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IvyRose
08-15-2014, 10:23 AM
:party:Happy birthday dear BrownFox!!!

TheBrownFox
08-15-2014, 10:25 AM
i feel you, I recently stopped talking to my best friend for a number of reasons, one being her judging me for camming. Meanwhile,she's been doing illegal body rubs off and on for eleven years. She isn't making shit, as no one wants to see her and was taking it out on me. At least what I do is legal and I don't lie on my taxes. I hope I don't sound like an absolute cunt, but fuck it, I'm about to get my period, so here goes: If you ILLEGALLY play with dicks all day and can't make ends meet, you must not be that good at it. Ugh, I wish my period would just come.
HAHA. Tell 'em, girl! :D Yeah, I just unfriended her on FB too, cuz I don't need phony bitches on my FB friends list. I don't like people smiling in my face, and flapping their gums behind my back. She needs to worry about them ridiculous-looking eyebrows of her...Goddamn.....

Raina Shine
08-15-2014, 10:28 AM
@BrownFox Happy Birthday, hope it's prosperous and fun! :)

@IvyRose Protein treatments aside, if you do need to change your hair.....don't worry! I've done some pretty dramatic and unexpected hair changes and they never care. They usually like the change, and they get to cheat on you, with you, type situation! Lol. :)

anonymous camgirl
08-15-2014, 10:29 AM
SAme thing happened to me.. I was a bleached blonde for about 5 yrs and my hair was weak and falling out.. I spent like a few years pretty much only wearing my hair in a bun.. so i have been a brunette since but would prefer to get alot of blonde highlights now as soon as my budget allows... It sucked.. it barely looked good on cam.. all fried and crap.. but i started doing it myself at home.. lesson learned.


Dailylife vent/shock
Just came from the hairdresser and lost about 30% of my hairvolume, there were whole brushes full of hair coming out!
I was in total shock and broke down, so embarassing. They told me I cannot keep my haircolour since my hair is in such bad state right now (prob because of them, keeping the bleach in to long... I mean brushes full of hair sint frigging normal!)

I dont know what to do since I have this colour for my work-camming, and I am afraid I will loose custumores and reg if I go with another colour... It sucks so much! I felt ike my hair was getting better and now they ruined it all!

Angeliqua
08-15-2014, 10:33 AM
Dailylife vent/shock
Just came from the hairdresser and lost about 30% of my hairvolume, there were whole brushes full of hair coming out!
I was in total shock and broke down, so embarassing. They told me I cannot keep my haircolour since my hair is in such bad state right now (prob because of them, keeping the bleach in to long... I mean brushes full of hair sint frigging normal!)

I dont know what to do since I have this colour for my work-camming, and I am afraid I will loose custumores and reg if I go with another colour... It sucks so much! I felt ike my hair was getting better and now they ruined it all!

I had a similar problem, take prenatal vitamins and although you will look like a grease ball, use straight Vaseline in your hair. I typically do this at night and wrap it. Try to do it on non-camming days so you don't have to defeat the purpose of washing it out every day. Even if you just do the Vaseline, my hair is in awesome condition after about two months and I continued to dye.

Whoregeous
08-15-2014, 10:46 AM
Can you contact support and have them remove?! I always do when it's unreasonable!

Let me tell you how BAD it is!.. I had 3 "1" star ratings all in a week!.. I usually get rated bad alot during the slow season as well as no money.. it's a double whammy... Usually i get like maybe 3 "1" star ratings in a 3 month period. I have reached the point of IDGAF.. and I will not give them my best if they won't give me theirs.. why bother entertaining and chatting to free loaders and abusive men...i mean lil boys.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
08-15-2014, 11:06 AM
I'm going back in ladies in a bit. I have to. Got so much shit that just hit me in the past week. I wake up not knowing what to do. And I always know what to do. Even before I "know" what to do, my instincts tell me. But now I just don't know and I'm panicked. My Dad has lung cancer and he's in Florida. I just moved away from there in May to start a new career in a new state and now this. I gotta get home. I gotta get my siblings home. It's so much and never thought that I'd have to do this at my age. I thought there was time. I need to get home. And these muthafuckas WILL PAY ME. I am taking no prisoners. Its been a rough week and I have to turn this around. I have no other choice. I have to get home this is my mantra for the next week.

CurvyWinona
08-15-2014, 11:34 AM
Wow, there are so many of bad posts today than normal. :( I really hope things will get better soon! I have not cam since a week due to shark week and illness. I am using my off days to research on affiliating/promoting stuff and to organize my camming stuff online. Now, I finally set up several automatic tweets, bought VPN (didn't do this since hotspot expired, opps), bought my domain name, and a lot of other things. Hope this pays off when I cam again!

Maybe you girls should do what I have been doing instead of just giving up and not doing something productive that may pay off later on.

Blovely
08-15-2014, 11:51 AM
Smh!!!!! 2 hours = $15. I need a break, will try again later.

Busygirl
08-15-2014, 12:23 PM
You need this http://aphogee.com/two-step-protein-treatment-for-professional-use/
try transitioning into highlight lowlights instead of full on bleached hair on your roots, the transition will take time, but your hair will be in much better condition.

Dailylife vent/shock
Just came from the hairdresser and lost about 30% of my hairvolume, there were whole brushes full of hair coming out!
I was in total shock and broke down, so embarassing. They told me I cannot keep my haircolour since my hair is in such bad state right now (prob because of them, keeping the bleach in to long... I mean brushes full of hair sint frigging normal!)

I dont know what to do since I have this colour for my work-camming, and I am afraid I will loose custumores and reg if I go with another colour... It sucks so much! I felt ike my hair was getting better and now they ruined it all!

SarahTime
08-15-2014, 02:13 PM
I usually try to stay far away from this thread because it really discourages me when I see other girls struggling as much as I am.

But god damn, I want to complain and vent again!

I've been making half what I usually make during my shifts on SM. No one wants to join in any shows. I fucking hate it so bad. Also when its slow, it starts fucking with my body dysmorphia. I feel hideous and I don't feel like I deserve my placement if I look at the girls around me. I really need it to pick up for my sanity at this point.

I'm actually really glad you posted. Thank you. I don't want anyone to have shitty shifts but when I see people in the top 1-3 rows saying these things, I know it's not just me. Makes me feel a little better, which kinda sounds awful, but I've really been questioning myself when it gets so slow. Like am I just too fat/pregnant now to make the same I used to? Stupid I know, but yah. :( *hugs*

anonymous camgirl
08-15-2014, 02:26 PM
I think we all have the same thoughts.. i am sorry but this cam stuff killed my confidence and self esteem.. i am always second guessing what is wrong with me..


I'm actually really glad you posted. Thank you. I don't want anyone to have shitty shifts but when I see people in the top 1-3 rows saying these things, I know it's not just me. Makes me feel a little better, which kinda sounds awful, but I've really been questioning myself when it gets so slow. Like am I just too fat/pregnant now to make the same I used to? Stupid I know, but yah. :( *hugs*

IvyRose
08-15-2014, 02:28 PM
Thanks SO much for the support and advices everyone!
I bought the Joico K-Pak & the aphogee two step protein treatment allready online.
Tomorrow Ill go and buy myself some vasiline and get that hair nice and greasy ;). I really appreciate the tips!
Even though my hair breaks down its still shiny and soft, I hope I can make it stronger again...

Glamourmilf
08-15-2014, 02:35 PM
38641 We are all working w-a-y too hard. Something is def. not right.:'(

anonymous camgirl
08-15-2014, 02:48 PM
^^ I am not convinced sex sells.. I think FOOD sells...lol

anonymous camgirl
08-15-2014, 03:09 PM
^^ do you know what people will pay for a good piece of a cake?? way more than to see your ass honey!..lol...

SimoneGray
08-15-2014, 03:27 PM
I know I should log on because technically Fridays are supposed to be good...but I've worked the last 3 nights with the worst flu and seen just over $15 for my trouble...can't really even convince myself that its worth it to log on right now :'(

Busygirl
08-15-2014, 05:04 PM
When i over bleached my hair only protein treatment helped, actually moisturizing it will turn it mushy more and more, especially when its wet.

I love blonde but can't do it, even a few highlights kill my hair need to cut it off. I like my hair long so i gave up on harsh colorings, i use a demi and only on the roots when needed, and maybe all over color twice a year, but i don't try to do drastic colors maybe a few shades lighter or darker, that's it.

TheBrownFox
08-15-2014, 05:26 PM
The kids in my neighborhood have just gotten their assigned teachers (the info in the mail, I mean) for this school year, and kids are going back to school during the last week of August. So let's cross our fingers that things will finally get back to normal when the kids go back to school. OMG, it has to! :(

AngelMari
08-15-2014, 05:31 PM
I usually try to stay far away from this thread because it really discourages me when I see other girls struggling as much as I am.

But god damn, I want to complain and vent again!

I've been making half what I usually make during my shifts on SM. No one wants to join in any shows. I fucking hate it so bad. Also when its slow, it starts fucking with my body dysmorphia. I feel hideous and I don't feel like I deserve my placement if I look at the girls around me. I really need it to pick up for my sanity at this point.

I hang out in free when I'm putting on makeup and getting ready, you're beautiful to me.. just my two cents.

MiaFaye
08-15-2014, 05:55 PM
I'm so ruddy pissed off! I finally motivated myself to get on cam and give streamate a go after weeks of being too depressed to get out of bed, and then a few days of having tonsils the size of bowling balls and my bloody internet is down!! So unbelievably pissed...

The worst part is, we contacted the ISP, and they said they couldn't send a technician out until next Thursday. GRRRR.

UK girls- STAY AWAY FROM TALK TALK. My housemate signed us up without talking to me- also really annoying since she knows I rely on the internet for my income. She went for the cheapest package rather than looking for a decent priced one with a good connection and rep. Shit customer service, long wait times for technicians (second time we've had to wait over a week for a technician and we've only been with them since July!) and reeeeaaaallly patchy coverage.

My boyfriend has said I'm welcome to use his room, but it's an attic room, so the lighting is crap, and he wouldn't have anywhere to go while I was in here.

Whatever can sodding go wrong will sodding go wrong.

Rivaine
08-15-2014, 11:28 PM
You'd think payday would be a good day. But no.

On Wednesday, I made $60 in two hours. Today? On for six hours, with my man, and made $1.25. Fucking stupid. So many freeloaders.

pippapippa
08-16-2014, 12:34 AM
I've made $13 in ninety minutes. I was going to try to cam for four hours tonight, but I don't know if I can handle it at this rate. No one is talking, no one is tipping, and everyone thinks Streamate is an escort site.

RubyTheSexPixie
08-16-2014, 12:58 AM
please take comfort in knowing I am sharing your pain right now. 90 minutes 25$

AliceFun
08-16-2014, 02:35 AM
Terrible, just terrible! Cam work is one job where experience, hard work, dedication, even loyalty do not pay off, it's soo frustrating :((

pippapippa
08-16-2014, 05:07 AM
I got back online for another two and a half hours and regulars saved me somewhat. Still not what I was hoping to make (trying for 500 this weekend), but I ended with 111 before I had to get off because I'm so tired. I don't think I would've gotten through this shift if it wasn't for my adorable cat sleeping on the bed off cam. It's hard to be upset when there's so much cuteness around you.

SimoneGray
08-16-2014, 05:23 AM
I know it will get better, but somehow I feel so defeated at the moment...urgh...good luck to you ladies though

Glamourmilf
08-16-2014, 07:59 AM
38649

anonymous camgirl
08-16-2014, 08:33 AM
I can top all you girls i made .80 in 2 hours and that was from my 20% referral commission!.. on SM.. thank god for the other sites uggh.

SimoneGray
08-16-2014, 08:45 AM
^^ Yeah I feel like SM is actually the biggest problem site right now...I mean, I'm working elsewhere for a bit and yes, it is slow, but at least I'll have about$100 before the cutoff. If I were to rely on SM, I'd have the $5 that I've made all week on there.

Holly_xoxo
08-16-2014, 09:56 AM
Has time completely stopped?! Thought I'd been on SM for at least an hour now and when I looked at the encoder, it's only been 20 minutes. Yikes!
So far I've had two guys ask where I live because they want to hook up and at least four guys ask me to stand and show my body.
Oh and one asked why I was being so shy. I guess not standing up and shaking my ta ta's around is being shy?

Blovely
08-16-2014, 11:52 AM
Wooo this is going to be a long day. I have $105 to make and things are so quiet. I will be on till 8pm untill I make it.

anonymous camgirl
08-16-2014, 12:35 PM
Yea I am about 4 hours in and thinking about calling it quits.. was gonna work 5 hours if it was no good and it's just to damn bad for me.... every site is non existent pretty much...lol

TheYazter
08-16-2014, 12:44 PM
Today sucks!!! Been camming for about 3 hours and have only made $2.50, that won't even buy me a sandwich outside. *cries*

anonymous camgirl
08-16-2014, 12:54 PM
^^ I am sooo sorry the pain is real!.... #thestruggle

Raina Shine
08-16-2014, 01:01 PM
Ivy, have you tried coconut oil? I put it through my hair when it feels dry and damaged, soak it in for an hour or so before i shower sometimes and it works wonders!

Holly_xoxo
08-16-2014, 01:29 PM
Too bad there isn't a 20$ a week SM challenge thread. At least I'd have a chance to accomplish that Lol

SimoneGray
08-16-2014, 03:20 PM
^^ I'm only laughing inside because I realize that by this week's earnings I'd have failed that challenge too.

I'm at the stage where I'm actually just laughing about my current cam failure, I refuse to let freeloaders be the reason I shed tears anymore

TheBrownFox
08-16-2014, 04:47 PM
Too bad there isn't a 20$ a week SM challenge thread. At least I'd have a chance to accomplish that Lol
Yes! THAT is a challenge I'd participate in too. Lol. That '$500 in a weekend' challenge though? No way.

ThatMara
08-16-2014, 06:48 PM
I bought the Joico K-Pak & the aphogee two step protein treatment allready online.

I personally wouldn't use both of these at the same time. JOICO already has human hair proteins in all of their products, and you don't want to over-protenize the hair.

Also, where did you buy these from? I know that certain apHogee products are available to the public, but JOICO is strictly professional only. So if you got the JOICO products from somewhere other than a licensed salon or professional supply house, it's possible that the product will be spoiled/expired and not work to it's fullest potential.

IvyRose
08-17-2014, 01:02 AM
I personally wouldn't use both of these at the same time. JOICO already has human hair proteins in all of their products, and you don't want to over-protenize the hair.

Also, where did you buy these from? I know that certain apHogee products are available to the public, but JOICO is strictly professional only. So if you got the JOICO products from somewhere other than a licensed salon or professional supply house, it's possible that the product will be spoiled/expired and not work to it's fullest potential.

Thanks for the warning, I wont use them at teh same time, allready thought that would be overdone.
I bought them both of the internet since I never ever saw them out there in normal life. Hopefuly it will still be good.

And thanks Raina! Ill try it out

pippapippa
08-17-2014, 02:31 AM
Tonight, I'm thankful for dildos that double as stress balls because otherwise I'd probably scream in free chat. I'm going to try to stay on for two and a half more hours, but it's going to be a serious struggle. Looks like I'm going to be pulling an all nighter Sunday night. :(

JackAlexander
08-17-2014, 05:00 AM
I am pissy about guys lately wanting to have sex with me role playing their mother. Yes, I know I have the milf thing going on but GRRRRRRRR, why can't I be your friends mom or for peas and rice sake your stepmother or mother in law.......no I have to be your damn mother - don't even get me started about trying to get their mother pregnant. I usually talk them into their friends mother but I just do not want that in my head from them anymore. And DON'T ask me about MY son, this is your fantasy NOT MINE. GRRRRRR.

ah.... I feel better now

TheBrownFox
08-17-2014, 05:42 AM
I am pissy about guys lately wanting to have sex with me role playing their mother. Yes, I know I have the milf thing going on but GRRRRRRRR, why can't I be your friends mom or for peas and rice sake your stepmother or mother in law.......no I have to be your damn mother - don't even get me started about trying to get their mother pregnant. I usually talk them into their friends mother but I just do not want that in my head from them anymore. And DON'T ask me about MY son, this is your fantasy NOT MINE. GRRRRRR.

ah.... I feel better now
Some idiot on ImLive once asked me "What school does your son go to?" WHAT...THE FUCK.....

janeuk
08-17-2014, 06:25 AM
Glad to read I'm not the only one who has been finding it slow lately. The past 3 weeks have been terrible for me on cam, just S L O W grinding hours of tumbleweed except for a few regulars. It seems like a distant memory when at least there would be a a few newbie guys who would drop by and chat for an hour about being new and curious *nostalgia!*

*edit* LOVE the $20 goal thread: damnit sometimes that's just the freaking reality! camming is SO unpredictable.

ThatMara
08-17-2014, 07:13 AM
Thanks for the warning, I wont use them at teh same time, allready thought that would be overdone.
I bought them both of the internet since I never ever saw them out there in normal life. Hopefuly it will still be good.

And thanks Raina! Ill try it out

If it's the new packaging (look at joico.com to see) you're *probably* ok, but anything in the old packaging is probably expired.

TheBrownFox
08-17-2014, 08:23 PM
I love my grandmom to death, and she is THE sweetest, most loving lady, but sometimes when I hear her complain about certain things (homosexuality...and just now she was complaining about this Robin Williams statue), I wanna roll my eyes.

JaceyLynn
08-17-2014, 10:37 PM
Yea...... I have been in designer mode all day now........ I have my photoshop open, I have my MFC profile open, my Niteflirt Profile open and my website files open........ Why can I not focus on one task at a flipping time!!!!!!!!!!!!

AngelMari
08-17-2014, 11:42 PM
Some idiot on ImLive once asked me "What school does your son go to?" WHAT...THE FUCK.....

Creepy bastard!!! Tell him whatever and that you also have a nice 357 mag as well.

anonymous camgirl
08-18-2014, 07:20 AM
Old people grew up in a different time, one day you will be the one complaining, trust me.. My son feels the same way as you do...hahaha


I love my grandmom to death, and she is THE sweetest, most loving lady, but sometimes when I hear her complain about certain things (homosexuality...and just now she was complaining about this Robin Williams statue), I wanna roll my eyes.