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Dollybird
11-19-2022, 10:51 AM
custies*

Growlerpussy
11-19-2022, 11:28 AM
Can cuties still directly call you on AW? Or can they only book phone sessions now?

yeah, still the same. Check your phone chat seetings, you might have deacvtivated"Offer direct chat" by accident.

Dollybird
11-19-2022, 11:44 AM
yeah, still the same. Check your phone chat seetings, you might have deacvtivated"Offer direct chat" by accident.


Ah, found it - thanks. The site is like a maze at times!

kortneykay
11-22-2022, 01:43 PM
I definitely would. AW used to be one of my biggest eggs. Lots of money to be made on that site and you can pay to feature your profile.

Thanks for your honesty. I just thought it had gone downhill and wanted honest opinions l. It was banging before the fosta/sesta debacle and they kicked us USA peeps and others all off. But when I logged on last it was dry for months. I will say I think covid was at fault which was when I was last in the UK so I'm guessing things are a little better now. My English clients still hit me up so they're not doing bad IMHO.

Dollybird
11-28-2022, 04:53 AM
Thanks for your honesty. I just thought it had gone downhill and wanted honest opinions l. It was banging before the fosta/sesta debacle and they kicked us USA peeps and others all off. But when I logged on last it was dry for months. I will say I think covid was at fault which was when I was last in the UK so I'm guessing things are a little better now. My English clients still hit me up so they're not doing bad IMHO.

I just read on another forum that a lot of European girls are seriously pissed with AW because they apparently rank them right down the site, and those girls lost a lot of custom since the whole Fosta/sesta debacle. I think unfortunately there is a bias towards British performers on that site, and AW does push/promote them a lot more. I'm not sure about US models. Might be worth just adding it as a side egg because you do get a lot of good spenders on there and personally I find British men not to be as demanding as US guys I always find US men to be way more spendy though (more whales) so that makes me happy happy :)

CatBBW
12-05-2022, 06:05 AM
NO MORE MARKETPLACE! No more selling new or used items, pieces of underwear or anything else. "FInance Compliance".


Hello CatBBW

Due to Finance compliance, it is with regret that we have to inform you that the Marketplace will be closing on 28 February 2023.

We know that many of you may have existing stock that you were planning to sell within the Marketplace and so we wanted to give you as much notice as possible.

You will be able to list new items and re-list existing items until 1 February 2023. After 1 February 2023, only existing items will be shown to the membership and available to purchase until 28 February 2023.

We wanted to thank you for your custom and hope that you will continue to be a member on AdultWork.com where there are many other areas in which you will still be able to earn credits and grow your online business.

With thanks and regards

The AdultWork.com Team

fetishqueen
12-05-2022, 03:31 PM
Not sold anything through it in ages but I used to do panties and stuff, you used to be able to sell all sorts but I looked recently and the list was quite limited, underwear has to be clean etc. What guy wants clean panties ffs!

Ladybuggie
12-07-2022, 12:00 PM
Thanks for your honesty. I just thought it had gone downhill and wanted honest opinions l. It was banging before the fosta/sesta debacle and they kicked us USA peeps and others all off. But when I logged on last it was dry for months. I will say I think covid was at fault which was when I was last in the UK so I'm guessing things are a little better now. My English clients still hit me up so they're not doing bad IMHO.

I find that it's gone downhill quite a lot for me in the last couple years. Now it's just a side egg. I have over 120 reviews and I do bid for placement, but I mostly get old regs, that's all. It's true that I stopped doing free chat ages ago because it was a real pain the arse, so it might be different if you offer it. It's so dead on SM atm that I might turn it on and see what happens. Good luck!

Kristen_Krystal
12-08-2022, 10:48 AM
It feels like the site is being slowly run into the ground.

For years now I've had custies often tell me that when they call me on Direct Chat, they get a message that says that the member they are trying to reach is not available when I am.

I had a reg last week pop into my Direct IM to ask me if I'm available to take his call & I checked my Direct Chat was on & it was. He then came back into IM to say he'd tried 3 times & kept getting the above message. I switched my phone chat off/on & he finally got through.

I reported it to AW & was fobbed off as usual with a reply saying that at the time of writing there was nothing wrong with my account & to contact them if it happens again. Surely they must know that it has been an ongoing problem for years.

Year after year my earnings have slowly declined on this site & it's the site I put the most effort into. On TalktoMe, I put in the least effort & my earnings grow every year.

TTM is even glitchier than AW but they're always adding new features & trying to improve & grow the site & customer service is great, they come across like they actually care about their own tech issues/glitches, unlike AW. That's the difference.

I only offer phone & IM services now & I am always losing connection whilst waiting in IM so God knows what it's like on cam.

CanTheCan
12-09-2022, 05:06 AM
I only offer phone & IM services now & I am always losing connection whilst waiting in IM so God knows what it's like on cam.

Was gutted when I got the email catBBW posted above. Surprised there has not been more of an outcry written about it, here & elsewhere. I found it helped top up my income when I wasn't online as there is not a tribute/tip button, unlike some of the other sites where if you are offline you can still get a tip/ tibute. I don't know why they have never added that as they would still get there 30% fee. I really thought this made the site unique especially as you could sell absolutely anything not just adult related stuff etc. I was always looking for another site that had a similar marketplace, could never find one and now this one is going, it is such a shame as it's been there for years.

Kristen I found the opposite. I find I do better on AW than TTM, however that could be because I feel less inclined to login as I get 35% and I think you said you joined at a time when you got 50% .... plus you have to hit a higher amount for payout so it makes it more difficult for me so AW is my favourite site and also like you I only do phone and IM.....however can I ask a question about IM... since they got rid of JCI, I kind of stopped doing it because it's not as easy to use, for example if I leave it open on my laptop and I select I don't want audio/to be heard (mute audio)..I find it then stops the audio sound of incoming alert calls....so I end up missing an incoming call if I don't have my eye on the screen and obviously I can't have my eye on the screen all the time!!... is there a way round this or am I doing something wrong? (It's put me off using it as I used to earn quite a nice little side egg from that when it was JCI). So I keep thinking I must be doing something wrong as surely it can't be set up in that way, ie, mutes everything including incoming IM alert that you have to click to accept. Plus do you have to leave it open on that Tab, or if you don't, will it log out without you knowing, if so, it's a poor replacement for JCI.

DivineMissDeviant
12-09-2022, 01:47 PM
Hi folks

If you're having issues today with the broadcaster today, with it repeatedly logging you out and saying there is a problem with your cam, I can confirm this is a chrome issue. I have updated chrome and I'm staying logged on.

Why the tech folks at AW couldn't figure that out I don't know. Clearly, they're not that tech-savvy.

Littleprincess92
12-09-2022, 02:31 PM
hey.

so im with smarty as my phone network and i was signed up to adultwork for phone calls but for reasons i've had to change my phone number and now I can't seen to verify my new number because smarty doesn't let you send to services you have to pay for...

aughhh how did i do it before!!!

Homewrecker
12-15-2022, 10:15 AM
Hi

I'm new to camming and have started doing it on AW only in private.

I get a lot of guys that join my cam room and leave almost immediately. Do other people get this?

I try to look tempting and keep them watching. Has anyone got any pointers for a newbie please?

Growlerpussy
12-15-2022, 02:10 PM
I only offer direct chat and IM, what annoys me the most is that it doesn't show you busy on a call and I have guys calling and calling while I'm still on a call and it just rings normal for them, so they think I don;t wanna pick up.

Every other site shows you busy and nobody can call you when on a call, except AW . I can't go offline all the time when i get a call, that's just bullocks.

miss cleo
12-20-2022, 02:33 AM
Hi

I'm new to camming and have started doing it on AW only in private.

I get a lot of guys that join my cam room and leave almost immediately. Do other people get this?

I try to look tempting and keep them watching. Has anyone got any pointers for a newbie please?

Dont take it personally the 2 second peepers are par for the course, everyone has such a short attention span these days.

Kristen_Krystal
12-22-2022, 03:26 PM
I only offer direct chat and IM, what annoys me the most is that it doesn't show you busy on a call and I have guys calling and calling while I'm still on a call and it just rings normal for them, so they think I don;t wanna pick up.

Every other site shows you busy and nobody can call you when on a call, except AW . I can't go offline all the time when i get a call, that's just
bullocks.

The Direct Chat link should turn yellow when you're busy. Next time you're on a call, scroll down & check it out.

It took me years to notice that it turned yellow, its not in a prominant place at the bottom of the page & I doubt custies would ever notice it. They don't even notice when the IM/Cam link is bright red at the top & they'll still try & call. It's a bad design.

Kristen_Krystal
12-22-2022, 03:39 PM
Hi

I'm new to camming and have started doing it on AW only in private.

I get a lot of guys that join my cam room and leave almost immediately. Do other people get this?

I try to look tempting and keep them watching. Has anyone got any pointers for a newbie please?

I used to get a lot of these annoying peepers too. Theres not a lot you can do other than try & prolong that peep for as long as you can.

I used to wear a little robe to cover up with & keep my face off. Give them nothing, cause I think a lot of these guys go around all the rooms edging & peeping until they're about to cum, then they'll come back & finish off with who they liked the look off best & i'll last about 10 seconds.

When you're covered up & not showing your face, they will often start asking to see more of you then.

Sometimes it can be that they can't connect properly, so try not to get disheartened by the peepers.

Kristen_Krystal
12-22-2022, 04:10 PM
Was gutted when I got the email catBBW posted above. Surprised there has not been more of an outcry written about it, here & elsewhere. I found it helped top up my income when I wasn't online as there is not a tribute/tip button, unlike some of the other sites where if you are offline you can still get a tip/ tibute. I don't know why they have never added that as they would still get there 30% fee. I really thought this made the site unique especially as you could sell absolutely anything not just adult related stuff etc. I was always looking for another site that had a similar marketplace, could never find one and now this one is going, it is such a shame as it's been there for years.

Kristen I found the opposite. I find I do better on AW than TTM, however that could be because I feel less inclined to login as I get 35% and I think you said you joined at a time when you got 50% .... plus you have to hit a higher amount for payout so it makes it more difficult for me so AW is my favourite site and also like you I only do phone and IM.....however can I ask a question about IM... since they got rid of JCI, I kind of stopped doing it because it's not as easy to use, for example if I leave it open on my laptop and I select I don't want audio/to be heard (mute audio)..I find it then stops the audio sound of incoming alert calls....so I end up missing an incoming call if I don't have my eye on the screen and obviously I can't have my eye on the screen all the time!!... is there a way round this or am I doing something wrong? (It's put me off using it as I used to earn quite a nice little side egg from that when it was JCI). So I keep thinking I must be doing something wrong as surely it can't be set up in that way, ie, mutes everything including incoming IM alert that you have to click to accept. Plus do you have to leave it open on that Tab, or if you don't, will it log out without you knowing, if so, it's a poor replacement for JCI.

I always have the notification sounds on & if I need to go into another room to make a drink or something, I just turn the sound up loud on my laptop so that I can still hear it, if it goes off.

AW was always my best site for a while until they created the mobile site, that is when my income on there went into a slow decline.

With TTM, I asked them a while back now to increase it to 50% & they did, I think I read on the TTM thread that someone said that they're not doing that anymore but its still worth asking them.

I said that it would encourage me to log on more put more hours in & It did do. I remember them okaying it because missed calls rate was very low. Its always about 99%. I think that is the main thing they considered when deciding who gets higher tbh.

Overall, the new player on AW really isn't up to the job, I'm forever getting logged out & often there's no warning sound, I don't even realize it's happened.

I've had a run recently of people coming into IM & quickly leaving, I'm not sure if its because they were thinking it was cam or they just couldn't connect. My Chrome is up to date so I'm not sure.

I think next year I'm just going to focus on creating content on AW & using it for more of a passive income stream.

Dollybird
12-24-2022, 10:37 AM
Can someone please explain how the 'special offers' works? Is it a simple case of when a member clicks the offer they want to buy, they automatically enter private chat, and then they won't be charge extra for being in there?

Also, I've noticed lately that some members when they enter my room have the purple credits logo by their name...anyone know what this is able?

Dollybird
12-24-2022, 10:38 AM
about*

fetishqueen
12-24-2022, 03:33 PM
Can someone please explain how the 'special offers' works? Is it a simple case of when a member clicks the offer they want to buy, they automatically enter private chat, and then they won't be charge extra for being in there?

Also, I've noticed lately that some members when they enter my room have the purple credits logo by their name...anyone know what this is able?

When they buy it they click through from the special offer into chat, it pops up same as a normal chat request and when you accept it tells you the member has come in through whatever special offer they bought. They only get charged more if they stay longer than the time they bought, you will get the whole special offer price however if they leave early.

The purple credits logo USED to mean in free chat if they have credits or not, handy if you want to know if they can actually go into a show. But recently I see it on some in paid chat and I'm not doing free. So I'm not sure anymore!

Dollybird
12-24-2022, 04:14 PM
When they buy it they click through from the special offer into chat, it pops up same as a normal chat request and when you accept it tells you the member has come in through whatever special offer they bought. They only get charged more if they stay longer than the time they bought, you will get the whole special offer price however if they leave early.

The purple credits logo USED to mean in free chat if they have credits or not, handy if you want to know if they can actually go into a show. But recently I see it on some in paid chat and I'm not doing free. So I'm not sure anymore!


That's awesome. Thanks. I really want to push block sessions of what I offer, so will be doing that. x

ChristieX
12-28-2022, 11:43 AM
I just read on another forum that a lot of European girls are seriously pissed with AW because they apparently rank them right down the site, and those girls lost a lot of custom since the whole Fosta/sesta debacle. I think unfortunately there is a bias towards British performers on that site, and AW does push/promote them a lot more. I'm not sure about US models. Might be worth just adding it as a side egg because you do get a lot of good spenders on there and personally I find British men not to be as demanding as US guys I always find US men to be way more spendy though (more whales) so that makes me happy happy :)

I suspect the ones complaining that AW is biased to UK models are the Europeans. How can AW promote their UK models above others, they don't promote anything lol

In fact since the influx of cheap EU girls us UK model are the ones that have suffered. While we expect to make a decent living out of the job we've been inundated with 50p a minute peeps.

If a EU girl bids 4 credits to be featured and I bid 3.5 credits. She will be above me 100% of the time.

Boils my p1ss cheap labour that has literately taken over our market complaining that they don't get treated the same.

ChristieX
12-28-2022, 11:56 AM
Hi

I'm new to camming and have started doing it on AW only in private.

I get a lot of guys that join my cam room and leave almost immediately. Do other people get this?

I try to look tempting and keep them watching. Has anyone got any pointers for a newbie please?
I've been camming on AW since the beginning. We used Instant messenger way back then and all cam sessions were pre booked and pre paid for. Some nights there would only be 10 girls on, we were raking it in.
Back to your point, since directcam started its always been the same. Guys barely coming in and leaving straight away. It's a UK guy thing, tight as you like. There is a credit counter they can see and it starts to decrease the longer they are in a room. They get charged by the second and watch the counter more than the girl I think. They can set to see only girls that are in a group chat if they want . They will scour each girl and by heck you had better be on your back with a dildo up you or they are gone.

ChristieX
12-28-2022, 12:04 PM
Not sold anything through it in ages but I used to do panties and stuff, you used to be able to sell all sorts but I looked recently and the list was quite limited, underwear has to be clean etc. What guy wants clean panties ffs!
I found you had to imply that they might have been worn. I got a few deleted until I put in that my panties were "fragrant". Got left on after that.

fetishqueen
12-28-2022, 03:25 PM
I once sold a pair of panties on there that a guy I gave a handjob to spunked into, sold them for quite a bit too! It was, thankfully, not long after the 'occasion'! Bet they wouldn't allow that now... :D

PS sorry if anyone's eating right now!

Homewrecker
12-29-2022, 01:07 AM
I found you had to imply that they might have been worn. I got a few deleted until I put in that my panties were "fragrant". Got left on after that.

Hmm, I've only been selling for six months but never had a problem marking them as used/worn.

Saying that, I tend to used the 'used clothing' category so don't know if that makes a difference.

Shame they're closing as my sales do well on there. Anyone know any alternative sites?

CanTheCan
01-03-2023, 11:27 AM
I always have the notification sounds on & if I need to go into another room to make a drink or something, I just turn the sound up loud on my laptop so that I can still hear it, if it goes off.

AW was always my best site for a while until they created the mobile site, that is when my income on there went into a slow decline.

With TTM, I asked them a while back now to increase it to 50% & they did, I think I read on the TTM thread that someone said that they're not doing that anymore but its still worth asking them.

I said that it would encourage me to log on more put more hours in & It did do. I remember them okaying it because missed calls rate was very low. Its always about 99%. I think that is the main thing they considered when deciding who gets higher tbh.

Overall, the new player on AW really isn't up to the job, I'm forever getting logged out & often there's no warning sound, I don't even realize it's happened.

I've had a run recently of people coming into IM & quickly leaving, I'm not sure if its because they were thinking it was cam or they just couldn't connect. My Chrome is up to date so I'm not sure.

I think next year I'm just going to focus on creating content on AW & using it for more of a passive income stream.

Thank you Kristen, (sorry for slow response only didn't get back on due to holiday season etc!) --- however, I am still having the same issue. I usually do IM through my Laptop (as I did previously when it was JCI). I have Sounds enabled & the Laptop audio/speakers on full sound.

When I log in under the new 'Broadcast Now' system, (well new to me) to do IM, if I DON'T click on the Headphone Icon it remains in GREEN colour & shows "SYSTEM WARNING: Audio unmuted. Viewers will now be able to hear you". If I click on it (which is what I want when in IM, i.e., I don't want them to hear cat possibly miaowing, door bell going etc!).... It switched to RED colour with a strike through it... with this message/text: "SYSTEM WARNING Audio muted. Viewers will not be able to hear you."

I selected the latter but missed incoming messages, even when in the same room, i.e., no sound.. so today opted to use the unmuted version to see if I would hear incoming Alert but the same thing happened, I missed one call and only noticed the other by chance, i.e., I happened to look up at my computer.

My Chrome is up to date, however I have gone into the 'Settings', 'Devices' and where it shows sub heading 'Audio Device' there is a drop down menu which shows this:

1. Default - Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)
2. Communications - Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)
3. Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)

No 1 Default is set... maybe I will change it to number 2 and see what happens/that might work, fingers crossed, I shall persevere! Thanks for your comprehensive reply btw, esp re TTM.

EDIT: Sorry my response is very convoluted but basically I tried BOTH and it still did not work, i.e., incoming noise alert, am going to try what I suggested above & see what happens.

EDIT 2! - Just tested it, by going to Settings, Sounds & clicking on the relevant sound button and it works, did it without even logging in/waiting for an incoming call and it worked by selecting "Communications - Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)" - I think the Default one is set for the Laptop itself, listening to music etc. Just putting this here in case anyone else has the same issue.

CanTheCan
01-11-2023, 10:19 AM
Was only a matter of time! (All this financial compliance malarkie), Got this today:

"MCOM Closure

We regret to inform you that due to increasing compliance requirements in the banking sector, cash over the counter at a UK Post Office has given us notice that they will be withdrawing their service to us at the end of February 2023.

Any existing requests you have made will still be available to collect and any pending requests submitted to the site via this method prior to 23:59 on Tuesday the 14th of February 2023 will be processed as normal.

We always advise that all Members have 2 working transfer methods in case one becomes unavailable. If you have not done so already, please take the time to set up an alternative method as soon as possible for future transfer requests.

These alternatives are:

1) Cosmo Payment

Once you have set up an account with Cosmo Payment, you will be able to receive funds and make online/telephone payments. Cosmo Payment also offers a prepaid card that you can transfer your funds to and use to make purchases online, in-store, or to withdraw cash from ATMs. If you intend to use Cosmo Payment, we encourage you to visit their website for the most accurate and up-to-date information, especially regarding any fees they may charge.


2) Bank transfer

If you wish to make transfer requests using the UK or EU Bank withdrawal methods, please note that when you withdraw credits, it must be to your own bank account or if you are self-employed, your company’s bank account.

The concept of paying someone other than the verified advertiser (you) or the agent of the advertiser (your group manager) is not permitted by banking regulations. For guidance on how to set up your set your bank account please see this article (click here), and for guidance on how to correctly set the beneficiary details (who we send the money to), please see this article (click here).

We are, of course, always looking for additional methods of paying our members and we will advise as soon as new ones are found."

I don't always hit paydirt to process weekly bank transfer payments and understand Cosmo has a min weekly withdrawal amount of $30 (after admin fee) --- so has or does anyone use COSMO? And if so what is their experience with them? Do you recommend them? I got a card ages ago, still in date, however have NEVER used them/it and just wondered, also seems like we are getting less and less options on the payout tab page, I remember when there were about 4 or 5 options, epay recently removed, same as Paxum, P.O. option going in Feb so now down to 2 payout options only, Bank Transfer and Cosmo.

Anyway, does Cosmo work in a similar way that Payoneer worked, i.e., no monthly fee if NOTHING is in account (as I use to take my cash out via ATM, never left cash in the account) and therefore if nothing in the account, no $3 Monthly fee (that is mentioned on their fees page).

Also do they take out that fee they mention of $12.95 only on the FIRST transaction with them.. as I got the card free but have never used it, so I assume if I do I will get this amount deducted from my payment, and assume it is a ONE OFF fee?? --- also I logged into my Account online but can't see if my account is Verified and I can't remember whether I was asked to upload documents etc, as it is so long ago since I opened it. Looked at my LIMITS but they look a bit low so am assuming Cosmo can up your limits according to your activity or whatever criteria they use (in the same way eBay does, i.e., starts of low and can then increase, if THEY choose?!).

Also confused by

"Receiving Payments

$3.00/FREE
Per Payment

When a payment is received to the card - some merchants absorb this fee for you"

Does above mean AW charge the above $3 Fee when payment is transferred onto Cosmo?

Another annoying thing is, probably won't be able to use it to withdraw cash at a Post Office counter (sometimes P.O. refer to it as cashback, even though its not, they just mean, do you want to take some money out).... as its a pre-paid card and not linked to a bank account, or maybe you can but are charged Cosmo's $3.15 fee, same as if using it to withdraw from a ATM.

Also if I use a ATM does that mean I am charged TWICE, for example at some ATM's and shops, such as Premier shop, there is a charge for withdrawing and then again am assuming there would a withdrawing charge by Cosmo themselves. Hope that makes sense. Would love to hear from anyone who uses it.

fetishqueen
01-11-2023, 03:14 PM
Was only a matter of time! (All this financial compliance malarkie), Got this today:

"MCOM Closure

We regret to inform you that due to increasing compliance requirements in the banking sector, cash over the counter at a UK Post Office has given us notice that they will be withdrawing their service to us at the end of February 2023.

Any existing requests you have made will still be available to collect and any pending requests submitted to the site via this method prior to 23:59 on Tuesday the 14th of February 2023 will be processed as normal.

We always advise that all Members have 2 working transfer methods in case one becomes unavailable. If you have not done so already, please take the time to set up an alternative method as soon as possible for future transfer requests.

These alternatives are:

1) Cosmo Payment

Once you have set up an account with Cosmo Payment, you will be able to receive funds and make online/telephone payments. Cosmo Payment also offers a prepaid card that you can transfer your funds to and use to make purchases online, in-store, or to withdraw cash from ATMs. If you intend to use Cosmo Payment, we encourage you to visit their website for the most accurate and up-to-date information, especially regarding any fees they may charge.


2) Bank transfer

If you wish to make transfer requests using the UK or EU Bank withdrawal methods, please note that when you withdraw credits, it must be to your own bank account or if you are self-employed, your company’s bank account.

The concept of paying someone other than the verified advertiser (you) or the agent of the advertiser (your group manager) is not permitted by banking regulations. For guidance on how to set up your set your bank account please see this article (click here), and for guidance on how to correctly set the beneficiary details (who we send the money to), please see this article (click here).

We are, of course, always looking for additional methods of paying our members and we will advise as soon as new ones are found."

I don't always hit paydirt to process weekly bank transfer payments and understand Cosmo has a min weekly withdrawal amount of $30 (after admin fee) --- so has or does anyone use COSMO? And if so what is their experience with them? Do you recommend them? I got a card ages ago, still in date, however have NEVER used them/it and just wondered, also seems like we are getting less and less options on the payout tab page, I remember when there were about 4 or 5 options, epay recently removed, same as Paxum, P.O. option going in Feb so now down to 2 payout options only, Bank Transfer and Cosmo.

Anyway, does Cosmo work in a similar way that Payoneer worked, i.e., no monthly fee if NOTHING is in account (as I use to take my cash out via ATM, never left cash in the account) and therefore if nothing in the account, no $3 Monthly fee (that is mentioned on their fees page).

Also do they take out that fee they mention of $12.95 only on the FIRST transaction with them.. as I got the card free but have never used it, so I assume if I do I will get this amount deducted from my payment, and assume it is a ONE OFF fee?? --- also I logged into my Account online but can't see if my account is Verified and I can't remember whether I was asked to upload documents etc, as it is so long ago since I opened it. Looked at my LIMITS but they look a bit low so am assuming Cosmo can up your limits according to your activity or whatever criteria they use (in the same way eBay does, i.e., starts of low and can then increase, if THEY choose?!).

Also confused by

"Receiving Payments

$3.00/FREE
Per Payment

When a payment is received to the card - some merchants absorb this fee for you"

Does above mean AW charge the above $3 Fee when payment is transferred onto Cosmo?

Another annoying thing is, probably won't be able to use it to withdraw cash at a Post Office counter (sometimes P.O. refer to it as cashback, even though its not, they just mean, do you want to take some money out).... as its a pre-paid card and not linked to a bank account, or maybe you can but are charged Cosmo's $3.15 fee, same as if using it to withdraw from a ATM.

Also if I use a ATM does that mean I am charged TWICE, for example at some ATM's and shops, such as Premier shop, there is a charge for withdrawing and then again am assuming there would a withdrawing charge by Cosmo themselves. Hope that makes sense. Would love to hear from anyone who uses it.

This is shit, I loved the PO option as a back up and for lower amounts than the bank transfer.

I can answer some of your Cosmo queries, I use them for Streamate since Masspay fucked up a few weeks back. The $3 fee is charged for payments in from SM, also there is a $5 fee for withdrawals. I don't have a card though, you don't need one if you only withdraw to your bank. I've found them fine so far but I do hate to pay fees to get my money which is why I've always liked AW bank transfer, or post office. Streamate is dollars of course hence less choice for payout.

Whether AW absorb the $3 fee I don't know, I doubt it but you could ask live chat. Regarding using the card and any charges Cosmo's website has quite a good FAQ section but I've used their customer contact form before and their response was OK so maybe ask them.

If you do withdraw with Cosmo to your bank it says it takes 1-6 days to receive the funds, it's only ever taken one day for me.:)

CanTheCan
01-13-2023, 03:10 PM
This is shit, I loved the PO option as a back up and for lower amounts than the bank transfer.

I can answer some of your Cosmo queries, I use them for Streamate since Masspay fucked up a few weeks back. The $3 fee is charged for payments in from SM, also there is a $5 fee for withdrawals. I don't have a card though, you don't need one if you only withdraw to your bank. I've found them fine so far but I do hate to pay fees to get my money which is why I've always liked AW bank transfer, or post office. Streamate is dollars of course hence less choice for payout.

Whether AW absorb the $3 fee I don't know, I doubt it but you could ask live chat. Regarding using the card and any charges Cosmo's website has quite a good FAQ section but I've used their customer contact form before and their response was OK so maybe ask them.

If you do withdraw with Cosmo to your bank it says it takes 1-6 days to receive the funds, it's only ever taken one day for me.:)

Thank you fetishqueen, yes I looked at Cosmo's FAQ page but still wasn't sure, that's a good suggestion, I didn't realize/think about Customer Contact form so may try that. Also same with AW and their live chat, not used it before so may try that as I didn't see any mention of a fee from them, but from past experience there usually is. It is a shame about the P.O. Barcode going. It's all a form of control, when in the news there are numerous instances of MP's such as Boris Johnson joking (during lockdown) about him being at the most unsocially distanced party and current PM not being transparent/taking time to come from forward with a carefully thought out response, to make it look good, about whether he is registered with an NHS Doctor, not too mention Theresa May and others, raking in millions on 2nd jobs/speaking events etc etc....yet they are making all these decisions that effect the 'small' person. Not like me to rant, esp re Govt but like I said above, the Marketplace is going, excuse, I mean reason given 'financial compliance' and now the Post Office Barcode stopping for the same reason, its all BS.

Kristen_Krystal
01-15-2023, 06:46 AM
Thank you Kristen, (sorry for slow response only didn't get back on due to holiday season etc!) --- however, I am still having the same issue. I usually do IM through my Laptop (as I did previously when it was JCI). I have Sounds enabled & the Laptop audio/speakers on full sound.

When I log in under the new 'Broadcast Now' system, (well new to me) to do IM, if I DON'T click on the Headphone Icon it remains in GREEN colour & shows "SYSTEM WARNING: Audio unmuted. Viewers will now be able to hear you". If I click on it (which is what I want when in IM, i.e., I don't want them to hear cat possibly miaowing, door bell going etc!).... It switched to RED colour with a strike through it... with this message/text: "SYSTEM WARNING Audio muted. Viewers will not be able to hear you."

I selected the latter but missed incoming messages, even when in the same room, i.e., no sound.. so today opted to use the unmuted version to see if I would hear incoming Alert but the same thing happened, I missed one call and only noticed the other by chance, i.e., I happened to look up at my computer.

My Chrome is up to date, however I have gone into the 'Settings', 'Devices' and where it shows sub heading 'Audio Device' there is a drop down menu which shows this:

1. Default - Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)
2. Communications - Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)
3. Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)

No 1 Default is set... maybe I will change it to number 2 and see what happens/that might work, fingers crossed, I shall persevere! Thanks for your comprehensive reply btw, esp re TTM.

EDIT: Sorry my response is very convoluted but basically I tried BOTH and it still did not work, i.e., incoming noise alert, am going to try what I suggested above & see what happens.

EDIT 2! - Just tested it, by going to Settings, Sounds & clicking on the relevant sound button and it works, did it without even logging in/waiting for an incoming call and it worked by selecting "Communications - Microphone Array (Realtek(R) Audio)" - I think the Default one is set for the Laptop itself, listening to music etc. Just putting this here in case anyone else has the same issue.

I think you might be using Direct Cam & not IM

Click on your Webcam tab > Edidt Direct Cam settings.

Then select - I wish to provide typed text-chat only, (called DirectIM), with no video sent from my PC or shown to clients.

I hope this helps x

Growlerpussy
01-20-2023, 12:53 AM
My Cam doesn't connect to the server. Ionly offer IM and whe i press th "Start" button, it tries to connect to the server. But doesn't go any further for ages. i deleted the cookies, tried on different computers over different browsers, never connects.
Anyone having the same problem? Thanks

Strawberryblonde
01-20-2023, 01:13 AM
My Cam doesn't connect to the server. Ionly offer IM and whe i press th "Start" button, it tries to connect to the server. But doesn't go any further for ages. i deleted the cookies, tried on different computers over different browsers, never connects.
Anyone having the same problem? Thanks

I refresh the browser, happens every time I log on for IM.

Growlerpussy
01-20-2023, 11:02 AM
I tested my internet speed, it was so low that AW didn't connect. It works again, thanks

Milamagick
01-25-2023, 12:01 PM
Hi. I looked but could not find how to fix it or even if it’s a problem. Finally managed to register and all for Adultwork. I tried to broadcast today. Only thing is everytime I do #1 my cam view vanishes and just leaving the chat box. #2 And on the top it either says ‘offline’ or ‘waiting’ I’m assuming it has to be ‘online’ correct? Apologies for the silly question. Was so excited to star Adultwork but…I’m very lost. Tried different servers, tried split cam.

- Tried leaving as is, but there is zero action. What am I missing ��

Strawberryblonde
01-25-2023, 01:02 PM
Hi. I looked but could not find how to fix it or even if it’s a problem. Finally managed to register and all for Adultwork. I tried to broadcast today. Only thing is everytime I do #1 my cam view vanishes and just leaving the chat box. #2 And on the top it either says ‘offline’ or ‘waiting’ I’m assuming it has to be ‘online’ correct? Apologies for the silly question. Was so excited to star Adultwork but…I’m very lost. Tried different servers, tried split cam.

- Tried leaving as is, but there is zero action. What am I missing ��

It needs to be 'waiting'