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DoodlebugBites
03-11-2013, 01:45 PM
Yummy, I feel like I read about that or something like it over the weekend. I can't even imagine, I would throw a fit that would land me on reddit.
Marina Starr
03-11-2013, 01:53 PM
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x311/melaniamai/Disgusted-Grandma.gifhttp://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x311/melaniamai/Disgusted-Grandma.gifhttp://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x311/melaniamai/Disgusted-Grandma.gif
A model whose room I like to visit sometimes said that her Gold show got disconnected, so she wound up giving everyone a free show. That fucking SUCKS!
JaneBurgess
03-11-2013, 07:57 PM
Not sure what performer you are talking about, but a lot of performers don't like that other performers give out pics and video for Gold shows. I heard people even play games and have wheels they spin in their rooms. Streamate isn't MFC, but it's going to turn just like that site from what I see.
LittleLexy
03-11-2013, 08:56 PM
Slow for me today. I have been sick with the flu and only just started feeling a bit better. Missed a whole work week because of this virus. I was looking forward to signing in and making some good money..it just didn't work out well for me. I had clients popping into my paid chat only to have them kicked out before I was even notified they came in. Oh well...I still don't feel back to my 100% normal self. Bad thing is my period is due anytime..so there goes two weeks without making money. :(
Ashley_3
03-12-2013, 03:03 AM
I stayed for 2 hours and absolutely no pvts :( I made 6,60$ from tips...there was a guy which was nice and tipped me.
LittleLexy, how long is your period? Mine is due anytime also, and maybe I'll take some rest, but not more than 2-3 days.
euaici
03-12-2013, 03:39 AM
i stayed for two hours and made 30$, but i'm also splitting and had privates on the other site, also, i have 3.99 on strm so the money come in fast. :)
Ashley_3
03-12-2013, 03:43 AM
I just tried splitting today and used manycams, but it didn't work with the encoder :( It starts, but after a minute it frezzes and that's it. What software are you using for splitting? And also are you using the encoder?
Fallenangel2904
03-12-2013, 04:01 AM
Can someone tell me or take a screen shot for me of what the settings should be using the encoder? I would love you Forever!! My cam looks very pixilated when usin the encoder even after fixing the settings to what SM told me to do. I'm not sure I'm doing things right. Any help would be SOO appreciated!!
AliceFun
03-12-2013, 05:30 AM
Can someone tell me or take a screen shot for me of what the settings should be using the encoder? I would love you Forever!! My cam looks very pixilated when usin the encoder even after fixing the settings to what SM told me to do. I'm not sure I'm doing things right. Any help would be SOO appreciated!!
If u need the low/medium settings u can use these.
33000
euaici
03-12-2013, 06:26 AM
I just tried splitting today and used manycams, but it didn't work with the encoder :( It starts, but after a minute it frezzes and that's it. What software are you using for splitting? And also are you using the encoder?
yes, i do use manycam and the encoder. there are days when it does not work right (instead of sending 856 k, the encoder shows it sends less) and days when the other side, livejasmin, does not want to work. both want quite some bandwith, but i just got a line with guaranteed 5 mb upload, so now it shouldn't be an issue.
anyway, the days it did not want to work, i stayed on the site tht did work...
LavishLivia
03-12-2013, 06:56 AM
I just tried splitting today and used manycams, but it didn't work with the encoder :( It starts, but after a minute it frezzes and that's it. What software are you using for splitting? And also are you using the encoder?
Have you tried Splitcam? I feel it's lighter than ManyCam, maybe it'll work for you.
Ashley_3
03-12-2013, 07:58 AM
Really interesting, I'll try again then, maybe tomorrow.
I think I had splitcam but didn't liked it and deleted it. I may install it again. Thank you.
SoloDesire
03-12-2013, 08:06 AM
I just tried splitting today and used manycams, but it didn't work with the encoder :( It starts, but after a minute it frezzes and that's it. What software are you using for splitting? And also are you using the encoder?
I use manycam with the encoder and never have any problems at all. I split with AdultWork though so no free chat and may not require as much bandwidth. Maybe it's the site you're splitting with. I couldn't split with ImLive while doing free chat on both sites without everything locking up.
Ashley_3
03-12-2013, 09:19 AM
Well, I first tried to login at sm, not the other site, so it's not that. My upload speed is pretty good 6mbps and up. I think I'll just try another software.
xxtinamariexx
03-12-2013, 09:26 AM
OMG I keep freezing, yesterday and today.. not sure what is going on but in the middle of an exclusive i freeze... heres what my encoding log says, not sure how all this works but I am using i7 computer and pay for the highest speed internet. I have all my settings set to sm's page
Mar 12 2013 11:46:00 : Selected video input device: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:46:00 : Selected audio input device: Microphone (VIA High Definition Audio)
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:54:52 : Primary - Connected to FMS/3,5,7,7009
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:54:52 : Primary - Stream[o/14038815/show_61916193] Status: Success
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:54:52 : Primary - Stream[o/14038815/show_61916193] Status: NetStream.Publish.Start
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:54:52 : Session Started
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:54:52 : Video Encoding Started
Tue Mar 12 2013 11:54:53 : Audio Encoding Started
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:13 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 400 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:19 : AutoAdjust: Video Bitrate required for current available upstream bandwidth is less than Minimum Video Bitrate value.
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:19 : AutoAdjust: Switching to frame drop.
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:19 : Auto Adjust: Drop Frame Command sent for stream o/14038815/show_61916193 being published to server rtmp://fcs50-1.streamate.com/naiad/live32
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:35 : Auto Adjust: Stop Drop Frame Command sent for stream o/14038815/show_61916193 being published to server rtmp://fcs50-1.streamate.com/naiad/live32
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:40 : AutoAdjust: Video Bitrate required for current available upstream bandwidth is less than Minimum Video Bitrate value.
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:40 : AutoAdjust: Switching to frame drop.
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:16:40 : Auto Adjust: Drop Frame Command sent for stream o/14038815/show_61916193 being published to server rtmp://fcs50-1.streamate.com/naiad/live32
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:17:10 : Auto Adjust: Stop Drop Frame Command sent for stream o/14038815/show_61916193 being published to server rtmp://fcs50-1.streamate.com/naiad/live32
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:17:15 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 440 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:17:25 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 480 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:17:35 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 520 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:17:45 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 560 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:17:55 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 600 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:18:05 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 640 Kbps
Tue Mar 12 2013 12:18:15 : Auto Adjust : Video bitrate set to 680 Kbps
Thats the log.. anyone know how to fix it.. i have reset modem, router and computer :( has been doing this since last night
Cherrie05
03-12-2013, 09:28 AM
Dear WebCam fairies,
Please let the momentum of my 1st hour online continue for the remainder of my shift. Mkay?
Thank you
TheBrownFox
03-12-2013, 09:47 AM
Speaking of splitcamming...I mentioned this before, but thought it was worth repeating. If I want to cam on SM and AW simultaneously, I'm able to do it WITHOUT any splitcamming software like ManyCam, etc. I don't use the Encoder on SM. I just log into the streamatemodels page to start broadcasting in HD High mode, and then I open up another tab to start broadcasting on AW using the website version of JustCamIt (videochat.tv).
I CAN NOT, however, pull this off on AW and ImLive simultaneously (without ManyCam), and I think that's because I use ImLive's HD Encoder. If I was to splitcam on AW and ImLive, I'd HAVE to use splitcam software, such as ManyCam.
kittykrane
03-12-2013, 10:18 AM
WTF??Another crap day on SM...it's not even worth it anymore...This has seriously been the WORST week every....$3 in 1 hour???? Something is wrong...seriously..I'm usually slammed
bigbootyjudy1
03-12-2013, 10:58 AM
Gosh ,Streamate why are you failing me now.I have a birthday party to throw for my daughter next week.Thank God for my big spender or i would of been crying a river today . definitely going to start putting some money away for bad weeks .Instead of blowing my checks,when i have a good week.Where are the spenders at? someone need to tell me ,cuz im at lost.The last three weeks has been amazing for me,but thats cuz i had a money whale.But now hes getting the hint there is no future for us ,the spending is a lil less.I'll be lucky if i make $700 this week. Ughhh.I guess time to start putting more hours in,being broke is not an option for me at this point.
SoloDesire
03-12-2013, 10:58 AM
It's been awful for me today too :( $13 in 3 hours, and nothing but freeloaders filling my chat.
ManyRoses
03-12-2013, 11:05 AM
I use manycam with the encoder - never had a problem. However, the encoder is a HELLUVA program to run, especially when you are actually splitcamming - can your computer handle it?
ANd....I NEEEEEED money this week. I have been taking so much time off with breakup, househunting, all the rest...Sm is scaring me this month with the slowness, but then again, my placement has dropped a few rows because I haven't exactly been regular or enthusaistic...
Marina Starr
03-12-2013, 11:45 AM
So I finally got my 1099 from SM after contacted them. I know you don't need it to file your taxes but I'm one of those that wants it for my own record. I'm happy I owed less than expected :)
kittykrane
03-12-2013, 11:50 AM
I jumped back on for 30 min and got 2 privates, but still...never seen it this bad for me in 2 years!!! Worst days ever: yesterday and today..I'm used to $40-$50 per hour, not $7! Mama Mia....I'll be luck if I make $200 this week off SM...maybe.
seller317
03-12-2013, 12:02 PM
Sometimes if I'm in the mood I use my hd cam on one site and my built in cam on another. I tried software in the past but never coul figure it out. My built in sucks but I still make some money.
Cherrie05
03-12-2013, 12:45 PM
Sometimes if I'm in the mood I use my hd cam on one site and my built in cam on another. I tried software in the past but never coul figure it out. My built in sucks but I still make some money.
I think I'ma try this too but my built in is sooo dark but maybe it will work..
SarahTime
03-12-2013, 12:50 PM
Streamate was super busy for me yesterday. Everything seems normal!
seller317
03-12-2013, 12:55 PM
Make sure there is plenty of light in front of you and your built should look decent at least.
ManyRoses
03-12-2013, 12:56 PM
^^^ I love that whenever there is fear about slowness, you always pipe in to say that all is well for you!
Today, it helps me remember that the reason that I am have a slow day is that my placement tanked courtesy of my post-break up disappearance, and NOT because of anything else!
Loves to you, darling!
SarahTime
03-12-2013, 12:59 PM
^^^ I love that whenever there is fear about slowness, you always pipe in to say that all is well for you!
Today, it helps me remember that the reason that I am have a slow day is that my placement tanked courtesy of my post-break up disappearance, and NOT because of anything else!
Loves to you, darling!
Well I just like to be a little reminder that shit has not hit the fan for everyone! So don't be discouraged to log on! :)
When I took time off from being burnt out and then having strep, I would read the camming sucks thread and be like "ommmggggg it's over I'm never making money again!!!!!" And then I log on and I'm like, "oh... well seems normal! yay!" :D
You'll get back up in placement, don't worry! Mine went down some too since I only worked 10? (I think?) days in Feb!
ManyRoses
03-12-2013, 01:01 PM
Well I just like to be a little reminder that shit has not hit the fan for everyone! So don't be discouraged to log on! :)
When I took time off from being burnt out and then having strep, I would read the camming sucks thread and be like "ommmggggg it's over I've never making money again!!!!!" And then I log on and I'm like, "oh... well seems normal! yay!" :D
You'll get back up in placement, don't worry! Mine went down some too since I only worked 10? (I think?) days in Feb!
I suppose I shouldn't really bitch...I basically didn't work for the last three weeks, and dropped all of 2-4 rows....GASP! THE HORROR! I'm only HALFWAY up the first page!! LOL...
I have stopped touching the "camming sucks" thread...it is the least motivating thing in the WORLD.
temptingmodel
03-12-2013, 01:20 PM
I will not open that thread for many reasons. STAY AWAY.. bad vibes in that thread bbs.
shysara79
03-12-2013, 01:44 PM
It's been awful for me today too :( $13 in 3 hours, and nothing but freeloaders filling my chat.
Ditto! I was on 3 and a half hours.. and not even one show.. SUCKS
space_cowgirl
03-12-2013, 01:46 PM
Mornings on SM used to be great for me, but now I've given up on them. Sucks, but that's just the way it is.
BrightAndClaire
03-12-2013, 01:46 PM
I love that thread, because when I'm having a bad day it makes me feel like I'm not alone, and I haven't suddenly gotten hideous or something. It's so hard to have any sense of what motivates men to go on a cam site one day and not another, and a lot of it is out of our control.
That said, despite the fact that I like SM better than any other site I've tried so far, I am exploring other avenues of income, because I can't count on them not to have a technical problem that completely ruins my day.
Marina Starr
03-12-2013, 01:46 PM
I still love Streamate! Sorry some of you BB's are having such hardtimes!
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x311/melaniamai/tumblr_m3z7h9JtFp1qmktazo1_500_zps87fdf133.gif
LittleLexy
03-12-2013, 02:32 PM
Mine is basically six days with the first three to four days crazy hard. :( I can get by working on the last day of my period sometimes.
LittleLexy
03-12-2013, 02:35 PM
I feel your pain Judy. I'm have to make my mortgage payment money as well as save money up to rent a rollerskating rink for my son and daughters end of the season basketball party. Never fails when I need to make the money its super hard. Not sure if its just my bad luck or maybe I just have a aura about me since I really need the money, and the guys some how sense it. :(
Fallenangel2904
03-12-2013, 05:34 PM
If u need the low/medium settings u can use these.
33000
Thanks sooo much Alice!!
sammii
03-12-2013, 06:47 PM
Streamate was super busy for me yesterday. Everything seems normal!
Same here!!
StephanieXS
03-13-2013, 01:18 AM
I tried MFC for a night instead of SM...I've never been depressed after camming before. I'm like a child running back to its mommy... "SM, I'm not ready to leave the nest!! I'm gonna live here forever!!"
lifetravelergirl
03-13-2013, 02:40 AM
I just logged onto my Streamate Account and everything is fine except when I click on Start My Show it just takes me to a blank page. I had a guy asking about Zoo Sex last yesterday and I am worried my account may be frozen because of that. I have never had this particular problem happen before. Everything else is fine, I can click on anything except for Start My Show. I checked and there are other Streamate girls online right now. I am Freaking Out O_O !
I haven't gotten any messages or emails or anything.
Can anyone tell me what is going on?
BrightAndClaire
03-13-2013, 03:03 AM
They won't freeze you for something some douche said in your room. Try a different browser?
CarmenF
03-13-2013, 05:29 PM
is sstreamate affiliated with any Watch my ex gf membership sites?
Missbeth
03-13-2013, 07:00 PM
Same here!!
:D
Im still making on the lower end of my hourly average looking at my stats...
It just seems harder to get shows lately but maybe its just because Im thinking about it.
JaneBurgess
03-13-2013, 07:09 PM
This week it's spring break in many places. I know where I live ASU and all the other local colleges are out and many friends are out of state on vacation.
Cam_Model_Jess
03-13-2013, 10:34 PM
I just logged onto my Streamate Account and everything is fine except when I click on Start My Show it just takes me to a blank page. I had a guy asking about Zoo Sex last yesterday and I am worried my account may be frozen because of that. I have never had this particular problem happen before. Everything else is fine, I can click on anything except for Start My Show. I checked and there are other Streamate girls online right now. I am Freaking Out O_O !
I haven't gotten any messages or emails or anything.
Can anyone tell me what is going on?
If you're suspended, there will be a "time out" timer on your main page. You'd KNOW if you were suspended. They also send an e-mail to the address you used to sign up.
originalcyn
03-13-2013, 11:53 PM
I'm not sure, but either way I'm happy about the name change. I'd even change my name on this forum, the AmberCutie forum, and AdultWork and ImLive if I could do it without losing my ratings/feedback/posting status...lol.
You can do it on ACF i've done it twice - just pm amber :)
bwaa i also tried to change my name - wrote support first got the usual you cant do that without deleting everything and starting over reply. saying i will lose all my favorites comments and dudes who signed up under my cammodels link
so i wrote liz. she told me the same thing...bummer. maybe ill go through with it. Drag O Rama. should i take the plunge?
LaceyCummings
03-14-2013, 05:58 PM
Thank you Alice thank you thank you! I've been having so much trouble with the encoder settings, tinkering away, and these settings worked for me!
I finally had a good day on sm, for the first time in weeks. Can't thank you enough!
If u need the low/medium settings u can use these.
33000
TheBrownFox
03-14-2013, 07:51 PM
bwaa i also tried to change my name - wrote support first got the usual you cant do that without deleting everything and starting over reply. saying i will lose all my favorites comments and dudes who signed up under my cammodels link
so i wrote liz. she told me the same thing...bummer. maybe ill go through with it. Drag O Rama. should i take the plunge?
I changed my name on SM the other day, and I didn't lose my ratings or anything. I'm not sure why SM is always telling different models different things...wtf. And Liz is the one who I had e-mailed. On Monday, March 11th I got an e-mail back from her telling me that my name was changed, and that everything else will stay the same.