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Fallenangel2904
03-02-2013, 07:01 PM
Its been a little better for me tonight thank God! It was going slow then I got two back to back privates which really made my night! I also started streaming with the encoder and it made a BIG difference in traffic! I was on the first row in my nitch (BBW) I'm working on buying a better cam so I think that will be even better. I was starting to wonder if SM was a good site for me, and I'm happy it picked up a bit.
Edited to add: Thanks everyone for the encouragement! Def glad I kept at it! :)
cumslut4u
03-02-2013, 10:53 PM
Just to add to Sarah's awesome post; my husband is disabled and gets disabilty on mastercard/ debit card. He is required to load a minimum of $25 dollars on his sm account because it isn't an actual credit card. Everytime his balance is too low, for instance, if he has $7 left and tries to buy in to a $7 gold show, it won't allow him to buy in. He'll have to reload first, even though there is enough to cover the show. That way there is enough in the account to tip during the show.
AliceFun
03-02-2013, 11:40 PM
Yes, i was aware of daily limit and not 'credits' actually, many guys come up with 'i spent my daily limit already' and try to hang up in my room to get me chatting, i tell them to return when they can pvt, to add me to favorites list for later use, so on, i simply refuse to let men take advantage of me.
I think the daily limit on SM is made to avoid frauds/ overspending therefore chargebacks, these guys (SM) know how to protect their backs and be fair with models, the No chargebacks thing is a huge plus for models, thats why soo many porn stars and high earners stay with site.
Now about negative side, oh well... there is room to improve things and i hope, really hope they going to fix site.
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 06:45 AM
OMG, yes! I think it's so rude when guys enter your room to tell you they hit their daily limits! I really don't give a fuck! Cum back when you can afford me!
Yes, i was aware of daily limit and not 'credits' actually, many guys come up with 'i spent my daily limit already' and try to hang up in my room to get me chatting, i tell them to return when they can pvt, to add me to favorites list for later use, so on, i simply refuse to let men take advantage of me.
I think the daily limit on SM is made to avoid frauds/ overspending therefore chargebacks, these guys (SM) know how to protect their backs and be fair with models, the No chargebacks thing is a huge plus for models, thats why soo many porn stars and high earners stay with site.
Now about negative side, oh well... there is room to improve things and i hope, really hope they going to fix site.
Cherrie05
03-03-2013, 07:40 AM
For those who use the encoder, how do you handle not seeing yourself thru the SM page? Do you adjust the screens so you can see the chat & the encoder?
Fallenangel2904
03-03-2013, 07:51 AM
For those who use the encoder, how do you handle not seeing yourself thru the SM page? Do you adjust the screens so you can see the chat & the encoder?
I just started with the encoder. It was a little strange at first. I did as you said, adjust the chat screen to half the screen so I could see the chat box, and then minimize the encoder to the other half so I could still see myself. I couldn't do it without not seeing myself at all lol.
Cherrie05
03-03-2013, 09:36 AM
I just started with the encoder. It was a little strange at first. I did as you said, adjust the chat screen to half the screen so I could see the chat box, and then minimize the encoder to the other half so I could still see myself. I couldn't do it without not seeing myself at all lol.
IKR..I need to be able to see what the hell I'm doing..it's already reversed so I'm already confused..lol...plus I need to start using the encoder if I ever want to attempt a Gold show, which seem so confusing anyways...
Cam_Model_Jess
03-03-2013, 10:10 AM
Just mirror your camera image (if you have a Logitech, it's in the settings) so that it's not reversed (of reality) when it comes back thru the encoder.
Cherrie05
03-03-2013, 10:38 AM
Just mirror your camera image (if you have a Logitech, it's in the settings) so that it's not reversed (of reality) when it comes back thru the encoder.
I have a Microsoft LifeCamera (or something like that) so I'll have to play around with it and see what I can do...
euaici
03-03-2013, 11:16 AM
Actually i had a guy who was saying he's new and does not know what to do and wanted something for a tip, so i asked for 10 and i think he wasn't seeing the button as moving or something cause he sent me 4 times a 10 tip... :)
I have taken to ignoring the guys who ask me questions about how the site works. I will give them curt answers, but the fact that they can't figure out that the "gold" button under my feed might mean something tells me 1) they have never tipped before and probably won't now and 2) they are too stupid to appreciate what I have to offer. (The guys who love me, who come back for long shows, who are wonderful and appreciative, usually turn out to be guys with degrees. I have several software engineers and at least one guy who runs his local poetry reading group.)
BrightAndClaire
03-03-2013, 01:15 PM
For those who use the encoder, how do you handle not seeing yourself thru the SM page? Do you adjust the screens so you can see the chat & the encoder?
Yep, I adjust the output preview on the encoder to be like 75% size and shrink the window as much as I can while still being able to see the preview, and I shrink down my browser as well so I can still see the chat window. I have to keep my webcam controls, the encoder, and the chat window visible and accessible at all times.
TheBrownFox
03-03-2013, 01:15 PM
I need to start using the encoder if I ever want to attempt a Gold show, which seem so confusing anyways...
I was able to get Gold shows enabled without using the Encoder much. The last time I used the Encoder was like a few months ago, and then I had stopped using it completely. I had e-mailed someone at SM somewhat recently about getting Gold shows (I think it was Liz...Liz or Vanessa), and I was approved. Also, I had a 5-star rating on SM.
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 01:26 PM
Girl, you cam without the Encoder? Do you notice a big difference in video quality when you don't?
I was able to get Gold shows enabled without using the Encoder much. The last time I used the Encoder was like a few months ago, and then I had stopped using it completely. I had e-mailed someone at SM somewhat recently about getting Gold shows (I think it was Liz...Liz or Vanessa), and I was approved. Also, I had a 5-star rating on SM.
Cherrie05
03-03-2013, 02:05 PM
I was able to get Gold shows enabled without using the Encoder much. The last time I used the Encoder was like a few months ago, and then I had stopped using it completely. I had e-mailed someone at SM somewhat recently about getting Gold shows (I think it was Liz...Liz or Vanessa), and I was approved. Also, I had a 5-star rating on SM.
I only started camming Valentine's week (used the encoder 1x and never again), was sick for a week & Aunt Dot came to visit right after. So image my surprise when I logged back in last week, I had the message that I was approved for Gold shows..GTFOH...surprised the hell outta me...
I thought somewhere in the long as instructions it said you had to use the encoder when going Gold shows? Or is it just SM's preference that you do?
Fallenangel2904
03-03-2013, 02:13 PM
How do you get Gold Shows approved? I read you need a 5 star rating right? And then what, do you have to request them? Not sure I want to do them anyway, maybe some time. Its nice to have the option I guess.
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 02:17 PM
You don't need a 5 star rating. SM allowed me to do GS when I have a 4 1/2 star rating but I never do them. You can contact and ask them to enable GS For you.
How do you get Gold Shows approved? I read you need a 5 star rating right? And then what, do you have to request them? Not sure I want to do them anyway, maybe some time. Its nice to have the option I guess.
Fallenangel2904
03-03-2013, 02:40 PM
Thanks Marina! Ehh Im not sure I want to do them anyway, I hear such mixed things on them. Ill look into it eventually. Thank ya!
Cherrie05
03-03-2013, 03:22 PM
Thanks Marina! Ehh Im not sure I want to do them anyway, I hear such mixed things on them. Ill look into it eventually. Thank ya!
I didn't have to do anything, I just logged in and had an email saying I was approved. But right now, I think if I tried to do one, it would be a MAJOR FAIL but having the option is cool..
Missymissdemeanour
03-03-2013, 03:47 PM
You only need the encoder if you are wanting to do TV Gold shows, you can get
away without for normal Gold Shows.
TheBrownFox
03-03-2013, 07:20 PM
Girl, you cam without the Encoder? Do you notice a big difference in video quality when you don't?
I haven't cammed on SM in about 2 weeks, because I needed a break from that damn site, and to decide whether or not I wish to continue there. But no, I didn't notice any difference at all in quality when I went without the Encoder. The quality seemed just as good using the HD High option, plus I have an HD cam and great lighting. So I don't think you NEED to have the Encoder to make money...especially if it seems to be doing more harm than good (like if it's too much for your computer to handle). Even one of my regulars, who always tells me right away when something's not right, said it didn't seem to make any difference when I went without the Encoder.
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 07:22 PM
What cam do you use and what's your upload speed?
I haven't cammed on SM in about 2 weeks, because I needed a break from that damn site, and to decide whether or not I wish to continue there. But no, I didn't notice any difference at all in quality when I went without the Encoder. The quality seemed just as good using the HD High option, plus I have an HD cam and great lighting. So I don't think you NEED to have the Encoder to make money...especially if it seems to be doing more harm than good (like if it's too much for your computer to handle). Even one of my regulars, who always tells me right away when something's not right, said it didn't seem to make any difference when I went without the Encoder.
Fallenangel2904
03-03-2013, 07:25 PM
From what I've gathered the encoder helps more with placement then atually making a difference in quality. My placement did jump when I started using the encoder and I did see more traffic. Good to know it doesn't really affect video quality though!
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 07:29 PM
I want to use my cam without the Encoder but when I go to start my show it doesn't pick up my Logitech cam. Does anyone know how I can do that? It's picking up my built in cam at the moment.
TheBrownFox
03-03-2013, 07:32 PM
What cam do you use and what's your upload speed?
Logitech HD C910
PING 22 ms
Download speed: 5.19 Mbps
Upload speed: 4.84 Mbps
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 07:33 PM
I have the same cam but for whatever reason, SM is not picking it up. It's picking up my built in cam at the moment. Do you know how I can change that?
Logitech HD C910
PING 22 ms
Download speed: 5.19 Mbps
Upload speed: 4.84 Mbps
TheBrownFox
03-03-2013, 07:44 PM
I have the same cam but for whatever reason, SM is not picking it up. It's picking up my built in cam at the moment. Do you know how I can change that?
I have no idea because I've been having this problem where sometimes if I've used ManyCam, the next time I try to cam WITHOUT ManyCam, Logitech HD C910 won't show up in the webcam capture list anymore...because ImLive (or AdultWork or Streamate) insists on selecting ManyCam again. It drives me bonkers! So then sometimes I even have to go to my Control Panel/Device Manager to temporarily disable ManyCam. I think one time I even wound up uninstalling ManyCam altogether, because ImLive or AW refused to show Logitech HD 910 in that webcam list (it insisted on selecting ManyCam), and it was pissing me off.
Maybe try exiting your browser, restarting your computer, and then trying again to see if the Logitech cam finally does come up in the webcam capture list?
ConnyLove
03-03-2013, 08:09 PM
I have the same cam but for whatever reason, SM is not picking it up. It's picking up my built in cam at the moment. Do you know how I can change that?
Marina have you tried cleaning the browser cache /cookies / history ?
Marina Starr
03-03-2013, 08:15 PM
Tried it all and it still won't pick up my Logitech cam. I guess I have to use the Encoder tonight :(
I have no idea because I've been having this problem where sometimes if I've used ManyCam, the next time I try to cam WITHOUT ManyCam, Logitech HD C910 won't show up in the webcam capture list anymore...because ImLive (or AdultWork or Streamate) insists on selecting ManyCam again. It drives me bonkers! So then sometimes I even have to go to my Control Panel/Device Manager to temporarily disable ManyCam. I think one time I even wound up uninstalling ManyCam altogether, because ImLive or AW refused to show Logitech HD 910 in that webcam list (it insisted on selecting ManyCam), and it was pissing me off.
Maybe try exiting your browser, restarting your computer, and then trying again to see if the Logitech cam finally does come up in the webcam capture list?
Marina have you tried cleaning the browser cache /cookies / history ?
AliceFun
03-03-2013, 11:09 PM
Marina, when u try to work with out the encoder, in order to select ur camera, u go on the picture area where u should see urself on SM chat window and do right click with mouse, there u get Adobe Flash Player settings window, u go 'Settings' option and choose from next small window ur camera, microphone, whatever else, also tick the boxes of 'remember' the setting and 'permit', u have a few tabs available, just look around all of them. i try to take a screenshot for u here.
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Edited to add: this procedure is working on ANY flash player based sites (they all like this i think), just go right click on the black screen where ur picture should come up and select what u need. Good luck!
kittykrane
03-04-2013, 06:46 AM
I noticed that when I used Manycam as my camera choice for the encoder, my placement would drop considerably. Weird eh? But if I went straight back to using my C910 as the camera source, no problem. I wasn't even splitcamming. I just wanted to be able to see if I could have a small watermark during some of my exclusive shows. I'd keep forget to turn it on anyhow when I went pvt, so I just gave up.
Marina Starr
03-04-2013, 06:49 AM
Thank you so much, you are an angel! I got it to work now. I have a Mac so there's no right click :)
Marina, when u try to work with out the encoder, in order to select ur camera, u go on the picture area where u should see urself on SM chat window and do right click with mouse, there u get Adobe Flash Player settings window, u go 'Settings' option and choose from next small window ur camera, microphone, whatever else, also tick the boxes of 'remember' the setting and 'permit', u have a few tabs available, just look around all of them. i try to take a screenshot for u here.
32951
32952
Edited to add: this procedure is working on ANY flash player based sites (they all like this i think), just go right click on the black screen where ur picture should come up and select what u need. Good luck!
Ashley_3
03-04-2013, 08:06 AM
I can't start my show on sm :( I've done it before and it worked. But now when i click on start my show button nothing happens, just a big grey screen. It says loading interface for a few seconds and then nothing. I tried it with firefox and chrome, it's the same :(
Marina Starr
03-04-2013, 08:12 AM
Try restarting your computer?
I can't start my show on sm :( I've done it before and it worked. But now when i click on start my show button nothing happens, just a big grey screen. It says loading interface for a few seconds and then nothing. I tried it with firefox and chrome, it's the same :(
Ashley_3
03-04-2013, 08:50 AM
Nevermind, just when I decided to restart my computer it loaded. But it was strange, never happened before.
Cherrie05
03-04-2013, 10:24 AM
Are Monday's usually slow?
Marina Starr
03-04-2013, 10:27 AM
It varies week to week but this morning was very slow so I logged off!
Are Monday's usually slow?
Cherrie05
03-04-2013, 10:33 AM
It varies week to week but this morning was very slow so I logged off!
I think I'm going to also..
Marina Starr
03-04-2013, 10:35 AM
Try again in the afternoon!
I think I'm going to also..
xxtinamariexx
03-04-2013, 01:16 PM
I know that somewhere in here was talk about a dating site... well, today while I was in free chat I get:
New guys: can I set up a date with you
me: cum up
when (ME THINKING HE WANTED TO SET UP A EXCLUSIVE OR PRIVATE)
new guy: where are you
(I was finishing up with a private and getting dressed)
Me: hit the private
New guy: I am not looking for a show I am looking to get laid
Me: i dont do escorting
New guy: can you hook me up with some one in revere ma.
Me: i am not a dating service
use one of them not a cam website
New guy: what page should I go to To find some one
me: you wont this is not a dating site
New guy: then its false advertisment
Me: well maybe it is i have no clue
i do camming not escorting or dating.
New guy: well is it 5.99 a minute to talk to you
Me: yes, but I can play with my pussy to for you in there
New guy: no thanks I want a real fuck
that was interesting!!
Marina Starr
03-04-2013, 02:15 PM
I've had guys telling me they tried to take my private but it won't work. Is this an issue with SM or are they just bullshitting?
euaici
03-04-2013, 02:23 PM
i had guys trying to get in and thrown out immediately today....
Cherrie05
03-04-2013, 02:24 PM
Try again in the afternoon!
I did and it was a little better but I also went to another site & did pretty well...
Cherrie05
03-04-2013, 02:28 PM
I know that somewhere in here was talk about a dating site... well, today while I was in free chat I get:
New guys: can I set up a date with you
me: cum up
when (ME THINKING HE WANTED TO SET UP A EXCLUSIVE OR PRIVATE)
new guy: where are you
(I was finishing up with a private and getting dressed)
Me: hit the private
New guy: I am not looking for a show I am looking to get laid
Me: i dont do escorting
New guy: can you hook me up with some one in revere ma.
Me: i am not a dating service
use one of them not a cam website
New guy: what page should I go to To find some one
me: you wont this is not a dating site
New guy: then its false advertisment
Me: well maybe it is i have no clue
i do camming not escorting or dating.
New guy: well is it 5.99 a minute to talk to you
Me: yes, but I can play with my pussy to for you in there
New guy: no thanks I want a real fuck
that was interesting!!
I get the:
Where are you?
I really like you...
I would like to meet you
BLAH BLAH BLAH
I told 1 guy, 'This is not a dating site' & he said he knew but WTF you still acting like it is...
Aurora14
03-04-2013, 03:10 PM
So this afternoon has been dismal. No spenders. Gonna try the encoder tonight to see if it makes a difference.
sammii
03-04-2013, 09:35 PM
I've had guys telling me they tried to take my private but it won't work. Is this an issue with SM or are they just bullshitting?
Someone told me the same thing yesterday. I don't think the guys were bullshitting.
StephanieXS
03-04-2013, 09:52 PM
I hate Mondays on SM... $53 today... fuuuuu-
Blovely
03-04-2013, 10:01 PM
I like the new earnings page. I just wish that when you selected one of the the circles or drop down options that it would automatically refresh instead of having to select refresh every time.
I've had guys telling me they tried to take my private but it won't work. Is this an issue with SM or are they just bullshitting?
Someone told me the same thing yesterday. I don't think the guys were bullshitting.
I had a guy tell me this too. He said he was new so I told him that he probably hit his daily limit. Makes me wonder now.
seller317
03-04-2013, 10:02 PM
: ( Hoping for better days/nights very soon!
AliceFun
03-05-2013, 03:52 AM
$8 in four hrs!! Pathetic! WTF?
sammii
03-05-2013, 04:03 AM
^ Are you sure your feeds okay? Are you using the encoder?