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HollyD
01-26-2021, 03:11 PM
It's soooo annoying as I have 3 weeks to make as much money before I start a covid lab job( which I can't wait to do)
Serena-Shields
01-26-2021, 03:24 PM
My stream has not been able to connect at all for the last two days, tried clearing cache/cookies and still nothing...what the fuck.
Erika_Xstacy
01-26-2021, 03:38 PM
January and february are the slowest months. it picks back up in feb.
id say go back in your earnings and see what you were doing last year the trends do seem to follow yearly
add the pandemic and we are doing great! (sarcasm)
thatgingercamgirl
01-26-2021, 03:47 PM
This is by far my worst week yet. WTF is wrong with the guys on SM??? Is anyone else having a tough go of it? I'm ready to rage quit this whole goddamn week. My Regs are nowhere to be found and the freeloading is making me want to rip all my goddamn hair out.
HELP! SOS! 911!!!!
OMG SAAMMEEE. Hugs to everyone else who is trying very hard not to rage quit!
MsJess
01-26-2021, 03:54 PM
Slowwwww i'm falling asleep and got 2 regs camping in my chat grrrrrr
Erika_Xstacy
01-26-2021, 04:29 PM
Im being asked for gold shows the past few days. I do one maybe once every few months. i hate goldshows unless i have whales in the room but when i look at history the guys asking bought one, minimum tip buy in 25 years ago
I will be in a gold show saying random things like i hate gold shows;. i hate you cheap mfrs lllool
~Carmen~
01-26-2021, 04:33 PM
Im being asked for gold shows the past few days. I do one maybe once every few months. i hate goldshows unless i have whales in the room but when i look at history the guys asking bought one, minimum tip buy in 25 years ago
I will be in a gold show saying random things like i hate gold shows;. i hate you cheap mfrs lllool
I have cut way back on gold shows lately too. They are too hard to get, plus they attract guys who just park in your room waiting for freebies.
SoloDesire
01-26-2021, 04:37 PM
Im being asked for gold shows the past few days. I do one maybe once every few months. i hate goldshows unless i have whales in the room but when i look at history the guys asking bought one, minimum tip buy in 25 years ago
I will be in a gold show saying random things like i hate gold shows;. i hate you cheap mfrs lllool
Yeah, fuck the cheap asses that ask for GOLD shows. I NEVER do them so if I'm asked I just block their broke ass. If you only have $10 or less to spend then tip off my GOLD menu or fuck off. I'm not giving you a full show for that. Nope!
Serena-Shields
01-26-2021, 04:41 PM
Does anyone have any tips as to how to get my stream to connect? This issue has only happened this week, I tried a different browser (safari) and I wass able to connect, but it would freeze immediately upon selecting my microphone.
I'm currently using Chrome which is my usual go-to, I just updated my Macbook and cleared all of my cookies and etc. My rent is so late and this is my only egg at the moment.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
01-26-2021, 04:50 PM
Does anyone have any tips as to how to get my stream to connect? This issue has only happened this week, I tried a different browser (safari) and I wass able to connect, but it would freeze immediately upon selecting my microphone.
I'm currently using Chrome which is my usual go-to, I just updated my Macbook and cleared all of my cookies and etc. My rent is so late and this is my only egg at the moment.
Was freezing on the microphone before the update? I'm a pc user and from time to time I would run into this issue. Once I fixed it by disabling some of my security settings. My microphone was being blocked in the browser as well. And I didnt have this issue until after a oc update. You may want to try firefox too.
Serena-Shields
01-26-2021, 04:53 PM
Was freezing on the microphone before the update? I'm a pc user and from time to time I would run into this issue. Once I fixed it by disabling some of my security settings. My microphone was being blocked in the browser as well. And I didnt have this issue until after a oc update. You may want to try firefox too.
I've never streamed from Safari before, so I'm not sure if it was a Safari issue or something from the most recent Macbook update :/ I will try Firefox! Absolutely no idea why Chrome is suddenly not working.
Dahlia Fallon
01-26-2021, 05:06 PM
This is by far my worst week yet. WTF is wrong with the guys on SM??? Is anyone else having a tough go of it? I'm ready to rage quit this whole goddamn week. My Regs are nowhere to be found and the freeloading is making me want to rip all my goddamn hair out.
HELP! SOS! 911!!!!
Lots of people on monthly pay haven't been paid since before xmas (25th was the last friday in Dec) so plenty have been waiting 5 weeks for a paycheck. Tax is due in the UK this week. will be cool.
MsJess
01-26-2021, 05:12 PM
Does anyone have any tips as to how to get my stream to connect? This issue has only happened this week, I tried a different browser (safari) and I wass able to connect, but it would freeze immediately upon selecting my microphone.
I'm currently using Chrome which is my usual go-to, I just updated my Macbook and cleared all of my cookies and etc. My rent is so late and this is my only egg at the moment.
Make sure everything you have installed to use to cam is updated. Try to restart your modem. Are you using web enconder to stream? also, try to lower your video resolution and see what works. I personally have it selected to Up to 1080, maybe try to 720 and maybe you'll stay connected.
Serena-Shields
01-26-2021, 06:21 PM
Make sure everything you have installed to use to cam is updated. Try to restart your modem. Are you using web enconder to stream? also, try to lower your video resolution and see what works. I personally have it selected to Up to 1080, maybe try to 720 and maybe you'll stay connected.
AFAIK there's not currently any software for my Logitech cam for Macbook but it's working just fine everywhere else for me, I tried lowering my resolution and that didn't help either :( Firefox was too slow and the diagnostic test on SMConnect failed so it wouldn't even let me stream there, and Ssafari still isn't letting me switch my microphone or webcam- the entire window stops responding as soon as I select a cam or mic on SMConnect.
Just spent 2 hours updating again (guess there was an update I missed), deleted Chrome and redownloaded, still having the same issue.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
01-26-2021, 07:07 PM
AFAIK there's not currently any software for my Logitech cam for Macbook but it's working just fine everywhere else for me, I tried lowering my resolution and that didn't help either :( Firefox was too slow and the diagnostic test on SMConnect failed so it wouldn't even let me stream there, and Ssafari still isn't letting me switch my microphone or webcam- the entire window stops responding as soon as I select a cam or mic on SMConnect.
Just spent 2 hours updating again (guess there was an update I missed), deleted Chrome and redownloaded, still having the same issue.
Have you tried Youtube yet? Do a search for webcam/microphone permissions per browser on Macs. Do a search for pc too. I went through this and it's so frustrating. Unfortunately I had to use an older computer in the meantime until the issue kinda worked itself out on the new one. One day I could stream just fine and then the next nothing. Don't give up.
Serena-Shields
01-26-2021, 07:16 PM
Have you tried Youtube yet? Do a search for webcam/microphone permissions per browser on Macs. Do a search for pc too. I went through this and it's so frustrating. Unfortunately I had to use an older computer in the meantime until the issue kinda worked itself out on the new one. One day I could stream just fine and then the next nothing. Don't give up.
Fortunately for whatever reason (Probably the OS 11.1 update?) Safari is now working perfectly fine, I was able to stream at my usual resolution and the window didn't freeze when I went through and selected my webcam and mic preferences in the Settings bar. Kind of annoying because I use Chrome for everything else, so I'm gonna keep trying Chrome when I log in every morning before moving to Safari if it doesn't work, but at least tonight wasn't a total loss and I'll be able to work tomorrow lol.
Maybe it's a good thing that I have to use Safari, since all of my stuff is on Chrome I won't be able to open other windows and fool around on Instagram with clients waiting in my chat LOL
Thanks for the help!
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
01-26-2021, 07:38 PM
Fortunately for whatever reason (Probably the OS 11.1 update?) Safari is now working perfectly fine, I was able to stream at my usual resolution and the window didn't freeze when I went through and selected my webcam and mic preferences in the Settings bar. Kind of annoying because I use Chrome for everything else, so I'm gonna keep trying Chrome when I log in every morning before moving to Safari if it doesn't work, but at least tonight wasn't a total loss and I'll be able to work tomorrow lol.
Maybe it's a good thing that I have to use Safari, since all of my stuff is on Chrome I won't be able to open other windows and fool around on Instagram with clients waiting in my chat LOL
Thanks for the help!
Great! I'm glad it worked out.
moneybags
01-26-2021, 07:46 PM
This is by far my worst week yet. WTF is wrong with the guys on SM??? Is anyone else having a tough go of it? I'm ready to rage quit this whole goddamn week. My Regs are nowhere to be found and the freeloading is making me want to rip all my goddamn hair out.
HELP! SOS! 911!!!!
Same girl! Everyone is just staring at me, but nothing is happening. I feel like an animal at the zoo.
LeilaB
01-27-2021, 01:45 AM
In the past two days I spent only 2 hours online, I'm at 0$ right now..OMG it seems like its gonna be my first week, when I cant make a payout...I hope things get better soon, right now it's just a waste of time and makeup :(
gbjenna
01-27-2021, 05:11 AM
Not doing gold shows takes up too much head space sometimes. I try to gear myself up to do them cause I feel like I’m missing out on a lot of money, but I much prefer 1-1s over private’s with a handful of guys, let a massive group show. Plus I feel incredibly awkward trying to tease to bring them in. If I’m candidly teasing lol as if I’m just really casually and absent mindedly doing it then I feel fine, but if I’m teasing as if I’m actively trying to get someone to pay, I just feel awkward as hell. Fair play to those who can pull it off!!
What I can’t wrap my head around though, is that these guys are getting a really cheap show, $1pm, maybe even less? And some of them still need free videos on top to entice them in. It’s cheap enough already, surely?
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 05:30 AM
Not doing gold shows takes up too much head space sometimes. I try to gear myself up to do them cause I feel like I’m missing out on a lot of money, but I much prefer 1-1s over private’s with a handful of guys, let a massive group show. Plus I feel incredibly awkward trying to tease to bring them in. If I’m candidly teasing lol as if I’m just really casually and absent mindedly doing it then I feel fine, but if I’m teasing as if I’m actively trying to get someone to pay, I just feel awkward as hell. Fair play to those who can pull it off!!
What I can’t wrap my head around though, is that these guys are getting a really cheap show, $1pm, maybe even less? And some of them still need free videos on top to entice them in. It’s cheap enough already, surely?
I hate gold shows but I’ve started working them a new way which brings in more money when I have people in who like to tip for my tip vibe, also had a few last week who usually tip in guest come in for a show. I’ve been charging $10 for a 10 min show but I don’t take my panties off until I hit at least 50g, I’ll start the show regardless of people tipping in or not when it’s quiet or if guest chat is annoying me as I do get people join once it’s started.
I just market it as an orgasm record show, focus heavily on cumming using my tip vibe. I think that’s what got me my hour block last week too as he joined one of my GS towards the end then took me straight for a record multiple orgasm show.
I much prefer exclusive shows but if none are coming in, I still want to make money. Nice to have a break from guest chat too sometimes without logging off for an actual break.
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 05:39 AM
Oh also, I found when I done a lot of teasing in the past, I just had a load of freeloaders come in and not pay, so now I don’t bother doing heavy teasing. If they wanna wank over me, they know that as soon as they come in my room. I’m not gonna tire myself out in countdowns for guys paying $1 per min.
Each to their own of course, but that’s what’s been working for me lately
gbjenna
01-27-2021, 06:03 AM
So do you start shows regardless of how much you’ve filled it? Do you feel like it was worth it when you’ve finished? When I first started I used to feel disheartened sometimes checking my earnings after the exchange rate. I hate the thought of doing a gold show and feeling the same way haha.
The only times I try gold shows is if it’s reallyyyyy slow. And it has to be seriously slow for me to consider trying. And I always end up cancelling them so I just never bother now. I do wonder if there’s ways I could pull one off that would be worth it for me
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 06:07 AM
So do you start shows regardless of how much you’ve filled it? Do you feel like it was worth it when you’ve finished? When I first started I used to feel disheartened sometimes checking my earnings after the exchange rate. I hate the thought of doing a gold show and feeling the same way haha.
The only times I try gold shows is if it’s reallyyyyy slow. And it has to be seriously slow for me to consider trying. And I always end up cancelling them so I just never bother now. I do wonder if there’s ways I could pull one off that would be worth it for me
It just depends how my day is going really whether or not I bother with them. If it’s completely dead, I may start a countdown to bring in some traffic but not actually do the show (unless it’s been paid for). If there’s guys tipping in guest who won’t do an exc or pvt, I’ll do one and they usually join. Or if I’m just sick of listening to people’s shit in guest I’ll do one and start the show regardless of how far I’m in to the goal. If people join, happy days. If not, well I’ve had 10 minutes to myself to recharge.
I do basically nothing in gold shows though so I’m happy with what I do make from them compared with what’s on offer.
I’m no expert as I’ve only just started doing them again, but it has been working for me lately.
gbjenna
01-27-2021, 07:54 AM
It just depends how my day is going really whether or not I bother with them. If it’s completely dead, I may start a countdown to bring in some traffic but not actually do the show (unless it’s been paid for). If there’s guys tipping in guest who won’t do an exc or pvt, I’ll do one and they usually join. Or if I’m just sick of listening to people’s shit in guest I’ll do one and start the show regardless of how far I’m in to the goal. If people join, happy days. If not, well I’ve had 10 minutes to myself to recharge.
I do basically nothing in gold shows though so I’m happy with what I do make from them compared with what’s on offer.
I’m no expert as I’ve only just started doing them again, but it has been working for me lately.
OK I’ve definitely taken some inspo from all this. Thank you!! X
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 08:09 AM
OK I’ve definitely taken some inspo from all this. Thank you!! X
I think everyone works them different. Some definitely put more effort into it than me but I use them as a filler and a way to hide from guest chat for a while rather than to make the bulk of my income. Using it as a bit of a tease before a ppm would work well too I think, without it being demanding energy wise
princess_casual
01-27-2021, 11:00 AM
I hate gold shows but I’ve started working them a new way which brings in more money when I have people in who like to tip for my tip vibe, also had a few last week who usually tip in guest come in for a show. I’ve been charging $10 for a 10 min show but I don’t take my panties off until I hit at least 50g, I’ll start the show regardless of people tipping in or not when it’s quiet or if guest chat is annoying me as I do get people join once it’s started.
I just market it as an orgasm record show, focus heavily on cumming using my tip vibe. I think that’s what got me my hour block last week too as he joined one of my GS towards the end then took me straight for a record multiple orgasm show.
I much prefer exclusive shows but if none are coming in, I still want to make money. Nice to have a break from guest chat too sometimes without logging off for an actual break.
I love the idea of this.... just wondering, what do you do if you have only a few people tipping in? Like if a few people tip in but you don't reach 50 gold, won't they be annoyed they paid and don't get to see a show?
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 11:25 AM
I love the idea of this.... just wondering, what do you do if you have only a few people tipping in? Like if a few people tip in but you don't reach 50 gold, won't they be annoyed they paid and don't get to see a show?
I’m transparent about what’s on offer so if I haven’t reached goal and they’re not tipping to at least get me to 50, well that’s on them. I still do a show, just mainly tits, rubbing pussy over knickers, moaning and dirty talk.
My Gold Menu price for tits is more than I charge for the gold show buy in, so either way they’re getting a deal. A great deal I think!
ShaSha gave me the idea, she posted about foot fet gold shows and starting regardless of reaching goal or not, which gave me the idea for mine. Thanks Sha!
princess_casual
01-27-2021, 11:35 AM
I’m transparent about what’s on offer so if I haven’t reached goal and they’re not tipping to at least get me to 50, well that’s on them. I still do a show, just mainly tits, rubbing pussy over knickers, moaning and dirty talk.
My Gold Menu price for tits is more than I charge for the gold show buy in, so either way they’re getting a deal. A great deal I think!
ShaSha gave me the idea, she posted about foot fet gold shows which gave me the idea for mine. Thanks Sha!
I love this... gonna try this! Thank you for sharing :)
princess_casual
01-27-2021, 11:37 AM
Does anyone here use a VPN? I'm sick of having my EU location listed and attracted either cheap ass dudes from my display country or Americans who are disappointed I don't have an accent. I also think US custies might skip over me, and that ppl expect lower prices for EU girls.
I wish SM would allow you to pick your nationality as your display country....
DeliveryLadyx
01-27-2021, 12:17 PM
Does anyone here use a VPN? I'm sick of having my EU location listed and attracted either cheap ass dudes from my display country or Americans who are disappointed I don't have an accent. I also think US custies might skip over me, and that ppl expect lower prices for EU girls.
I wish SM would allow you to pick your nationality as your display country....
Apparently they are changing the system not to have any effect by streaming via VPN. I use one and seems not to work anymore. That explains the lack of traffic this week, but no clue.
whirlerz
01-27-2021, 12:27 PM
[QUOTE=princess_casual;3209117]Does anyone here use a VPN? I'm sick of having my EU location listed and attracted either cheap ass dudes from my display country or Americans who are disappointed I don't have an accent. I also think US custies might skip over me, and that ppl expect lower prices for EU girls.
Yes!.
I love Express VPN, had them over a year. Lots of countries to choose from, USA & many states too!
whirlerz
01-27-2021, 12:36 PM
OK so right at the very start of my show, a disconnect>:(
I noticed someone that had stopped in my room had connection issues too>:(
ChristieX
01-27-2021, 01:02 PM
[QUOTE=princess_casual;3209117]Does anyone here use a VPN? I'm sick of having my EU location listed and attracted either cheap ass dudes from my display country or Americans who are disappointed I don't have an accent. I also think US custies might skip over me, and that ppl expect lower prices for EU girls.
Yes!.
I love Express VPN, had them over a year. Lots of countries to choose from, USA & many states too!
I use express VPN as well. I'm in the UK and do morning/afternoon shift. I try and go for the "morning horn" guys. So I stay in the UK in the morning and when it comes to about 1pm I hit the dead wall. So I switch over to the US and double dip the morning guys.
I can even move to different time zones as well.
Follow the horn!!
Someone once mentioned that it takes 24 hours for your location to update but mine does it almost instantly.
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 01:03 PM
[QUOTE=whirlerz;3209127]
I use express VPN as well. I'm in the UK and do morning afternoon shift. I try and go for the "morning horn" guys. So I stay in the UK in the morning and when it somes to about 1pm I hit the dead wall. So I switch over to the US and double dip the morning guys.
Someone once mentioned that it takes 24 hours for your location to update but mine does it almost instantly.
I think I might start doing this too you know as UK guys disappear on afternoons, at least for me anyway.
whirlerz
01-27-2021, 01:08 PM
That was actually ChristieX that said that, but cool. :)
Miss_ShaSha
01-27-2021, 01:11 PM
I use express VPN as well. I'm in the UK and do morning/afternoon shift. I try and go for the "morning horn" guys. So I stay in the UK in the morning and when it comes to about 1pm I hit the dead wall. So I switch over to the US and double dip the morning guys.
I can even move to different time zones as well.
Follow the horn!!
Someone once mentioned that it takes 24 hours for your location to update but mine does it almost instantly.
SMART AF!!! hahaahaaa nice hustle.
Miss_ShaSha
01-27-2021, 01:13 PM
I just watched PrettyMilfy, I think that's her name, do her GOLD pre and she's 49 but looks 30 and her sensuality is off the hook. Her hustle got me so damn juiced.
Jodyjensen
01-27-2021, 01:14 PM
That was actually ChristieX that said that, but cool. :)
Whoops! Not sure what happened to the quote there hahah
whirlerz
01-27-2021, 01:23 PM
Whoops! Not sure what happened to the quote there hahah
It's all good! :)
gbjenna
01-27-2021, 01:31 PM
Is it totally necessary to change locations with the VPN's? Cause I know if you're viewing from the UK, they changed it so all the models from our country are listed first. I think they did it for some other countries too. And then other nationalities show after.
But when I check the site with a VPN, as if I'm viewing from the US, it isn't the same. It doesn't show all the US models first, it shows a complete mix of countries like it used to do when viewing from the UK. So going by that, surely the morning guys in the US will catch you irregardless of the VPN?
looklovely
01-27-2021, 01:52 PM
Just curious, do you accept cam2cam in privates (not exclusives)? I typically do if it's a new customer to see what they look like, but today the guy was asking personal questions and it made me uncomfortable so I ignored him but he took the hint and left.
TheBrownFox
01-27-2021, 02:15 PM
What I can’t wrap my head around though, is that these guys are getting a really cheap show, $1pm, maybe even less? And some of them still need free videos on top to entice them in. It’s cheap enough already, surely?
That was my thought exactly! Guys are already getting a live show - For as little as $1 - of a hot girl using a dildo, and they got the nerve to ask "What do we get if we chip in 10?" Haha. Before Gold shows came along, guys paid your per minute premium/exclusive rates, and went on their merry way...without expecting videos. :P
moneybags
01-27-2021, 02:17 PM
Just curious, do you accept cam2cam in privates (not exclusives)? I typically do if it's a new customer to see what they look like, but today the guy was asking personal questions and it made me uncomfortable so I ignored him but he took the hint and left.
Last night I did. I made it a deal. I was like I USUALLY don’t, but I really want to see you. Took the bait
Miss_ShaSha
01-27-2021, 02:19 PM
OK so right at the very start of my show, a disconnect>:(
I noticed someone that had stopped in my room had connection issues too>:(
I've been noticing a lot of in and outs just to come back in then out again. I think it's site issues for sure.
moneybags
01-27-2021, 02:20 PM
I just watched PrettyMilfy, I think that's her name, do her GOLD pre and she's 49 but looks 30 and her sensuality is off the hook. Her hustle got me so damn juiced.
Thank You! So I had to tell my doctor what I do for a living because I thought it was injuring my hand. He obviously didn’t say it like this, but he’s like you’re not getting any younger. Yes as an older model you have to respect the aging process, but age is just a number. I could tell he was low key judging me. Whatever screw him. Oh and he said I can go back to work full time. Yay!
Vanilla people can be so damn judgy!
DeliveryLadyx
01-27-2021, 02:21 PM
I've been noticing a lot of in and outs just to come back in then out again. I think it's site issues for sure.
Yes! They had all day issues on site, lot of in and out and back again. That explains the lack of money and paying guys. Site is cooking something
Erika_Xstacy
01-27-2021, 02:39 PM
Just curious, do you accept cam2cam in privates (not exclusives)? I typically do if it's a new customer to see what they look like, but today the guy was asking personal questions and it made me uncomfortable so I ignored him but he took the hint and left.
depends
i do. and put it behind the browser on mute .. it works out bc i dont have to tell the others in paid chat "no" bc they cant send theirs due to the first guy
if they ask me in free chat i say to go exclusive and they go
ill accept it in regular priv and ignore it for the most part
skyfall
01-27-2021, 03:28 PM
[QUOTE=princess_casual;3209117]Does anyone here use a VPN? I'm sick of having my EU location listed and attracted either cheap ass dudes from my display country or Americans who are disappointed I don't have an accent. I also think US custies might skip over me, and that ppl expect lower prices for EU girls.
Yes!.
I love Express VPN, had them over a year. Lots of countries to choose from, USA & many states too!
Can someone explain to me how VPN works for streamate? I mean does it still show my flag (from europe rn) or I am able to change it for US or what? Does it show my profile more often or what?
bigbum
01-27-2021, 06:02 PM
has anyone had clients try to register on sm but their country is blocked? are some arab countries blocked? or?