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laurielegs
04-25-2013, 04:14 AM
Just now, there's a top model telling her custies to close their sm account and reopen it with her cammodels link, so she can get 65%. Is this an exception just for that certain studio, like how they their contract allows them to sell panties and get contact info.?
That's scamming, plain and simple. No they are NOT allowed to do this.
The 65% is for bringing new viewers to the site. There would be no point in SM paying out extra for an existing customer.
I would not be surprised if that host is caught and suspended and/or banned.
AliceFun
04-25-2013, 04:16 AM
^^^ This is not even allowed and SM says if models are found doing it it's a matter of account termination. Maybe some performers have preferential treatment...
kittykrane
04-25-2013, 05:10 AM
So I emailed CS about the phone issue (down since Sunday!)..they said they have "reset my phone"...IT"S NOT ON THE MODELS END! As if they don't know that by now. grrrr...
SluttyCocoLoca
04-25-2013, 05:30 AM
So I emailed CS about the phone issue (down since Sunday!)..they said they have "reset my phone"...IT"S NOT ON THE MODELS END! As if they don't know that by now. grrrr...
They must be on some crazy ass mushrooms with LSD flavor ! i emailed them whenever it went down and i got this:
The CPS system is experiencing issues and we are currently investigating the problem. It should be up and running again soon. Thank you for your patience, please let me know if you need further assistance.
Streamate Performer Support
[email protected]
Now i have guys pissed off at it and trying to make mecall them with*67... but im chicken .... but daaaamnnnn... like everybody wanna call right now :D
temptingmodel
04-25-2013, 05:43 AM
Models have been doing this for some time now, it is not new but not as popular as videos so my bad :D I see girls doing it all the time,that is why I suggested this route. It does help boost those stars. If a model does not want to offer incentives for ratings or gold , that is the models personal decision.
Worrying about other ppls sanity sometimes does not pay in the long run. Camming has changed a lot esp on SM but so has the sex industry all together. Thongs have changed a lot in this business.
I love the one model who sends them her bio pic :D that is funny to me
The solution is simple for models who do not want to offer incentives, if they ask say no. Its all how the one model wants to run her own business.
I suggested this to her bc I have seen models offer it and it does work to pull them ut of low star ratings, plus, its one picture. Twitter, tumblr, blogger.... all free w/out a show so personally I see nothing wrong with offering the incentive
Customers never ask me for pics but I dont worry about ratings, plus vids sell so much better
ask but please don't offer free pics...For my sanity
I realllyyy don't want ratings and pics to turn into a standard expected thing like gold shows and vids
temptingmodel
04-25-2013, 07:49 AM
^^ let me clarify that I am not being a snobby bitch about models who do not offer or want to offer or being a bitch period.
We gave her two opinions, something she can think of doing or NOT doing. In no way shape or form will I ever judge a model about what she believes for her business. ;)
Missymissdemeanour
04-25-2013, 08:28 AM
Gotta agree with Tempting. I have so many clean pics, i.e non naked, all stored on my computer, the hard work of setting up the shots etc was done eons ago and I have recovered cost of that many times over, so yeah why not give them as incentives especially if it's gonna help with positioning etc?
Models have been doing this for some time now, it is not new but not as popular as videos so my bad :D I see girls doing it all the time,that is why I suggested this route. It does help boost those stars. If a model does not want to offer incentives for ratings or gold , that is the models personal decision.
Worrying about other ppls sanity sometimes does not pay in the long run. Camming has changed a lot esp on SM but so has the sex industry all together. Thongs have changed a lot in this business.
I love the one model who sends them her bio pic :D that is funny to me
The solution is simple for models who do not want to offer incentives, if they ask say no. Its all how the one model wants to run her own business.
I suggested this to her bc I have seen models offer it and it does work to pull them ut of low star ratings, plus, its one picture. Twitter, tumblr, blogger.... all free w/out a show so personally I see nothing wrong with offering the incentive
Customers never ask me for pics but I dont worry about ratings, plus vids sell so much better
Missymissdemeanour
04-25-2013, 08:28 AM
Gotta agree with Tempting. I have so many clean pics, i.e non naked, all stored on my computer, the hard work of setting up the shots etc was done eons ago and I have recovered cost of that many times over, so yeah why not give them as incentives especially if it's gonna help with positioning etc?
Models have been doing this for some time now, it is not new but not as popular as videos so my bad :D I see girls doing it all the time,that is why I suggested this route. It does help boost those stars. If a model does not want to offer incentives for ratings or gold , that is the models personal decision.
Worrying about other ppls sanity sometimes does not pay in the long run. Camming has changed a lot esp on SM but so has the sex industry all together. Thongs have changed a lot in this business.
I love the one model who sends them her bio pic :D that is funny to me
The solution is simple for models who do not want to offer incentives, if they ask say no. Its all how the one model wants to run her own business.
I suggested this to her bc I have seen models offer it and it does work to pull them ut of low star ratings, plus, its one picture. Twitter, tumblr, blogger.... all free w/out a show so personally I see nothing wrong with offering the incentive
Customers never ask me for pics but I dont worry about ratings, plus vids sell so much better
kortneykay
04-25-2013, 09:48 AM
Well I just got the SHIT scared out of me today when I logged in. This red bar was on my account and I thought I did something bad haha. Apparently after only being on SM for 4 days I can now do GoldShows and TV broadcasts. Interesting. I knew my expensive ass would get them wet between the legs lol.
marsey
04-25-2013, 04:45 PM
Sorry when is the cut off earnings time for UK girls on SM?
It says 1am but also from Nov 1st it goes down to 12am, it that this year or was that last year?
I had a crap night on there
DoodlebugBites
04-25-2013, 09:30 PM
Thongs have changed a lot in this business.
/dies
PrincessLuna
04-25-2013, 09:35 PM
Sorry when is the cut off earnings time for UK girls on SM?
It says 1am but also from Nov 1st it goes down to 12am, it that this year or was that last year?
I had a crap night on there
It changes based on day lights savings time in the west. So when the time goes back in Oct the cutoff time goes back too. I don't know what the time (for you) is exactly, but it's 4pm PST so I'm guessing 12am for you?
Missymissdemeanour
04-26-2013, 02:58 AM
Guys can't rate for gold shows. Yes you can send pics via the SM mail system, you are not allowed any off site contact, so no personal email address, no home or work address, no phone numbers, no twitter/Facebook detail etc etc. Some girls do what they shouldn't, maybe they have special permission our maybe they think it's worth the risk either way what other girls do it's none of my or any one elses business, I prefer to concentrate on my own:)
temptingmodel
04-26-2013, 05:14 AM
Oh and anyone looking now who wants to look and hear her other half slagging every girl off working on the front page at the moment she is on now ....... ffs
no , its not good to focus on negative, honestly , I wouldn't drop names here, even first names.
Models know models trash each other, unfortunate it is part of the game.
Do not put focus on negative , its not going to help you in the long run.
audritwo
04-27-2013, 08:12 AM
So I've been having problems with encoder using the majority of my cpu, and locking up every 20 minutes or so because of it. Does anyone have any recommendations? I game a lot so my computer definitely has enough power to run it. It's just getting really frustrating since I've had it crash right as I'm about to make a gold show or have made it. It really sucks D:
justanothercamgirl
04-27-2013, 08:49 AM
So I've been having problems with encoder using the majority of my cpu, and locking up every 20 minutes or so because of it. Does anyone have any recommendations? I game a lot so my computer definitely has enough power to run it. It's just getting really frustrating since I've had it crash right as I'm about to make a gold show or have made it. It really sucks D:
I game on my computer too.
And I still had to buy a new computer to get that bloated piece of shit software to run for me. :(
I have a question/issue, wondering if anyone could help me..
I contacted SM support two weeks ago about getting gold shows enabled. They said it will be automatically enabled when I reach certain criteria (that I happen to match)
I have a 5 star rating, have been on continuously every night for the past 12 nights or so, make a decent amount per hour. I use the encoder on the correct, updated settings. Still no gold shows... Should I wait it out or is there someone I can contact to get it enabled? It seems weird that it would *automatically* come on. There has to be someone enabling it I would think.
Marina Starr
04-27-2013, 01:54 PM
I wish I could give you a definite answer but I don't think there's one because SM doesn't usually have just one answer for everything or anything. Sounds like you've met the criteria for gold shows but maybe it's your newness? When SM enabled my gold shows, I never have to contact them. I was informed one day that now I am able to do gold shows.
I have a question/issue, wondering if anyone could help me..
I contacted SM support two weeks ago about getting gold shows enabled. They said it will be automatically enabled when I reach certain criteria (that I happen to match)
I have a 5 star rating, have been on continuously every night for the past 12 nights or so, make a decent amount per hour. I use the encoder on the correct, updated settings. Still no gold shows... Should I wait it out or is there someone I can contact to get it enabled? It seems weird that it would *automatically* come on. There has to be someone enabling it I would think.
temptingmodel
04-27-2013, 01:58 PM
They will automatically enable when they feel you have met standards. Its something new bc we use to get GS going as soon as the model reached 5 stars, the thing is , there is a ton of new models and you are in a system that generates every 90 days , they are making sure you hold on to the stars and consistency
I have a question/issue, wondering if anyone could help me..
I contacted SM support two weeks ago about getting gold shows enabled. They said it will be automatically enabled when I reach certain criteria (that I happen to match)
I have a 5 star rating, have been on continuously every night for the past 12 nights or so, make a decent amount per hour. I use the encoder on the correct, updated settings. Still no gold shows... Should I wait it out or is there someone I can contact to get it enabled? It seems weird that it would *automatically* come on. There has to be someone enabling it I would think.
I see.. thanks! I have had this SM account since October I believe, but only have recently been logging in with great consistency this month and last month (before it was like maybe once a week). I will just keep working like I have been. I am just so curious to try a gold show out.
caramelDip
04-27-2013, 04:22 PM
I started SM this month. I haven't been on consistently at all lol. Logged in a few times, did a few privates. I only got rated twice (both 5 stars)...no tags yet..no comments. I think I still have 4 stars on my profile.
But two days ago, they told me I can perform Gold Shows! Surprising to me too.
& tv broadcasts
temptingmodel
04-27-2013, 05:46 PM
^^^ two very interesting cases. hmmm
BlueBunny
04-27-2013, 06:33 PM
Maybe it has to do with how exciting you are in private. We all know they record all privates and then decide which ones to use on tube sites. My privates are hella, boring but the guys I get like them and cum, so they are happy with me and I am happy with them, but perhaps SM doesn't consider me worthy of GS. lol I have a few 5 stars now (more than 5) and use encoder but still no GS. Oh well, don't care either. I prefer one on one time.
Speaking of encoder, is anyone having issues with sound and encoder tonight? I logged in earlier, on a new laptop, with same old webcam, and recommended encoder settings SM provide, and guys said I didn't have sound. My profile showed the sound icon. I then broadcasted straight from the browser no encoder (didn't change any audio settings) and the guys could hear me just fine. I would've blamed the new laptop, but clearly it's not its fault. I had sound checked off in the encoder. Perplexed. Ideas?
temptingmodel
04-27-2013, 07:05 PM
the only thing I CAN THINK OF IT IS NOT DETECTING YOUR CAM, try resetting it to pick up webcam again.
Kit Teaser
04-27-2013, 07:07 PM
Maybe it has to do with how exciting you are in private. We all know they record all privates and then decide which ones to use on tube sites. My privates are hella, boring but the guys I get like them and cum, so they are happy with me and I am happy with them, but perhaps SM doesn't consider me worthy of GS. lol I have a few 5 stars now (more than 5) and use encoder but still no GS. Oh well, don't care either. I prefer one on one time.
Speaking of encoder, is anyone having issues with sound and encoder tonight? I logged in earlier, on a new laptop, with same old webcam, and recommended encoder settings SM provide, and guys said I didn't have sound. My profile showed the sound icon. I then broadcasted straight from the browser no encoder (didn't change any audio settings) and the guys could hear me just fine. I would've blamed the new laptop, but clearly it's not its fault. I had sound checked off in the encoder. Perplexed. Ideas?
Is your encoder showing the sound on the left bumping up and down when you talk? If not, then it is not registering. Try downloading new drivers for your cam or resetting it.
BlueBunny
04-27-2013, 07:12 PM
It showed my cam and mic in the encoder settings just fine. I mean they weren't missing or grayed out. Weird as heck. I guess I just won't use the encoder till I can double check all settings. Not using the encoder kicked me one page back, but then I returned a little higher after a private.
BlueBunny
04-27-2013, 07:18 PM
No, my encoder did not have the audio bar today that goes green when there's sound, even though my proper mic was selected. I just installed webcam drivers on this computer, and updated video/audio drivers on the laptop since it's new. You might be onto something though. What encoder are you ladies using? On my old laptop I somehow have 3.2 (windows) and on the new computer I downloaded 3.1 (also windows) because it said 3.2 was for mac? 3.2 always worked and still works ok on old computer.
seller317
04-27-2013, 08:03 PM
Im using the 3.1 and its working perfectly for me and my laptop (not a mac).
idgaf_luvr
04-27-2013, 08:53 PM
No, my encoder did not have the audio bar today that goes green when there's sound, even though my proper mic was selected. I just installed webcam drivers on this computer, and updated video/audio drivers on the laptop since it's new. You might be onto something though. What encoder are you ladies using? On my old laptop I somehow have 3.2 (windows) and on the new computer I downloaded 3.1 (also windows) because it said 3.2 was for mac? 3.2 always worked and still works ok on old computer.
Have you ever muted the sound on the encoder? Underneath the audio bar is a little microphone. Click it to show the sound mute. Then click it again to show the sound on. Hopefully that helps
kortneykay
04-27-2013, 09:27 PM
I think they might look at how many guys have added you to their favorites when enabling gold shows and tv broadcasts. I've only been logged onto SM for 5 days and I have over 140 favorites, 4 stars(three 5 star ratings) and two tags and I was asked on my 4th day. It may be a combo of a lot of things.
Brilynne
04-27-2013, 11:55 PM
Anyone else having streaming issues? I pretty much could NOT get a show for the life of me last night, my streaming quality was so bad for some reason, I even checked out my own room and it was really laggy and doing this pixelation thing and people were complaining about it being blurry. I've never had issues whatsoever before, the encoder works great for me I have good internet no extra programs running...Idk if its me or the site or the encoder.
caramelDip
04-28-2013, 01:35 AM
Idk, only 39 people favorited me. I don't really do anything or hustle (for now), I'm 34 weeks. I just sit there and look cute. Maybe they wanted a pregnant chick doing Gold shows lol
Blovely
04-28-2013, 01:45 AM
Anyone else having streaming issues? I pretty much could NOT get a show for the life of me last night, my streaming quality was so bad for some reason, I even checked out my own room and it was really laggy and doing this pixelation thing and people were complaining about it being blurry. I've never had issues whatsoever before, the encoder works great for me I have good internet no extra programs running...Idk if its me or the site or the encoder.
I had the same issues yesterday around 2pm-3pm est. I thought it was my internet connection. I checked the speed..it was really low like 9.87 download and 0.33 upload. I reset my modem and router and still had issues. The output image on the encoder was completely pixelated. I couldn't even see myself, that's how bad it was. But when I checked my stream on the website there wasn't any pixelation. It was just freezing, lagging, and blurry. I've never seen it do that before. I ended up just logging off because I couldn't fix the issue.
Brilynne
04-28-2013, 04:57 AM
Well my stream was great tonight, until I got completely disconnected and kicked offline in the middle of what was promising to be a lucrative group show. Fml.
TheBrownFox
04-28-2013, 05:16 AM
^ Not sure if this will be helpful or not, but I was constantly disconnected on SM when I used Google Chrome ... now I use IE and haven't had disconnection issues.
Same here. The last few times I had cammed on SM using Chrome, I had lots of issues. So I switched back to Firefox (which was better), because I don't like stuff like that fucking with my money.
Ok. I regularly read the pages I missed on the sm thread. Usually from 147-157 for example. So maybe my question was covered before that, but I'm not about to sit here and read 147 pages again. Search function is hit or miss. So here goes. Pretty simple probably.
I had a guy come into my room and emailed me pics of his cock. So I went to look and I had to start my room all over. Is there a way to do that or did he just get over on me?
Also I just have to say. I'm finding it hard to stay on more than an hour or two at a time. I would love to be on more to make more$$. some days I can't even bring myself to get on. I think I need to find ways to start faking it. My clit is going to go numb. My husband just got me a Hitachi and I'm afraid of it!! :O
Snowy0Star
04-28-2013, 05:23 AM
Ok. I regularly read the pages I missed on the sm thread. Usually from 147-157 for example. So maybe my question was covered before that, but I'm not about to sit here and read 147 pages again. Search function is hit or miss. So here goes. Pretty simple probably.
I had a guy come into my room and emailed me pics of his cock. So I went to look and I had to start my room all over. Is there a way to do that or did he just get over on me?
Also I just have to say. I'm finding it hard to stay on more than an hour or two at a time. I would love to be on more to make more$$. some days I can't even bring myself to get on. I think I need to find ways to start faking it. My clit is going to go numb. My husband just got me a Hitachi and I'm afraid of it!! :O
just open the website again in another tab if you really wanna look - but why r u wasting time like that? they dont know it takes u away from the broadcast interface if u click on links
TheBrownFox
04-28-2013, 06:10 AM
Ignore the cock pictures. Seriously. These guys are confused about what type of site SM is ... It's not Craigslist.
Also...Streamate has finally come to their senses and now has a 'block user' button that you can click on for idiots who keep sending you unwanted dick pics. What's crazy is that some of the guys who would send me pics of themselves (I NEVER open up attachments on SM, by the way) had never even spoken to me in my room. Or it'll be the guys who tipped like one time, and now they're all "Here's a pic of me and my phone number." *rolls eyes*
One more thing I thought of after I shut my computer off ( seems I can't get away from it). If I'm working another site and a user makes mention of the other site what do I do? I'm not split camming. But I don't want to get in trouble for naming sites if a custie brings it up. Do I just not acknowledge it and ask them not to mention it again? and then kick if they do?
Marina Starr
04-28-2013, 06:56 AM
I would just ignore the question and try to get them to take you pvt on the site you're on!
One more thing I thought of after I shut my computer off ( seems I can't get away from it). If I'm working another site and a user makes mention of the other site what do I do? I'm not split camming. But I don't want to get in trouble for naming sites if a custie brings it up. Do I just not acknowledge it and ask them not to mention it again? and then kick if they do?
TheBrownFox
04-28-2013, 07:22 AM
One more thing I thought of after I shut my computer off ( seems I can't get away from it). If I'm working another site and a user makes mention of the other site what do I do? I'm not split camming. But I don't want to get in trouble for naming sites if a custie brings it up. Do I just not acknowledge it and ask them not to mention it again? and then kick if they do?
I tell them "I can't talk about other cam sites right now 'cuz I'll get in trouble on here." If they're decent guys with common sense, they'll respect that and will save that conversation for a different time somewhere else (like on Twitter).
Blovely
04-28-2013, 07:28 AM
Ok. I regularly read the pages I missed on the sm thread. Usually from 147-157 for example. So maybe my question was covered before that, but I'm not about to sit here and read 147 pages again. Search function is hit or miss. So here goes. Pretty simple probably.
I had a guy come into my room and emailed me pics of his cock. So I went to look and I had to start my room all over. Is there a way to do that or did he just get over on me?
Also I just have to say. I'm finding it hard to stay on more than an hour or two at a time. I would love to be on more to make more$$. some days I can't even bring myself to get on. I think I need to find ways to start faking it. My clit is going to go numb. My husband just got me a Hitachi and I'm afraid of it!!
just open the website again in another tab if you really wanna look - but why r u wasting time like that? they dont know it takes u away from the broadcast interface if u click on links
Ignore the cock pictures. Seriously. These guys are confused about what type of site SM is ... It's not Craigslist.
Also...Streamate has finally come to their senses and now has a 'block user' button that you can click on for idiots who keep sending you unwanted dick pics. What's crazy is that some of the guys who would send me pics of themselves (I NEVER open up attachments on SM, by the way) had never even spoken to me in my room. Or it'll be the guys who tipped like one time, and now they're all "Here's a pic of me and my phone number." *rolls eyes*
Oh geez the cock pictures. Those are so annoying. One time a dude wanted me to look at his cock picture and I told him to send me some gold in order to do it. Do you know he sent me gold..lmao. Then he asked me what I thought of it and I told him "take me pvt and I'll tell you". He went pvt lol. This process doesn't always work of course but if the guy wants gratification bad enough he'll pay for it.
Brilynne
04-28-2013, 08:31 AM
Thanks for the Chrome tip, that's what I'm using. Next time I log on it wi be with Firefox.
temptingmodel
04-28-2013, 02:48 PM
I tell them the internet is their best friend, they can find anything on the internet but I dont try to convert my SM customers, I convert others to SM bc most sites will allow you to use twitter
One more thing I thought of after I shut my computer off ( seems I can't get away from it). If I'm working another site and a user makes mention of the other site what do I do? I'm not split camming. But I don't want to get in trouble for naming sites if a custie brings it up. Do I just not acknowledge it and ask them not to mention it again? and then kick if they do?
euaici
04-28-2013, 03:04 PM
and of course, phone option is down again....
SweetieBelle
04-28-2013, 03:54 PM
and of course, phone option is down again....
For me too, and I'm trying to test it for the first time. I guess I'll try later tonight. Sigh sigh.
euaici
04-28-2013, 04:07 PM
well,i've seen it's down for everybody..so it's hard to say when it will be back
Missymissdemeanour
04-28-2013, 04:31 PM
phones been down for some time ladies :(
Snowy0Star
04-28-2013, 04:57 PM
why are guys still asking for it? i had a guy come onto my room ask for it told him that service is down throughout the whole site then he left right after that so i know he left because i told him no phone. I wonder how many times hes gonna ask before he gets it if he wont take a girl pvt unless they phone with him.
chloemay
04-28-2013, 05:39 PM
Maybe she's calling us fat ;) ?
On my way to the 'end' of the thread but this cracked me up. Yes, its hard to bank with online porn without putting yourself out there. If i knew a way, I would, but there are no other mature curvy smart MILFs who look and are exactly the same as me, so I take the chance and put this character which is a lot of me, all over the damn Internet.