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PrincessLuna
04-19-2013, 11:44 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 :(
Do you have geo-block on? If so then you won't show up in searches unless you're logged in to a member's account. (or maybe even then you're unsearchable? I forget)
JaneBurgess
04-19-2013, 11:53 PM
No I don't I just checked.
Do you have geo-block on? If so then you won't show up in searches unless you're logged in to a member's account. (or maybe even then you're unsearchable? I forget)
PrincessLuna
04-20-2013, 12:09 AM
That's so weird, if you search then your solo account doesn't show up, but your url works. That's usually what it looks like with geoblock on. Did you have it on at all within the last 24 hours?
SluttyCocoLoca
04-20-2013, 03:57 AM
I dont know i did a lot of privates today so I have no clue who or why
Hey sweetie! I would go over earnings and check every single private to find out what mofo left you 1 star - it might remind you what private it was and you can email support with at least little info... Im sure they will remove 1 star for you!!! They dont like to remove 3stars as they think its average ... good luck Snowy ;)
SluttyCocoLoca
04-20-2013, 04:01 AM
Oh and SM today - grrrrrrrrr 90%regulars ... otherwise - NO traffic!!!!! but I'm not gonna complain because i have crappy old laptop so my stream is bad... 2 weeks ladies and I will start with encoder...Encoder virgin here ;) Hope you ladies do well this weekend on SM ;)
Snowy0Star
04-20-2013, 04:03 AM
^haha i poped my encoder cherry last night and i guess sometime last night during my shift i was top bbw w00t
SluttyCocoLoca
04-20-2013, 04:34 AM
Go snowy go!!!!
Missbeth
04-20-2013, 06:12 AM
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.
It's like when they ask "what's your real job"..
Ummm where do you think the $5.99/min you pay for private goes?... LOL.
LaceyCummings
04-20-2013, 06:22 AM
Some of us are trapped in studios and can't access the normal streamate page and info that you all do.
Would anyone be kind enough to actually post the settings?
I have no way of seeing them. When I contact "support" it is one asshole who takes 10% of my gross earnings and he has his head up his ass. The only settings I can access on my log-in page haven't changed in years, and even though they are wrong, my studio denies that they are outdated. *sigh*
Brilynne
04-20-2013, 06:52 AM
Finally forced myself to work my prime-but-couldnt-be-more-inconvenient hours. Rocked it. I haven't worked this time of day since coming back, I think i'll hop on and check it out. Maybe I'll find a time-slot better than starting at 4am.
hillarylynk
04-20-2013, 07:42 AM
Is it normal to suck on streammate when first starting out? I tried to do gold shows like 3 times and couldnt get more than 2 to 3 people tops in my room at a time,I stream using the encoder but my placement is totally awfull and I cant figure out why.I am going to stay positive and assume the more time I spend on cam the more regs I will get and the more $$ I will make better placement ect...I was on streamate for 7 whole straight hours from 11pm cali time to 6am and only made 52 dollars tonight is that supr low abnormal??
when you girls first started camming on sm compared to where you are now is there a big difference? I keep reading the camming rocks thread trying to stay motivated.
justanothercamgirl
04-20-2013, 09:02 AM
I just wanted to comment that I get so confused when girls say that 'I don't understand why guys don't understand that this is a job for us.'
Because we are offering the fantasy that we are hot women that are horny 24/7. If they truly understood that it was only a job to us they would go back to their free porn.
Does this mean that we need to put up with freeloaders? No fucking way. No money = no attention.
But think about if you were watching a movie and in the middle of a big scene the actors stopped acting and turned to you and said, "I hope you didn't pirate this movie! I am an actor and this is my job you know!"
justanothercamgirl
04-20-2013, 09:06 AM
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.
1. Figure out the name of who rated you one star
2. Figure out what time and date of the person rated you one star
3. Email Streamate the following: Hello, member XXXX came into my room on XXX at XXX and rated me one star after our show. I believe that he did this unfairly and he is dragging my average down. Please remove this rating.
4. .........
5. Profit!!!!
temptingmodel
04-20-2013, 09:57 AM
2. Video settings
Follow these steps to configure your video settings, and verify on the screenshots on the right that you have the same settings.
- On the left side, select "Custom" on the Preset select box.
- Check the "Video" box and select your webcam device.
- Follow the following instructions for the different fields:
Format: H264
Framerate: 29.97 fps
Input size: 640x480 (check the Maintain aspect ratio box)
Bit rate: 800 kbps
Output size: 640x480
- Next to Format, click on and set the advanced settings as follow:
Profile: Main
Level: 3.0
Keyframe Frequency: 1 second
- Check the Deinterlace box at the bottom.
3. Audio settings
Follow these steps to configure your audio settings, and verify on the screenshots on the right that you have the same settings.
- Check the "Audio" box and select your microphone device.
Format: Mp3
Channels: Mono
Sample rate: 44100
Bit rate: 56
4. Panel options
- For preview, make sure the "Input Video" box is unchecked
- Check "Output Video" and "Audio" box
- Select output in the Panel options dropdown and follow the following instructions for the different fields:
Make sure "Stream to Flash Media Server" is checked
Delete all text in FMS URL, Backup URL and Stream fields
Check "Auto Adjust"
Select "Degrade Quality"
Next to Auto Adjust, click on and set the Settings as follows:
Change "Maximum Buffer Size" to 5
For Degrade Quality Settings, set "Minimum Video Bitrate" to 100
Uncheck "Save to File"
5. Save your settings
Save your settings so you don't have to configure the encoder again:
Click on "File" > "Save profile"
Choose a name for your settings file, Streamate for example
Your encoder is now configured, proceed to step 3 to start streaming HD!
Back to top
Step 3: Log in and start streaming HD using the encoder
1. Log into your Streamate account
Go to . Click to start your show, your chat page opens.
2. Configure your chat client
With the Flash Media Encoder open, follow these steps to configure your chat settings, and verify on the screenshots on the right that you have the same settings.
- On the upper left select "External Encoding" in the "Quality" dropdown. (You won't see yourself in the chat, don't worry, it's absolutely normal, you'll see yourself only in the external encoder)
Click to start your show. A window will pop up with 2 URLS in blue:
Select the first one and copy it
Paste it in the FMS URL field in the encoder
Next, select the Stream URL and copy it
Paste it in the Stream URL field in the encoder
Click on the green "start" button in the encoder (NOT THE CONNECT BUTTON but the green button at the bottom of the encoder)
3. Voilà! You're now streaming in HD using the encoder
IMPORTANT:
- When connected and streaming, You won't see yourself in Streamate as you normally do. This is absolutely normal, you need to keep the Flash Media Encoder open in order to see your video while streaming.
If you have any problem following these instructions, contact us.
4. Tips
Make sure to check your CPU usage after your begin streaming. Your CPU usage should NOT exceed 80% or your video quality will suffer.
If your CPU is over 80%, lower your bitrate value in the encoder until you see the CPU below 80%.
To check your CPU usage on Microsoft Windows, hold the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously, when the "task manager" appears, select the performance tab.
To check your CPU usage on Mac OS, open the Activity Monitor. Your CPU usage will be the total of User and System.
If you have any problem following these instructions, contact us.
laurielegs
04-20-2013, 11:53 AM
Is it normal to suck on streammate when first starting out? I tried to do gold shows like 3 times and couldnt get more than 2 to 3 people tops in my room at a time,I stream using the encoder but my placement is totally awfull and I cant figure out why.I am going to stay positive and assume the more time I spend on cam the more regs I will get and the more $$ I will make better placement ect...I was on streamate for 7 whole straight hours from 11pm cali time to 6am and only made 52 dollars tonight is that supr low abnormal??
when you girls first started camming on sm compared to where you are now is there a big difference? I keep reading the camming rocks thread trying to stay motivated.
Definitely a big difference. As you build fans and get more 5 star ratings your placement will improve and there should be more in your room. Takes time and hours and patience!
Snowy0Star
04-20-2013, 05:55 PM
Do you show toys in free chat if asked? Ive been getting ppl asking me today and when I say in pvt they leave and when they ask why not I tell them I will for gold and then they leave. Ive been against doing it because EVERYTIME I have before they leave right after.
Marina Starr
04-20-2013, 05:58 PM
I don't show toys in free chat because I don't do toys but I noticed when guys are asking for too much in free chat, they are mostly just freeloaders.
Do you show toys in free chat if asked? Ive been getting ppl asking me today and when I say in pvt they leave and when they ask why not I tell them I will for gold and then they leave. Ive been against doing it because EVERYTIME I have before they leave right after.
Snowy0Star
04-20-2013, 06:03 PM
I don't show toys in free chat because I don't do toys but I noticed when guys are asking for too much in free chat, they are mostly just freeloaders.
Well today its been the only they've asked of me and left because i wouldn't so i dunno if i should or not
Marina Starr
04-20-2013, 06:05 PM
They most likely would have left anyway. If they truly wanted to take you pvt, then they shouldn't have a problem seeing toys in pvt!
Well today its been the only they've asked of me and left because i wouldn't so i dunno if i should or not
Pearl_Sugar
04-20-2013, 06:07 PM
Is it bad that I'm oddly turned on by the words in Marina's signature? It's like, a man or lover whispering into your ear, coaxing you, calming you...
*twitches slightly*
seller317
04-20-2013, 06:07 PM
Sm seems laggy tonight just from watching cams, havnt logged in yet too anxious lol but mfc was laggy yesterday for a lot of models too.. Mostly when the cam is moved I think.
Marina Starr
04-20-2013, 06:09 PM
Oh girl, it's definitely a good thing. Consider it a blessing that you can take that fat cock :)
Is it bad that I'm oddly turned on by the words in Marina's signature? It's like, a man or lover whispering into your ear, coaxing you, calming you...
*twitches slightly*
temptingmodel
04-20-2013, 06:17 PM
I leave toys out, in view , some guys have experienced expecting toys and the model does not use or have toys.
If you can get $$ for seeing a toy , go for it, shit, lol that is funny tho , these dudes, I swear :D
Snowy0Star
04-20-2013, 06:25 PM
i dont have the space for it i have it on my computer desk out of cam view i know most girls have this elaborate set up of all different kinds of dildos and stuff. i guess ill show them my one dildo if asked and see what happens if they bounce right after im going to tell them in pvt or for gold again.
i dont even understand the reason why a guy leaves because i wont show him a dildo and what the big deal is u cant even see it anymore once it goes in. Men are simple in some ways but at the time in ways their so illogical and nonsensical in others they confuse the fuck outta me
e-stripper
04-20-2013, 08:46 PM
My guess is they want to see your toys to see if you use BIG toys bb. I tell them I only use glass in my girly parts as it is "industrial use" pussy. If they whine about why i don't BIIIIIIIG toys, I ask them what they would use if they crammed a toy up their cooter allllll day and night long... they usually calm down after that, but I never show toys in free chat and I don't let them choose what toy goes where: glass=cooter, other dildo=titty fuck/bj.
SoloDesire
04-20-2013, 10:41 PM
I'm with e-stripper on this one. I don't show toys in free chat either. Guys that want to take you private will take you private...the freeloaders are the ones who always need "previews". I tell them I use glass and they can see it in private.
SluttyCocoLoca
04-21-2013, 12:35 AM
Do you show toys in free chat if asked? Ive been getting ppl asking me today and when I say in pvt they leave and when they ask why not I tell them I will for gold and then they leave. Ive been against doing it because EVERYTIME I have before they leave right after.
It kinda depends for me - when i feel that asshole is asking i either say yes i do have toys or nicely name him what i have... if i have good feelin about it i show him... its 50/50 for me... But i do sell a lot interracial privates/cuckolds by showing some of my darker toys muhehe .... but of course some just leave... the best scenario - asshole leaves and you are taken by someone else into nice cuckold exclusive - yeah i do love those ;)
AliceFun
04-21-2013, 03:25 AM
Did any of you heard about accidents where a glass toy broke inside pussy or ass? How likely is these glass toys to break? I fear this i must admit, i used my glass toy in a show for a good regular (anal play, i very rarely do it) and when i changed position with toy in i had the feeling it could break. pls dont laugh about me lol, that was new and stressful experience for me.
SluttyCocoLoca
04-21-2013, 03:36 AM
Hey ladies! My phone feature went "grey" - anyone else is having same issue??? i hope they wont have phone system down again :(((((
Missymissdemeanour
04-21-2013, 04:03 AM
WTF are SM support on???
I emailed them asking to raise my price limits this is the response I recieved:
We've reviewed your account and are not able to increase your per minute rates at this time.
Once you have been streaming longer and established yourself on our site you are welcome to contact us back to see if the rates can be increased.
Streamate Performer Support
[email protected]
I have been streaming on SM for almost 2 years! I have mostly consistantley 5 star ratings. I stream most days and nights, I have a Gold Club and I have Gold Shows enabled. What else do I need to become 'established' FFS??
Missymissdemeanour
04-21-2013, 04:31 AM
Oh it just get's better! So I emailed them back with info above ^^^^ and this is the response this time:
Hello,
There are numerous factors that are reviewed when increases to the rates are requested.
In this case you have just increased your rates as of March 14 so we will not be able to approve further increases at this time.
Additionally, you are requesting to more than double your current private rate. Please note that rates of $10.99 per minute can actually be a deterrent for users to enter your paid rooms.
Please work with the rates that you have just increased to and down the road we may be able to approve additional increases.
Streamate Performer Support
[email protected]
NOOOOOOO it was acually Feb 2012 so I have been using those prices for around 14 months! I'm beginning to wonder if they are confusing me with someone else or where did they get that I had just increased my prices??? I think if nothing else this just proves they make it up as they go along! and I just want to be able to vary my prices up to $10.99 not have them set at that for ever! Good grief!
Blovely
04-21-2013, 04:46 AM
Wow... I would try emailing Vanessa.
Missymissdemeanour
04-21-2013, 05:35 AM
I replied to their last email, no response yet, think they may be ignoring me now? lol but yeah I will mail Vanessa if this is not sorted today. I always go via support first and usually they are good but I'm not impressed this time.
Wow... I would try emailing Vanessa.
Cam_Model_Jess
04-21-2013, 06:24 AM
Did any of you heard about accidents where a glass toy broke inside pussy or ass? How likely is these glass toys to break? I fear this i must admit, i used my glass toy in a show for a good regular (anal play, i very rarely do it) and when i changed position with toy in i had the feeling it could break. pls dont laugh about me lol, that was new and stressful experience for me.
If you're buying Pyrex glass, they shouldn't break EVER, even if you drop them on the floor. You'd have to have a diamond pussy to cut through that. You can, however, injure your lady bits, so be safe.
Snowy0Star
04-21-2013, 08:22 AM
If you're buying Pyrex glass, they shouldn't break EVER, even if you drop them on the floor. You'd have to have a diamond pussy to cut through that. You can, however, injure your lady bits, so be safe.
pretty much ive drooped mine a few times not even a crack! : P
Snowy0Star
04-21-2013, 08:29 AM
I got my 1 star pulled down - Yay ! I guess they can see what guy left it and then they look at the chat log to see what happened this is the email from them
After reviewing the chat log (or in this case the lack thereof) I have removed that negative rating.
That has me wondering now can guys that hop into ur paid show that turned into paid lurkers after the first 30 sec give you a rating? every once in a awhile guys do leave after 40 sec to a minute because its not instant dildo in pussy tho but 99% of the time they say SOMETHING
Marina Starr
04-21-2013, 08:52 AM
If they got charge then they can rate you except for gold shows!
I got my 1 star pulled down - Yay ! I guess they can see what guy left it and then they look at the chat log to see what happened this is the email from them
After reviewing the chat log (or in this case the lack thereof) I have removed that negative rating.
That has me wondering now can guys that hop into ur paid show that turned into paid lurkers after the first 30 sec give you a rating? every once in a awhile guys do leave after 40 sec to a minute because its not instant dildo in pussy tho but 99% of the time they say SOMETHING
Snowy0Star
04-21-2013, 08:56 AM
If they got charge then they can rate you except for gold shows!
That explains it then -_- - why theres no chat log and explains why i got a 1 star fucking beggars wanting to be picky and acting like I'm psychic. I dont mind them but fuck man if you want something SAY SOMETHING im not gonna know u want something different then what im doing unless you open your finger mouths and type it out.
BrightAndClaire
04-21-2013, 09:34 AM
On the subject of toys, if guys ask, I show, but ONLY because I have a few unusual toys. I have a 50/50 success rate with this; a lot of guys are either looking for something specific that I don't have, or they're just being demanding, but some guys go, "Ooooh, you have a glass butt plug and a freaky g-spot-stimulating strap on thing that you use for JOI? Hotness" and they go private.
MarleyCat
04-21-2013, 09:46 AM
I definitely have California blocked and this guy came in my room last night saying he was from Cali. Then he was from a town just like two hours outside of my city.
He's probably using an IP scrambler because even though I was furious I kept it cool and we talked a lot of nerd and tech talk. But still grrr, I hate that!
>_<
twistedprincess
04-21-2013, 10:12 AM
I definitely have California blocked and this guy came in my room last night saying he was from Cali. Then he was from a town just like two hours outside of my city.
He's probably using an IP scrambler because even though I was furious I kept it cool and we talked a lot of nerd and tech talk. But still grrr, I hate that!
>_<
People will always get around the geoblocking. It's pretty much useless IMO, but I guess it does stop a few completely tech illiterate peeps.
Marina Starr
04-21-2013, 10:34 AM
I rarely get 1, 2 or 3 star ratings but my attitude is, if they haven't spend at least 10+ in pvt/exclusive with me then I don't accept those shitty ratings. I will contact SM and ask them to remove it because I can justify the why.
That explains it then -_- - why theres no chat log and explains why i got a 1 star fucking beggars wanting to be picky and acting like I'm psychic. I dont mind them but fuck man if you want something SAY SOMETHING im not gonna know u want something different then what im doing unless you open your finger mouths and type it out.
AirenStar
04-21-2013, 10:53 AM
Once you have been streaming longer and established yourself on our site you are welcome to contact us back to see if the rates can be increased.
That's a flat out lie. I asked for my prices to be raised after my first day and they did, I didn't even have 5 stars yet.
I'd definitely email Liz or Vanessa about it.
kortneykay
04-21-2013, 11:22 AM
I agree, I asked them to raise my excl rates to 7.99 before I even started streaming. I was still in the process of signing up. They need to hush, maybe if the split wasn't 65/35 we wouldn't ask for so much.
Missymissdemeanour
04-21-2013, 01:38 PM
Ha Ha! I was literally just looking for Vanessa's email addy in my contacts when up pops a reply from CS. They have raised my rates for me ;D
That's a flat out lie. I asked for my prices to be raised after my first day and they did, I didn't even have 5 stars yet.
I'd definitely email Liz or Vanessa about it.
justanothercamgirl
04-21-2013, 02:06 PM
Ha Ha! I was literally just looking for Vanessa's email addy in my contacts when up pops a reply from CS. They have raised my rates for me ;D
Hell yeah! Took them long enough.
justanothercamgirl
04-21-2013, 02:09 PM
I got my 1 star pulled down - Yay !
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1284408/happy-dance-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/1284408/happy-dance.html)
Missymissdemeanour
04-21-2013, 03:28 PM
I've not taken advantage of that yet though, am having the best day on SM ever!!! :) *happy dance*
Hell yeah! Took them long enough.
MarleyCat
04-22-2013, 05:34 AM
Yesterday I had a terrible day that started off really well on SM. I made half my goal but getting the other half was like pulling teeth!
All I got was a room of 20+ dudes begging me to flash or "open pussy bb" but none of them were tipping or taking me private. Then one dude comes in and says he wants an oil show. I tell him of course we can do it, I was nice this entire time just gritting my teeth inside, smiling on the outside, and kicking dudes from my room one by one as they begged and didn't tip. Then that guy especially pissed me off because he actually watched me go to the next room to get the oil and come back.
When I came back he was like, "Oh yeah, I like that oil let's go pvt" and I'm thinking, "great, finally" then he asks me if I'll rub the oil on my face. The skin on my face is sensitive because I get terrible acne if I put ANYTHING remotely oily or weird on my face that's not my usual acne scrub. I told him no and he logged off.
I got so pissed off I just cussed out everybody in my room. Like I went down the list and called everybody out by name, saying they were pathetic losers and if they didn't tip me I would ban all of them for being shitty customers and people. I was like, "IF NONE OF YOU TIP ME RIGHT NOW, I WILL FIND YOU AND MURDER YOU IN YOUR SLEEP."
Of the 20 in my room, 10 of them tipped me some kind of gold and then one guy tipped me lots of gold. I guess he was trying to outdo everyone.
I thanked them, gave them the finger, cussed them out again for holding out on me and bounced.
Now my inbox is full of "I'm sorry!" messages.
I can't help but laugh because I'm so nice and sweet that guys actually tagged me as "nice" and "sweet" and "kind" so they weren't expecting me to get so angry like that. I guess I'll have to get angry more often, produces results!
laurielegs
04-22-2013, 06:26 AM
I got so pissed off I just cussed out everybody in my room. Like I went down the list and called everybody out by name, saying they were pathetic losers and if they didn't tip me I would ban all of them for being shitty customers and people. I was like, "IF NONE OF YOU TIP ME RIGHT NOW, I WILL FIND YOU AND MURDER YOU IN YOUR SLEEP."
Of the 20 in my room, 10 of them tipped me some kind of gold and then one guy tipped me lots of gold. I guess he was trying to outdo everyone.
I thanked them, gave them the finger, cussed them out again for holding out on me and bounced.
Now my inbox is full of "I'm sorry!" messages.
I can't help but laugh because I'm so nice and sweet that guys actually tagged me as "nice" and "sweet" and "kind" so they weren't expecting me to get so angry like that. I guess I'll have to get angry more often, produces results!
omg
Dying laughing here!
The ImSorry emails are just too good too! heheh damn!