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moneybags
10-24-2020, 02:49 PM
Hey ladies I have a quick question about payments on SM please. I've just started and have asked for Wire Transfer for payment to me in the UK. I have set a minimum amount before they pay out. I can't see however how long it will take to be paid? I'm assuming there is a delay?
Could anyone please explain how it works? So for example say it takes me 3 weeks from now to earn the amount I have set as a minimum, how long after that would I receive that money in my bank?
Also I should mention I'm not with any kind of group, not for me, and have no need to get paid quickly but I just like to know when my money will be in my hand so to speak!
Thank you so much!
When you first start they hold the first three payments for the first check. Should be on there FAQ.
After you get your first check they payout weekly if you hit your minimum. I do deposit to my bank it like a $5US fee. Sunday 12 to Sat at 12 Greenwich time. And I get it in my business bank account the next Friday.
To UK ladies with elections ballots are being processed first, so I assume if your check is late that could be why
looklovely
10-24-2020, 02:51 PM
if i had to estimate, i'd say it's something like 40% gold shows, 40% exclusives, 20% privates. or maybe a little less of all of those with like 5% being from extra tips. for example i had a reg do an exclusive block session and then at the end he randomly tipped an extra $300. that's uncommon but it does happen, and i do get a fair amount of $5-15 free chat tips.
May I send you a question via PM?
anonamiss
10-24-2020, 02:53 PM
May I send you a question via PM?
sure thing :)
kamiliam
10-24-2020, 04:47 PM
if anyone placed in the 200s or higher i'd love to hear a ballpark figure of your earnings! (edit: and amount of hours worked)
60s/3k+/35hrs
I hated today so much. I need to stop scheduling myself to work the end of contests
MsJess
10-24-2020, 06:14 PM
Yaa it's slow, thank god for a few regulars that like to spend.
Esixxx
10-25-2020, 08:07 AM
So does everybody have that snapshot feature now?
I feel like I am missing the point of it.
Miss_ShaSha
10-25-2020, 08:32 AM
^^I tried it once and it didn't even work lol. My account had the option a few days ago. It's pointless to me.
Jodyjensen
10-25-2020, 08:45 AM
I have the snapshot feature now but when I checked, it wasn’t showing so was still my biopic. I’m pleased actually as I’m not fond of it anyway.
MsJess
10-25-2020, 08:46 AM
I just click cancel on the snapshot, very pointless to me tbh, also, i worked hard on my bio pic not to show lmao
ggminx
10-25-2020, 10:53 AM
i love the snapshot feature because we can show off whatever we're wearing or look we've got going for the day without having to wait days for biopic approval. i do think it should be optional
Esixxx
10-25-2020, 11:11 AM
i love the snapshot feature because we can show off whatever we're wearing or look we've got going for the day without having to wait days for biopic approval. i do think it should be optional
Okay that makes sense to me now.
I was trying to understand what's the purpose of it. Now I get it :)
fetishqueen
10-25-2020, 12:15 PM
I've literally just joined SM but I get the snapshot thing too and it is optional because if I don't take the pic and press cancel it just uses my normal biopic so I do get the choice.
sweetme
10-25-2020, 07:32 PM
sm is so slow..i cringe logging on
moneybags
10-25-2020, 07:37 PM
Sorry to hear it’s slow. Just came hear to see what I was missing out on-I decided to prep for my TEAS. Grueling. Plan on working this Fri and Saturday for Halloween. Be nice to make some money. I’m gonna be a naughty nurse. Whatcha you all doing for Halloween?
MsJess
10-25-2020, 07:46 PM
Slow AF i can confirm! ppl are in halloween parties i guess?
moneybags
10-25-2020, 07:52 PM
Slow AF i can confirm! ppl are in halloween parties i guess?
I was thinking with covid-19 people wouldn’t be out at parties (I was hoping there would be more horny guys online), but either way I’m working Halloween weekend. I hope my extra effort on Halloween is financially rewarded. I’m gonna have fun with it. Might as well. I’d love to see some cute cam girl costumes.
naomi_doll
10-25-2020, 08:02 PM
The World Series is on and there might be election fears. Halloween isn't usually a huge drop in traffic -
https://www.pornhub.com/insights/2019-year-in-review#events
https://www.pornhub.com/insights/2020-presidential-debate
https://www.pornhub.com/insights/mlb-world-series-final-traffic
bigbum
10-25-2020, 09:16 PM
for me things today were business as usual after a slow week from the contest.
i am also logging off early each night to watch the world series as well. like your kelly pic naomi,
kelly fight club lol.
naomi_doll
10-25-2020, 09:43 PM
for me things today were business as usual after a slow week from the contest.
i am also logging off early each night to watch the world series as well. like your kelly pic naomi,
kelly fight club lol.
Yes! Go Dodgers! :D
Erika_Xstacy
10-25-2020, 09:59 PM
I need to stop scheduling myself to work the end of contests
i feel like things didnt kick off until midweek but the other half was easy
:)
Jodyjensen
10-26-2020, 01:31 AM
Longish show with some guy before who was tipping throughout but not actually talking much, assumed he was busy wanking. He left me 3*. Fuming.
On the plus side, I had two shows with another guy, came back for more after the first which is a good confidence boost!
Decent morning so far, been on just over an hour and had back to back shows.
Carmel57
10-26-2020, 05:07 AM
Well done, been abysmal for me. I have come off in a right mood. Load of free loaders and once again I’ve banned a couple. I will try again after a coffee and a calm down.
Longish show with some guy before who was tipping throughout but not actually talking much, assumed he was busy wanking. He left me 3*. Fuming.
On the plus side, I had two shows with another guy, came back for more after the first which is a good confidence boost!
Decent morning so far, been on just over an hour and had back to back shows.
Jodyjensen
10-26-2020, 05:56 AM
Well done, been abysmal for me. I have come off in a right mood. Load of free loaders and once again I’ve banned a couple. I will try again after a coffee and a calm down.
It slowed down for the last two hours, but I hit goal so wasn’t overly fussed.
Sending good vibes, it’ll pick up
gbjenna
10-26-2020, 06:08 AM
Longish show with some guy before who was tipping throughout but not actually talking much, assumed he was busy wanking. He left me 3*. Fuming.
On the plus side, I had two shows with another guy, came back for more after the first which is a good confidence boost!
Decent morning so far, been on just over an hour and had back to back shows.
I don’t trust them when they’re being really quiet. I make a point of asking them if they’re enjoying themselves, so when or if they say yes, I’ve got evidence to dispute the less than positive rating.
Jodyjensen
10-26-2020, 06:23 AM
I don’t trust them when they’re being really quiet. I make a point of asking them if they’re enjoying themselves, so when or if they say yes, I’ve got evidence to dispute the less than positive rating.
He was saying the odd thing but just not really communicating with me, that and sending tips made me think he was enjoying himself. He said thank you before he left as well so I didn’t think anything of it until I checked rating. I hate it when they give a shitty rating and I don’t know why!
I think I’ll start asking them outright from now on, thank you for the tip x
fetishqueen
10-26-2020, 06:53 AM
A quick question please ladies, possibly with a variety of answers! What is the etiquette when it comes to asking for tips / Gold in free chat? From the perspective of camgirls I am wondering what is best. If they request anything I always respond asking for Gold (that's when they leave lol) but in general free chat do you push for tips or not? One day I did ask a few for tips and got nothing, I did better when I didn't ask! I tend to think that those that will tip, will tip without prompting just because they want to.
I suppose we all work differently I just thought that by NOT asking I could be missing a trick!
I was thinking of having a sign up or an auto response saying 'Pay Or Leave' but I thought it was a bit harsh! I am joking, honestly...
Esixxx
10-26-2020, 08:32 AM
A quick question please ladies, possibly with a variety of answers! What is the etiquette when it comes to asking for tips / Gold in free chat? From the perspective of camgirls I am wondering what is best. If they request anything I always respond asking for Gold (that's when they leave lol) but in general free chat do you push for tips or not? One day I did ask a few for tips and got nothing, I did better when I didn't ask! I tend to think that those that will tip, will tip without prompting just because they want to.
I suppose we all work differently I just thought that by NOT asking I could be missing a trick!
I was thinking of having a sign up or an auto response saying 'Pay Or Leave' but I thought it was a bit harsh! I am joking, honestly...
I do ask most of the time, but it really depends on the vibe of the room. Sometimes if someone compliments me on nails, eyes, etc. I smile and say tip gold for your appreciation of (fillin the blank)
There are some that won't tip- but it's my job to let these guys know why I am on the site.
I have auto messages for what I offer in my shows and that I am available, use the gold menu to see something in free chat, Tip gold if you just came by to chat, videos for sale, etc.
I try to read the room to see if I have people that will tip on their own accord, if I need to remind them, etc.
kamiliam
10-26-2020, 08:51 AM
i feel like things didnt kick off until midweek but the other half was easy
:)
Yeah it was my attitude that messed it all up. Will try something new for the next all week contest. I see some positives but overall really prefer the best 3 days format.
fetishqueen
10-26-2020, 09:29 AM
I do ask most of the time, but it really depends on the vibe of the room. Sometimes if someone compliments me on nails, eyes, etc. I smile and say tip gold for your appreciation of (fillin the blank)
There are some that won't tip- but it's my job to let these guys know why I am on the site.
I have auto messages for what I offer in my shows and that I am available, use the gold menu to see something in free chat, Tip gold if you just came by to chat, videos for sale, etc.
I try to read the room to see if I have people that will tip on their own accord, if I need to remind them, etc.
I like that, yes personally I'm not a chatter in free at least, I'm very friendly and bubbly but I shut down the typical chat lines very quickly and direct them to what I offer. If someone's not going to tip then I'm not about to entertain them with conversation beyond the bare minimum. I often find the ones who tip or pay for exclusive do it without any kind of rigmorole or waffle, they know what they want.
Trial and error like everything I guess!
ggminx
10-26-2020, 11:22 AM
I like that, yes personally I'm not a chatter in free at least, I'm very friendly and bubbly but I shut down the typical chat lines very quickly and direct them to what I offer. If someone's not going to tip then I'm not about to entertain them with conversation beyond the bare minimum. I often find the ones who tip or pay for exclusive do it without any kind of rigmorole or waffle, they know what they want.
Trial and error like everything I guess!
i pretty much operate the same way in free chat. i'll say hello, how are you, and what you want to do in your show today. beyond that, they get a question or 2....then i'll direct them to excl for 20 ?s or whatever floats their boat...it is their time. as far as gold, if we're in free chat and they ask to see something on the gold menu without tipping (can be through the menu or to my vibe), they'll get blocked, unless it seems like a newbie to the site, i'll give them directions on how to tip. i keep it to talking bust or knees up in a sitting position in free chat unless i'm getting gold w/requests to stand/bend over or whatever
i keep it pretty strict with regulars too. they get a hello, how are you, and what do you want to do in your show today (in case they want to mix it up or focus on specific things). if they start chit chatting like they aren't going to a show, i'll keep saying hello down the list until i get a show. if a reg tells me they're tight on money, i encourage them to have me feel the love with a tip to my vibe. they usually stay a respectable amount of time or will give me a large tip than they usually do if they aren't able to do a show for financial reasons. also, i'll encouarge certain types of regs to tip in free chat (taxes or whatnot)
inside paid shows, if it's vanilla, i'll encourage tipping my vibe so i get wetter...for domme shows it could be any number of reasons (taxes, etc)
i enjoy being friendly to everyone coming into my room...at the same time, they know that free chat isn't where everything is happening either. if a custie is looking for a fun vibe beyond hello/hru, they're in the wrong room and i'm ok with that. i got way too stressed out the first few weeks i started camming coming up with topics.
~Carmen~
10-26-2020, 11:48 AM
I always encourage tipping if they compliment or just want to chat also. Most will say "Okay" and leave. LOL Some will tip but it's usually not more than $5. I find that the ones who tip well or over and over don't need to be persuaded. Love the ones who ask "For what?"
Yesterday I got "You're rude" and "Aren't you charming?" when I asked for tips. Well, yes I am thank you! haha
fetishqueen
10-26-2020, 12:33 PM
Haha loving your style Carmen and GG! Funnily enough GG that's pretty much how I run things in free in terms of what they get from me. I'm used to doing it that way elsewhere so do the same only here I have the bonus of tips which is the new part.
I do think that guys are the same the world over. In free you get the obvious freeloaders who try to chat / offer themselves for a date / talk filthy with a copy and paste message, then in the background the genuine ones quietly tip or go into a paid chat. This is my (limited) experience on here and pretty much mirrors the experience elsewhere.
Now how to get them to spend spend spend...
ggminx
10-26-2020, 01:03 PM
Wow, thanks for your honesty. Would you say you make more on gold-shows or privates? I struggle with gold-shows, I wish I could do them reaching my goal since privates (especially short ones) can be exhausting/draining.
ranked in the 101-200 prize area, closer to the 101 end. ~24 hours. i only do premium and exclusive shows, no gold shows. don't sell vids during contests or any other time
Jopka
10-26-2020, 02:30 PM
Thank you.
everythingiscake
10-26-2020, 02:45 PM
I always get my payments the Friday after the pay period ends through ACH deposit in USA.
Any ideas when the next contest will be? It seems they do a Halloween contest? I need to plan ahead to take contest week off. I suck at them.
Esixxx
10-26-2020, 02:50 PM
I always get my payments the Friday after the pay period ends through ACH deposit in USA.
Any ideas when the next contest will be? It seems they do a Halloween contest? I need to plan ahead to take contest week off. I suck at them.
I actually had an OCD moment and put all the past contests into a google calendar :D
Yeah there is usually a halloween contest I believe on the weekend of Halloween
CamgirlsRockTheWeb
10-26-2020, 04:30 PM
I have a question about the capability of interactive toys on SMConnect.
Can you only use it for tip-activated purposes, or can you set it so an individual customer can have control over the toy in a private, exclusive, or even a gold show?
Specifically I have a Lovense domi wand and have had customers control it via the Lovense Remote bluetooth app, but it's a pain in the ass to set it up because they have to download the app/set up an account, etc. I recently bought the Lovense bluetooth dongle so I could at least use the Remote app through my computer instead of my phone. From there I actually have the ability to generate a single use URL that I could send to a customer to control the toy for an allotted amount of time via their web browser, but unfortunately when I tried to test this out with a reg the other night, the link wouldn't show up for him in the chat. Which makes sense because I'm sure SM blocks sketchy looking URLs or anything that might "take the customer off site."
I am probably going to email Liz and ask if there is a way to use the link option, but I wanted to know if anyone had experience with using this toy on SMConnect directly (in a non-tip vibe sort of way). Thanks!
are you able to use the dongle with streamate?
it did not work when i tried
anonamiss
10-26-2020, 06:07 PM
are you able to use the dongle with streamate?
it did not work when i tried
so far i've gotten it to work fine on my PC through the Lovense Connect app itself, which I prefer to using it on my phone. but no, i have not tried it directly with SM Connect yet. Liz implied this was possible and linked me to the interactive toys help page, I just haven't had a chance to try to set it up yet. i'll report back with results when i attempt to do that this week.
i'll also note that despite the fact Liz told me I could use the single-use generated remote link, I have not been successful with being able to send it to customers via chat. I have tried removing the www and http, i have tried spacing out the characters, and i've tried writing in things like [slash] and [dot] and it still never goes through. so currently I'm still using it purely from the app itself.
moneybags
10-26-2020, 10:27 PM
A quick question please ladies, possibly with a variety of answers! What is the etiquette when it comes to asking for tips / Gold in free chat? From the perspective of camgirls I am wondering what is best. If they request anything I always respond asking for Gold (that's when they leave lol) but in general free chat do you push for tips or not? One day I did ask a few for tips and got nothing, I did better when I didn't ask! I tend to think that those that will tip, will tip without prompting just because they want to.
I suppose we all work differently I just thought that by NOT asking I could be missing a trick!
I was thinking of having a sign up or an auto response saying 'Pay Or Leave' but I thought it was a bit harsh! I am joking, honestly...
You need to ask in a sexy fun way. The broke guys leave and were never gonna spend. “Tips are always appropriated guys” just be nice about it. If they get mad they are bad customers.
Ambercat
10-27-2020, 02:48 AM
so far i've gotten it to work fine on my PC through the Lovense Connect app itself, which I prefer to using it on my phone. but no, i have not tried it directly with SM Connect yet. Liz implied this was possible and linked me to the interactive toys help page, I just haven't had a chance to try to set it up yet. i'll report back with results when i attempt to do that this week.
i'll also note that despite the fact Liz told me I could use the single-use generated remote link, I have not been successful with being able to send it to customers via chat. I have tried removing the www and http, i have tried spacing out the characters, and i've tried writing in things like [slash] and [dot] and it still never goes through. so currently I'm still using it purely from the app itself.
I asked support months ago and they told me its violating TOS because it allows them a way if contacting us offsite.
LegoMoney
10-27-2020, 05:14 AM
Overall, what tip vibe toy currently works best with syncing with SM? I’ve never used one b4 and I’m stuck between purchasing the Lush 2 or Esca 2....
anonamiss
10-27-2020, 05:42 AM
I asked support months ago and they told me its violating TOS because it allows them a way if contacting us offsite.
Yep they told me that too and I forwarded that conversation to Liz and asked again, where she assured me it was fine to use. If I ever get a random suspension for it I'll just reach out to Liz again for an un-ban because I have it in writing that she said it was fine. I trust her more than tech support who seem to be clueless sometimes.
Ambercat
10-27-2020, 02:45 PM
Sometimes I feel like support isn't even a person.
I've asked questions before and my other half is an IT professional so I'll list we've tried A B C to sort it out. Then days later support respond and give me an overview of the feature causing an issue and say "you should try A B C" its so frustrating because I really enjoy the site otherwise!
CamgirlsRockTheWeb
10-27-2020, 02:54 PM
so far i've gotten it to work fine on my PC through the Lovense Connect app itself, which I prefer to using it on my phone. but no, i have not tried it directly with SM Connect yet. Liz implied this was possible and linked me to the interactive toys help page, I just haven't had a chance to try to set it up yet. i'll report back with results when i attempt to do that this week.
i'll also note that despite the fact Liz told me I could use the single-use generated remote link, I have not been successful with being able to send it to customers via chat. I have tried removing the www and http, i have tried spacing out the characters, and i've tried writing in things like [slash] and [dot] and it still never goes through. so currently I'm still using it purely from the app itself.
I have questions abt the pc and dongle. I need to reorder a new one. ill find it after i reorder.
can you set how long the vibe is going to last? ie: 1 sec -10 secs depending on tip
is it picking up sound to your phone or through the dongle to the phone?
is it a great connection? I collect tips all cute and shit and suddenly its not working :O
the forum is backwards for me to scroll? the last pages on threads are first pages of the thread. i have to go forward to read threads.. is this new on the forum?
anonamiss
10-27-2020, 07:27 PM
I have questions abt the pc and dongle. I need to reorder a new one. ill find it after i reorder.
can you set how long the vibe is going to last? ie: 1 sec -10 secs depending on tip
is it picking up sound to your phone or through the dongle to the phone?
is it a great connection? I collect tips all cute and shit and suddenly its not working :O
the forum is backwards for me to scroll? the last pages on threads are first pages of the thread. i have to go forward to read threads.. is this new on the forum?
(the forum is normal/not backwards for me)
The Domi wand I use is bluetooth activated, it is not sound-reactive. When I used it on mobile (in my case I was using a tablet, not a phone), I didn't need a dongle. I just turned the bluetooth on on my tablet and the wand would automatically sync up to the mobile Lovense Remote app. Now I have the dongle on my laptop which works the same way. It syncs up to the app on my PC. I don't use it as a tip vibe so I can't answer your question about that. It's a vibrating wand intended for external stimulation, so I always personally thought it would be stupid to use as a tip vibe because I'd just have to sit there with this massive toy bulge in my panties. Instead I use it in exclusives where a customer can have full control over it. They add me on the app and then have the option to "request live control", which I accept once we're in exclusive. On their end they can use the touch screen on their phones to basically draw/drag "waves" up and down, to control the strength and length of the vibration in real time. Once the show is over, I disconnect the toy on the app. I have not had any significant issues with the connection dropping, except for a few times when the toy has a low battery.
moneybags
10-27-2020, 07:41 PM
I have questions abt the pc and dongle. I need to reorder a new one. ill find it after i reorder.
can you set how long the vibe is going to last? ie: 1 sec -10 secs depending on tip
is it picking up sound to your phone or through the dongle to the phone?
is it a great connection? I collect tips all cute and shit and suddenly its not working :O
the forum is backwards for me to scroll? the last pages on threads are first pages of the thread. i have to go forward to read threads.. is this new on the forum?
I asked support months ago and they told me its violating TOS because it allows them a way if contacting us offsite.
If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed it’s dealing with confusing rules. I remember the clubs had all sorts of different rules depending on who the girl and manager was. Then I was always afraid of getting in trouble for innocent things.
They look me up on the Lovense remote app by my name. I have it in my profile. There’s no other way to give them access that I know of? I do think Liz would clear things up for me as I’ve asked before and she said it was fine until Lovense was intergrated into the platform, but it’s still not fully integrated with Lovense. All you can do is the tip vibe on the SM platform. As far as I know, giving access through the app is the only way that I can give my customers control of my toy. So far I haven’t got in trouble. I’m very strick with not meeting off the platform. I delete them from my app as soon as they log off. So maybe if one isn’t taking advantage of it then it’s not a problem?
Just like the club, there will always be girls who push boundaries. I never thought it was worth the bullshit to do OTC and I don’t think it’s worth losing my platform either. But then again maybe those girls are on a yacht right now in the gulf, so who am I to judge.
Jodyjensen
10-27-2020, 11:47 PM
Two 2 day contests for Halloween, trying to decide whether or not to take part. The prizes don’t seem great.
Anyone who’s worked Halloween before, how was it? Can’t remember if I worked last year or not but I definitely didn’t do anything Halloween related either way. Wondering if it’s gonna be busy with people who like the Halloween vibe, or dead as people are doing activities with their children..
euro_princess
10-28-2020, 12:13 AM
I’ve worked most of Halloweens and I wasn’t impressed, kinda slow. This year might be different with quarantine going on all around the world. I hope at least!
anonamiss
10-28-2020, 12:21 AM
Two 2 day contests for Halloween, trying to decide whether or not to take part. The prizes don’t seem great.
Anyone who’s worked Halloween before, how was it? Can’t remember if I worked last year or not but I definitely didn’t do anything Halloween related either way. Wondering if it’s gonna be busy with people who like the Halloween vibe, or dead as people are doing activities with their children..
i've never enjoyed it. i've tried in past years and always feel awkwardly compelled to dress up since it's a halloween contest, and yet it seems like costumes turn my demographic off. i'm not a cosplay/roleplay kind of girl nor do i ever really do fancy outfits, so it just feels weird for everyone when i wear costumes. i've tried doing cheeky/humorous costumes but that always backfires for the new guys who don't know my personality, and usually just leads to my regulars hanging out and freeloading instead of spending.
i decided i'm definitely not participating this year, at least not halloween night proper. i hate short contests with crappy prizes and this is no exception. it may be different due to covid and people being a bit more likely to stay inside, but that also means they're more likely to be home with wives/kids. i hate that this is a double two-day contest, it's so unnecessary. if it were just two days for halloween and sunday, fine, i could take those nights off. but now it's cutting into a potential work week because it's four days long. ugh.
Jodyjensen
10-28-2020, 12:39 AM
That’s what I was thinking too. I’ve dressed up in the past in other forms of sex work and it’s rarely well received, not something I usually do so think it puts people off.
Think I’ll work my usual shifts and not bother with the contest. Thanks for your your help!