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Classy_Katy
06-21-2017, 09:10 AM
I was just wondering about paying for positioning on Directcam. I sometimes pay no more than about 70p for positioning per hour but always see girls who must be spending well over £5 each hour for endless hours. As they are doing it I imagine it is worth it? Or is it? I'm stingy so I don't want to waste the money so I just wondered what experience you had of doing this. I would resent paying the money if it didn't actually make a blind bit of difference!
Even if you pay the minimum you will be on the first page. The freeloaders work their way down from the top, so being higher up gets more of them in your room. The guys who want to buy a show tend to look around more. I personally don't think it's worth paying a huge amount unless you can be sure of paying so much that you get on the homepage.
Essie
06-21-2017, 11:13 AM
Even if you pay the minimum you will be on the first page. The freeloaders work their way down from the top, so being higher up gets more of them in your room. The guys who want to buy a show tend to look around more. I personally don't think it's worth paying a huge amount unless you can be sure of paying so much that you get on the homepage.
This is what I suspected but thought it was worth checking in case being on the top line made some dramatic difference. I can't see that it would from my personal experience but you never know - there must be a reason why they are paying so much. Personally I just couldn't stand to have to deduct that much from my daily earnings. Thanks x
sexysusie
06-21-2017, 11:15 AM
It's bloody annoying how much people are paying recently. I've always alternated between 50p one hour and up to £4 the next. I'm only usually on for a few hours so I see that as an investment. However the last few times I positioned I paid around £4 and was 9 rows down. Fuck that noise! So I'm doing more free instead.
Essie
06-21-2017, 12:00 PM
It's bloody annoying how much people are paying recently. I've always alternated between 50p one hour and up to £4 the next. I'm only usually on for a few hours so I see that as an investment. However the last few times I positioned I paid around £4 and was 9 rows down. Fuck that noise! So I'm doing more free instead.
I've always paid just above the minimum and do free chat most of the time, so I imagine I am one of the first people that they click on if they do view free rooms. I just can't see the sense in paying endlessly just to be at the top of the page but then perhaps horny men just click on the first one they see - I wasn't sure why anyone would pay so much unless there is some psychological selling reason to it??! Who knows? Maybe I'll try for a couple of hours next time I'm on and see.
DancesWithSloths
06-21-2017, 01:54 PM
Because I'm a stats nerd, I've done plenty of bidding experiments at slow times, busy times, and different times of day. My conclusion was:
- bidding for the front page is definitely worth it, even if you do free preview
- how much you bid doesn't make a blind bit of difference, because if guys have money, they'll find you and spend it, and if they don't have money or aren't feeling like playing en masse for whatever reason, whether you're at the top or at the bottom won't make them spend
- if you don't do free preview, and haven't been getting much business, going into free for a while and/or changing your profile picture is always more efficient than bidding for the top rows.
- conversely, if you do free anyway, as ClassyKaty says, being further to the top gets you flooded with extra freeloaders
I also sometimes log on without bidding for the first hour or so, to give my regs time to get their shows in before I start bidding for new business, but that's only if I plan to stay longer than 2-3 hrs.
trish_F
06-21-2017, 07:59 PM
Im furious. I've just re- verified my information, they've approved me yesterday. Now i try logging on directcam today only to find out im suspended again, my profile says 'this members profile is set to distribute content only'
what the hell is going on! Im not using a VPN
PixiieGirl
06-22-2017, 01:33 AM
Im furious. I've just re- verified my information, they've approved me yesterday. Now i try logging on directcam today only to find out im suspended again, my profile says 'this members profile is set to distribute content only'
what the hell is going on! Im not using a VPN
when I very first signed up I had this issue and it was a mistake - I just emailed them and they fixed it :)
Essie
06-22-2017, 02:05 AM
Because I'm a stats nerd, I've done plenty of bidding experiments at slow times, busy times, and different times of day. My conclusion was:
- bidding for the front page is definitely worth it, even if you do free preview
- how much you bid doesn't make a blind bit of difference, because if guys have money, they'll find you and spend it, and if they don't have money or aren't feeling like playing en masse for whatever reason, whether you're at the top or at the bottom won't make them spend
- if you don't do free preview, and haven't been getting much business, going into free for a while and/or changing your profile picture is always more efficient than bidding for the top rows.
- conversely, if you do free anyway, as ClassyKaty says, being further to the top gets you flooded with extra freeloaders
I also sometimes log on without bidding for the first hour or so, to give my regs time to get their shows in before I start bidding for new business, but that's only if I plan to stay longer than 2-3 hrs.
Thank you for sharing this. You didn't have to so I really appreciate it! It's so useful and you've saved me the time doing it. Awesome x
LaceyCummings
06-23-2017, 06:24 PM
My account was suspended June 9th for allegedly breaking the exclusive photos rule (I didn't. My pictures are only found on AW)
I tried emailing them to argue my case, but I made the mistake of trying to reply to the email, which is of course a no-reply email.
I have also tried emailing
[email protected] (
[email protected]) and have gotten no response. They wouldnt even write back to me regarding transferring my pending credits.
Now the 2 weeks is up, and I still cant log in.
I'm so worried. Does anyone know what to do?
How can I reach out to them?
SylvySinclair
06-23-2017, 07:34 PM
My account was suspended June 9th for allegedly breaking the exclusive photos rule (I didn't. My pictures are only found on AW)
I tried emailing them to argue my case, but I made the mistake of trying to reply to the email, which is of course a no-reply email.
I have also tried emailing
[email protected] (
[email protected]) and have gotten no response. They wouldnt even write back to me regarding transferring my pending credits.
Now the 2 weeks is up, and I still cant log in.
I'm so worried. Does anyone know what to do?
How can I reach out to them?
You need to contact the advisor and ask them to release your acct. Here is the email
[email protected]
If you got suspended, most probably you are on a high risk country as they like to claim and will be under the advisor shit forever, just like me.
Email them, then go to their site www.sklteam.com and apply for an acct with them.
Your acct should be released for you to be able to transfer the credits, but it wont be a full acct anymore, all you will have on this acct is content, they will tell you to open a new acct, do verification and then set your profile. The advisor charges 2% of your gross and if you are found to do what they claim you did, again, you will be terminated from the site. I hope this helps you.
LaceyCummings
06-24-2017, 06:10 AM
Thank you so much for your reply.
So once you open the new account they take 2% of your gross forever? Wow that's probably the worst news out of this whole thing. I'm devastated because I've had my account since 2011 and I had over 500 feedbacK. Adultwork is my favorite site. Thank God I have a passport because I know I wouldn't be able to get a new account without it. Holy shit I'm so sad.
Thank you again for the information I really appreciate it. And I'm sorry about your situation too!
QUOTE=SylvySinclair;2997895]You need to contact the advisor and ask them to release your acct. Here is the email
[email protected]
If you got suspended, most probably you are on a high risk country as they like to claim and will be under the advisor shit forever, just like me.
Email them, then go to their site www.sklteam.com and apply for an acct with them.
Your acct should be released for you to be able to transfer the credits, but it wont be a full acct anymore, all you will have on this acct is content, they will tell you to open a new acct, do verification and then set your profile. The advisor charges 2% of your gross and if you are found to do what they claim you did, again, you will be terminated from the site. I hope this helps you.[/QUOTE]
SylvySinclair
06-24-2017, 04:03 PM
Yes, i had over 100 positive reviews and also lost it forever. What i did though, was printing a screen shot of them and save it to my lap. I hope you had luck being able to transfer your credits!
Classy_Katy
07-03-2017, 03:04 AM
I'm 5th row down at the moment and in the middle of a row of girls all charging under 2 credits a minute for PVT...I'm at 3.50! Into the next hour now and I paid more for positioning, with girls over 2 credits now but I'm still the most expensive on my row.
Recently I had a guy who thought he would take it upon himself to tell me that I must be doing myself out of business charging so much and that there were pretty girls charging much less! Well as what usually happens after someone says that, I got taken into a pvt show!
Wow...someone just complained that I charge more than 1 credit for group!
sexysusie
07-03-2017, 04:55 AM
^^ dick heads. It does smart a little doesn't it, but then it's oh so sweet when they see you get snapped up into private over and over :D you won't be alone soon, I'm logging on about 3pm and my rate is 4.99 lol x
Classy_Katy
07-03-2017, 05:05 AM
That's great Susie! I just took a break to get some face powder...my daughter has gone away for the week and took mine. I used bronzer instead to take the shine off my face but I looked too reddened and still shiny! Back to my usual paleness now...
I lost connection this morning, not helpful.
Anyone noticed that the 3 profile pictures aren't being rotated on the cam page? I only ever see my main one.
sexysusie
07-03-2017, 06:05 PM
Hmm I kept losing connection tonight as well or the bit rate dropped into red territory. Definitely not my super awesome internet so AW need to get their shit together man!
Teddy_Bear
07-04-2017, 02:51 AM
Finally sorted out the VAT part of getting rid of the admin fee surcharge but I haven't had to cash out for myself in a looonnnggg time. Anyone remember when the cutoff time is? I think it's either midnight Monday/Tuesday, so already passed or midnight Tuesday/Wednesday in which case I am just under the wire.
Thank you in advance ladies.
Classy_Katy
07-04-2017, 03:31 AM
Tuesday midnight is the checkout deadline....still time!
Rubyfloozy
07-06-2017, 10:41 AM
I was wondering exactly the same thing!! ^^^
Blue-Velvet
07-11-2017, 02:23 AM
I was just chatting to another provider, and apparently DirectIM is listed in the DirectCam section on the phone app. I've been wondering why I've been getting an unusually high number of guys coming into IM saying they can't see me.
CatBBW
07-11-2017, 03:48 PM
I was just chatting to another provider, and apparently DirectIM is listed in the DirectCam section on the phone app. I've been wondering why I've been getting an unusually high number of guys coming into IM saying they can't see me.
Also, there's no section on the phone app for a guy to send us an SMS through the AW service. I know this, cos I have seen it with my own eyes.
CatBBW
07-15-2017, 09:32 AM
The site's up and down today, keep getting "The service is unavailable.".
Blue-Velvet
07-15-2017, 09:39 AM
Same here. If I keep reloading the page on my laptop, it eventually works, but you can't do it on the app. Bloody annoying.
winnipeg
07-15-2017, 01:03 PM
I've had browser issues too, also JCI issues.
CatBBW
07-15-2017, 01:26 PM
Not ONE person in a show, despite there being almost 500 ladies online.
UPDATED...9 ladies in a private show, NONE in group.
winnipeg
07-16-2017, 01:58 AM
Not ONE person in a show, despite there being almost 500 ladies online.
UPDATED...9 ladies in a private show, NONE in group.
It was dead yesterday! is it payday yet?!
Classy_Katy
07-16-2017, 02:45 AM
It was dead yesterday! is it payday yet?!
We're in the middle of the dead zone...should pick up the week after next!
CatBBW
07-16-2017, 04:24 AM
It was dead yesterday! is it payday yet?!
There were massive site issues, I think the guys went elsewhere!
Blue-Velvet
07-16-2017, 05:50 AM
I think the site issues are continuing on today unless they've sorted it now. They tweeted about it a few hours ago. I think it's mostly affecting people being able to get into DirectCam/IM sessions.
sexysusie
07-16-2017, 04:46 PM
DP emailed to say please email istreaming if you're having issues with people not being able to get in/ no one coming in. The more that complain, the more likely they are to look into it as AW currently deny there is an issue. Personally I didn't have any problems the day before yesterday when i was last on but i know some have x
ROSIECAM
07-20-2017, 07:31 AM
Is AW Really this dead? because it is for me just nothing for days...anyone else please and if you are busy how do you that? because i do refresh new photos up-date wording etc its been like this for weeks now
PixiieGirl
07-20-2017, 08:24 AM
Is AW Really this dead? because it is for me just nothing for days...anyone else please and if you are busy how do you that? because i do refresh new photos up-date wording etc its been like this for weeks now
I'm making very small amounts everytime I cam here now - granted I dont offer audio which is shooting myself in the foot a bit but even with that I used to make an okay amount
maybe try mixing things up? schedule, changing your look, trying some other sites or making content? lots of eggs seems needed rn haha
winnipeg
07-20-2017, 08:43 AM
Is AW Really this dead? because it is for me just nothing for days...anyone else please and if you are busy how do you that? because i do refresh new photos up-date wording etc its been like this for weeks now
It is today. Weekend was bad too with all the site issues.
Teddy_Bear
07-20-2017, 01:01 PM
This is another site of feast or famine and it seems to be the pattern for a lot of cam sites at the moment. I didn't get anything but short shows for about a fortnight and then in the last fortnight I earned a small fortune, on the days when girlies were saying the site was acting up I had one of my best days ever on there. I picked up two big spending regs and a load of 10 min+ easy guys as well. It was like I was suddenly showing online again or something... very weird and suspicious.
I've been thinking it MIGHT be my high rates on there but apparently it's not, I think I got hit by the JCI issues lots of girls have been talking about lately where they CAN'T GET IN to my cam room. Hopefully my newfound popularity sticks around for a while but it's always swings and roundabouts as we know.
MissKayleeRose
07-20-2017, 10:22 PM
Thinking about signing up on AW. Is it worth shelling out $100+ for a passport?
Classy_Katy
07-20-2017, 11:08 PM
Thinking about signing up on AW. Is it worth shelling out $100+ for a passport?
I think it is always worth having a passport. You would easily make that money back, especially as they like new blood on Adultwork.
ROSIECAM
07-21-2017, 11:31 AM
Absolutely shocking
MissKayleeRose
07-21-2017, 11:42 AM
Really? because SM has been dead for me this week. Thinking of getting a passport if its worth it.
Classy_Katy
07-21-2017, 01:50 PM
Really? because SM has been dead for me this week. Thinking of getting a passport if its worth it.
Go in hard with high prices and you will make it back because they like new girls. Pay day is at the end of the month, so I target the end and beginning of the month. I only cam during the day UK time and I can actually do better when I cam during the holidays because there are different guys on at that time of day (they haven't seen me before) and fewer girls because the children are home.
WendiStarr
07-24-2017, 12:35 PM
I used to belong to that website, long before the passport requirement. The whole having to have a passport thing turned me off from returning there.
ravenskyy
07-24-2017, 04:28 PM
I used to belong to that website, long before the passport requirement. The whole having to have a passport thing turned me off from returning there.
So I would like to get verified on this site. Is the passport thing a requirement? I don't have the money for that nor do I need one since I don't plan on traveling outside of the Country for a looooong time. I think it's ridiculous that they require soooo damn much, these other sites wanted bare minimum. I literally have a drivers license. How else am I supposed to get another picture ID!?!?
WendiStarr
07-24-2017, 04:57 PM
^ Yes, it's a requirement for non-Uk. Same problem here. I sent them my driver's license and they rejected me, saying that I had to have a passport. It's one of the dumbest verifications ever.
ravenskyy
07-24-2017, 05:17 PM
^ Yes, it's a requirement for non-Uk. Same problem here. I sent them my driver's license and they rejected me, saying that I had to have a passport. It's one of the dumbest verifications ever.
I have a military ID, would that work? It's a photo ID with my name on it. I'm just not in the position to spend $100+ on something that I don't need.
Marina Starr
07-24-2017, 05:35 PM
Adultwork is one of the most, if not strictest site. You need a full passport to site up.
ravenskyy
07-24-2017, 05:53 PM
Adultwork is one of the most, if not strictest site. You need a full passport to site up.
Thanks for the info ladies. I will not be worrying about this site for now then since I don't have the extra funds to blow, plus the time to waste waiting for the passport before I can finally make my initial investment back. That's really a shame because it sounds like there is money to be made here. Oh well, I'll just have to go be a ho somewhere else then. Lmao
Classy_Katy
07-24-2017, 10:57 PM
It's not an issue for European cammers because most of us will have passports, it's unusual for someone not to have one, so AW probably don't think it's a big deal since they are a European company. Also, AW gets plagued will fake accounts, which is also why they require the 3 profile photos to be unique to the site.
CatBBW
07-25-2017, 07:46 PM
Ok I'm actually pretty worried right now. Still earning ok as I'm on multiple sites but the last 4 times I have been on AW, inc just now for the last 2 hours it has been completely dead. Only 1 regular has come in and the rest have been group requests that pop in and straight out. I've had quiet times of course but this is beyond quiet. Is the site broken?
School hols started last week (in England), and payday's this coming weekend. Everyone's either on hols, or broke, or with family (or all three!). What you are experiencing is normal for me, at this time of year.
sexysusie
07-25-2017, 08:02 PM
Nah I don't buy the quiet times theory. I've been on there 6 years and there's always horny guys, any time of year, and hour of the day. I did make a lot more after everyone buggered off so I think perhaps it's just down to the sheer amount of girls on now. Need to up my game on my other sites ugh. Thank you though Cat, I hope it picks up for both of us x
Classy_Katy
07-25-2017, 11:31 PM
I can actually do better in the holidays...I am only during the day, and because there is a change over of guys (some at home on holiday while the others are away or can't go on because children are home), I appear new to them. I also find fewer girls are online during the day then because they have their own children home. I may be camming on Friday, I will see how it goes!
PixiieGirl
07-26-2017, 12:41 AM
Glad it's not just me - my last 3 streaming shifts I've made nothing and everytime I've streamed in July I've been making pocket change :/
Luckily I'm making money elsewhere but I was starting to worry I just wasn't good at camming