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Smurfette
10-22-2022, 08:50 AM
Streamate randomly alternates between amazing and horrible... sometimes I will log on and make $100/hr easily, other times I'll log on to a completely empty room and struggle for hours to make just a few bucks. It's always been like this since I started camming over a decade ago. There is seemingly no rhyme or reason to it.
JGB2009
10-22-2022, 11:14 AM
Anybody here just cam from a chair and not lay down? If so what is your experience with it?
kiki399
10-22-2022, 11:43 AM
Streamate randomly alternates between amazing and horrible... sometimes I will log on and make $100/hr easily, other times I'll log on to a completely empty room and struggle for hours to make just a few bucks. It's always been like this since I started camming over a decade ago. There is seemingly no rhyme or reason to it.
I have to agree with you on this as well, and contest weeks just always are much worse in my experience. But I myself been on SM for as long too, in the beginning it was better before gold, but it is what it is and also I think camming as more popular than it was 10 years ago too.
Panthera
10-22-2022, 01:20 PM
Anybody here just cam from a chair and not lay down? If so what is your experience with it?
Did it when I started camming a lifetime ago, it worked, as I was mostly just sitting and typing and smiling. When it came to doing shows, it wasn't so good anymore, members started asking for a bed set, and because I kept trying to do shows on my office chair, I once fell off with it and broke...the chair, fortunately (I actually fell off a chair twice, if I remember correctly, while laying back too much playing with myself). I then switched to a bed but I never liked it as I could never sit comfortably between shows. Now I am only doing non nude domination, so a chair is perfect again :) I closed the loop lol.
Panthera
10-22-2022, 01:22 PM
I’ve been seeing an influx of models claiming they are leaving the site due to recent and not so recent issues. Has streamate really been that bad for the bulk of you guys?
Nope, it hasn't been THAT bad. Just ups and downs, you gotta be VERY patient, but it's not like...doomsday.
pippapippa
10-22-2022, 02:00 PM
Nope, it hasn't been THAT bad. Just ups and downs, you gotta be VERY patient, but it's not like...doomsday.
Agree with this. For me, it’s like people don’t talk as much anymore so it feels much more slow. But the majority of the time I make a similar amount of money. People have said camming is dying the entire time I’ve cammed, which is for eight years now. I’d say the industry is getting bigger if anything. It’s just become more difficult as there are more camgirls than ever. Streamate has always had ups and downs.
erinswallows
10-22-2022, 06:30 PM
This week has been really slow this week . I worked Saturday night, Monday night & Friday night. The traffic goes from normal for me to absolutely nothing. Streamate needs to get it together, We are loosing money big time, my hourly this week went down by more than half this week .
kamiliam
10-22-2022, 06:43 PM
This week has been really slow this week . I worked Saturday night, Monday night & Friday night. The traffic goes from normal for me to absolutely nothing. Streamate needs to get it together, We are loosing money big time, my hourly this week went down by more than half this week .
same thing (half of my normal earnings)happened to me for the first time this week.
wonderland1
10-22-2022, 07:28 PM
There truly is no rhyme or reason to the way SM works- The past 2 months, my earnings have been 1/4-1/2 of what they used to consistently be. I even lowered my Exclusive rate and still was not getting shows or tips. Super depressing! Then, somehow the stars aligned this contest week and I was actually back to "my normal" earnings and contest placing, although still with lower rates in place. I busted my ass this week and it paid off, thank Goddess. The August contest I did not even place in the Top 1200, at all. I thought my account was broken or shadow banned, lol. ... Very strange shit, I cannot explain it...Now, to muster up the strength to get back on tonight for my regular work schedule. Good luck to all of us!
FloridaSunDoll
10-22-2022, 11:09 PM
I might be late to notice this but pornhublive changed to massivecams? I know quite a big portion of my traffic has been from phublive so I’m wondering rid that has had an affect on customers/traffic
Also, they used to show a few profiles at the top and bottom of the page on phub but I don’t see that at all anymore. I still see the “live cams” button but not the random profiles that would pop up. Hmm
today omg how many tw. traffic was there but trash. yday was thhe best day ever. today seems contest day. just me probably.
kamiliam
10-24-2022, 01:28 AM
same thing (half of my normal earnings)happened to me for the first time this week.
And now in the 6 hours I have worked since the end of the contest I have made half of what I made in 27 hours last week. Probably should have worked more but it’s hard shaking off the resentment towards the hot and cold. I also didn’t love the swaths of high paying regs who rolled in and legit seemed like they hadn’t seen me in at least a week. But still I am very grateful to make up some of the lost ground and to be appreciated for my work.
ChristieX
10-24-2022, 04:43 AM
Anybody here just cam from a chair and not lay down? If so what is your experience with it?
I do. I only have one bed in our house and refuse to use my personal space for work, just seems yuck. I have a chair that virtually reclines to flat and has extendable footrest so no problems. I've seen loads of girls using just chairs.
ChristieX
10-24-2022, 04:48 AM
Well last night I did a "just watching the TV with hubby show" Very little makeup, just my nightie on, low lighting and just sat watching the TV. Had my best day EVER on SM. Hubby is allowed to work as well so we did B/J shows if asked for a fee and in exclusive.
I'm in the UK so would have been about 4-5pm EST
Dreamqueen
10-24-2022, 09:53 AM
57734
Does anyone know this guy?
He claims to have a $1000 limit that he uses every night, but when I told him that I don't believe him, he offered to email me a screenshot.
I told him that I don't open them, and to just take me in for a show.
Then I got the Brb, and he never returned.::)
My question also is, do spending limits go up that high?
Because even if they do, I'm concerned with being accused of fraud by SM.
Smurfette
10-24-2022, 09:58 AM
Given how expensive SM can be and how fast the $$ adds up, I'd say $1000 limit is possible for sure. It's the fact he's bragging about it that makes him sus
DivineMissDeviant
10-24-2022, 12:43 PM
He came into my room yesterday - saying SM wouldn't up his spending limit. Red flag for me. So I didn't engage with him.
anonymous camgirl
10-24-2022, 01:01 PM
57734
Does anyone know this guy?
He claims to have a $1000 limit that he uses every night, but when I told him that I don't believe him, he offered to email me a screenshot.
I told him that I don't open them, and to just take me in for a show.
Then I got the Brb, and he never returned.::)
My question also is, do spending limits go up that high?
Because even if they do, I'm concerned with being accused of fraud by SM.
I had that guy yesterday. He only spent Almost 4 minutes in private. I don't know.. First time I met him
fetishqueen
10-24-2022, 02:16 PM
I tend to think timewasters TALK about spending money, genuine customers just DO spend.
DivineMissDeviant
10-24-2022, 02:22 PM
I tend to think timewasters TALK about spending money, genuine customers just DO spend.
Exactly this. Those who procrastinate seldom follow through.
anonamiss
10-24-2022, 03:01 PM
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My question also is, do spending limits go up that high?
Because even if they do, I'm concerned with being accused of fraud by SM.
yes limits can definitely go above 1k but my understanding is the customer has to jump through extra hoops with support to get it, like sending in financial documents, identification proof, etc. I've had a few regs with high limits who told me they've done this, but they've been spending on the site for years, accumulated lots of credit/points and thus have established some trust with SM. A new guy probably wouldn't have access to such a high limit, and anyone bragging about spending large amounts of money is likely lying (and probably broke lol)
Halestorm
10-25-2022, 08:47 AM
I just read on another forum a romanian model claiming Streamate changed her comission to 25%. Did anyone's comission has changed? I really hope Streamate don't come with this bs now.
Dreamqueen
10-25-2022, 08:56 AM
I had that guy yesterday. He only spent Almost 4 minutes in private. I don't know.. First time I met him
I tend to think timewasters TALK about spending money, genuine customers just DO spend.
yes limits can definitely go above 1k but my understanding is the customer has to jump through extra hoops with support to get it, like sending in financial documents, identification proof, etc. I've had a few regs with high limits who told me they've done this, but they've been spending on the site for years, accumulated lots of credit/points and thus have established some trust with SM. A new guy probably wouldn't have access to such a high limit, and anyone bragging about spending large amounts of money is likely lying (and probably broke lol)
Thank You everyone who answered my question.
I'm not sure if he meant that his limit was $1000 every day, or what. Guess it doesn't matter.
I've had lots of guys spend $500/$600, etc. And they never bragged about it. It just happened.
princess_casual
10-25-2022, 09:03 AM
Anybody here just cam from a chair and not lay down? If so what is your experience with it?
I recently bought a rolling laptop table & now sit at the edge of the bed... I can push the computer a way to show off and stand, or bring closer to bed for shows. So far I am loving it
princess_casual
10-25-2022, 09:54 AM
For those of you who also do indy shows - is there a thread on here dedicated to indy camming?? tried searching and nothing came up, but maybe I'm doing a shit job haha
Dreamqueen
10-25-2022, 10:17 AM
Another contest for Halloween per usual.
Damn>:(it if it doesn't fall on my best days.
Grrr.
raakashock
10-25-2022, 08:48 PM
Hi! I was on streamate until the California ab5 law but now it looks like I can get back on. The approval process requires an ID card, and all I have is my passport. I messaged support but I just got a generic answer that I have to try again. Does anyone know a rep I can contact? I’m pretty sure a streamate rep used to be in this forum but maybe I’m remembering wrong
Another contest for Halloween per usual.
Damn>:(it if it doesn't fall on my best days.
Grrr.
was so slow that i was thinking we are already in that contest damn;D;D;D try to keep my head up! lol depressed and it is my birthday
shall pass and try to be happy anyway. sometimes feel that i get affected by rejections too much and i won t be like this
~Carmen~
10-26-2022, 12:17 AM
was so slow that i was thinking we are already in that contest damn;D;D;D try to keep my head up! lol depressed and it is my birthday
shall pass and try to be happy anyway. sometimes feel that i get affected by rejections too much and i won t be like this
Happy Birthday!
zeusydoo
10-26-2022, 12:47 AM
was so slow that i was thinking we are already in that contest damn;D;D;D try to keep my head up! lol depressed and it is my birthday
shall pass and try to be happy anyway. sometimes feel that i get affected by rejections too much and i won t be like this
Happy birthday hope you have a wonderful day and night :hug:
Strawberryblonde
10-26-2022, 04:18 AM
was so slow that i was thinking we are already in that contest damn;D;D;D try to keep my head up! lol depressed and it is my birthday
shall pass and try to be happy anyway. sometimes feel that i get affected by rejections too much and i won t be like this
Happy Birthday
naughtybabe1
10-26-2022, 04:53 AM
meh..nothing but in and outs and timewasters. all sites are slow. so much for hump day....
meh..nothing but in and outs and timewasters. all sites are slow. so much for hump day....
yesssss on wednesday usually i take off forthat, however others models still work ok. that amount of bad boi is insane tbh and yes i m on 5 website is totally slow
i m not going to see how much i made today to avoid feel sad, and yes bc feel like just me is like that and i feel i can not handle anymore guysssssss. today is a blocking day kind. yep
Dreamqueen
10-26-2022, 09:25 AM
was so slow that i was thinking we are already in that contest damn;D;D;D try to keep my head up! lol depressed and it is my birthday
shall pass and try to be happy anyway. sometimes feel that i get affected by rejections too much and i won t be like this
Happy Birthday!
Enjoy your special day.
Yes, I agree.
My other sites are busy, so I just know to stay away from SM during contests.
They never work for me.
It's all good.
SuperPookie
10-26-2022, 12:09 PM
was so slow that i was thinking we are already in that contest damn;D;D;D try to keep my head up! lol depressed and it is my birthday
shall pass and try to be happy anyway. sometimes feel that i get affected by rejections too much and i won t be like this
Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your special day regardless <3.
Panthera
10-26-2022, 02:50 PM
silly question most likely, but I just bought the VerySoft camsplitter and I opened it with my Logitech cam, and now I am trying to select it as a cam source in smconnect and it just won't work. The cam area stays black. I restarted, deleted cookies etc. When I am using just my cam, it does work. Does anyone know why it's doing that? Can smconnect be used with VerySoft?
MelanieJ
10-26-2022, 08:03 PM
Does anyone know if this is possible?
I've been in a room or two, and it seems like some of the models have their "button responses" on auto post? I don't see or hear them click to post them, they just seem like they appear automatically.
Is this possible, or am I trippin'? lol?
Does anyone know if this is possible?
I've been in a room or two, and it seems like some of the models have their "button responses" on auto post? I don't see or hear them click to post them, they just seem like they appear automatically.
Is this possible, or am I trippin'? lol?
yesss i found out that me too
see below on the chat there is a + close to emoji you can set up it.
MelanieJ
10-26-2022, 11:40 PM
yesss i found out that me too
see below on the chat there is a + close to emoji you can set up it.
I know they're there, I mean that it seems like the responses are posting automatically without clicking each one manually, you know?
fetishqueen
10-27-2022, 02:26 AM
Could there be someone else there doing it, out of shot, boyfriend perhaps? I once saw someone in a contest who was doing a sleep show and said they had a helper there (out of shot presumably) so they could send videos out straight away, even though it was a sleep show.
wonderland1
10-27-2022, 02:45 AM
I know they're there, I mean that it seems like the responses are posting automatically without clicking each one manually, you know?
Yes! I have noticed that, too! I wondered if they have a MOD working in their chat because their hands are no where near the computer. Interesting. I thought I was trippin', too, or was missing out on a feature that I was unaware of. Must have a MOD in there, I'm assuming.
EllePurrs
10-27-2022, 04:58 AM
Idk about SM, but on MFC, a lot of the "studio" models don't speak English well and their studio owner types for them and spams members' DMs as they stream. That would make me anxious personally, because non-models aren't always careful about following the rules or setting boundaries correctly... would be interesting if SM had bots like CB tho.
JustMilfnAround
10-27-2022, 07:34 AM
Idk about SM, but on MFC, a lot of the "studio" models don't speak English well and their studio owner types for them and spams members' DMs as they stream. That would make me anxious personally, because non-models aren't always careful about following the rules or setting boundaries correctly... would be interesting if SM had bots like CB tho.
I WISH SM had bots like CB - I miss that feature form CB the most. I am awful about remembering to post those notices.....
SoloDesire
10-27-2022, 08:54 AM
Does anyone know if this is possible?
I've been in a room or two, and it seems like some of the models have their "button responses" on auto post? I don't see or hear them click to post them, they just seem like they appear automatically.
Is this possible, or am I trippin'? lol?
Some of them are using scripts. They set it up using the extensions in Chrome. Too much of a pain in the ass for me to mess with though lol.
JustMilfnAround
10-27-2022, 09:56 AM
Anyone else just surviving off of regulars the last few weeks?
fetishqueen
10-27-2022, 10:51 AM
Is anyone in the UK with Masspay please? I'm trying to withdraw and the only UK option is bank wire with a $28 fee, usually it's only $4.10. WTF is going on? Also the main page is totally different and I had to find the right page by typing members.masspay.io. Also it hasn't saved my usual bank details and I'm a bit concerned, I'd rather not put them in again in case something isn't right. Can anyone put my mind at rest please, are you getting the same?
TIA!
DeliveryLadyx
10-27-2022, 11:15 AM
Is anyone in the UK with Masspay please? I'm trying to withdraw and the only UK option is bank wire with a $28 fee, usually it's only $4.10. WTF is going on? Also the main page is totally different and I had to find the right page by typing members.masspay.io. Also it hasn't saved my usual bank details and I'm a bit concerned, I'd rather not put them in again in case something isn't right. Can anyone put my mind at rest please, are you getting the same?
TIA!
I have exactly the same, just wrote to masspay and asking why is no option to cash in pounds or euro. Thank you for posting, I got uneasy too. I have a cosmo account in case something is not right with them and Streamate can recall the money from Masspay if we cannot cash out for whatever reason and pay us back again next week under different payment method if we need to.
fetishqueen
10-27-2022, 11:26 AM
I have exactly the same, just wrote to masspay and asking why is no option to cash in pounds or euro. Thank you for posting, I got uneasy too. I have a cosmo account in case something is not right with them and Streamate can recall the money from Masspay if we cannot cash out for whatever reason and pay us back again next week under different payment method if we need to.
Thank you for posting too, I know it's not just me! Can you post if or when they reply? It seems odd. But good that SM can recall the money if we need it although I don't have an alternative, yet. Usually the option is SEPA isn't it? I can't even remember but it's not wire and it's not $28. :(
DivineMissDeviant
10-27-2022, 11:51 AM
I suspect it's a site problem, because their contact us page isn't working either.
DivineMissDeviant
10-27-2022, 11:55 AM
Okay, think there's something dodgy going on - they've removed the option to DM them on twitter.