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laurielegs
10-18-2019, 01:55 PM
FINALLY direct deposit option!!
Hallelujah!!
OMG What??!!!
Where do you get it set up? I don't see it in my payment method options.
anonamiss
10-18-2019, 02:48 PM
OMG What??!!!
Where do you get it set up? I don't see it in my payment method options.
its only for US models and looks like they're only doing it for certain states at first as a test run. (I'm in California.)
I got this message in my inbox :
"We're testing a new direct payment method that we plan to offer to all US models soon. We're doing a test run in a few select states, giving you a chance to check it out and sign up early!ACH is a type of direct deposit that will allow us to transfer your earnings directly to your bank account. There is a flat fee of just $5 USD per transfer and a minimum payout of $100. This will be the most convenient and cost-effective payment method available to our US account holders!
To sign up, go to your Payment Method page."
. . . Omg fucking finally. YAY.
NitaBaby
10-18-2019, 02:54 PM
They took too long to do this lol. They can keep it.
laurielegs
10-18-2019, 02:54 PM
its only for US models and looks like they're only doing it for certain states at first as a test run. (I'm in California.)
I got this message in my inbox :
"We're testing a new direct payment method that we plan to offer to all US models soon. We're doing a test run in a few select states, giving you a chance to check it out and sign up early!ACH is a type of direct deposit that will allow us to transfer your earnings directly to your bank account. There is a flat fee of just $5 USD per transfer and a minimum payout of $100. This will be the most convenient and cost-effective payment method available to our US account holders!
To sign up, go to your Payment Method page."
. . . Omg fucking finally. YAY.
Wow I hope it works out and all US hosts get it available. That would make me so much more motivated. Honestly sometimes I don't even sign into Streamate and instead I work elsewhere since I have no idea if I'll get my check in time to actually pay any bills with it or not.
anonamiss
10-18-2019, 02:59 PM
Only thing I hate is the $5 fee... Clips4sale does free ACH, and LCMS charges $3. $260 a year seems a little steep but I assume that could be a tax write off. Oh well. Worth it.
laurielegs
10-18-2019, 03:15 PM
Only thing I hate is the $5 fee... Clips4sale does free ACH, and LCMS charges $3. $260 a year seems a little steep but I assume that could be a tax write off. Oh well. Worth it.
Yeah I don't like that but eh, I might up my minimum to be paid every two weeks, since I'll know for SURE I'll be getting paid. omg I hope they hurry.
AlexiaJacobs
10-19-2019, 01:04 AM
I just got my first tag lol. Which is "nah". I looked around for the answer to this but can only customers who have bought shows add tags? Or can anyone add a tag? I have all 5 star ratings so far so I would think if someone thought that a show was "nah" they woulda given me a bad rating too.....thank god we can hide tags....damn cretins.
Scorpio Girl
10-19-2019, 01:14 AM
I just got my first tag lol. Which is "nah". I looked around for the answer to this but can only customers who have bought shows add tags? Or can anyone add a tag? I have all 5 star ratings so far so I would think if someone thought that a show was "nah" they woulda given me a bad rating too.....thank god we can hide tags....damn cretins.
Anyone can add a tag.
AlexiaJacobs
10-19-2019, 03:38 AM
^Ok thank you!
Glamourmilf
10-19-2019, 06:08 AM
Wow I hope it works out and all US hosts get it available. That would make me so much more motivated. Honestly sometimes I don't even sign into Streamate and instead I work elsewhere since I have no idea if I'll get my check in time to actually pay any bills with it or not.
Same here. That's why I'm so glad they finally got with the times.
Only thing I hate is the $5 fee... Clips4sale does free ACH, and LCMS charges $3. $260 a year seems a little steep but I assume that could be a tax write off. Oh well. Worth it.
I'll gladly pay the $260. Because I'm currently paying over $1500 per year to get my check via FedEx. And that's even a crap shoot. Because if there's an earthquake, or fire, they won't deliver.
Yeah I don't like that but eh, I might up my minimum to be paid every two weeks, since I'll know for SURE I'll be getting paid. omg I hope they hurry.
I hope they hurry for you too.:crossfing
I've lived 5 places since starting on Streamate 9 years ago.
It's always been a crapshoot in dealing with USPS ( as I've mentioned ad nauseum).
Checks getting lost, whack job roommates hiding them, ATM card eating my card. Even bad storms in Seattle messing up delivery. The latest is my mailbox that was vandalized, as I spoke about a few pages back.
Having to deal with the post office until our boxes are fixed, has been an eye opener.
Now, I'm hearing about the major 'event' that's supposed to be happening in Seattle on Nov 3.( Just do a search on YouTube).
Just don't fuck with our checks!!
LaraLee
10-19-2019, 08:23 AM
its only for US models and looks like they're only doing it for certain states at first as a test run. (I'm in California.)
I got this message in my inbox :
"We're testing a new direct payment method that we plan to offer to all US models soon. We're doing a test run in a few select states, giving you a chance to check it out and sign up early!ACH is a type of direct deposit that will allow us to transfer your earnings directly to your bank account. There is a flat fee of just $5 USD per transfer and a minimum payout of $100. This will be the most convenient and cost-effective payment method available to our US account holders!
To sign up, go to your Payment Method page."
. . . Omg fucking finally. YAY.
This is awesome!!! I will be traveling next year and working from the road and was worried about how I was going to get paid. I will gladly give them 5 bucks a week to have my money direct deposited.I'm in Florida and didn't get the email yet. I hope it works out and they offer it for everyone.
MimiCutie
10-23-2019, 03:50 AM
Hello all! I'm new to SM. Does anyone know how to change the profile picture on SM to be your normal bio pic instead of a live feed? I'm using SMconnect but I think I would get way more customers if my biopic was shown. I see loads of girls with only their bio pic shown not live feed but idk how to do this. Thanks
seicento
10-23-2019, 04:14 AM
Hello all! I'm new to SM. Does anyone know how to change the profile picture on SM to be your normal bio pic instead of a live feed? I'm using SMconnect but I think I would get way more customers if my biopic was shown. I see loads of girls with only their bio pic shown not live feed but idk how to do this. Thanks
Hi. You have to email support, asking for a static pic.
MimiCutie
10-23-2019, 04:25 AM
Hi. You have to email support, asking for a static pic.
Thanks so much x
BadBitch
10-23-2019, 05:24 AM
FINALLY direct deposit option!!
Hallelujah!!
I assumed they always had it. I've had it through my studio since starting 6 years ago. I'm shocked.
Glamourmilf
10-23-2019, 08:41 AM
I see that the 'Return to the chat room' warning is now over the viewfnder.
Wonder if that's what SM was working on during the contest last week.:lens::thinking:
And this upcoming Halloween contest, where they want us in costumes the entire time, can kiss my ass.
MimiCutie
10-23-2019, 03:19 PM
Is this what's on the customer's side?
Glamourmilf
10-24-2019, 09:12 AM
Is this what's on the customer's side?
It's what's on the model's side.
NitaBaby
10-24-2019, 09:19 AM
I see that the 'Return to the chat room' warning is now over the viewfnder.
Wonder if that's what SM was working on during the contest last week.:lens::thinking:
And this upcoming Halloween contest, where they want us in costumes the entire time, can kiss my ass.
How would they even verify if I was in costume? Is SM gonna assign a rep to every model room to make sure.
What if I'm dressing up as myself for Halloween? Am I not important enough to dress up as?
anonamiss
10-24-2019, 02:17 PM
And this upcoming Halloween contest, where they want us in costumes the entire time, can kiss my ass.
How would they even verify if I was in costume? Is SM gonna assign a rep to every model room to make sure.
What if I'm dressing up as myself for Halloween? Am I not important enough to dress up as?
they have said "you must be in costume to participate" for literally every Halloween contest since 2016. it's nothing new.
there is no way they monitor every model during contests (or ever), and I would be shocked if they revoked contest earnings if you "weren't in costume."
i'm not dressing up and if anyone asks I'll just say I'm dressed as a bitchy entitled camgirl and really milk the "fuck you pay me" vibes.
Glamourmilf
10-25-2019, 06:33 AM
Does anyone know what day the ACH payment will appear in our bank account?
I know it won't be available until next week's payment, ,( from this week's earnings), but I'd like to know now. It's when rent is due.
Thanks in advance.
gbjenna
10-25-2019, 01:32 PM
Can anyone help advise me regarding my stream please?
I've always had an 'excellent' stream and now all of a sudden, the video resolution is yellow and my bitrate is yellow and since this happened, my placement has dropped right down and my earnings are getting painfully less and less each day. I've always done relatively well until recently.
Is this all connected? How can I fix my feed? My upload speed is 9.47mb so surely that's good, is it not?
ggminx
10-25-2019, 09:58 PM
this happens to me sometimes. i restart my router (disconnect everything for about 10 minutes) and i'm usually rockin 'n rollin on excellent again
Can anyone help advise me regarding my stream please?
I've always had an 'excellent' stream and now all of a sudden, the video resolution is yellow and my bitrate is yellow and since this happened, my placement has dropped right down and my earnings are getting painfully less and less each day. I've always done relatively well until recently.
Is this all connected? How can I fix my feed? My upload speed is 9.47mb so surely that's good, is it not?
ravenskyy
10-27-2019, 12:12 PM
I'd like to cam with a female friend. Can I have both a single and a couples account?
Marina Starr
10-27-2019, 12:44 PM
You don't need two accounts. As long as whoever is performing with you is approved by SM, you guys can cam together. That means they gotta sign up and get accepted.
I'd like to cam with a female friend. Can I have both a single and a couples account?
seicento
10-27-2019, 02:16 PM
I'd like to cam with a female friend. Can I have both a single and a couples account?
You both need an active account and you must contact support to add the other performer to the account you're going to stream from, yours or her's.
euro_princess
10-27-2019, 02:34 PM
I'd like to cam with a female friend. Can I have both a single and a couples account?
Ask Liz for this option. Then you just submit her papers and good to go. She doesn't necessarily need to have an active account, just to be verified on yours. Good luck!
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ravenskyy
10-27-2019, 03:41 PM
Awesome! Thank you ladies!!!
Erika_Xstacy
10-28-2019, 07:05 PM
Does anyone know what day the ACH payment will appear in our bank account?
I know it won't be available until next week's payment, ,( from this week's earnings), but I'd like to know now. It's when rent is due.
Thanks in advance.
When SM did ACH before through payoneer funds hit on Tuesdays.
Do you know what day they will release the funds? if not, send in a email asking what day the funds will be released then add 2-3 business to that day.
wire transfers are the only automatic transfers and they are released Fridays
Im going to assume they release ACH that day too
anonamiss
10-28-2019, 08:06 PM
Does anyone know what day the ACH payment will appear in our bank account?
I know it won't be available until next week's payment, ,( from this week's earnings), but I'd like to know now. It's when rent is due.
Thanks in advance.
When SM did ACH before through payoneer funds hit on Tuesdays.
Do you know what day they will release the funds? if not, send in a email asking what day the funds will be released then add 2-3 business to that day.
wire transfers are the only automatic transfers and they are released Fridays
Im going to assume they release ACH that day too
I am keeping an eye on the Payment History page. I know they currently mail out the paper checks on Wednesdays and it lists in the details the type of payment it is next to the payment number ("via check, regular mail.") So I assumed they would update it the same way but say "via ACH/direct deposit" on whatever day they send it out. And then I'd expect it within a few business days.
Unfortunately I only made $98 last week which is a few dollars short for the direct deposit minimum payout, so I won't be able to get it the first time around.
anonamiss
10-28-2019, 08:08 PM
can someone tell me how long until SM forces us to use SMConnect versus SMB/flash?
I know flash in general will be gone by December 2020, but for some reason I thought I read that SM will make us use SMC in January 2020. I can't find the info though. anyone know?
Erika_Xstacy
10-28-2019, 08:30 PM
can someone tell me how long until SM forces us to use SMConnect versus SMB/flash?
I know flash in general will be gone by December 2020, but for some reason I thought I read that SM will make us use SMC in January 2020. I can't find the info though. anyone know?
I read that somewhere too.. Ill try to find it again.
they may have re worded it, go to the last paragraph
"We’re continuing to bring new updates to SMConnect, which will eventually replace the current flash-based streaming page sometime in 2020."
Glamourmilf
10-29-2019, 02:55 AM
Does anyone know what day the ACH payment will appear in our bank account?
I know it won't be available until next week's payment, ,( from this week's earnings), but I'd like to know now. It's when rent is due.
Thanks in advance.
I finally got a response back from support.
The answer was that they don't know.:O
Well, if THEY don't know, how am I supposed to pay rent on time?
Ugh!
Arwen25
10-29-2019, 11:47 AM
Sorry if this has been asked; I couldn't find anything using the search on Google.
Does anyone have any advice about distorted image on SM connect? I come up looking all stretched out when I look at myself in another browser..
Should I just go with the classic style page or is that a no go?
Any advice appreciated. xx
Erika_Xstacy
10-29-2019, 11:50 AM
Sorry if this has been asked; I couldn't find anything using the search on Google.
Does anyone have any advice about distorted image on SM connect? I come up looking all stretched out when I look at myself in another browser..
Should I just go with the classic style page or is that a no go?
Any advice appreciated. xx
make sure you have your webcam and mic for that webcam ticked. when my webcam mic is picking up my computer mic things get wonky .. make sure everything is ticked
SMC we dont need to adjust anything unless using obs as your webcam
if you do go classic dont get comfy w the classic style just bc of flash phasing out
Erika_Xstacy
10-29-2019, 11:51 AM
I finally got a response back from support.
The answer was that they don't know.:O
Well, if THEY don't know, how am I supposed to pay rent on time?
Ugh!
they cant tell you what day sm releases funds?
usually they cant answer when it will actually hit your account but they should say when they are going to be released
Arwen25
10-29-2019, 12:08 PM
make sure you have your webcam and mic for that webcam ticked. when my webcam mic is picking up my computer mic things get wonky .. make sure everything is ticked
SMC we dont need to adjust anything unless using obs as your webcam
if you do go classic dont get comfy w the classic style just bc of flash phasing out
Thank you for your reply, Erika! I haven't been on sm in a while. Still no joy but I will try using a different webcam. It might not like that I'm using a splitter. x
Arwen25
10-29-2019, 12:13 PM
Just in case anyone else encounters the same issue - a separate webcam did the trick. :)
laurielegs
10-29-2019, 03:07 PM
I finally got a response back from support.
The answer was that they don't know.:O
Well, if THEY don't know, how am I supposed to pay rent on time?
Ugh!
I hate to point this out, but it's better to know than be counting on those funds.
Usually with most companies the first direct deposit can take up to a week longer because they have to verify the account and the bank does something on their end to put it through, so it's not likely to arrive on time.
PixiieGirl
10-29-2019, 03:19 PM
does anyone have any videos with other people on SM for sale, do you have to upload the ID of that person like on NF? or can you just keep it on file for if it's asked for, like with C4S and MV?
Glamourmilf
10-30-2019, 06:39 AM
When SM did ACH before through payoneer funds hit on Tuesdays.
Do you know what day they will release the funds? if not, send in a email asking what day the funds will be released then add 2-3 business to that day.
wire transfers are the only automatic transfers and they are released Fridays
Im going to assume they release ACH that day too
they cant tell you what day sm releases funds?
usually they cant answer when it will actually hit your account but they should say when they are going to be released
They replied that since this is a new option, it's still in testing mode.
And they don't know yet.
Typical SM reply.
Nobody else will deliver my mail due to the fires, so I just have to wait and see.
*To think that in just a 3 hour drive in any direction I can be in a different state bugs me.
Which might be my only option when this new law goes into effect in January. ( AB5) No more canming for me.
Probably why SM is using California as a testing mode for ACH.
California ( Comefornia) is a testing ground for everything these days.
I miss the 80's. Sad what this place has become.
gbjenna
10-30-2019, 09:16 AM
I'm thinking of starting to record my shows and maybe sell them. If I record them, can I download/save them straight onto an external hard drive or a memory stick, instead of onto my laptop, so that they don't fill up all the space?
My laptop is ok for now but I don't want to start filling it with a tonne of stuff and slow it down.
Erika_Xstacy
10-30-2019, 01:41 PM
They replied that since this is a new option, it's still in testing mode.
And they don't know yet.
Typical SM reply.
Nobody else will deliver my mail due to the fires, so I just have to wait and see.
*To think that in just a 3 hour drive in any direction I can be in a different state bugs me.
Which might be my only option when this new law goes into effect in January. ( AB5) No more canming for me.
Probably why SM is using California as a testing mode for ACH.
California ( Comefornia) is a testing ground for everything these days.
I miss the 80's. Sad what this place has become.
right? I use to dream of California. not anymore.
lol that state is worseome of course I really wanted to move for marijuana lmfao #goals They can keep the weed
so look check it; the fires are delaying payment. Do you think it will save you a late fee to use that excuse?
I thought Camgirls are not going to be bothered w ab5?
eta: just read the thread and watched c4s vid. I pray everything works out so u guys are not employees
Glamourmilf
10-31-2019, 05:50 AM
right? I use to dream of California. not anymore.
lol that state is worseome of course I really wanted to move for marijuana lmfao #goals They can keep the weed
so look check it; the fires are delaying payment. Do you think it will save you a late fee to use that excuse?
I thought Camgirls are not going to be bothered w ab5?
eta: just read the thread and watched c4s vid. I pray everything works out so u guys are not employees
Thanks.
I got another email from Streamate.
The ACH will not be available for yet another week.:-\
They said it will be delivered via the last way I chose ( FedEx).
#Clusterfuck to say the least.
*Since I typed my last post yesterday, 10 new fires have popped off in various locations.
*Edit to add: Another fire started. ( Should have checked Twitter before posting.)
California is definitely under attack.
If anyone cares to know more, ( and how the same thing is coming to your state).... Check out Stopthecrime.net. Deborah Tavares
Geesh!
How many more signs do I need?
I'm so out of here.
Amollah
10-31-2019, 12:13 PM
My salary for this week is not on Payment history.. does it mean I will not have my salary for this week? or its because its holiday? but its supposed to be in history tho T_T anyone have the same issue or its just me?
Glamourmilf
10-31-2019, 04:36 PM
My salary for this week is not on Payment history.. does it mean I will not have my salary for this week? or its because its holiday? but its supposed to be in history tho T_T anyone have the same issue or its just me?
Mine isn't there either.
I sent an email to both Liz, and support...haven't heard back from anyone.
AlexiaJacobs
10-31-2019, 04:57 PM
Thanks.
I got another email from Streamate.
The ACH will not be available for yet another week.:-\
They said it will be delivered via the last way I chose ( FedEx).
#Clusterfuck to say the least.
*Since I typed my last post yesterday, 10 new fires have popped off in various locations.
*Edit to add: Another fire started. ( Should have checked Twitter before posting.)
California is definitely under attack.
If anyone cares to know more, ( and how the same thing is coming to your state).... Check out Stopthecrime.net. Deborah Tavares
Geesh!
How many more signs do I need?
I'm so out of here.
I've watched some of Tavares vids...back when those fires first sprang up...I think I started paying attention when the Santa Rosa fires happened. Check out APlaneTruth on Youtube as well. He was covering them for a while. Something isn't right with those fires. Its just buildings and homes burning up. But trees are left. Not tryin to sound nutty but...I guess I'm a bit of a conspiracy theorist and feel like theres nothing natural about those fires. Stay safe over there love!
Glamourmilf
10-31-2019, 08:41 PM
I've watched some of Tavares vids...back when those fires first sprang up...I think I started paying attention when the Santa Rosa fires happened. Check out APlaneTruth on Youtube as well. He was covering them for a while. Something isn't right with those fires. Its just buildings and homes burning up. But trees are left. Not tryin to sound nutty but...I guess I'm a bit of a conspiracy theorist and feel like theres nothing natural about those fires. Stay safe over there love!
Yes, I watch a plane truth too. Another huge fire started tonight in Santa Paula,Ca. This day ( Halloween) is when these demonic people do their evil work. Shameful.
Erika_Xstacy
11-01-2019, 01:27 PM
I've watched some of Tavares vids...back when those fires first sprang up...I think I started paying attention when the Santa Rosa fires happened. Check out APlaneTruth on Youtube as well. He was covering them for a while. Something isn't right with those fires. Its just buildings and homes burning up. But trees are left. Not tryin to sound nutty but...I guess I'm a bit of a conspiracy theorist and feel like theres nothing natural about those fires. Stay safe over there love!
https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/your-national-forests-magazine/how-trees-survive-and-thrive-after-a-fire
heres answer to your question about the trees
I dont know how Cali homes are built but in NC a home will hit the ground before a tree.
Every state seems to build different.
Glamourmilf
11-01-2019, 06:14 PM
Loving the new ACH deposit!!!!!!
My funds hit my bank today.
Yezzzz!!
NO more waiting on a check. NO more $30 charges, and having to sit by the door like a dog, waiting for fed ex.
Go Streamate!!:dance::dance: