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fetishqueen
11-15-2017, 03:43 PM
Fucking WHY when I wait AGES for a cam customer, someone comes on cam and someone else calls on phone chat and I can't take the call!!! Argh please people, come and see me at different times!!!

SylvySinclair
11-15-2017, 04:18 PM
Its called Murphy Law....lol happens to me all the time, like all the time!

Kristen_Krystal
11-15-2017, 05:24 PM
Free Chat in IM is dead at the moment but I think its due to Christmas coming up & lots of new providers on line wanting extra money for xmas.

I'm with Blondie - I can't cope with the free chat in Cam - its all the same old repetitive stupid questions over and over again that get to me.

It would be much better if AW made it so that we could set the time limit to say 10 seconds - even 5 seconds is more than enough time for these guys to make up their mind if they want a Pvt. Most of the free loaders will struggle getting off in that short amount of time.

I think most would do the free chat if was just 10 seconds

fetishqueen
11-15-2017, 05:31 PM
Free Chat in IM is dead at the moment but I think its due to Christmas coming up & lots of new providers on line wanting extra money for xmas.

I'm with Blondie - I can't cope with the free chat in Cam - its all the same old repetitive stupid questions over and over again that get to me.

It would be much better if AW made it so that we could set the time limit to say 10 seconds - even 5 seconds is more than enough time for these guys to make up their mind if they want a Pvt. Most of the free loaders will struggle getting off in that short amount of time.

I think most would do the free chat if was just 10 seconds

When I've done free before I noticed the same guys come in for their free 5 minutes every damn day and never ever go into paid. And they got the absolute minimum free I could give them. Free can work but you need patience. I got a few takers but most are freeloaders.I think it's a good option though if you can stand it and I agree, five minutes is way too long. Perhaps it's so you get the chance to engage them with your sparkling personality too... ;) ;) ;)

Kristen_Krystal
11-15-2017, 06:19 PM
I did try free at one time and at first I thought it was great because I was constantly taken into grp or pvt and I wasn't in free that long but the more I did it, the longer I was i seemed to stay in it. I agree it is mainly the same guys loitering in free. The edge themselves going round all the free rooms. I've even had them tell me they've just cum when I've wrapped myself up in a duvet. They get off on being freeloaders.

Its the same guys in free chat IM as well but I can cope with that but Fee cam just puts me in a bad mood but it can be worth it but you need a very even temperament to cope with it really & I've not got it ;)

goddesslouboutin
11-16-2017, 01:32 AM
I am very bitchy with freeloaders. I remember usernames that come in and out and don't go private and I call them out on it and them kick them. I have had a fair few examples where I have done this and in the end they come prvt because they can no longer get into free LOL. They have emailed begging to be unblocked.

winnipeg
11-16-2017, 04:47 AM
This time last year was better, I remember i turned down other work because cam was going well. How do people think the new verification laws will affect our profits?

Classy_Katy
11-16-2017, 07:02 AM
How do people think the new verification laws will affect our profits?

In theory, every guy in the UK should switch to Adultwork. Only Adultwork seems to be doing anything to prepare for the new law, they started quite a while ago but haven't finish yet. We're not meant to have any nudity in our free to view photos and they pixelate some images when looking at the site without logging in. The problem may come for us working on other sites.

Blonde-Ambition
11-16-2017, 01:35 PM
I did try free at one time and at first I thought it was great because I was constantly taken into grp or pvt and I wasn't in free that long but the more I did it, the longer I was i seemed to stay in it. I agree it is mainly the same guys loitering in free. The edge themselves going round all the free rooms. I've even had them tell me they've just cum when I've wrapped myself up in a duvet. They get off on being freeloaders.

Its the same guys in free chat IM as well but I can cope with that but Fee cam just puts me in a bad mood but it can be worth it but you need a very even temperament to cope with it really & I've not got it ;)

thank you kristen! yes, free would drive me loopy! but that is an excellent idea about 5 seconds of free! i mean, sometimes when they come into paid chat and they only stay for all of 5 seconds, i think how can you possibly see much in that time! i'm sure my cam takes longer to load than that! lol xx

Blonde-Ambition
11-16-2017, 01:36 PM
i don't know much about current affairs BUT would the 'budget' thing they do every year have anything to do with a quiet spell!?
xx

sexysusie
11-16-2017, 03:10 PM
There are more girls online now and men have less disposable income. Added to which AW has been a shit show of tech glitches for over a year now. Pretty sure that's why it's slower. I can't see things improving honestly. You can't just log in and expect money any more, increasingly you need to be your own 'brand' and cultivate your own new customers in order to keep making money. I hate that because I'm almost pathologically allergic to doing more work than is absolutely necessary lol. So I work more sites x

SylvySinclair
11-16-2017, 03:36 PM
I agree with Susie, its been terrible all around and across the board, so basically that means that you have to fish your own customers and bring them to the site you want to get paid for. LOL abt the "more work than is absolutely necessary", i totally agree with you, but these days that wont be enough. You will have to work your ass off to make what you did one year ago. Unfortunately.........

sexysusie
11-16-2017, 04:07 PM
Oh and this article at least made me smile. Some inspiration for ya http://nymag.com/selectall/2017/06/worlds-most-expensive-cam-girl-on-how-to-get-rich-from-porn.html

SylvySinclair
11-16-2017, 04:28 PM
Changing subject, has anyone had issues with JCI dropping a lot today?

fetishqueen
11-17-2017, 06:55 AM
Changing subject, has anyone had issues with JCI dropping a lot today?

Yesterday no but today yes although I'm really not sure if it's JCI or my connection. Do any of you ladies connect your laptop to your router with an ethernet cable or do you use wifi? I just read something on AW in the help section about using a cable to connect but I can't do that as I cam in my bedroom upstairs and my router is downstairs connected to the main socket. I imagine it gives a better more stable connection but I'd be interested if any of you have tried. This is with faster fibre too. :(

MistressCristal
11-17-2017, 09:19 AM
Yesterday no but today yes although I'm really not sure if it's JCI or my connection. Do any of you ladies connect your laptop to your router with an ethernet cable or do you use wifi? I just read something on AW in the help section about using a cable to connect but I can't do that as I cam in my bedroom upstairs and my router is downstairs connected to the main socket. I imagine it gives a better more stable connection but I'd be interested if any of you have tried. This is with faster fibre too. :(


Finally remembered my password! lol

Not had any issues with JCI dropping out at all. But it has been quiet today. Christmas coming on, budget next week, lots of new girls online, Brexit....it all has an effect on business. But you know; I don't let it get me down. I spend my time between clients, marketing the shit out of myself. I also work on content which brings in the money when I'm not online. Yes, I do free preview WITH SOUND and it makes a huge difference. Guys do prefer to hear you rather than see somebody bored out of the brain and tapping away on a keyboard. I find it helps to establish a rapport.

Yes; you do get a lot of freeloaders. Once it's clear they're trying it on; I ignore them. I don't even acknowledge their presence in the room.

I also find on occasions c2c doesn't connect first time. I've found that this is normally due to a flash issue with Chrome. So if it doesn't connect; I inform the client that they need to switch to IE. Nine times out of ten; they thank me, switch browsers and come back.

I also change My profile picture regularly - that brings in new clients as well.

All in all; I wouldn't say I'm panicking. If anything; I'm doing very well. But it is the nature of the beast. Last week I was extremely busy. This week; less so. But it always evens out every week, so I don't panic.

Just remember not to come across as desperate; STICK AT IT; and try various different approaches. Don't fall into the "robot" trap where you're saying the same thing over and over again. Make it fun, make it interesting and guys will flock to you. Ignore the freeloaders and chat with those who are interested - more often than not; they will convert into a paying client.

Classy_Katy
11-17-2017, 11:16 AM
Yesterday no but today yes although I'm really not sure if it's JCI or my connection. Do any of you ladies connect your laptop to your router with an ethernet cable or do you use wifi? I just read something on AW in the help section about using a cable to connect but I can't do that as I cam in my bedroom upstairs and my router is downstairs connected to the main socket. I imagine it gives a better more stable connection but I'd be interested if any of you have tried. This is with faster fibre too. :(

I use a cable connection, my speed is a lot faster with it too. Skype really needs it. You could see what length cables are available.

SylvySinclair
11-17-2017, 11:54 AM
I use only wifi on my lap tops as i have a 54mb of speed, so i really dont need cable, when my internet is unstable then yes, i plug it to my router. I have 2 like i said before, the main one in the living room and one in my room. I have a cable plugged to the main one then going all the way to my bedroom.

LolaLu
11-17-2017, 02:47 PM
Yesterday no but today yes although I'm really not sure if it's JCI or my connection. Do any of you ladies connect your laptop to your router with an ethernet cable or do you use wifi? I just read something on AW in the help section about using a cable to connect but I can't do that as I cam in my bedroom upstairs and my router is downstairs connected to the main socket. I imagine it gives a better more stable connection but I'd be interested if any of you have tried. This is with faster fibre too. :(

I bought ethernet plugs. They are fab. You plug the cable from the router into the plug which is plugged into the wall socket then put the second plug in the room you cam from and a cable from that plug to the laptop then it becomes as stable as a wired connecton. They are about £25

These (https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/tp-link-tl-pa4010-powerline-adapter-kit-av600-twin-pack-10143560-pdt.html?store=2241&cmpid=ppc~gg~(PLA)-LOCAL~~Exact&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xtaixwwlqq&istBid=t&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~1014%20(PLA)%20TP%20Link%20SF~All%20P roducts~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&device=c&ds_kids=92700027255909968&PLA=1&tgtid=1014%20(PLA)%20TP%20Link%20SF&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkN6l5MrG1wIVQrgbCh3zsgCLEAQYASAB EgLjyPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) are the ones I have.

fetishqueen
11-17-2017, 04:11 PM
Why thank you ladies! I have some options there. There are so many variables with JCI and wifi and stuff it's so hard to know where a problem is. I like the look of the things you suggested Lolalu, a shopping trip tomorrow I think!

goddesslouboutin
11-18-2017, 12:27 AM
OMG! WHAT! how did I not know about this lol will be buying today

goddesslouboutin
11-18-2017, 12:29 AM
Do I need any type of brand or make or anything I just saw some on argos it says 600 mbps nano powerline?

LolaLu
11-18-2017, 02:31 AM
Finally remembered my password! lol

Not had any issues with JCI dropping out at all. But it has been quiet today. Christmas coming on, budget next week, lots of new girls online, Brexit....it all has an effect on business. But you know; I don't let it get me down. I spend my time between clients, marketing the shit out of myself. I also work on content which brings in the money when I'm not online. Yes, I do free preview WITH SOUND and it makes a huge difference. Guys do prefer to hear you rather than see somebody bored out of the brain and tapping away on a keyboard. I find it helps to establish a rapport.

Yes; you do get a lot of freeloaders. Once it's clear they're trying it on; I ignore them. I don't even acknowledge their presence in the room.

I also find on occasions c2c doesn't connect first time. I've found that this is normally due to a flash issue with Chrome. So if it doesn't connect; I inform the client that they need to switch to IE. Nine times out of ten; they thank me, switch browsers and come back.

I also change My profile picture regularly - that brings in new clients as well.

All in all; I wouldn't say I'm panicking. If anything; I'm doing very well. But it is the nature of the beast. Last week I was extremely busy. This week; less so. But it always evens out every week, so I don't panic.

Just remember not to come across as desperate; STICK AT IT; and try various different approaches. Don't fall into the "robot" trap where you're saying the same thing over and over again. Make it fun, make it interesting and guys will flock to you. Ignore the freeloaders and chat with those who are interested - more often than not; they will convert into a paying client.

So refreshing to see another positive post.

LolaLu
11-18-2017, 02:33 AM
Do I need any type of brand or make or anything I just saw some on argos it says 600 mbps nano powerline?

The TP link ones are the main brand. Have a look at what their spec is and if the Argos ones are the same then go for it.

sovereignv
11-20-2017, 05:34 AM
49146

So... since I did move to another country... how can I use my account exactly?

winnipeg
11-20-2017, 05:51 AM
49146

So... since I did move to another country... how can I use my account exactly?

Think you have to "re-verify"?

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 07:11 AM
So AW pulled my custom clip listings from my Sales page?! Apparently they go against their TOS. Ive read and re-read them but can't see where. I've had loads of sales of them in the last year of them being up so why????

CatBBW
11-20-2017, 08:27 AM
So AW pulled my custom clip listings from my Sales page?! Apparently they go against their TOS. Ive read and re-read them but can't see where. I've had loads of sales of them in the last year of them being up so why????

Got to be a tangible item these days, I believe.

EDIT - yep. You'll be OK if you are physically posting a DVD to them. https://www.adultwork.com/ForSaleTerms.asp AND https://www.adultwork.com/ForSaleTermsItems.asp

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 08:49 AM
So Im not allowed to sell custom clips on there? I'd have to send them off site for them to make a purchase for this?

Classy_Katy
11-20-2017, 09:34 AM
So Im not allowed to sell custom clips on there? I'd have to send them off site for them to make a purchase for this?

You could put it on a DVD for them and include that in the cost.

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 09:43 AM
They have replied to say if I want to offer a custom clip I need to offer it in the Movies section.

Except that means the quality wouldn't be HD because they would be paying about £100 For a 6min clip otherwise. DAMN AW min charging!

fetishqueen
11-20-2017, 10:24 AM
They have replied to say if I want to offer a custom clip I need to offer it in the Movies section.

Except that means the quality wouldn't be HD because they would be paying about £100 For a 6min clip otherwise. DAMN AW min charging!

How the hell does that work? You need to actually upload the clip to sell it! Ok so I see how you can do that afterwards, assuming you can get the quality down to extremely shit levels to keep the price low. But how do you actually sell one in the first place? Stupid. Guys don't want a DVD they want to download it fast and not wait for the bloody post to arrive.

I actually like the minimum charge, it makes sure the big content providers don't undercut everyone else so I think it's good. But not for this. Come on AW!!!

sexysusie
11-20-2017, 10:49 AM
Ask them to tip then link them on your file hosted on a site with absolutely no information about your other/non aw payment methods. I'd recommend ProjectMaenad. AW actually told me in the past this was fine so long as the customer physically paid on AW. I'd email them, tell them what hosting site you're planning to use and just ask of this is still OK.

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 11:32 AM
I usually host on gdrive and send the link then delete once they've downloaded. But I can't physically sell a clip from the movie section. They can only tip when I'm in free direct cam. Will have to go back to the Skype bookings for customs I think.

I do like the minimum fee although it makes my clips a very bad quality to get them to a price point that's acceptable. But for a 15minute custom (I film in full HD and do pro editing) some are 1gb+ you can imagine how much that would cost to sell!

Classy_Katy
11-20-2017, 11:59 AM
They have replied to say if I want to offer a custom clip I need to offer it in the Movies section.

Except that means the quality wouldn't be HD because they would be paying about £100 For a 6min clip otherwise. DAMN AW min charging!

Oh that's interesting...AW swear blind that it is not possible for guys to save a clip! They told me I must be using special software to have been able to do it!

Our movies are meant to be pay to view!

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 12:10 PM
That's the other issue Katy. They buy a custom clip I don't expect them to have to pay every time they want to view it.

SylvySinclair
11-20-2017, 02:04 PM
I already lost connection with jci 7 times, anyone else? This is so annoying, i had to switch to videochat.tv to make it work.

Classy_Katy
11-20-2017, 02:22 PM
I was on this morning and didn't have any connection issues...I did have lack of customer issues though! I got on early by 9.30am and noone paying until lunchtime, and that was a regular and a new guy who followed him into group. I did free as much as possible and when noone was coming into free, I noticed that most other girls had noone in free either. Roll on pay day...

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 03:54 PM
I did this morning and was dire. Tonight has been better. No conenction issues at all though

SylvySinclair
11-20-2017, 04:07 PM
Must be the computer i use to run JCI, on my older lap top i didnt have the issue so far (40 mins on it already), not sure goes on with my newer one though. Any inputs, ladies? thnx!

LolaLu
11-20-2017, 05:12 PM
Are you running windows 10? I had trouble when I upgraded so I put Win 7 back on it.

SylvySinclair
11-21-2017, 05:22 AM
Hey Lola, yes I am and i was wrong, on my other laptop is dropping too and when i ask girls abt it, they say they dont have this issue, so might be on my end and i dont know where to look at. If its windows 10 or if my connection gets idle at some point and makes me fall.

LolaLu
11-21-2017, 05:31 AM
I was always dropping and geting really bad lag on Windows 10. I didnt get it happen on Win 7 so I changed it back and its mostly fine now.
Windows 10 is so CPU hungry - it drains it because it uses apps so is constantly updating those. I found if nothing was open it would still eat up the CPU and memory

Classy_Katy
11-21-2017, 06:22 AM
I'm on windows 8 and use a wired internet connection to keep it stable. I do have high speed broadband as well plus a super duper gaming laptop. I avoided "upgrading" to windows 10.

Something else to throw into the mix...AW has us on different servers. So it is possible for some of us to have problems and others not, while the fault is their end somewhere.

Also, my laptop likes to be plugged in and not running off the battery when I am camming. Can't remember what it does now to JC1 but it makes a difference!

Today I'm doing some IM...lost connection with server twice!

SylvySinclair
11-21-2017, 06:30 AM
I was always dropping and geting really bad lag on Windows 10. I didnt get it happen on Win 7 so I changed it back and its mostly fine now.
Windows 10 is so CPU hungry - it drains it because it uses apps so is constantly updating those. I found if nothing was open it would still eat up the CPU and memory

You are totally right, i was wondering what was eating my cpu so much and now you gave me the answer. I will put back to 7 too. ty Love

SylvySinclair
11-21-2017, 06:32 AM
I'm on windows 8 and use a wired internet connection to keep it stable. I do have high speed broadband as well plus a super duper gaming laptop. I avoided "upgrading" to windows 10.

Something else to throw into the mix...AW has us on different servers. So it is possible for some of us to have problems and others not, while the fault is their end somewhere.

Also, my laptop likes to be plugged in and not running off the battery when I am camming. Can't remember what it does now to JC1 but it makes a difference!

Today I'm doing some IM...lost connection with server twice!

I work on wifi but i have a great speed (100mb) and usually on the other sites i dont have any issues, its only on aw. So if you lost connection twice, then its definetely not on my end. ty Katy

Classy_Katy
11-21-2017, 06:34 AM
Just realised...doing IM today I am not using a wired connection, that could be the difference.

SylvySinclair
11-21-2017, 06:46 AM
I had the same happening even when wired and thats why i stopped. Since on the other sites i do wifi and all goes well, Im sure is aw's issue.

LolaLu
11-21-2017, 07:05 AM
I am on wired connection and the laptop is plugged into the mains. Im on cam this morning and not had any drops in connection. Dont know what server I am on though.

It's common practice to use different servers and they will connect varying on the load on each one. They automatically try and load each server evenly to try and avoid problems. It's common practice in ccomputing

CatBBW
11-21-2017, 07:35 AM
HEADS UP - SALES ITEMS

They appear to be going through the listings and removing things that break their rules and any that are potentially against the recent porn laws. For years I have offered sanitary towels (pic is CLEAN and unused) and they've just ended the listing plus a listing for a tampon (again, pic is clean). AW used to be the safe place to offer period play in movies and sales, looks like they're closing that door.

The email I received:

Hello CatBBW

Your sale/auction entitled 'Used EXTRA LARGE Night-Time Sanitary Towel / Pad' has been removed from the site. If this has come as a surprise to you, please submit your comments via the Site's Feedback Page.

The AdultWork.com Team