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misspandora
12-18-2021, 01:44 PM
I was in the middle of a really hot show and lost my streaming connection. I'm sure that would happen a lot less if I could plug into my router directly, but I can't, just due to the layout of my house.
I have a split connection, so there's nothing else on my wifi besides streamate.
Anybody have any suggestions for what else I can do? My stream always shows up as being "excellent", so I'm not sure what's going on.
Genoveve
12-18-2021, 01:46 PM
^^How far are you from the router? They make really long ethernet cables.
Luci Fer
12-18-2021, 01:54 PM
^ I experienced random sudden disconnects during 2 last hours. First time it was on my end, but after it was the site, because other sites opened well.(I am using cable internet here) I saw it as the sign for a break lol, also my whole laptop psyched saying it noticed an 'error', and rebooted itself. I deleted all cookies and now it is better.
Maybe you could just do the same - clear history, reboot and start fresh?
~Carmen~
12-18-2021, 01:55 PM
^^How far are you from the router? They make really long ethernet cables.
I'm also on split wifi. I never thought about an extra long ethernet. Mine is about 25 feet away. Thanks for the idea!
whirlerz
12-18-2021, 02:01 PM
I'm also on split wifi. I never thought about an extra long ethernet. Mine is about 25 feet away. Thanks for the idea!
I have this, I'm about 30ft from router, I go on ebay, sjbcable is a great seller, great deal on ethernet cables, fast free shipping. Only 9.00 I forget the size, but trust me best buy is double or triple that
I got a 50 foot, but was more comfy w75 ft, my lappie in back of room
roseforarose
12-18-2021, 02:14 PM
To my knowledge It lost Security Socket Layer (SSL) ..
not that great I hope they will fix it .
https://www.digicert.com/what-is-an-ssl-certificate
that’s not 100% info but it was discussed before and it make sense
They've still got their SSL. When you go on the site (on Chrome) and click the little padlock in the search bar you can view it, it was last updated in Nov. It would a huge oversight if they'd lost it since they're easy to get for anyone who has a domain
Luckygoldfish
12-18-2021, 02:23 PM
They've still got their SSL. When you go on the site (on Chrome) and click the little padlock in the search bar you can view it, it was last updated in Nov. It would a huge oversight if they'd lost it since they're easy to get for anyone who has a domain
Ah okey good to hear . I just saw someone discussing it on another forum and the fact that every time I get email from support (streamate.com) it says something like “are you sure you want to click on it it’s outside organisation “ blah blah “ and it doesn’t come up in google so I thought it make sense .
Apologies x
WhistlingDux
12-18-2021, 03:05 PM
maybe with the site not showing is why were getting a 50% bonus ya know for like sorry for advertising you 50% less
Marina Starr
12-18-2021, 03:16 PM
It's not always wifi unless disconnects consistently happen.
I'm hardwired with modem right next to my computer and there were days I've had so many disconnects I lost count.
I'm also on split wifi. I never thought about an extra long ethernet. Mine is about 25 feet away. Thanks for the idea!
ravenskyy
12-18-2021, 03:17 PM
maybe with the site not showing is why were getting a 50% bonus ya know for like sorry for advertising you 50% less
:rotfl: I laughed too hard at this.
WhistlingDux
12-18-2021, 03:57 PM
:rotfl: I laughed too hard at this.
laughing with tears right now not sure if insane crying or laughing but either way im starting to believe its true lol
WhistlingDux
12-18-2021, 04:08 PM
:rotfl: I laughed too hard at this.
I just noticed your signature and lmao holy shit that's perfection
CopperColoredLips
12-18-2021, 04:11 PM
maybe with the site not showing is why were getting a 50% bonus ya know for like sorry for advertising you 50% less
CopperColoredLips
12-18-2021, 04:11 PM
maybe with the site not showing is why were getting a 50% bonus ya know for like sorry for advertising you 50% less
Lol that would explain it
~Carmen~
12-18-2021, 04:40 PM
It's not always wifi unless disconnects consistently happen.
I'm hardwired with modem right next to my computer and there were days I've had so many disconnects I lost count.
Thanks sis! I don't usually get too many disconnects until last night. I think I'm safer without one because I would probably trip over it. ;D
VerryBerry
12-18-2021, 09:26 PM
How’s tonight’s traffic looking? Any better since the bonus is over?
FloridaSunDoll
12-18-2021, 09:59 PM
How’s tonight’s traffic looking? Any better since the bonus is over?
It's not typical Saturday night traffic for me but its definitely better than most nights this week
Strawberryblonde
12-18-2021, 11:57 PM
I'm also on split wifi. I never thought about an extra long ethernet. Mine is about 25 feet away. Thanks for the idea!
I have a 30m (98 ft long!) ethernet, the difference in the quality of the stream is worth it. It was actually joining Streamate with it's dashboard which showed me the difference, only ever use WiFi for personal casual stuff now, even then if I can I wire in for best quality. I also recommend ethernet cable to professionals working online in any job in which they need a good reliable connection.
Dreamqueen
12-19-2021, 12:22 AM
How’s tonight’s traffic looking? Any better since the bonus is over?
I sat for over an hour without even so much as a tip.
The MOMENT the contest ended, all of my regulars appeared, and spent.
:rotfl:
Obvious much Streamate?
VerryBerry
12-19-2021, 12:48 AM
I sat for over an hour without even so much as a tip.
The MOMENT the contest ended, all of my regulars appeared, and spent.
:rotfl:
Obvious much Streamate?
I didn’t feel like putting makeup on for nothing lol so I checked the main site to see a few gals room counts and they look good! Literally yesterday it seemed like everyone had a room count of 1!! Crazy! A girls gotta pay rent so I’m glad things are a little normal for now.
~Carmen~
12-19-2021, 12:49 AM
I have a 30m (98 ft long!) ethernet, the difference in the quality of the stream is worth it. It was actually joining Streamate with it's dashboard which showed me the difference, only ever use WiFi for personal casual stuff now, even then if I can I wire in for best quality. I also recommend ethernet cable to professionals working online in any job in which they need a good reliable connection.
I will definitely order one and try it. Thank you!!
FloridaSunDoll
12-19-2021, 01:29 AM
I made 1/4 of what I made last week in ONE shift tonight. Traffic and spending definitely appears to be back. Just in time for me to take off for the holidays. I hope y'all have a Merry whatever it is you celebrate and if you're online for the holiday I hope you make $$$
Cutie101
12-19-2021, 01:34 AM
I made 1/4 of what I made last week in ONE shift tonight. Traffic and spending definitely appears to be back. Just in time for me to take off for the holidays. I hope y'all have a Merry whatever it is you celebrate and if you're online for the holiday I hope you make $$$
Congratulations, Sundoll! You definitely worked hard and I hope you have happy holidays!!
MissAdriana
12-19-2021, 10:30 AM
I made 1/4 of what I made last week in ONE shift tonight. Traffic and spending definitely appears to be back. Just in time for me to take off for the holidays. I hope y'all have a Merry whatever it is you celebrate and if you're online for the holiday I hope you make $$$
Now that gave me the Christmas spirit inside I want to do a christmas happy dance for you ! Thanks for sharing hun ! Happy holidays enjoy your time off your deserve it *hugs*
bigbum
12-19-2021, 11:24 AM
I made 1/4 of what I made last week in ONE shift tonight. Traffic and spending definitely appears to be back. Just in time for me to take off for the holidays. I hope y'all have a Merry whatever it is you celebrate and if you're online for the holiday I hope you make $$$
oh damn. thats great news. keep it going girlie.
AuroraJade
12-19-2021, 11:27 AM
Anyone else getting endless disconnections today? They leave and come back or its 'user connection issues'
MissAdriana
12-19-2021, 11:37 AM
What does the crown icon on the corner of random videos mean?
xoprincessremy
12-19-2021, 01:27 PM
for the ENTIRE bonus week, my bitrate was 0.10
what is it on sunday? 2.78, which is 'excellent.'
so tired of SM blaming us and our equipment.
Strawberryblonde
12-19-2021, 01:57 PM
Much better today.
Esixxx
12-19-2021, 02:15 PM
It's been a lot better today.
SuperPookie
12-19-2021, 02:43 PM
Omg today is so much crap. Traffic is awful, my rtt is also awful & they guys in my room are cheap morons. It's like bonus week never ended except of course I'm not actually getting anymore $ :/
Dreamqueen
12-19-2021, 02:52 PM
What does the crown icon on the corner of random videos mean?
I believe it's someone who has joined your fan club.
Genoveve
12-19-2021, 02:58 PM
Anyone else getting endless disconnections today? They leave and come back or its 'user connection issues'
I actually can't remember the last time I had a disconnection.
for the ENTIRE bonus week, my bitrate was 0.10
what is it on sunday? 2.78, which is 'excellent.'
so tired of SM blaming us and our equipment.
My bitrate has been fine this whole time. Btw if your bitrate is at .10 you look pixelated as hell to the guys.
SuperPookie
12-19-2021, 03:20 PM
I actually can't remember the last time I had a disconnection.
My bitrate has been fine this whole time. Btw if your bitrate is at .10 you look pixelated as hell to the guys.
lol mine has been going down to 0.03
JoiDivision
12-19-2021, 03:54 PM
Omg today is so much crap. Traffic is awful, my rtt is also awful & they guys in my room are cheap morons. It's like bonus week never ended except of course I'm not actually getting anymore $ :/
This has been my experience today too. I did have a lot of traffic earlier this morning, but no actual paying customers. Now potentials are back to 0-2. One guy came into my room just now and said "Lower your price". Gonna get back on later tonight and see if it's any better.
AuroraJade
12-19-2021, 04:27 PM
Me too. Lots of potentials and lotsss of traffic but allll freeloaders. Wanting to get off for free, asking where I live. I think they bought dating traffic again lmao
misspandora
12-19-2021, 04:37 PM
wtf, I was cranking...no lost streams. Great bitrate. Then after a show, I get back on, and my bitrate went down to -36?!!! I've never seen anything like that before.
Then it crept up to .03, and was just really really bad for a little while. So I'm logging off to take a break. I was camming for an hour and a half with a great bitrate, then that happens. I wish we knew what causes these connectivity problems. I actually bought a booster. I just haven't set it up yet. It just arrived today.
wtf, I was cranking...no lost streams. Great bitrate. Then after a show, I get back on, and my bitrate went down to -36?!!! I've never seen anything like that before.
Then it crept up to .03, and was just really really bad for a little while. So I'm logging off to take a break. I was camming for an hour and a half with a great bitrate, then that happens. I wish we knew what causes these connectivity problems. I actually bought a booster. I just haven't set it up yet. It just arrived today.
I got optic fiber, really top connection and then a simple wifi with another operator. So it sucks anyway ahah so I m always thinking should take a 3rd connection alternative LOL uhmmmm I got another location also. Isn't too much? Think users/clients can get bored with the connection so many lost connection... something to fix IMO
kinkydirtybitch
12-20-2021, 12:57 AM
What does the crown icon on the corner of random videos mean?It means it's in your Fan club collection
Miss_ShaSha
12-20-2021, 03:38 AM
What does the crown icon on the corner of random videos mean?
It's included in your fan club. You can choose certain vids for the club or all vids. You may have chose a set amount for your fans.
EllePurrs
12-20-2021, 03:41 AM
Streamate is so confusing sometimes. My web encoder settings were set to "up to 1080p" but it kept streaming lower quality, so I switched to OBS and switched back to web and SM finally went to 1080p(still all green quality)... I'd been stuck on the lower setting for months.
Halestorm
12-20-2021, 07:28 AM
No need to say that all my regulars and earnings are back....
Wtf Streamate is doing with us during these contests weeks?
Cutie101
12-20-2021, 07:43 AM
No need to say that all my regulars and earnings are back....
Wtf Streamate is doing with us during these contests weeks?
They wanna see how it's gonna be with an empty site in the future. That's the only explanation :)))
JustMilfnAround
12-20-2021, 08:05 AM
No need to say that all my regulars and earnings are back....
Wtf Streamate is doing with us during these contests weeks?
I've been racking my brain for months trying to figure out what happens and the only thing that makes any sense to me is that they pull or cut their advertising OR they know based on previous data that it is going to be slow, and the "bonus" is offered because they know we are going to make less so that is their way of incentivizing us to get online and stay online. Since they aren't buying traffic they use the time to do fixes/upgrades to the site. Or vice/versa. My best guess....
I make maybe 1/8th of what I usually do on contest weeks and it's to the point where I just don't really bother unless I need some extra grocery money. Just hustle my ass off when it's NOT a contest. I think the key to making decent income/placement in these contests is to have a LOT of regulars/followers.
And before someone comes in and tells me I need a foil hat and am throwing around conspiracies (it's happened before), it's just how my mind works. I track everything with spreadsheets (date/day of the week/times online, traffic, earnings, etc....) so I am actually using DATA to notice PATTERNS. I've been doing this for 6 years.
I was able to get a corporate higher up from Cams/Streamray to ADMIT they were pulling our traffic when we got into the higher earning tiers in 2018 after many months of me connecting the dots with the data I had and basically pushing the hell out of the issue. I left that site as a top of the front page model after 3 years solid of making them a LOT of money. My income got cut in half, so of course I HAD to call bullshit. A few of their other high earning models left too - and most of the ones that did came to SM.
Could I be wrong? Yes, but this is what makes sense to me at the moment so I'm going to roll with it and adapt accordingly.
Halestorm
12-20-2021, 08:56 AM
I've been racking my brain for months trying to figure out what happens and the only thing that makes any sense to me is that they pull or cut their advertising OR they know based on previous data that it is going to be slow, and the "bonus" is offered because they know we are going to make less so that is their way of incentivizing us to get online and stay online.
Yesss!
I also thought something else. Streamate obviously has it's own favorite models and we know who they are. During contests weeks they send all our traffic to these particular models so they make a lot more as a way to spoil them? Idk just another conspiracy.
ravenskyy
12-20-2021, 09:05 AM
I've been racking my brain for months trying to figure out what happens and the only thing that makes any sense to me is that they pull or cut their advertising OR they know based on previous data that it is going to be slow, and the "bonus" is offered because they know we are going to make less so that is their way of incentivizing us to get online and stay online. Since they aren't buying traffic they use the time to do fixes/upgrades to the site. Or vice/versa. My best guess....
I make maybe 1/8th of what I usually do on contest weeks and it's to the point where I just don't really bother unless I need some extra grocery money. Just hustle my ass off when it's NOT a contest. I think the key to making decent income/placement in these contests is to have a LOT of regulars/followers.
And before someone comes in and tells me I need a foil hat and am throwing around conspiracies (it's happened before), it's just how my mind works. I track everything with spreadsheets (date/day of the week/times online, traffic, earnings, etc....) so I am actually using DATA to notice PATTERNS. I've been doing this for 6 years.
I was able to get a corporate higher up from Cams/Streamray to ADMIT they were pulling our traffic when we got into the higher earning tiers in 2018 after many months of me connecting the dots with the data I had and basically pushing the hell out of the issue. I left that site as a top of the front page model after 3 years solid of making them a LOT of money. My income got cut in half, so of course I HAD to call bullshit. A few of their other high earning models left too - and most of the ones that did came to SM.
Could I be wrong? Yes, but this is what makes sense to me at the moment so I'm going to roll with it and adapt accordingly.
I believe that SM is doing something shady during contest weeks. My earnings and traffic are back to normal right now. I don't understand how this benefits them to keep us from earning, when they take such a large cut, but they're definitely doing something to interfere with our money. My bitrate is also much better as well and I've made no changes.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-20-2021, 10:05 AM
Does the SM encoder detect 4k resolution?
kamiliam
12-20-2021, 10:29 AM
Yesss!
I also thought something else. Streamate obviously has it's own favorite models and we know who they are. During contests weeks they send all our traffic to these particular models so they make a lot more as a way to spoil them? Idk just another conspiracy.
The algorithm and leaderboard(during contests) send the traffic to the top. They are not purposely diverting traffic. Why would they? They aren’t about anybody really.
Halestorm
12-20-2021, 10:47 AM
The algorithm and leaderboard(during contests) send the traffic to the top. They are not purposely diverting traffic. Why would they? They aren’t about anybody really.
Well like I said it's just a conspiracy. Nobody here really knows what's up with Streamate but there's something very strange about these contest weeks for sure
kamiliam
12-20-2021, 11:04 AM
Well like I said it's just a conspiracy. Nobody here really knows what's up with Streamate but there's something very strange about these contest weeks for sure
Possible reasons,
they mess around with the site, they are doing tons of coding on our interface
probably test a bunch of new white labels with questionable marketing tactics
they are arranged around times where people are otherwise typically with other people
models who technically follow the SM rules have found ways to funnel their traffic during contests
some models only work contests-your customers, yes your top regulars might pass you over for the chance to play with them-these tricks ain’t shit
guys get all excited and blow their limit in multiple performers=no money for show
they follow who is popular, thus leaderboard
algorithms, we will never know
whatever SM is doing with their customers
And over DOUBLE the amount of models are working
I am not claiming it doesn’t suck, they just don’t have to do anything purposely to target certain models, they make money and that is all they care about