel like pulling my hair out and throwing my computer out the window.
xCamLovex
05-30-2016, 08:34 AM
I took a look at the leader board and saw one male cammer on there. Can't remember what number he was but I'd say half way down the list.
Also took a peek in some of the chat rooms and saw quite a bit of sleep deprivation, tears and ladies constantly checking where they're placement was and discussing it in the free chat.
There's no way I could put in the hours they do. After a 6 hour shift, I feel like pulling my hair out and throwing my computer out the window.
Around the 6 hour mark is when my pussy and asshole hurt and I start hating everything. It's not worth the money and the burn out. I've made 2k in a week over the span of days...it's not worth it to kill yourself for a contest with very little traffic and tons of competition. You are literally fighting for pennies at that point while SM sits back and enjoys Memorial Day weekend
Holly_xoxo
05-30-2016, 08:40 AM
Around the 6 hour mark is when my pussy and asshole hurt and I start hating everything. It's not worth the money and the burn out. I've made 2k in a week over the span of days...it's not worth it to kill yourself for a contest with very little traffic and tons of competition. You are literally fighting for pennies at that point while SM sits back and enjoys Memorial Day weekend
100% agree!! Plus, I could never do that "we're a team" vibe in my room. No you are not my friend, my team mate or my comrade. The idea of guys hanging out in my room and thinking they're helping me out, is something I'm not personally comfortable with. My attitude shows too fast when someone comes in just to hang.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-30-2016, 08:46 AM
The contest leaderboard information is dated April 24, 2014? So going forward...to use the encoder or not use the encoder hmm? This is interesting because there are a lot of ladies who placed pretty higher that weren't from the first page. And some of them have grainy cams but yet they managed to place in the top 100. Now I want to know the dollar amount for these spots.
sweetgapeach
05-30-2016, 09:47 AM
The contest leaderboard information is dated April 24, 2014? So going forward...to use the encoder or not use the encoder hmm? This is interesting because there are a lot of ladies who placed pretty higher that weren't from the first page. And some of them have grainy cams but yet they managed to place in the top 100. Now I want to know the dollar amount for these spots.
I will bite, i have no shame. Ha ha. No really to help some of us more analytical minded girls out. Not top 100 though. I didnt even win a prize. But i scored on top 500. My position for part one of the contest was #380 and for the two days I made a combined 279.80. I was not trying to win. I worked normal 3-6 hour shifts, was trying to cover bill money I need before shark week....almost there.
I like the leaderboard myself. Gives me something to analyze over besides just regular placement.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-30-2016, 11:03 AM
I will bite, i have no shame. Ha ha. No really to help some of us more analytical minded girls out. Not top 100 though. I didnt even win a prize. But i scored on top 500. My position for part one of the contest was #380 and for the two days I made a combined 279.80. I was not trying to win. I worked normal 3-6 hour shifts, was trying to cover bill money I need before shark week....almost there.
I like the leaderboard myself. Gives me something to analyze over besides just regular placement.
Thank you for that. Now after re-reading what I read I see how this may cause some more drama. Not my intention at all. I did not place in the top 500. All I made on SM this weekend was $180. And I was in the middle of the first page. I didn't do many hours to be honest. So my take away is to hell with the encoder or broadcaster, just stream through the browser. And send out emails to regulars? Orrr stream at a lower resolution so that I can add another site to split with. I wonder if I do this will mobile customers be able to go private?
sweetgapeach
05-30-2016, 11:16 AM
Sorry...no help with that. I have never streamed at all without the encoder or broadcaster, idk how to get the camera to pick up without it. Do you stream without it sometimes? Your feed looks soo clear i just assumed you used one or the other always. You rock to me!!
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-30-2016, 11:28 AM
Sorry...no help with that. I have never streamed at all without the encoder or broadcaster, idk how to get the camera to pick up without it. Do you stream without it sometimes? Your feed looks soo clear i just assumed you used one or the other always. You rock to me!!
Ohhhhh stawp! No I always use an encoder. I prefer the OBS. But lately I use the SM Broadcaster this week. It works for me. I just plug in a second webcam to split screen with. But I may try the browser later on?
sweetgapeach
05-30-2016, 11:41 AM
I do have a thought though to share...I have this customer that I call Mr. Nasty. Not his name, one I gave him so nobody knows who I am talking to. After this last upgrade to the broadcaster, he can no longer get my room to load. Black screen, no sound....but he types. And he lives outside of DC....gotta be better net that where I am in small town GA. My room wont load. I never see alot of my older customers either....maybe they have gone elsewhere. But I dont see them in any of the popular (top rows or so) models' rooms either.
What I am saying is....I wonder how many dollars we are missing out on bc we have upgraded our streams so well? Almost worth streaming one or two shifts without encoder of any sort to find out...just scared of tanking my placement even worse than it is...maybe if I can get to 90 hours this thirty day i will try and let everyone know.
SimoneGray
05-30-2016, 11:53 AM
^^ yea a lot of guys have issue, or don't see any changes to our feeds on SM because their internet and technology is not up to par with ours. I have no idea how/why SM has pushed us to have the crazy best of the best when their own customer base won't have what we have for another year or two or maybe even never...it seems like a ridiculous decision. The amount of times I hear "but your feed is not HD bb" is staggering because I know its not me. I always ask what spec they are streaming on etc and the answers always confirm my suspicion...dudes don't have a graphics card that can decode video in HD. Also, on mobile, everyone's feed currently looks like a hot mess, so yea...lol. SM put the chicken before the egg on this one.
As for the contest, I was going to try kill it, but then that same train of thought kinda ran through my head, "If I want an extra $100-$200 I'll just up my daily goal for the week" because as much as I would love to have placed somewhere awesome, I'm in the middle of moving so I really need my energy to sort out real life stuff, so didn't have 20hrs to be solidly on cam. Congrats to the ladies that did do well though :D
Lexilexxx
05-31-2016, 12:03 AM
I good idea would be to have some secret gold fairies. No competition, just fly around and give out gold....maybe a bigger amount during certain hours of the day. Giving everyone a chance @ a little summer slow down love. haha!
I don't do any of the contests, as I have a family plus 2 dogs and a cat. I refuse to feel like I am begging for money anymore than I already do! I have seen some models call out the guys and it's a if they snap out of their free stroking and finally send gold. If I were to do the contest I would turn into a full blown bitch and have no customers.
^^^ Amen to that, what SM is doing with these contests is a modern form of slavery no kidding, models like to think & say we independent contractors and all but reality is, we are all slaving away on this site lately, i refuse to compete for money in this manner & i refuse to offer these dudes incentives together with my performance on cam, to me it matters how i make the money, i have principles.
Glad for the ones who score the big money on cam, i wish they would not have to offer all that content to make the money but it is what it is, they wont change their mind no matter what, money rules most times.
Holly_xoxo
05-31-2016, 05:55 AM
I can't imagine the level of frustration that must go along with taking part in the contests (especially now with a leader board) I've looked at it a few times and it doesn't seem to take long before someone's placement drops. You can be number one and then go to sleep for a handful of hours and wake up to being number 10.
All that effort and stress to go from the top prize to a 200$ one. I'd lose my shit!
Bobo12345
05-31-2016, 07:39 AM
Let's talk about contest : there is a girl placed (or a fake) that doesn't even exist http://www.streamate.com/cam/MichelleCougar .I don't like to talk about our colleagues or give links but this account is a fake and is in top 200! Liz are you here?
DeepThoughts
05-31-2016, 08:17 AM
^^ How does she not exist?? Im watching her right now.....
ETA: Okay I see now she is on a loop. Im not sure that its illegal on SM to have an account with just a video playing. Says a lot that its in the Top 200 though. LOL
imelly21
05-31-2016, 09:07 AM
her private is 1.49/min....:-X
Holly_xoxo
05-31-2016, 09:25 AM
I remember when the MadisonQ loop was going a few years back. Im pretty sure a lot of performers reported it and SM didn't do anything about it. That profile did eventually disappear but it took quite some time.
DancesWithSloths
05-31-2016, 09:28 AM
ETA: Okay I see now she is on a loop. Im not sure that its illegal on SM to have an account with just a video playing.
LMAO that's hilarious. So, say, if you were not a video, all you have to do is be on cam 24/7 doing same shit on a loop and charge rock-bottom rates? I've been doing it all wrong :(
Playing a video is super against the rules, though.
DeepThoughts
05-31-2016, 09:31 AM
^^ Is it though? Cause I have seen lots of these on SM and I dont recall reading anything about not being allowed to do that in the code of conduct or anywhere else. But I may be mistaken. Its been a long time since I read those rules.