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KatM
04-22-2020, 07:26 AM
How do you get your gold menu to be active? Do you have to reach a certain level to have gold?
In SM Connect there is Settings and Gold Menu to add prices for flashes.

euro_princess
04-22-2020, 08:08 AM
Quick question: where can the customer find videos sent by us? Our HT of the week cannot find his and we don't think he's fibbing.

He should have a notification message in his inbox and his own video gallery (with non stop access to granted clips).

DeepThoughts
04-22-2020, 11:57 AM
Regarding toys vibrating when tips are given thorough Gold menu, NO, it's not vibing cause they pay for a flash that has nothing to do with the toys, a model without vibe toys can still have a Gold menu On.
Kinda funny how i too expected the toy to vibe but it's not.

Im hoping they will change that or at least make it an option for us to have it vibe or not cause I would prefer if it did vibe and I think my clients would prefer it as well.

AlexiaJacobs
04-22-2020, 12:00 PM
Just a heads up that SM now displays your per minute rate including VAT. It used to say in small print that it will be added after the purchase, but now the headline price is higher instead. Depending on where your customer is based this could look like you suddenly put up your rate by up to 27%. Of course it's no real increase as it was always being charged anyway, but you may now appear out of some regulars price range if they don't read the small print.

Sorry for the dumb question but what is VAT? Thanks a bunch!

Des
04-22-2020, 01:38 PM
... Also I got my first low rating and I don't even know why. But it happened on the 19th, and I didn't cam long that night. I only had 3 privates. But I can't even remember who they were. LOL Some profile names are just so weird, it's hard to remember them.

If I had a list of who did privates with me, I could figure out how lowballed me. My ratings up til then have all been 5's.

On the Earnings Report page -> Earnings Period -> For the week starting ->Apr 19, 2020 Here you have the list of the entire week, day by day. You can change the date if you wanna see previous weeks. In the list click on the date you wanna see your privates and there you see members you had privates with. Click on every name and it opens the user details page. You can write notes about the member and see when you had private, how much he spent, if he rated you and if he wrote a comment .

misspandora
04-22-2020, 02:30 PM
In SM Connect there is Settings and Gold Menu to add prices for flashes.


Yeah..I did that, but I can't seem to turn it "on"--when I click, it doesn't move, and guys in my room say they don't see it.

misspandora
04-22-2020, 02:33 PM
On the Earnings Report page -> Earnings Period -> For the week starting ->Apr 19, 2020 Here you have the list of the entire week, day by day. You can change the date if you wanna see previous weeks. In the list click on the date you wanna see your privates and there you see members you had privates with. Click on every name and it opens the user details page. You can write notes about the member and see when you had private, how much he spent, if he rated you and if he wrote a comment .

OK very good, thank you so much! Yeah, dunno if you saw my prior question but it was how do I add notes for private clients--that is super helpful.

I'm SORT OF new to this..I had cammed on streamate 10 yrs ago when I first started modeling, and I just got burnt out on it quickly. Decided to focus on modeling..getting shoots..setting up a C4S store..been doing all of that for 10+ yrs now.

I'm back to camming cuz of quarantine. Still can't say it's my favorite thing in the world but..you do what you gotta do. I def am better at it now, than I was back then, and ramping up to making good money at it. I think I know more what I'm doing, in terms of dressing, chatting and luring people into privates, than I was then.

KatDaniels
04-22-2020, 02:45 PM
[QUOTE=DeepThoughts;3171344 try to uninstall and reinstall the app. [/QUOTE] Thanks that is what worked for me! Didn't think to do that as it showed my name when i scanned the QR code for my profile on SM. I have the original lush and the Esca. I only bothered to connect the lush today and the nora. I have guys what will like that during privates and excl. Just a note, I did of course set up the tips and times, but all the guys tipping said they do not see it. It only shows them I have the toy and yes it is actually connected. You are also limited to the amount of time it will react. So it will not show them how much to make it react for how long. Will make hot button for it.

KatM
04-22-2020, 02:56 PM
Yeah..I did that, but I can't seem to turn it "on"--when I click, it doesn't move, and guys in my room say they don't see it.
Are u sure we talking about the same thing? GOLD MENU and not Gold Show?!
I made 2 prints for u to see how to set up Gold menu, hope it helps.
U hoover and click on the 1st button right near the phone button upper right corner and Edit Menu, there u set up the prices, i have 5 gold for each selected action.

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TrifilinCamHo
04-22-2020, 03:00 PM
I use the notes section on customers ALL the time. Like these ladies say, you will find your groove with it and it will become second nature. I take notes on all the guys I do shows with just to refresh my memory on what they like yada yada. But I also use it for the guys who leave my room too quickly and I don't get the chance to block (just BLOCK in all caps). I even take notes on dudes that MIGHT be timewasters but I'm unsure, so when they come back I can sorta refresh my memory on what we might have talked about....some tend to leave if I don't answer right away if I'm talking to others at same time. If they're just a timewaster in general but I didn't feel the need to really block them I still add a note (just saying "timewaster") so that next time they come in I don't waste my energy on even a hello. Its been probably the most useful tool for me. I have a shit memory so it's been a godsend.

I do this exact thing as well and it is so, so good for both my energy level and just the general pettiness of completely ignoring someone who has wasted my time previously and seeing how long they stick around in my room, thus wasting THEIR time and eventually blocking them if I feel like it LOL. Notes are also great if you want to act like you remember a paying customer's name, etc.

waogtrain
04-22-2020, 04:07 PM
I do this exact thing as well and it is so, so good for both my energy level and just the general pettiness of completely ignoring someone who has wasted my time previously and seeing how long they stick around in my room, thus wasting THEIR time and eventually blocking them if I feel like it LOL. Notes are also great if you want to act like you remember a paying customer's name, etc.

I do the exact same thing as both ladies above have said. I feel like my extensive note taking helps conserve my energy in the future. So if its slow, I'll take notes on whether someone keeps popping in an out of my room, if they consistently do shorter shows with me, the exact question they ask me first thing before even saying hello, etc. I typically give people a few chances before I block them but notes help me keep track of grievances. I have a quality over quantity approach to cam customers these days so the details really add up for me.

EvelynPink
04-22-2020, 09:36 PM
Question---how do you all keep track of your regular clients, or even regular chatters who come to your room? I see that if you hover over the "folder" of a profile, you can add notes, but who has time to write notes, when you're chatting with people?

And once they've left the room and are greyed out, I can't get the "notes" field to come up.

I'm thinking I might have to keep a notebook next to where I'm sitting, so I can write stuff down.

I always ask ppl in my room, where are you from, and little chit chat questions. I don't wanna look like an idiot asking people the same questions.

Also I got my first low rating and I don't even know why. But it happened on the 19th, and I didn't cam long that night. I only had 3 privates. But I can't even remember who they were. LOL Some profile names are just so weird, it's hard to remember them.

If I had a list of who did privates with me, I could figure out how lowballed me. My ratings up til then have all been 5's.

I will take notes if someone paid for an exclusive and had a specific fantasy/kink in mind, and may casually work it into conversation next time in a way that could be taken either as me remembering their preferences or me just happening to be interested in that type of play. If someone is a regular "chatter" as in they haven't paid, the only note I'm putting for them is "FREELOADER" though honestly most freeloaders just get the block from me.

Vlodina
04-23-2020, 08:19 AM
I take simple notes like
Fl (freeloader)
Tw (time waster)
I don't block them necessarily but I don't give them my time unless they redeem themselves.

For paying customers I have notes like
Joe, Wales, JOI, 2"

DeepThoughts
04-23-2020, 08:46 AM
Is anyone having problems with COSMO??? My Balance is suddenly at zero!!

ETA: They just DM'd me to say that their processor is down but I should still be able to get money out. Im going now to try.

ETA: Went to the ATM and I got my cash out so Phew! Though it was pulling a payoneer but we good! :D

MissAdriana
04-23-2020, 09:53 AM
Yeah..I did that, but I can't seem to turn it "on"--when I click, it doesn't move, and guys in my room say they don't see it.

They have to reload the chat/your page to see it if you update it while they are in the room. It takes a second. It does that sometimes for me too. Click the circle until it turns blue that's how you know it's on, if it's off it'll be grey

AuroraJade
04-23-2020, 11:15 AM
Question: how do you stream on Streamate? Would you recommend using the new SMConnect streaming page or the SMBroadcast encoder? I understand that they both give the same placement boost, but which option works better for you? I need the less glitchy one, lol ;D;D

MsJess
04-23-2020, 01:16 PM
I use SM connect, i find it works much much better on my system. It just depends on what kind of computer specs you have and internet speed aswell, and how you feel more comfy, but honestly i suggest you to use the SM connect as the SM broadcaster is going to dissapear soon.

misspandora
04-23-2020, 04:12 PM
Question: how do you stream on Streamate? Would you recommend using the new SMConnect streaming page or the SMBroadcast encoder? I understand that they both give the same placement boost, but which option works better for you? I need the less glitchy one, lol ;D;D

I haven't tried the encoder, but I like SMConnect. I like that I can see if I have a good connection..if my bit rate slows down, I usu log out and get back in again, and that fixes it.

misspandora
04-23-2020, 04:13 PM
OK, I figured out how to add Notes, thanks to you all!! Yay!

Also, I found out the guy who gave me a "2" rating, wasn't even in Exclusive. He piggy backed off a private/party show and was only in my room a little over 3 minutes. So...do you all think I could get SM to remove it?

PixiieGirl
04-23-2020, 04:40 PM
OK, I figured out how to add Notes, thanks to you all!! Yay!

Also, I found out the guy who gave me a "2" rating, wasn't even in Exclusive. He piggy backed off a private/party show and was only in my room a little over 3 minutes. So...do you all think I could get SM to remove it?

its worth trying but it sounds like theyll be relucant to remove it now tbh

euro_princess
04-23-2020, 05:15 PM
Question: how do you stream on Streamate? Would you recommend using the new SMConnect streaming page or the SMBroadcast encoder? I understand that they both give the same placement boost, but which option works better for you? I need the less glitchy one, lol ;D;D

Smbroadcaster will be gone this summer. Can’t remember which date, end of June or July. So better use Smconnect, to get used to it. Plus SMC has a lot of useful features.

AuroraJade
04-24-2020, 03:36 AM
Thank you all, lets use SMConnect! My account is almost approved! ;D

lula_xoxox
04-24-2020, 06:23 PM
do any of you gals receive your paycheck through the post internationally? i've been receiving mine like this for 2 or 3 years now with barely any issues, but with the coronavirus situation it's caused real problems. delays are to be expected for sure - and the last cheque i received was a week late - but now i'm waiting on 2 cheques, one of which is almost 3 weeks late! i'm broke af and getting overdraft charges every day which is super frustrating because i've earned a lot over the past few weeks, but also i'm reluctant to re-order them because the charge is quite hefty, and the same thing may just happen again. anyone else experiencing issues with this?

AcidYellow
04-24-2020, 06:23 PM
Hello, i wanna know why my customers are asking me why I raised my prices? So weird... i have a price and they say they have another one.... mostly from europe. Im not sure what price my custies from Usa have. Thx in advance for ur help.

anonamiss
04-24-2020, 06:27 PM
Hello, i wanna know why my customers are asking me why I raised my prices? So weird... i have a price and they say they have another one.... mostly from europe. Im not sure what price my custies from Usa have. Thx in advance for ur help.

someone mentioned on here the other day that the VAT (value added tax) is now shown to the customers as the end price so I assume that's what UK guys are seeing now

euro_princess
04-24-2020, 06:27 PM
Just a heads up that SM now displays your per minute rate including VAT. It used to say in small print that it will be added after the purchase, but now the headline price is higher instead. Depending on where your customer is based this could look like you suddenly put up your rate by up to 27%. Of course it's no real increase as it was always being charged anyway, but you may now appear out of some regulars price range if they don't read the small print.

Read this

AcidYellow
04-24-2020, 06:38 PM
Ahh thx so much. Was better before. Now my price shows much higher in their end... but yeah, I have to deal with it i guess. My price is average 3.99 and now shows 4.57 something like that. Idk anymore. Lets see how it goes the next days :( Good camming.

DeepThoughts
04-25-2020, 04:01 AM
If the EU is now charging our clients the VAT on our bodies does that mean they are now involved in Human trafficking? Or at the very least would it be accurate to refer to them as our pimps?? Just some Deep thoughts...............................:D

PixiieGirl
04-25-2020, 07:21 AM
yeah it doesnt bother me - VAT is on everything here so used to it. I assume theres a new law or something as it seems a lot of sites are now charging it who didn't used to

WetWifeyNoelle
04-25-2020, 08:05 AM
Hello Ladies I have a question. last night I tried to cam and I was not showing up in any of the searches only my cammodels link was the only way I was found.I sat in my room with no peepers even for 20 minutes then I just gave up. I used SMconnect and I had an excellent stream. Did I do something wrong?

Susperia
04-25-2020, 09:51 AM
Hello Ladies I have a question. last night I tried to cam and I was not showing up in any of the searches only my cammodels link was the only way I was found.I sat in my room with no peepers even for 20 minutes then I just gave up. I used SMconnect and I had an excellent stream. Did I do something wrong?

Do you have geoblock on? If you have any geoblocks on you won't show up when you search for yourself....but members who are signed in can see you.

DahliaSimone
04-25-2020, 10:15 AM
Has anyone here had the SM video uploader flip their videos on their side, leading them to being rejected? I uploaded a couple of vids to sell and they were right side up, but then they rejected them bc the uploader flipped them on their side.....so if i flip them and upload them does that mean they will end up the right way? Am I just an idiot lol?

WetWifeyNoelle
04-25-2020, 11:47 AM
No I don't have geo block on any country , maybe it was just slow .

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-25-2020, 12:03 PM
Hello Ladies I have a question. last night I tried to cam and I was not showing up in any of the searches only my cammodels link was the only way I was found.I sat in my room with no peepers even for 20 minutes then I just gave up. I used SMconnect and I had an excellent stream. Did I do something wrong?


No I don't have geo block on any country , maybe it was just slow .

On your next shift try streaming for at least 30 minutes. If you don't see any traffic after that then log off and log back in.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-25-2020, 12:05 PM
Has anyone here had the SM video uploader flip their videos on their side, leading them to being rejected? I uploaded a couple of vids to sell and they were right side up, but then they rejected them bc the uploader flipped them on their side.....so if i flip them and upload them does that mean they will end up the right way? Am I just an idiot lol?

I haven't heard this one before? If it was rejected how do you know it was flipped when it was submitted?

WetWifeyNoelle
04-25-2020, 12:15 PM
On your next shift try streaming for at least 30 minutes. If you don't see any traffic after that then log off and log back in.

I will do that, thank you!

Rosemary_Lily
04-25-2020, 10:49 PM
Does anyone know how long New Model status lasts on SM? I found nothing on the site except a video saying 30 days that they put up in 2015...

arielbriel
04-25-2020, 11:13 PM
Was wondering the same ^^

MissAdriana
04-26-2020, 10:44 AM
Has anyone here had the SM video uploader flip their videos on their side, leading them to being rejected? I uploaded a couple of vids to sell and they were right side up, but then they rejected them bc the uploader flipped them on their side.....so if i flip them and upload them does that mean they will end up the right way? Am I just an idiot lol?

Are they the wrong aspect ratio? Like you recorded them with your phone in portrait mode?

misspandora
04-26-2020, 01:25 PM
Ok, pet peeve...the amount of time they give you to click "Accept" when a private tries to share their cam with you. Today I lost a pvt because I couldn't click "Accept" in time.

Sat in my room for 30 minutes after that..nothing but freeloaders..gonna try again a little later.

Genoveve
04-26-2020, 01:41 PM
Ok, pet peeve...the amount of time they give you to click "Accept" when a private tries to share their cam with you. Today I lost a pvt because I couldn't click "Accept" in time.

Sat in my room for 30 minutes after that..nothing but freeloaders..gonna try again a little later.

He sounds like he was planning on not spending money. It's not uncommon for guys to jump in and out of pvt quickly before they're billed hoping they'll get some action from you for free or hoping they can show you their dick for free. I personally would have blocked him and not let him camp out in my room after that.

gbjenna
04-26-2020, 01:45 PM
Ok, pet peeve...the amount of time they give you to click "Accept" when a private tries to share their cam with you. Today I lost a pvt because I couldn't click "Accept" in time.

Sat in my room for 30 minutes after that..nothing but freeloaders..gonna try again a little later.

I thought it just automatically accepted when the timer runs out? Like it does with exclusive requests? I‘m sure I don’t always click accept if I’m in the middle of changing an outfit or something.

It sounds like he was probably being cheap and would have dipped as soon as you’d seen his dick or something.
I block anyone now who takes me private and leaves like that if they’ve never spent money before and don’t give any sort of an explanation as to what happened. When there’s a connection problem or something they usually try again or come back and say something.

kamiliam
04-26-2020, 01:54 PM
I thought it just automatically accepted when the timer runs out? Like it does with exclusive requests? I‘m sure I don’t always click accept if I’m in the middle of changing an outfit or something.

yeah he wasn't planing to stay or his cam didn't load. If they blame you for any technical problems they most likely will be way too much of a handful for the small amount of money

arielbriel
04-26-2020, 03:17 PM
Alright guys, I feel like a huge complainer but the most I've made on SM is $100 and the least I've made is $8. I don't think I like the free chat thing, it's like a LOT of free loaders and SM takes a LOT of mental energy as opposed to the indie sites I've gotten accustomed to. I can't make myself stay on there more than 2 hours. It's been a week. Is this normal? I have a gold menu in which I have flashes for $5 and twerking for $10 and my rates are 3.99/4.99 but these guys stay on like less than 2 minutes, it's so annoying and they are very pushy. IDK if I am doing something wrong or I am just spoiled. I have an HD camera, lights, great body (I don't show face), and I use the SM connect with a "excellent connection" so I know it's not the technical side of it. Only people with credit cards can enter my chat and I am banning people like crazy for being serial free loaders/ in outers, etc. I never got this annoyed with the indie sites. ANy insight? I'm reading the thread BTW, it's just VERY long.

PixiieGirl
04-26-2020, 03:36 PM
Alright guys, I feel like a huge complainer but the most I've made on SM is $100 and the least I've made is $8. I don't think I like the free chat thing, it's like a LOT of free loaders and SM takes a LOT of mental energy as opposed to the indie sites I've gotten accustomed to. I can't make myself stay on there more than 2 hours. It's been a week. Is this normal? I have a gold menu in which I have flashes for $5 and twerking for $10 and my rates are 3.99/4.99 but these guys stay on like less than 2 minutes, it's so annoying and they are very pushy. IDK if I am doing something wrong or I am just spoiled. I have an HD camera, lights, great body (I don't show face), and I use the SM connect with a "excellent connection" so I know it's not the technical side of it. Only people with credit cards can enter my chat and I am banning people like crazy for being serial free loaders/ in outers, etc. I never got this annoyed with the indie sites. ANy insight? I'm reading the thread BTW, it's just VERY long.

I wouldnt say $100 in two hours is bad at all tbh! but I dont make a huge amount generally lol

free chat is a whole other kettle of fish tbh, also as you're new youll get all the freeloader/scammers who've been banned already from everyone else. it doesnt sound like you're doing anything wrong to me, it certainly is an adjustment from indie sites but I make 60-75% of my money on SM usually. I dont really flourish on indie sites haha. You could bump up the rate and see if you're happier? I honestly forget what I started on as it was so long ago but I charge 6.49/7.49 now & my connection is not excellent. The not showing face might have an impact but idk on that one!

laurielegs
04-26-2020, 04:08 PM
Alright guys, I feel like a huge complainer but the most I've made on SM is $100 and the least I've made is $8. I don't think I like the free chat thing, it's like a LOT of free loaders and SM takes a LOT of mental energy as opposed to the indie sites I've gotten accustomed to. I can't make myself stay on there more than 2 hours. It's been a week. Is this normal? I have a gold menu in which I have flashes for $5 and twerking for $10 and my rates are 3.99/4.99 but these guys stay on like less than 2 minutes, it's so annoying and they are very pushy. IDK if I am doing something wrong or I am just spoiled. I have an HD camera, lights, great body (I don't show face), and I use the SM connect with a "excellent connection" so I know it's not the technical side of it. Only people with credit cards can enter my chat and I am banning people like crazy for being serial free loaders/ in outers, etc. I never got this annoyed with the indie sites. ANy insight? I'm reading the thread BTW, it's just VERY long.

That isnt bad but at all but yeah 2 hours isn't really enough to judge your potential earnings. It usually will build as you get more fans and regulars.

I hear you on the free chat frustration. I've been transitioning more into video sales, texting, phone sex and things I can do for passive income. I like it so much more, but will still cam some just to keep my name and brand out there.

TrifilinCamHo
04-26-2020, 06:05 PM
Alright guys, I feel like a huge complainer but the most I've made on SM is $100 and the least I've made is $8. I don't think I like the free chat thing, it's like a LOT of free loaders and SM takes a LOT of mental energy as opposed to the indie sites I've gotten accustomed to. I can't make myself stay on there more than 2 hours. It's been a week. Is this normal? I have a gold menu in which I have flashes for $5 and twerking for $10 and my rates are 3.99/4.99 but these guys stay on like less than 2 minutes, it's so annoying and they are very pushy. IDK if I am doing something wrong or I am just spoiled. I have an HD camera, lights, great body (I don't show face), and I use the SM connect with a "excellent connection" so I know it's not the technical side of it. Only people with credit cards can enter my chat and I am banning people like crazy for being serial free loaders/ in outers, etc. I never got this annoyed with the indie sites. ANy insight? I'm reading the thread BTW, it's just VERY long.


You should try raising your rates. When I was new to SM I set my rates really low and it fucking sucked - you work way too hard which is draining in itself and the kind of spenders (I use that term loosely) who seek out girls at a low rate are the worrrrst- like you said they don't stay in private for more than 2/3 min and they are super rude+demanding. That's a pretty universal experience for every girl so don't take it personally. Also not showing face might be something to consider as well, it's hard to make real money as a camgirl on a big box site when you aren't willing to show your face IMO. Which is totally understandable and your choice to do so but its kind of just an unfortunate reality of the industry.

arielbriel
04-27-2020, 12:17 AM
Thanks ladies, the $100 I was ecstatic about. Just the $8/23/30ish I was less happy about. I mean I literally only am on SM when I am not getting any calls from my indie sites and if I get a cam call, I will log off SM to do it so I'm not giving it a fair shot either. I've raised my rates a bit everyday but the max I can raise it to is $5.99, is that normal? SO I just raised it to that. My profile is good, I have a lot of pics up and a nice description (same I use on my indie sites). I am taking a break from it today and will resume tomorow. I cannot show my face. My family almost disowned me for stripping, this I think would be worse , the icing on the cake- so to speak and although I am trying to build an online presence for when I can't work in the club (pregnancy, abroad, clubs shut down, more social distancing, etc), I am doing this as a bridge for when/if we can return to the clubs so I don't see a dire need to show my face, in fact, I'd like to keep this as anonymous as possible. I'm even scared that my one small tattoo shows. I mean, I know the chances of being recorded are high but at LEAST my face won't be in it or they won't care to record me because my face is not in it. I started low with rates because I figured I had to , to get reviews but now I see that was a mistake although I have 150 favorites and all 5 stars. I will try again tomorrow. Thanks a ton Pixie, LL, and trifling cam hoe hah (love your name BTW).

gbjenna
04-27-2020, 01:04 AM
Thanks ladies, the $100 I was ecstatic about. Just the $8/23/30ish I was less happy about. I mean I literally only am on SM when I am not getting any calls from my indie sites and if I get a cam call, I will log off SM to do it so I'm not giving it a fair shot either. I've raised my rates a bit everyday but the max I can raise it to is $5.99, is that normal? SO I just raised it to that. My profile is good, I have a lot of pics up and a nice description (same I use on my indie sites). I am taking a break from it today and will resume tomorow. I cannot show my face. My family almost disowned me for stripping, this I think would be worse , the icing on the cake- so to speak and although I am trying to build an online presence for when I can't work in the club (pregnancy, abroad, clubs shut down, more social distancing, etc), I am doing this as a bridge for when/if we can return to the clubs so I don't see a dire need to show my face, in fact, I'd like to keep this as anonymous as possible. I'm even scared that my one small tattoo shows. I mean, I know the chances of being recorded are high but at LEAST my face won't be in it or they won't care to record me because my face is not in it. I started low with rates because I figured I had to , to get reviews but now I see that was a mistake although I have 150 favorites and all 5 stars. I will try again tomorrow. Thanks a ton Pixie, LL, and trifling cam hoe hah (love your name BTW).

When I started out camming I didn't use to show my face either. I didn't use SM back then but I was on two other sites and I did well enough that I knew for a fact I wasn't going anywhere! I think if you make a bit a story around it then some guys will buy into the mystery of it. I used to tell them I was a teacher (not true) so I mustn't show my face as I'd lose my career if caught and the guys seemed to be really into that. And if it's paramount for you to not show your face, you won't feel like you're 'missing out' on business as you've set clear boundaries for yourself. Example being a similar way I don't feel like I'm missing out on business by not doing anal, because I have no desire in offering it whatsoever!

If you're struggling to pull longer shifts because free chat is mentally tiring you out, you may find it easier to log on for an hour, then take a break and then go back on for another hour or however long you think you can manage. It sounds long to do it like that but I do the same when doing longer shifts and I find I'm much more productive and definitely get more hours in by the end of the day, than I do just trying to pull one long shift in one go.

You can have your rate limit increased aswell, when you first start the max is 5.99 but you can email support and ask for the rate limit to be raised. There are people will definitely pay at a higher rate and you'll be a lot less likely to completely overwork yourself too, which will almost definitely add to it being mentally tiring. I ended up with really bad burnout last year trying to work with lower rates. It's not worth it. I'd say it's definitely worth putting them up a bit.

arielbriel
04-27-2020, 04:53 AM
Yea^ exactly like I don’t feel like I’m missing out of anything at all because I had these hard lines I wouldn’t cross. Same in the club. Sure, I’d love that extra money a girl willing to do more gets but it’s just not for me. I will try the 5.99 for a week and then ask SM to raise it for me. I’d rather get less calls but more money. I was saying some story about losing my job due to CoVid 19 and therefore I have to go back after so i don’t want to show my face but I got sick of repeating myself. That’s the thing with the free chat, I feel like I’m repeating myself or talking to myself or greeting guys that by the time I say hi hornydog123, he already left. It’s highly annoying.