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Quinn.Addams
03-08-2019, 03:16 AM
I've been noticing that for the past few days my potential viewers number is a lot lower. Even though my placement is the same I will only have viewers numbering in the 20s and 30s, that usually only happens to me if my placement gets screwed up and I'm at the bottom of the first page. It seems like once I've been streaming for around ten minutes the viewer amount starts to go back to normal, but as soon as I come out of a pvt it starts all over again.
I noticed this as well
alexiarose22
03-08-2019, 03:58 AM
Does Streamate offer direct pay now? I use a daily pay service right now because of the direct deposit but might change it to being a personal account? Does being with a studio affect placement ? I feel like when I had a personal account my placement was better?
princess_casual
03-13-2019, 09:10 AM
I noticed this as well
Same, and traffic has been pretty lame as well. Not even people trying to waste my time. I was away for 2 weeks so my hours are poor, and I've noticed there have been around 2,000 girls online lately so that's probably why.
GirlWithAPlan
03-14-2019, 03:30 AM
I would only take checks from SM now. I used to use Payoneer but I see it's gone.
And yes, I was on the last two nights, hardly no traffic. I did get some decent privates from them but they were free loaders wanting cheap shows. I only allowed it since I'm "new" and wanted the ratings.
JoyKitten
03-14-2019, 10:44 PM
Nights are slower than usual due to the college basketball finals. Next will be actual March Madness. And I think NBA playoffs too (but I haven't checked)
This weekend, after 12pm ET is probably going to suck online due to the finals are both days. Sure, not everyone is into college basketball, but there are a lot of guys betting on the games. Guys can't do 2 things at once, so if they're watching the games they won't be fapping during the games.
https://www.google.com/search?q=college+basketball+schedule&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1-ab#sie=lg;/g/11f5bxxss_;3;/g/11ckvf54fz;mt;fp;1
In the past, I've observed March tend to be sucky due to schools (elementary thru college ages) staggering their spring breaks all month long. If the kids are home, daddy can't fap as freely as when they're busy with school. LOL
Genoveve
03-15-2019, 05:51 PM
^^^This March has been a little slower for me than usual, and last year I remember the week of March Madness was like my slowest week ever.
PixiieGirl
03-16-2019, 09:47 AM
Question: for placement is SMB C2C or SMConnect better? I always thought SMB was better but I’m using connect today as I’m having audio issues with SMB and my placement seems better?
innocentindian
03-16-2019, 10:32 AM
Is anyone else running Chrome and having issues with Flash crashing? It's happened like 4 times today, and a twice the SM Broadcaster just went completely white and froze.
I switched to OBS, but Chrome still kept crashing. I installed Mozilla Firefox and re-installed Flash, but Mozilla wouldn't even give me the option to allow flash, just kept asking me to download and install it again.
51101
I'm so tired of playing I.T.! I just wanna stream, I don't want a degree in computers TT__TT
izshadow
03-16-2019, 10:37 AM
Is anyone else running Chrome and having issues with Flash crashing? It's happened like 4 times today, and a twice the SM Broadcaster just went completely white and froze.
I switched to OBS, but Chrome still kept crashing. I installed Mozilla Firefox and re-installed Flash, but Mozilla wouldn't even give me the option to allow flash, just kept asking me to download and install it again.
51101
I'm so tired of playing I.T.! I just wanna stream, I don't want a degree in computers TT__TT
I use internet explorer. Chrome hasn't been kind to me lately with flash.
princess_casual
03-17-2019, 09:55 AM
Question: for placement is SMB C2C or SMConnect better? I always thought SMB was better but I’m using connect today as I’m having audio issues with SMB and my placement seems better?
personally I switched back to the original SMB... I got the impression the SMB C2C had a lot of issues that were unseen on my end. No experience with SMConnect though.
PixiieGirl
03-17-2019, 10:04 AM
personally I switched back to the original SMB... I got the impression the SMB C2C had a lot of issues that were unseen on my end. No experience with SMConnect though.
I think basically cause my internet and laptop aren’t great SMB (C2C or not) made my stream run worse, so it runs better on connect and I place higher (page 2-3 instead of 4-8) so I’m gonna stick with connect now, SMB original gives me really bad audio lag and the last two days my audio on C2C has been robotic as fuck, so far no issues with connect and
I’m happy with my placement
Splurged info there in case it’s helpful to anyone else lol
BadBitch
03-17-2019, 01:18 PM
personally I switched back to the original SMB... I got the impression the SMB C2C had a lot of issues that were unseen on my end. No experience with SMConnect though.
I had issues with the C2C update. I went back to using the older Broadcaster.
PixiieGirl
03-17-2019, 01:31 PM
I had issues with the C2C update. I went back to using the older Broadcaster.
it was amazing for me for a while, no audio lag at all which I get all the time on the older one, then suddenly robotic voice or my mic just not working at all, bloody annoying
princess_casual
03-17-2019, 03:49 PM
it was amazing for me for a while, no audio lag at all which I get all the time on the older one, then suddenly robotic voice or my mic just not working at all, bloody annoying
It's a shame because the new c2c feature was so nice.... only a few instances where the member's cam wasn't working with it (was just a black screen). And I looooved the 30second auto-accept feature. I really hope they improve it.
KatDaniels
03-19-2019, 08:16 AM
He was upset because you didn't settle for his offer and spoke out of his ass. Bottom line, he couldn't afford you and is taking it personally. This hurts their ego because they're used to Women pandering to them, collectively. When they meet a female who doesn't care and can walk away from money- their egos can't handle it.
Many, many guys get butt hurt simply because they cannot afford us. They will pit other models against you, and will do anything to try and get you to lower your rates- tell them to go fuck themselves for free, then. There are thousands of men who CAN afford you.
Like you, I charge $6+ for indy, and $8.99-9.99 on SM. Tell him since he likes stalking your feed so much, he can pay the higher rates on SM, then. How long you stay in freechat without pvts (that he can see) is none of his business. Don't let these men get to you. They will literally throw a virtual tantrum because they want you, but cannot have you.
Typical tantrums we hear all the time:
"You're too expensive!" = I can't afford you.
"You're the most expensive girl on this site. Why?!" = I can't afford you.
"If you lowered your rates, I'd take you for a longer show." = I can't afford you.
"Wow, your rates are too high." = I can't afford you.
When they try you, try these.
"The clearance pussy is down the hall to your right. BYE!"
"There are X amount of girls on charging $2.99, go bother them, then."
"Go wine to someone who gives a fuck."
"I charge according to my personal bills, as do all the girls on the site."
"Get a better paying job."
"Steak or chicken fingers, your choice."
"My rates and comments speak for themselves."
"Can't have everything you want."
"I'm only here for the men who can afford me. Can't have everything you want."
"The site keeps over 60%, take it up with them."
"Real men don't complain, they go after what they want."
"Considering the comments and 5 star rating I have, you seem to be the only one who can't afford me. Ask for a raise."
"What does your low income have anything to do with me?"
"Awww, go ask your Mommy for a bigger allowance, little boy."
I really wish little boys would stop verbally harassing us as if we give a damn. I have big bills. If you can't afford the expensive cars on the lot, settle for a cheaper one.
So to answer your question: Depending on the client, I'll take off $3-4 from the SM rate. If they don't like that, I tell them to feel free to pay my full rate or fuck off. We Women don't owe them SHIT. If they were Women, they'd charge out the ass, too!
Umm ok I just about spit my coffee out at some of these. I will have to use some! thanks for the great read!
luna93
03-19-2019, 10:23 PM
Hi guys. Any dommes that use streamate? I tried camming a couple of years ago and absolutely hated it--but found my niche with domme/pso work. I'm interested if other dommes have found success with this particular platform.
SoloDesire
03-20-2019, 06:37 AM
Hi guys. Any dommes that use streamate? I tried camming a couple of years ago and absolutely hated it--but found my niche with domme/pso work. I'm interested if other dommes have found success with this particular platform.
Yes. There are many successful Dommes on Streamate...both nude and non-nude.
princess_casual
03-21-2019, 10:49 AM
Anyone use SMConnect?
After seeing the new Gold Menu update, I'm curious to try it. I already use Chrome and the SMB.
innocentindian
03-21-2019, 11:54 AM
I like the idea of the new Gold Menu feature, but I wish we could add our own text / options for tipping instead of selecting from the options already laid out to us. I wanna show off my bush or my belly! :)
Ladybuggie
03-21-2019, 01:47 PM
I like the idea of the new Gold Menu feature, but I wish we could add our own text / options for tipping instead of selecting from the options already laid out to us. I wanna show off my bush or my belly! :)
Are we allowed to show bush on SM? I always say no because I'm super paranoid that it counts as below the belt nudity!
innocentindian
03-21-2019, 02:42 PM
Are we allowed to show bush on SM? I always say no because I'm super paranoid that it counts as below the belt nudity!
Whenever I show my bush, I only show the top half, so no lips. Once a camgirl posing as a customer (I'm assuming) came into my room and said she was gonna report me, but I asked support if what I showed was ok (with a screenshot) and they said it's fine, as long as I don't pull my panties any lower :P
EDIT: Found the email, they said: "Hello, Thank you for your email. The example presented in the previous email is fine; however, that is very close for comfort. If you show anything more than that, then that is grounds for a time out."
Sooooo don't show too much I guess?
shysara79
03-21-2019, 02:50 PM
Whenever I show my bush, I only show the top half, so no lips. Once a camgirl posing as a customer (I'm assuming) came into my room and said she was gonna report me, but I asked support if what I showed was ok (with a screenshot) and they said it's fine, as long as I don't pull my panties any lower :P
EDIT: Found the email, they said: "Hello, Thank you for your email. The example presented in the previous email is fine; however, that is very close for comfort. If you show anything more than that, then that is grounds for a time out."
Sooooo don't show too much I guess?
Oh dear God..... I lol'd at a "time out"
princess_casual
03-21-2019, 04:39 PM
I like the idea of the new Gold Menu feature, but I wish we could add our own text / options for tipping instead of selecting from the options already laid out to us. I wanna show off my bush or my belly! :)
Oh you can't write your own? that's laaame. I saw one girl who used the SMConnect with the tip menu and her feed wasn't loading :-/
I like the idea of the new Gold Menu feature, but I wish we could add our own text / options for tipping instead of selecting from the options already laid out to us. I wanna show off my bush or my belly! :)
I know right? Saw the tip menu and i only like & will offer a few options, i was like wtf at the Dirty talk and Say user name, what if the name is temp_nickname 1234hhhur0? Some dont even have proper names LOL
One more thing, at a point while trying SMC with the vibe toy (OhMibod Esca) the toy was not buzzing anymore even it was connected perfectly while before it was working and buzzing when i got tipped.
I stopped using SMC because of the toy issue and the HD Wide issue, i cam with the new SM Broadcastetr beta since they launched it.
Now my question is, (from members side for who has customer accounts or has the info) has the new Gold Menu anything to do with the Vibe toy interface or they separate?
I wish to know if there is a button to tip and buzz my toy PLUS the new tip menu for requests or its an integrated tip option that includes tips for my toy? Like if u have the toy ONline and u get tips for requests it buzzez the toy too and if no toy u just get tips for requests?
Makes sense?
I ask because i might need to get another toy (same model) and have it recharged for when the one i use now goes empty (it lasts max 2.5 hrs then i need to recharge it). Ty xx
Ok, this is what i wrote in the SM vent thread and decided to quote myself here as well with the addition that i watched the video they posted about the new tip menu and there we see the model room as example and it shows no toy connected so yeah, what if a toy is connected, how it works with the new tip menu? They replaced the old tipping option with the new one, are there 2 tipping options?!
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anonamiss
03-21-2019, 08:55 PM
Ok, this is what i wrote in the SM vent thread and decided to quote myself here as well with the addition that i watched the video they posted about the new tip menu and there we see the model room as example and it shows no toy connected so yeah, what if a toy is connected, how it works with the new tip menu? They replaced the old tipping option with the new one, are there 2 tipping options?!
51126
i can't help you with your question but wanted to say thanks for posting that, mainly because I was curious what the "pre-chosen" options for this new gold menu were after reading that you can't customize them (hopefully enough girls send in feedback and they'll change that.) it's really stupid on SM's part not to let us fill in our own menu from the get go. i've never once seen a girl offer "dirty talk" in her topic in free chat, and i'm surprised there isn't an option for something like a dance/tease. i also see a lot of girls offering spanking in free chat and that's not on there either.
Ok, good news, using the Web Encoder on SMConnect gives me the HD Wide status and IS NOT affecting my placement anymore, they fixed the issue.
I went online with the Web Encoder cause i was not able to stream with OBS for some reason, i got no picture cause my camera was picked up by the web encoder on Chrome when opening the chatroom page, guess there is a fix for it but i had no time to find the glitch as i wanted to start streaming and test the new Gold menu feature.
So yeah, now we need traffic :)
SoloDesire
03-22-2019, 06:52 AM
Ok, good news, using the Web Encoder on SMConnect gives me the HD Wide status and IS NOT affecting my placement anymore, they fixed the issue.
I went online with the Web Encoder cause i was not able to stream with OBS for some reason, i got no picture cause my camera was picked up by the web encoder on Chrome when opening the chatroom page, guess there is a fix for it but i had no time to find the glitch as i wanted to start streaming and test the new Gold menu feature.
So yeah, now we need traffic :)
When that happens with OBS and you get no picture after the web encoder has already picked up your camera, all you have to do is exit the page so your camera will turn back off. Then you can open OBS again and it will pick up your cam ;)
imelly21
03-22-2019, 11:21 AM
I have no ideea where to download the new SM version with this GOLD menu. I looked. I need help please.
euro_princess
03-22-2019, 12:07 PM
I have not received my $ from SMPay into my new option. Anybody in this situation also? I was expecting today, but nothing.
When that happens with OBS and you get no picture after the web encoder has already picked up your camera, all you have to do is exit the page so your camera will turn back off. Then you can open OBS again and it will pick up your cam ;)
Was not working, i tried, i even went online and the screen was black, both on OBS and in my room seen from guest's side.
Could not find a fix for it, i tried several times.
I have no ideea where to download the new SM version with this GOLD menu. I looked. I need help please.
You get that GOLD MENU by broadcasting with SM Connect, see the picture i took for you, on ur Dash Board click on the link 'Try it now'
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princess_casual
03-23-2019, 06:38 AM
This is a bit random but, has anyone found Thursdays to be consistently horrible? I'm not sure when I noticed this, but I avoid working this day because every time I try to cam on a Thursday I end up making hardly any money and just exhausting myself.
Miss_ShaSha
03-23-2019, 07:03 AM
I have no ideea where to download the new SM version with this GOLD menu. I looked. I need help please.
SMConnect is available with Chrome. When you use the Chrome browser you'll see what KatM is talking about "Try it now" link.
Miss_ShaSha
03-23-2019, 07:06 AM
This is a bit random but, has anyone found Thursdays to be consistently horrible? I'm not sure when I noticed this, but I avoid working this day because every time I try to cam on a Thursday I end up making hardly any money and just exhausting myself.
Thursdays are hit or miss for me. I'm in the US Central time & cam from 8am-6pm. I usually make anywhere from $150-170 on a good day or just $25-50 on a bad day. I cam anyway to meet my hours goal.
LaraLee
03-23-2019, 09:40 AM
This is a bit random but, has anyone found Thursdays to be consistently horrible? I'm not sure when I noticed this, but I avoid working this day because every time I try to cam on a Thursday I end up making hardly any money and just exhausting myself.
I like Thursday mornings, but tend to take the rest of the day off. I have been following my numbers for the last few months ( times worked, how much made, day worked ect) what I found out for myself is wed and thurs are slower days for me, and sat-mon are higher earning days.
Mal707
03-23-2019, 01:42 PM
This is a bit random but, has anyone found Thursdays to be consistently horrible? I'm not sure when I noticed this, but I avoid working this day because every time I try to cam on a Thursday I end up making hardly any money and just exhausting myself.
Omg same here lol My last 3 or 4 Thursdays have been a struggle. Best days for me are Monday and Tuesday. I cam 5.5 hrs a day, 1-4pm and 6-8:30pm pacific time
Miss_ShaSha
03-23-2019, 04:40 PM
^^Funny, Tuesdays are so slow I take it off LOL
imelly21
03-25-2019, 07:54 AM
SMConnect is available with Chrome. When you use the Chrome browser you'll see what KatM is talking about "Try it now" link.
thank you!!!!!! and thank you to Kat too!
Holly_xoxo
03-27-2019, 12:46 PM
Sigh....I am so computer illiterate and honestly am not sure what's causing my problems on SM the last few days. Doesn't matter if I used SMBroadcast or SMConnect, my bit rate and frame rate are constantly dropping to the point where my room becomes so distorted you can't see shit. I don't know if it's the site or my internet connection or laptop and if it is one of the last two then I have no idea how to make it better. I wasn't running in to these problems up until 3 days ago.
Currently I'm not on any other sites so I can't go somewhere else and see how the stream is. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Amollah
03-27-2019, 01:43 PM
Sigh....I am so computer illiterate and honestly am not sure what's causing my problems on SM the last few days. Doesn't matter if I used SMBroadcast or SMConnect, my bit rate and frame rate are constantly dropping to the point where my room becomes so distorted you can't see shit. I don't know if it's the site or my internet connection or laptop and if it is one of the last two then I have no idea how to make it better. I wasn't running in to these problems up until 3 days ago.
Currently I'm not on any other sites so I can't go somewhere else and see how the stream is. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
am I the only one whose having this problem? 51138 i browsed other performers too and they are loading so slow like they don't load at all.
Ladybuggie
03-27-2019, 02:03 PM
Same. It's not working for me either.
Sunnylexie
03-27-2019, 02:11 PM
Yes, Thursdays are always horrible to me too. Fridays are a bit hit or miss, so I usually try to make as much as possible before Thursday so it at least doesn't mess my weekly earnings up completely.
Amollah
03-27-2019, 02:11 PM
Same. It's not working for me either.
Thanks for your reply seems streamate is having problem. Slow traffic recently and now this Lol. I asked my friend to check other performers too and he said it same, he cant see any performers because its just loading like forever. I guess id better sleep Lol
Ladybuggie
03-27-2019, 02:15 PM
Thanks for your reply seems streamate is having problem. Slow traffic recently and now this Lol. I asked my friend to check other performers too and he said it same, he cant see any performers because its just loading like forever. I guess id better sleep Lol
Just PMd a guy in my room and he says he can't see me, that the room is loading forever and can't see me. Great stuff.
Holly_xoxo
03-27-2019, 02:32 PM
I got the error message too and can't get in to anybody's room through my laptop or phone
Genoveve
03-27-2019, 05:39 PM
Sigh....I am so computer illiterate and honestly am not sure what's causing my problems on SM the last few days. Doesn't matter if I used SMBroadcast or SMConnect, my bit rate and frame rate are constantly dropping to the point where my room becomes so distorted you can't see shit. I don't know if it's the site or my internet connection or laptop and if it is one of the last two then I have no idea how to make it better. I wasn't running in to these problems up until 3 days ago.
Currently I'm not on any other sites so I can't go somewhere else and see how the stream is. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Have you run a speed test to make sure your internet is running fast enough? A little while ago this was happening to me nonstop out of nowhere, I checked and my upload speed was too low. Had to have techs from my ISP come out, turns out there was a problem with one of the lines on the street and my whole street's speeds were fucked up. Another thing that fucks my bitrate up is if I have any sort of light behind me while I cam; I black out the window behind me while I stream and even if the sun is shining too brightly through a crack between my window and the covering I will have frame rate issues. I have a few different cute little lights way in background behind my camming desk and I can't even have one of them on because it will screw up my frame rate even though they're not that bright.
Holly_xoxo
03-27-2019, 07:20 PM
Have you run a speed test to make sure your internet is running fast enough? A little while ago this was happening to me nonstop out of nowhere, I checked and my upload speed was too low. Had to have techs from my ISP come out, turns out there was a problem with one of the lines on the street and my whole street's speeds were fucked up. Another thing that fucks my bitrate up is if I have any sort of light behind me while I cam; I black out the window behind me while I stream and even if the sun is shining too brightly through a crack between my window and the covering I will have frame rate issues. I have a few different cute little lights way in background behind my camming desk and I can't even have one of them on because it will screw up my frame rate even though they're not that bright.
I checked the internet speed and it was around 37 down and 10 up....the ping was 15. I chatted with the internet provider and he suggested getting an ethernet cable so I'll give that a shot but I didn't have these kind of problems before. Just the last few days. I'll play around with the lighting and see if it helps. I didn't think of that. Thanks for the suggestion.
AmaraWaters
03-27-2019, 07:38 PM
Hey guys!
So I discovered this thread the other day and have been reading through different areas an it’s been super useful!!
I’ve been on streamate about 2 months now (been camming 2-3 years on other sites) and ever since losing my ‘new’ model tag I’ve been having so much trouble getting anyone in my room.
My hours aren’t the best right now (doing my best to step it up, I’ve just always had trouble hanging around for hours in a dead room haha)
So basically I have two questions
1. What do you do when its really really dead (literally 0 people coming into the room) to keep yourself online? I’ve tried doing uni work, dancing, trying to keep myself occupied. But it’s honestly killing me
2. How do you get more people to come in? I’ve got super good tech, good internet speeds (for Australia at least haha) and I mean using a good cam. I’ll get one guest user come in every 10 minutes or something. It’s literally DEAD. I can be online for an hour and get maybe 6 messages in the chat
My gold shows almost always flop too.
I’m not too sure of the rules but if it’s allowed now I can attach my profile so you guys can possibly give me stuff to work on?? I’m going crazy haha
kamiliam
03-27-2019, 07:47 PM
Hey guys!
So I discovered this thread the other day and have been reading through different areas an it’s been super useful!!
I’ve been on streamate about 2 months now (been camming 2-3 years on other sites) and ever since losing my ‘new’ model tag I’ve been having so much trouble getting anyone in my room.
My hours aren’t the best right now (doing my best to step it up, I’ve just always had trouble hanging around for hours in a dead room haha)
So basically I have two questions
1. What do you do when its really really dead (literally 0 people coming into the room) to keep yourself online? I’ve tried doing uni work, dancing, trying to keep myself occupied. But it’s honestly killing me
2. How do you get more people to come in? I’ve got super good tech, good internet speeds (for Australia at least haha) and I mean using a good cam. I’ll get one guest user come in every 10 minutes or something. It’s literally DEAD. I can be online for an hour and get maybe 6 messages in the chat
My gold shows almost always flop too.
I’m not too sure of the rules but if it’s allowed now I can attach my profile so you guys can possibly give me stuff to work on?? I’m going crazy haha
Have you tried working different shifts? Changing profile pic? Are you Geo-restricted? Sometimes it is best to log off for a bit, often I give myself a mini timer when it is slow, like I will stay on for 10 more minutes and if nothing exciting happens I will log off.
You can dm me your name and I could take a look.