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SoloDesire
04-18-2013, 05:25 PM
Okay! Let us know how it goes!! Thanks :)
sammii
04-18-2013, 05:28 PM
I followed your advice and unclicked 'auto adjust'. Should I click it now or leave it! Thanks!
Yeah, you should click it now and change the settings to the ones SM recommends. Click degrade quality and click the wrench next to auto adjust - Maximum Buffer Size to 5 and Minimum Video Bitrate to 100.
Marina Starr
04-18-2013, 05:31 PM
Thank you bb! I guess we shall see when I return to camming next month!
Yeah, you should click it now and change the settings to the ones SM recommends. Click degrade quality and click the wrench next to auto adjust - Maximum Buffer Size to 5 and Minimum Video Bitrate to 100.
~Carmen~
04-18-2013, 05:42 PM
Sammi, what about the "preserve quality" check box? Did you check it?
sammii
04-18-2013, 05:47 PM
^ Nope. Leave "'preserve quality" unchecked.
AliceFun
04-18-2013, 05:49 PM
this is ridiculous, why they dont inform us properly about new required settings? what about an email with all infoes included?
JaneBurgess
04-18-2013, 06:11 PM
WTF? I wish they would make up their mind on settings. I will give it a shot next time I log in and see if it helps. Thanks for posting this.
Girls I contacted support and they replied :
"Audio sample rate of 22050 - this is required for your audio to continue working properly"
kittykrane
04-18-2013, 06:18 PM
Damn..now it's the audio that should be lower too??? I have noticed the encoder blinking on my end..The viewers don't seem to notice it when I ask them about it. I'll find out tomorrow how these new settings are working..I'm going for a haircut in the morning. I need something FRESH!
temptingmodel
04-18-2013, 06:21 PM
Girls I contacted support and they replied :
"Audio sample rate of 22050 - this is required for your audio to continue working properly"
is this support we have the option to email from our dashboard? (keep in mind they are the last to know of anything)
Marina Starr
04-18-2013, 06:30 PM
I've been using the same settings and everything was just fine. I guess shit is about to get real.... AGAIN!
TheBrownFox
04-18-2013, 07:12 PM
OMG...a top SM model just got her entire goal for her Gold show (I felt so proud for her), and it said "Show will start soon." She was waiting for it to start, and then all of a sudden it cancelled itself. WTF. She was pissed...I would be too. WTF, Streamate??? Now she has to get all those guys to pledge all over again. What a fucking pain in the ass that must be!
JaneBurgess
04-18-2013, 08:47 PM
I have to agree. I've been on there five years I have have never seen it this bad. Not only is it slow, but the customers that are there are kinda cheap. I haven't used geo block but maybe I will give it a try and see if it cuts down on the moochers.
I've been on SM over 2 years...this is the worst traffic I have seen in that time. I don't know if it's because of the effect the GOLD SHOWS have had on the site, more models, or if the traffic is just dying or just less spenders in general. I'm almost tempted to activate geo block so I an block India..tons of freeloaders from there. I just don't know how much that will affect my overall traffic..I know some top gals use geo block on somewhere because they don't even show up until I log in as registered.
TXCamgirl
04-18-2013, 08:48 PM
I am so fucking pissed tonight from my normal life. I am always nice to everybody that comes in my room regardless if they are an asshole or not. Tonight I said fuck it, no more nice girl. Everytime I broke motherfucker comes in my room wanting something I totally tell him to fuck right off. Apparently the good paying customers love seeing a chick go off on a freeloader because I am hitting every gold show I try after bitching the room out. I guess my new persona is going to be "super bitch" :) Works for me. I'm tired of being nice to men.
laurielegs
04-18-2013, 09:01 PM
Girls I contacted support and they replied :
"Audio sample rate of 22050 - this is required for your audio to continue working properly"
Either support is wrong or the Streamate website is wrong because the instructions published on the site AND the downloadable settings file both say 44100.
They however did change the AutoAdjust settings to the new ones.
This discrepancy is really making me pissed off. Which one to use?
ConnyLove
04-18-2013, 10:34 PM
Either support is wrong or the Streamate website is wrong because the instructions published on the site AND the downloadable settings file both say 44100.
They however did change the AutoAdjust settings to the new ones.
This discrepancy is really making me pissed off. Which one to use?
I am gonna send an email to Vannessa , because I asked twice (one by phone and the other by email) and both times the answer was the same. The HD icon was not showing up, it was about the same time someone here said that settings changed. They gave me the new settings plus the 22050 rate. I am trying this setting tonight and I see no difference... anyway you know SM girls , they didn't bother to inform us that something had changed. We don't know for how long the new settings have been applied,.I bet they don't even know!
PS. I love the way you make me feel SM
Missymissdemeanour
04-19-2013, 05:22 AM
Ok so I reset to the encoder to suggested settings as above, then I start the encoder only to get a message telling me that Ii should have it set to what it was before! I'll stick with it to see if there's any improvement.
temptingmodel
04-19-2013, 06:14 AM
fuck the new settings, nonononono, hell no, lol hellzzzzzzzzzzzz no .. man I was skipping like Jack and Jill on the way to grandmas house , fuck that shit, went back to MY old setting and breezy for sheezy....
shysara79
04-19-2013, 07:11 AM
Dear Sm .. I am getting sick and tired of your crap.. the end!
Missymissdemeanour
04-19-2013, 07:24 AM
I couldn't have said it better myself! Back on original settings now, what a load of bollox!
fuck the new settings, nonononono, hell no, lol hellzzzzzzzzzzzz no .. man I was skipping like Jack and Jill on the way to grandmas house , fuck that shit, went back to MY old setting and breezy for sheezy....
Missymissdemeanour
04-19-2013, 07:26 AM
I couldn't have said it better myself! Back on original settings now, what a load of bollox!
fuck the new settings, nonononono, hell no, lol hellzzzzzzzzzzzz no .. man I was skipping like Jack and Jill on the way to grandmas house , fuck that shit, went back to MY old setting and breezy for sheezy....
amanda121
04-19-2013, 07:49 AM
For me SM is pretty dead. I mean, I have around 20 guys in room on average which I consider not soo bad because I'm only on fourth page, but NOBODY takes me pvt or even tip. They are just beggars or guys who want a date or endless chat or I don't know what. Many of them are really rude calling me bitch, slut, whore, etc. Even when I get pvt it's usually very short and then he/they leave. I know I have a little freezing and delaying stream because of upload speed, but I think that's not the only problem. In pvt I just get: SHOW PUSSY NOW! TURN AROUND! SPREAD PUSSY! SHOW ASS! And when they see what they want they are gone. I'm only 10% of time in pvt and that way I will never improve my placement. I hope it will get better when I get regulars..
SoloDesire
04-19-2013, 07:54 AM
For me SM is pretty dead. I mean, I have around 20 guys in room on average which I consider not soo bad because I'm only on fourth page, but NOBODY takes me pvt or even tip. They are just beggars or guys who want a date or endless chat or I don't know what. Many of them are really rude calling me bitch, slut, whore, etc. Even when I get pvt it's usually very short and then he/they leave. I know I have a little freezing and delaying stream because of upload speed, but I think that's not the only problem. In pvt I just get: SHOW PUSSY NOW! TURN AROUND! SPREAD PUSSY! SHOW ASS! And when they see what they want they are gone. I'm only 10% of time in pvt and that way I will never improve my placement. I hope it will get better when I get regulars..
I'm on the first page and I'm getting the same thing. Hang in there bb <3
shysara79
04-19-2013, 09:10 AM
Im usually first or second page top and SM is sucking for me as well. Same kind of guys.. same kind of non paying bullshit! But really what can ya do?
ConnyLove
04-19-2013, 09:31 AM
Liz said that we have to use the audio sample rate of 44100 until they announce something different.
audritwo
04-19-2013, 10:58 AM
In pvt I just get: SHOW PUSSY NOW! TURN AROUND! SPREAD PUSSY! SHOW ASS! And when they see what they want they are gone. I'm only 10% of time in pvt and that way I will never improve my placement. I hope it will get better when I get regulars..
The first 30 seconds are free. So assholes like to extort that. What I do when someone takes me to pvt is I go "Hi! Before I start the show, please leave a good rate and comment if you enjoyed." I also explain if you want me to do anal I need to stretch first. If they start throwing demands be sweet and take your time. I also set a stop watch next to my computer and when it hits 30 secs I'll actually fully begin the show. Don't let those SOB's take advantage of you, sweety. And you will get regulars. It took me about a month to get a good handful.
PrincessLuna
04-19-2013, 11:04 AM
fuck the new settings, nonononono, hell no, lol hellzzzzzzzzzzzz no .. man I was skipping like Jack and Jill on the way to grandmas house , fuck that shit, went back to MY old setting and breezy for sheezy....
That's so weird because before I used these new settings mine was lagging SO BAD. SM and I had been messaging back and forth for a month trying to fix it until finally they said "we need to forward this to a different department" then this new setting came out. It works great for me. What settings do you use?
Though, has anyone ever had issues with the encoder and the logitech 910? If I use wide screen settings I cannot zoom in because it will become white, lag, and then freeze the whole encoder and disconnect me. Either I HAVE to use the setting SM gave me, or I can't use it at all. It's maddening.
kortneykay
04-19-2013, 11:24 AM
Ladies don't panic, in just a few short weeks things will probably speed up. Remember, most of these guys are expecting a fucking refunnnddddddddddddd and where will they spend it? On us!!!
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Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 11:41 AM
this encoder bullshit is making me reluctant to even try to use it. trying to get my placement up by using it but im wondering if i even should - wait till u guys do the dirty work for me and figure out whats up lol
kortneykay
04-19-2013, 11:44 AM
The encoder is what is going to get more guys in your room. Gotta keep up with the times bb.
Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 11:49 AM
The encoder is what is going to get more guys in your room. Gotta keep up with the times bb.
i know but im scared to use it now because theres so much discrepancy between what the site says and C/S says i dont want give myself problems by putting wrong settings in.
SoloDesire
04-19-2013, 11:52 AM
I never have issues with the encoder.
Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 12:02 PM
I never have issues with the encoder.
what settings do u use tho right now theres a difference between what support says what the site says and they changed the preferred settings this week.
SoloDesire
04-19-2013, 12:08 PM
I was using the recommended settings (I just download the "Streamate-Recommended Quality file") and I just downloaded the new ones yesterday, they work fine for me as well.
Oh, and I have an I3 processor.
Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 12:14 PM
I was using the recommended settings (I just download the "Streamate-Recommended Quality file") and I just downloaded the new ones yesterday, they work fine for me as well.
Oh, and I have an I3 processor.
o ok thax ill use the new stuff :P
VoluptiousBriadda
04-19-2013, 12:29 PM
o ok thax ill use the new stuff :P
And if the new settings dont work? Then dl the old ones! If the old ones dont work,try the other old set of recommended settings!Dont be afraid to try something just bc some ppl have issues - you may luck out and not have a damn thing go wrong with the encoder.When it comes to your money,you gotta try anything/everything you can to maximize your profits,not hold back over something that may or may not even be an issue for ya ;)
PrincessLuna
04-19-2013, 03:20 PM
You guys, I'm literally near tears right now. I FINALLY give gold shows a chance. I've attempted 2 and neither have reached their goals but I did them anyways to at least try and gain followers/regulars. Well, today, my second gold show in like a year DISCONNECTS AT THE VERY LAST SECOND. Like, literally the last second. It disconnected right as it was suppose to send me into free chat. There is absolutely nothing wrong with my connected and is 100% on SM servers.
I even just opted-in for TV gold shows. Well, I WAS opted-in.
TheBrownFox
04-19-2013, 03:23 PM
I'm sorry, Luna. :(
TheBrownFox
04-19-2013, 03:42 PM
I'm seeing so many new threads on here complaining about this and that with Streamate. Is there any way some of those threads can be merged into one 'Rants about Streamate' thread, or can they just go into the actual Streamate thread we already have, or can we just have a brand new 'The Streamate Thread - Part 2' topic? LOL.
PrincessLuna
04-19-2013, 04:00 PM
The thing is is that I really like being on SM. I never complain about the site at all and always still around. That's why this is so upsetting.
BlueBunny
04-19-2013, 04:07 PM
I logged in today hopeful but it was like pulling teeth the entire time I was on. Guys popping in and out, not much action. Was on for almost 4 hours and made just enough to pay my inexpensive phone bill. Still playing catch up this month. I REAAAALLLLLY hope it gets better soon. *sigh* I noticed the new settings are making my image skip too from time to time. Guys haven't said anything so I hope it's ok on their end.
funismymiddlename
04-19-2013, 04:09 PM
eh when i use the encoder sometimes it says I'm not using it when I check my stream. It's fucking up my placement even though I am using the encoder. I have to log off sometimes to get it to start working again. It's messing up my traffic and costing me money. If sm doesn't improve I'm going back to mfc.
Missymissdemeanour
04-19-2013, 04:28 PM
Pulling teeth would be an absolute pleasure compared to trying to get $$$ out of the guys atm >:( I don't usually suffer with disconnections but yep had one tonight, during a GS countdown, luckily I don't put effort into the countdowns so it's not so bad for me, but if I did I'd be fuming! But it always worries me that I will get disconncted during an actual show:-\
Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 08:17 PM
How does getting a one star taken off work? i just got my first unwarranted one and i have no clue what to say in the email to support.
Marina Starr
04-19-2013, 08:18 PM
Why and how did you get that 1 star?
How does getting a one star taken off work? i just got my first unwarranted one and i have no clue what to say in the email to support.
Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 08:19 PM
Why and how did you get that 1 star?
I dont know i did a lot of privates today so I have no clue who or why
audritwo
04-19-2013, 08:24 PM
Pulling teeth would be an absolute pleasure compared to trying to get $$$ out of the guys atm >:(
I was almost crying because these dudes are a bunch of stingy meffers. I was definitely being more aggressive then usual. Had one guy say, "Why it always about money with you girls?" Really sir? Don't you know what site you are on. Hopefully things pick up and SM gets their shit together with encoder.
Marina Starr
04-19-2013, 08:27 PM
It's easier for SM to remove that 1 star if you can tell them the reason behind why you want it remove. I've asked them to remove 1, 2 stars ratings in the past with no issues.
I dont know i did a lot of privates today so I have no clue who or why
Snowy0Star
04-19-2013, 08:28 PM
I was almost crying because these dudes are a bunch of stingy meffers. I was definitely being more aggressive then usual. Had one guy say, "Why it always about money with you girls?" Really sir? Don't you know what site you are on. Hopefully things pick up and SM gets their shit together with encoder.
Wow um maybe its because this is our job? Do you work for free? No.... Then dont expect us to. I would think that but I get too pissed too quick so what ive started to do is when guys annoying and make me boil like that to avoid turning off potential custies I just take a few deep breaths kick them and if they come back and still act like a jack ass I ban them.
Brilynne
04-19-2013, 08:32 PM
I like..cannot make any money on SM this week. Yeah I'm working at what Ik are bad hours for me, but less than minimum wage? Ive never done so poorly on SM EVER at anytime of the day and idk whats going on. Things started out so well now this week is just crap.>:(
JaneBurgess
04-19-2013, 11:31 PM
Are you all showing up in searches on SM? If you type in my name, my solo profile doesn't come up and I don't show up in free chat at all. CS says I am not suspended or anything and they don't have a clue what is going on. Hello new site glitches. #FML :(