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Amollah
08-23-2019, 12:14 PM
I also sent a message on twitter but no reply from them. Whenever I had an issue with sm and emailed them it only took 3 days for them to reply. I can't decide if I need to get a new job lol not camming but it only pays like 10 dollars for 9 hours while I only sit on sm for an hour I would get like 20-30 usd per hour it may not much to you but here in asia it is. But I only work for like twice or thrice in a week and 4-5 hours because I have a toddler I am taking care of and I am a single mom so having streamate in my life was a blessing. I can't apply on another website either because they only accept passport for asian performers, mine already expired but I was happy that streamate approved the secondary ID's I uploaded when my passport expired and been using the secondary ID for 3 years because it expires every year, only this time streamate taking so long to approve it so I think my account was overlooked. Thank you.
Marina Starr
08-23-2019, 02:15 PM
Today is Friday so that's a long shot but you can message
[email protected]
She's great at helping when you need it so bad.
I also sent a message on twitter but no reply from them. Whenever I had an issue with sm and emailed them it only took 3 days for them to reply. I can't decide if I need to get a new job lol not camming but it only pays like 10 dollars for 9 hours while I only sit on sm for an hour I would get like 20-30 usd per hour it may not much to you but here in asia it is. But I only work for like twice or thrice in a week and 4-5 hours because I have a toddler I am taking care of and I am a single mom so having streamate in my life was a blessing. I can't apply on another website either because they only accept passport for asian performers, mine already expired but I was happy that streamate approved the secondary ID's I uploaded when my passport expired and been using the secondary ID for 3 years because it expires every year, only this time streamate taking so long to approve it so I think my account was overlooked. Thank you.
Amollah
08-23-2019, 07:50 PM
They finally replied to my email but they deleted the ID I uploaded on streamate they don't put rejected or anything else they just deleted it and told me its not valid id when infact I have been using the same id since 2016 seriously? Every year I renew it, it got expired 2017 I renewed and submitted but was approved, 2018 it expired again then I renewed and submitted and got approved but now because they took long to review it they just deleted it and told me its not valid. How come? guess its time for me to move on on streamate. sad sad
Shanda1836
08-24-2019, 11:20 AM
My Streamate traffic just dropped to about nothing...I have no clue why...
Glamourmilf
08-25-2019, 09:25 AM
My Streamate traffic just dropped to about nothing...I have no clue why...
Mine did too. Was it around 1 PM PST?
Right after the traffic came back, I noticed that the emojis are in Technicolor.
Maybe sm was working on that.
Or, am I mistaken, and they've always been like that?
Or, am I over medicated?:3dglasses:chillpill
Shanda1836
08-25-2019, 02:26 PM
Mine did too. Was it around 1 PM PST?
Right after the traffic came back, I noticed that the emojis are in Technicolor.
Maybe sm was working on that.
Or, am I mistaken, and they've always been like that?
Or, am I over medicated?:3dglasses:chillpill
My traffic was off all week last week...It was awful. Yesterday, my connection kept cutting off and in a couple of the few shows I did get. You're right, I just realized the emojis were brighter. I don't know, but I couldn't bear to face it today....
Sweet_Sadie
08-26-2019, 06:08 AM
Okay, I just had a custy who had 'unicorn dick.' It was a thing of beauty. It got me wet. I'm gonna be obsessed with it all day. Life's not fair.
Shanda1836
08-26-2019, 10:11 AM
Okay, I just had a custy who had 'unicorn dick.' It was a thing of beauty. It got me wet. I'm gonna be obsessed with it all day. Life's not fair.
Every so often, not often at all, we do get a perk.
NitaBaby
08-26-2019, 04:33 PM
Anybody take a look at SM in the last, oh, hour or two? There is so much free pussy going on on page one that I almost thought they were new ads for Chaturbate. That contest must have made everybody quit and freed up a few rows.
izshadow
08-26-2019, 05:25 PM
Anybody take a look at SM in the last, oh, hour or two? There is so much free pussy going on on page one that I almost thought they were new ads for Chaturbate. That contest must have made everybody quit and freed up a few rows.
Its disgusting and I report them and nothing ever happens to them. I'm like so is this how I need to make money now? Put my webcam directly on my pussy, squish some panties up my pussy lips, stick a vibe out and rub and finger it like crazy? Cause that is pretty much all you see happening.
NitaBaby
08-26-2019, 05:47 PM
Its disgusting and I report them and nothing ever happens to them. I'm like so is this how I need to make money now? Put my webcam directly on my pussy, squish some panties up my pussy lips, stick a vibe out and rub and finger it like crazy? Cause that is pretty much all you see happening.
That is literally every bit of what I'm seeing rn lol. I had a feeling that it would make the guys less likely to put up with my "$20 for a flash" shit....and I was right. Nobody is trying to pay me tonight. Why should they? When SquirtMachine3000 is literally pulling her clit out from rubbing so hard - and guys are in her room saying "let's see a preview and then we'll go prvt". That isn't a "preview"???
I don't want to make a habit of blaming other people for how my shift turns out but I blame these hoes. Tonight aint it.
Scorpio Girl
08-26-2019, 05:48 PM
I've been using SM Broadcast but wanted to try SM Connect, but I can't get the tip menu set up. I choose 5 different things and put in the amount for the tip and try to save it but nothing happens. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
kamiliam
08-26-2019, 05:59 PM
Its disgusting and I report them and nothing ever happens to them. I'm like so is this how I need to make money now? Put my webcam directly on my pussy, squish some panties up my pussy lips, stick a vibe out and rub and finger it like crazy? Cause that is pretty much all you see happening.
well they aren't doing anything because as long as they have panties on they aren't breaking any rule.
izshadow
08-26-2019, 06:10 PM
well they aren't doing anything because as long as they have panties on they aren't breaking any rule.
Most dont have their panties on though. At least half are straight up pussy in your face and going right at it and when you report it, SM just shrugs. But say the word mommy and all hell breaks loose. What utter BS.
NitaBaby
08-26-2019, 06:13 PM
well they aren't doing anything because as long as they have panties on they aren't breaking any rule.
To quote SM, no below the waist nudity is allowed in free chat. Nowhere in the code of conduct does it make the amendment "unless you have on panties". So it actually is against the rules. I've asked SM support just to be doubly sure and they confirmed it. Pulling your vag out (even if you still have underwear strapped to your butt) is a violation.
Still, even with SM confirmation, they don't do anything about it. So code of conduct my ass.
kamiliam
08-26-2019, 06:18 PM
To quote SM, no below the waist nudity is allowed in free chat. Nowhere in the code of conduct does it make the amendment "unless you have on panties". So it actually is against the rules. I've asked SM support just to be doubly sure and they confirmed it. Pulling your vag out (even if you still have underwear strapped to your butt) is a violation.
Still, even with SM confirmation, they don't do anything about it. So code of conduct my ass.
nudity would mean naked without panties...they have no problem with showing panties.
NitaBaby
08-26-2019, 06:23 PM
nudity would mean naked without panties...they have no problem with showing panties.
Seems like you're misunderstanding. I can pull my panties to the side and show you the flower I was born with....while wearing underwear. According to SM support that's called nudity. Unless you've contacted them as well and they told you the opposite of what they've told me, I'm basing "below the waist nudity" on what they've said.
izshadow
08-26-2019, 06:28 PM
nudity would mean naked without panties...they have no problem with showing panties.
Even if you have panties on you CAN NOT SLIDE THEM TO THE SIDE AND SHOW YOUR DAMN PUSSY and these girls are flashing and fucking their damn pussies all up in the webcam. That is against the rules. These girls are breaking it.
kamiliam
08-26-2019, 06:28 PM
Seems like you're misunderstanding. I can pull my panties to the side and show you the flower I was born with....while wearing underwear. Unless you've contacted support and they told you the opposite of what they've told me, its called below the waist nudity.
yeah but that wasn't what she was saying, she is reporting people that have the goods covered but they pull the panties tight, "Put my webcam directly on my pussy, squish some panties up my pussy lips, stick a vibe out and rub and finger it like crazy?" if the flower isn't out it is not a violation. If I put the webcam near my non sheer panties after I am being tipped bombed hundreds of dollars that is not against the rules. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of people breaking the rules but we are on a porn site
NitaBaby
08-26-2019, 06:38 PM
yeah but that wasn't what she was saying, she is reporting people that have the goods covered but they pull the panties tight, "Put my webcam directly on my pussy, squish some panties up my pussy lips, stick a vibe out and rub and finger it like crazy?" if the flower isn't out it is not a violation. If I put the webcam near my non sheer panties after I am being tipped bombed hundreds of dollars that is not against the rules. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of people breaking the rules but we are on a porn site
Maybe we saw different things in our heads when she said that. I honestly don't believe she was saying she reports anyone and everyone showing underwear. What she described in that quote you gave was exactly what I was seeing online - as she made her comment. Actual vagina poorly covered by underwear to the point where their panties served no purpose. I saw clit that didn't belong to me. Panties moved around so much that you truly see the whole damn vag. I honestly don't know how else to describe a clear violation of the 'no pussy in free chat' rule without wondering if you do it, too.
We arent talking about just having panties in view of the cam. A tip vibe visibly sticking out. Cameltoe and shit. Nobody's stressed out over that.
kamiliam
08-26-2019, 06:51 PM
Maybe we saw different things in our heads when she said that. I honestly don't believe she was saying she reports anyone and everyone showing underwear. What she described in that quote you gave was exactly what I was seeing online - as she made her comment. Actual vagina poorly covered by underwear to the point where their panties served no purpose. I saw clit that didn't belong to me. Panties moved around so much that you truly see the whole damn vag. I honestly don't know how else to describe a clear violation of the 'no pussy in free chat' rule without wondering if you do it, too.
We arent talking about just having panties in view of the cam. A tip vibe visibly sticking out. Cameltoe and shit. Nobody's stressed out over that.
Trust me I am not a rule breaker, and never give anything out for free. And to be pretty frank, with my anatomy you can't see shit anyway. We all have different pussies or none at all. Not super pleased that you would imply anything like that; that's pretty shady when I am biting my tongue. I just don't give a shit at this point what other girls do. She clarified her statement that "most" of those she reports don't have underwear on, I'm fine with that report they are breaking the rules. But reporting people all the time isn't going to help anyone because yeah support obviously doesn't care
NitaBaby
08-26-2019, 06:57 PM
If I had to re-explain what murder was 3 different ways, I'd make the same "shady" comment. Can't really change something I definitely meant to say. But yeah this topic is overdone now so y'all have a good night.
izshadow
08-26-2019, 06:58 PM
Trust me I am not a rule breaker, and never give anything out for free. And to be pretty frank, with my anatomy you can't see shit anyway. We all have different pussies or none at all. Not super pleased that you would imply anything like that; that's pretty shady when I am biting my tongue. I just don't give a shit at this point what other girls do. She clarified her statement that "most" of those she reports don't have underwear on, I'm fine with that report they are breaking the rules. But reporting people all the time isn't going to help anyone because yeah support obviously doesn't care
YOU NEED TO GIVE A SHIT WHAT OTHER GIRLS ARE DOING ON THAT SITE!!!!! They are the ones bringing the site down and making it harder for us to make money who actually follow the rules.
And yes reporting them all the time IS GOING TO HELP EVERYONE because that trash needs to be removed from the site so we can get money out of these guys. This is a PAY TO PLAY site and not a free fuck my pussy in free chat, never pay me a dime site.
Wow.
kamiliam
08-26-2019, 08:21 PM
YOU NEED TO GIVE A SHIT WHAT OTHER GIRLS ARE DOING ON THAT SITE!!!!! They are the ones bringing the site down and making it harder for us to make money who actually follow the rules.
And yes reporting them all the time IS GOING TO HELP EVERYONE because that trash needs to be removed from the site so we can get money out of these guys. This is a PAY TO PLAY site and not a free fuck my pussy in free chat, never pay me a dime site.
Wow.
I used to think like that too. You can look at my post history to prove that. However what people do has nothing to do with me. Those freeloaders just staring at a bored looking girl with her pussy out will never be paying for anything. You get those girls kicked off another batch will come in. My income went up when I only worried about my hustle
Erika_Xstacy
08-26-2019, 09:46 PM
Always this argument
Generally model to model rules no pink no stink
Sometimes you are reporting girls that have special privileges aka “behind the wall” .... I personally have never been granted this I do know other models that had been granted in the past
Before goldshows introduced fully Trina and I went head to head toe to toe over free chat masturbation
I’m steady talking shit to her skank bitch ass while reporting her .. I use my model name, I don’t hide, if I’m in your room you will know it.
Who looked stupid? Me.
Who was making money? Her.
Who was not making money? Me bc I’m all up in her room in her business
Why? Not knowing what her deal and about 20 other models had back then.
Trina and I mended the multi year internet fight and now we are awesome friends offline and online
Awe happy model story lol ...she’s not a skank bitch ass either lol .. I was pissed at that time
Free goldshows
A model can throw on a zero goldshow and fuck your whole world up
Have y’all not witnessed these shows?
Watch a model do a free goldshow and see how long her chat list is of your regulars lol that’s when you want to quit lol
Streamate allows free shows
Erika_Xstacy
08-26-2019, 09:51 PM
I used to think like that too. You can look at my post history to prove that. However what people do has nothing to do with me. Those freeloaders just staring at a bored looking girl with her pussy out will never be paying for anything. You get those girls kicked off another batch will come in. My income went up when I only worried about my hustle
I’m on my iPad my quote and words are all fucked up bc I can’t see
those models never last and I think reporting does help but I wouldn’t go out of my way to report them as in watch like I did Trina ... they simply don’t last on Streamate...
a lot of top models don’t last more than a cpl years...
Image be the lifespan of a free model? Working for free gets old faster than the model hustling
I hope I made sense I hate being on a iPad but the a s d keys are fucked on my keyboard
The last sentence is key to camming I swear it is }:D
AmaraWaters
08-27-2019, 05:30 AM
Ask them to. Most of them have no clue how to use the website, so you should "teach" them (for your own good).
Know how youtubers sound like a broken machine? Don't forget to subscribe and ring that bell, yadda yadda. Make that your "motto". :)) You can even set a predefined msg in your chat and press it everytime to remind them.
And gold shows, if that's part of your hustle. They bring a lot of people and some of them will be good clients. I scored all my big clients from GS. They had a bite and wanted the whole cake. But keep in mind I'm quite entertaining while I run one, so people gather around just for the laughs. My style doesn't involve a lot of seductive sexiness, but casual talking and having fun.
I'm a bit late on this, but when you say people gather around for the laughs, do you also mean in the paid session? like you do a gold show without anything sexual? (not trying to sound rude, I'm just interested in how that works because I always feel a bit weird if i'm not offering something sexual haha, i'd like to break out of that)
Sweet_Sadie
08-27-2019, 08:51 AM
Okay, first off...
I saw clit that didn't belong to me.
Bwahaaaa!!!! :D :D :D
YOU NEED TO GIVE A SHIT WHAT OTHER GIRLS ARE DOING ON THAT SITE!!!!! They are the ones bringing the site down and making it harder for us to make money who actually follow the rules.
And yes reporting them all the time IS GOING TO HELP EVERYONE because that trash needs to be removed from the site so we can get money out of these guys. This is a PAY TO PLAY site and not a free fuck my pussy in free chat, never pay me a dime site.
Straight up, I'm not reporting because I have my own life dramas and health issues to deal with. I don't need any more dramas triggering my health dramas. But from a purely business perspective, what's being described would be called 'devaluation' of goods and assets.
Point blank, it becomes MIGHTY HARD for rule abiders to demand premium fees for their services when you have chicks offering wholesale, fire sale, and give-away/freebie shows. Yes! These are strategies that cut into our potential profits, so I understand the frustration. Having typed this, all I can do is my best, and work on making my best 'good enough.'
Now here's a question I'm x-posting, and to change the subject:
Would using a microphone that's close to my lips improve my show conversions, instead of just typing? My cam has a great mic, but I have to really speak loud, and I can't do that in my present apartment situation, especially in the morning. Buying this mic/headset/usb combo would be a stretch right now, but I love the brand, I've used it before, and I have a feeling that using my voice a lot more would help me to convert faster $$$, and the purchase would pay for itself very quickly.
Plus, there are certain things...sounds, inflections, nuances, that I can use with my voice that I just can't get across by text. Plus, dudes have let me know that they can hear me when I accidentally chuckle or laugh softly (or breathe). So that lets me know they want to hear my voice, right? Anyway, thoughts/input. Thanks.
izshadow
08-27-2019, 09:59 AM
SM now has their "total time online" counter picking up where you left off. Usually if I stop a show to take a phone call or a long break and then come back and start back up again, the timer would start from 0.
Least now I can see my "total time online" for the entire day/night and not just when I'm physically logged in.
naomi_doll
08-27-2019, 10:23 AM
SM now has their "total time online" counter picking up where you left off. Usually if I stop a show to take a phone call or a long break and then come back and start back up again, the timer would start from 0.
Least now I can see my "total time online" for the entire day/night and not just when I'm physically logged in.
I'm so happy they started doing this, its so much easier to count that way. I also love that they have a counter for private shows, I am terrible at knowing how long I've been in a show.
Sweet_Sadie
08-27-2019, 10:29 AM
SM now has their "total time online" counter picking up where you left off. Usually if I stop a show to take a phone call or a long break and then come back and start back up again, the timer would start from 0.
Least now I can see my "total time online" for the entire day/night and not just when I'm physically logged in.
Yeah, I really do like this feature.
izshadow
08-27-2019, 10:33 AM
I'm so happy they started doing this, its so much easier to count that way. I also love that they have a counter for private shows, I am terrible at knowing how long I've been in a show.
This to cause for some reason the seconds drag on this site. When I'm showing Indy, time just goes by so fast and the minutes rack up but SM, it just is soooooooooooooo slow, every second is like teeth pulling.
Shanda1836
08-27-2019, 11:06 AM
OK, so my traffic is off because I'm following the rules...And SM is not penalizing rule-breakers? WOW! that sucks!
izshadow
08-27-2019, 11:49 AM
OMG GUYS STREAMATE JUST GOT A WHOLE NEW FACE LIFT
I clicked on the top where it now says "see our new site" and this would explain all our freaking issues!
euro_princess
08-27-2019, 12:07 PM
I'm a bit late on this, but when you say people gather around for the laughs, do you also mean in the paid session? like you do a gold show without anything sexual? (not trying to sound rude, I'm just interested in how that works because I always feel a bit weird if i'm not offering something sexual haha, i'd like to break out of that)
No worries. Nothing rude in asking a question.
Yes, some of my gold shows don't involve sexuality. They do involve nudity, but we drink, smoke and laugh. Sometimes I cook naked (careful not to fry something greasy, ouch), sometimes I shower, sometimes I clean the balcony naked, sometimes I just chat with them (naked story time). None of those involves a toy or anything going in my "holes". Do guys complain? Some of them, cause they are stupid enough not to read the topic. Majority like it very much and constantly ask me for more. I mean, 30 min for $5 to see a naked chick making an omelette and dancing to country music. Fuck, that's something new and unusual and not repetitive at all. And wifey material for most.
I market my personality more than my body. I "fish" all my good clients with words and giggles, more than services. No anal, no squirting, toys only in exclusive, no big toys, small feet, no major fetishes, not glamour, not a cumming machine (I won't fake it for 5-10 minutes of show).
I don't stay much online (4-5h), I try not to set goals for $ or time, cause I get bored or grumpy and then I ruin my whole marketing. Because I focus mostly on the impression I leave, it gets tiring to stay in that role/persona if traffic doesn't bring me money. Rarely I stay online just to make hours.
Only issue is they get attached. I always tell them I have a hubby, so they know right away. Still, some of them will try forcing my hand by sending me their email or phone. So set your limits from the start.
Do I offer sexual shows? Yeah, definitively. But I get creative avoiding it when I want to. It's good to have such an option, more than telling them "shark week" or "not in the mood to fuck my vagina".
Shanda1836
08-27-2019, 12:35 PM
Email to Liz at Streamate
Hi Liz,
I've noticed along with numerous other models who follow Streamate's rules that there is an awful lot of below-the-waist nudity in free chat. I could not stream on Streamate for three years because of low-quality internet service. I used to do quite well on Streamate, but now I don't do so good. My traffic is awful. I can't help but think, after reading all the comments on StripperWeb's Camming Connection forum that it is due to all the free nudity. Does Streamate have any plans to curb this behavior?
Thank You So Much,
Shanda1836
08-27-2019, 12:44 PM
OMG GUYS STREAMATE JUST GOT A WHOLE NEW FACE LIFT
I clicked on the top where it now says "see our new site" and this would explain all our freaking issues!
I don't see that on my page...Can you share a link?
izshadow
08-27-2019, 12:45 PM
I don't see that on my page...Can you share a link?
Just go to Streamate and wait a second, it will show up at top asking you to click on "go to new site and check it out"....
Its not on your page. Go to the main site.
SoloDesire
08-27-2019, 12:48 PM
Just go to Streamate and wait a second, it will show up at top asking you to click on "go to new site and check it out"....
Its not on your page. Go to the main site.
Yeah, I'm not seeing it. I'm guessing they are rolling it out, but looks like it's not available to everyone just yet.
izshadow
08-27-2019, 12:55 PM
Yeah, I'm not seeing it. I'm guessing they are rolling it out, but looks like it's not available to everyone just yet.
51798
SoloDesire
08-27-2019, 01:25 PM
Still nothing for me. Like I said, they are probably rolling it out but not everyone can see it yet.
51800
izshadow
08-27-2019, 01:31 PM
It doesnt show on mobile, just desktop if that makes a difference. I just hope it explains the horrible traffic and glitches galore.
NitaBaby
08-27-2019, 01:56 PM
It doesnt show on mobile, just desktop if that makes a difference. I just hope it explains the horrible traffic and glitches galore.
Hm. I kinda like how it looks. It reminds me of what the customer dashboard looks like when the guy logs in, maybe they wanted to make it look more fluid? Honestly the only updates I want are 1. The ability to give 1-5 star ratings to customers so other cam girls know what they're dealing with and 2. The option to login and/or go into other model chat rooms under one account - like you can with Chaturbate. Because sometimes I want to tip chicks that I like and my custie account is acting weird. But maybe some girls wouldn't like that.
Erika_Xstacy
08-27-2019, 02:54 PM
SM now has their "total time online" counter picking up where you left off. Usually if I stop a show to take a phone call or a long break and then come back and start back up again, the timer would start from 0.
Least now I can see my "total time online" for the entire day/night and not just when I'm physically logged in.
do you X out if the page completely?
I left smb open one time and came back to my show running for almost a hour when I had been gone all day.
it was freaky. the app was still brand new but I freaked out bc i do leave my cam room open to my bedroom when Im not using it and other ppl/animals do come into my bedroom.
Erika_Xstacy
08-27-2019, 02:57 PM
I do like the new layout..
i like how it rolls over and they can actually see us before logging in.
The model profiles look better IMO.
I wish sm would fix the videos thumbnails. I havent uploaded in a while bc of that. annoying that a crazy screencap is usually picked
~Carmen~
08-27-2019, 03:07 PM
I do like the new layout..
i like how it rolls over and they can actually see us before logging in.
The model profiles look better IMO.
I wish sm would fix the videos thumbnails. I havent uploaded in a while bc of that. annoying that a crazy screencap is usually picked
I know! I just uploaded my first video and it was the worst thumbnail possible. We should be able to choose our own.
NitaBaby
08-27-2019, 03:13 PM
Yessss. Your own choice of thumbnail would be clutch.
Sweet_Sadie
08-27-2019, 03:42 PM
I want to be able to reach out to the guys. If they would let us send them email through the system, then it's great for marketing. You know, like you can on NF.
As it stands, I have to wait and hope that a potential or current custy sends me an email, and only then can I respond. It puts the power in their hands. I want the power to get them to connect with me when I'm ready for them.
Shanda1836
08-27-2019, 03:46 PM
Still nothing for me. Like I said, they are probably rolling it out but not everyone can see it yet.
51800
i can't see it yet either.
minniesoporno
08-27-2019, 03:54 PM
Okay, first off...
Bwahaaaa!!!! :D :D :D
Straight up, I'm not reporting because I have my own life dramas and health issues to deal with. I don't need any more dramas triggering my health dramas. But from a purely business perspective, what's being described would be called 'devaluation' of goods and assets.
Point blank, it becomes MIGHTY HARD for rule abiders to demand premium fees for their services when you have chicks offering wholesale, fire sale, and give-away/freebie shows. Yes! These are strategies that cut into our potential profits, so I understand the frustration. Having typed this, all I can do is my best, and work on making my best 'good enough.'
Now here's a question I'm x-posting, and to change the subject:
Would using a microphone that's close to my lips improve my show conversions, instead of just typing? My cam has a great mic, but I have to really speak loud, and I can't do that in my present apartment situation, especially in the morning. Buying this mic/headset/usb combo would be a stretch right now, but I love the brand, I've used it before, and I have a feeling that using my voice a lot more would help me to convert faster $$$, and the purchase would pay for itself very quickly.
Plus, there are certain things...sounds, inflections, nuances, that I can use with my voice that I just can't get across by text. Plus, dudes have let me know that they can hear me when I accidentally chuckle or laugh softly (or breathe). So that lets me know they want to hear my voice, right? Anyway, thoughts/input. Thanks.
with microphone upgrades it is an investment, so if you are willing to work and put the investment to go use then it's worth it.