View Full Version : The General Purpose "Camming Sucks Right Now" Thread
MsBellaSpanxx
01-26-2015, 05:58 PM
An hour and a half in and I lost it in my room. Asshole/troll/freeloader galore on SM today. Gonna cool off, film a custom vid and then try again later tonight. Yikes. :(
TawnyAsstronut
01-26-2015, 06:29 PM
There is no money in webcamming or porn anymore. It's all frees and getting more frees everyday. Strippin and excorting being more an more illegal. No regular job available. Im in big troubles. I thinks ill be on streets begging soon :-(
anonymous camgirl
01-26-2015, 06:34 PM
Stop the panic!
There is no money in webcamming or porn anymore. It's all frees and getting more frees everyday. Strippin and excorting being more an more illegal. No regular job available. Im in big troubles. I thinks ill be on streets begging soon :-(
AliceFun
01-26-2015, 06:38 PM
Ahh right, tried to work this morning, 2.5 hrs online at a time when i knew it was busy, did nothing! Logged off, got some sleep, went by with my stuff & now after some good hrs i am back online, it looks dead, yeah i feel like i am going into panic here!
AlexisSugar
01-26-2015, 06:42 PM
There is no money in webcamming or porn anymore. It's all frees and getting more frees everyday. Strippin and excorting being more an more illegal. No regular job available. Im in big troubles. I thinks ill be on streets begging soon :-(
No honey,don't say that.There are money to be made still.January is bad month for a lot of us.It will pick up soon,it's been always that slow to me january(4 years on cam).When is slow on cam you can make clips for c4s and splitcam.Don't panic!
TawnyAsstronut
01-26-2015, 06:42 PM
Stop the panic!
Im past panic its been many month now i have 2 accept the fact an change my life i use 2 make lot of money on cams but it been bad 4 so long now it not worth my times any more. im not think about bad week,,,i think about bad year :-(
TawnyAsstronut
01-26-2015, 06:49 PM
No honey,don't say that.There are money to be made still.January is bad month for a lot of us.It will pick up soon,it's been always that slow to me january(4 years on cam).When is slow on cam you can make clips for c4s and splitcam.Don't panic!
I been doin 4 years also an past year very bad i cant live like this no more. i really likes ur avatar :-) it cheer me up!
AlexisSugar
01-26-2015, 07:05 PM
Thanks:)Before i used to make easy $ just hoping my ass online without any twitts and efforts to advertise and research the marketing...sadly nowdays to make decent living from this takes much more time to post twitts,ads and read,read,read the useful threads in here.Not like the camming rocks this month for me but thankfully this forum i can keep my head above the water even when i make 60$ in 12 brutal hours on the big box sites(today) i can still have skyprivate on and make 40$ at the end of my cam shift(20 minutes ago),then film clips to sale and advertise untill my tumbs starts to bleed(in the next hour and so).Bam 100$,yeah it sucks but better than nada.Heads up don't let the panic control you.
TawnyAsstronut
01-26-2015, 07:45 PM
Thanx 4 ur reply an advize it nicer than inbox with guyz tell me not 2 limits my freechat time. I dun tweeter also i get 10k click thru 2 my profile an 0 $ 4 my works :-( skype most of time waste of time an i thinks they only do so they can record show otherways they just do normal 4 less headache :-( i makes about $1 a day frum my gallery sale i not try c4s. its like u say now take mor time 4 less money an just not worth it 4 me anymores i spend same amount time doin anything else i feels like i earn more than i doing nows. u c chaturbate?? why anyone pay me they get 4 free their? tube sites free an whole section now camgirl vidz 4 free :-( i starts in this 8 years ago an each year get worse but this past year no worthit i better working at 7-11:-( f4f keeping 80% i try hards 4 2 week an make $6??? the other girlz with friendz and yung an why anyone c me when i follow rulez?? i just sick of this whole biz it greedy an cheating an nasty and bad peoples. only good people is us girlz here. i hopes ur thumbs okay ;-)
DanBea
01-26-2015, 07:46 PM
Im dying a slow death at Imlive...ugh! So frustrating...third hour here and zero!!!!
TawnyAsstronut
01-26-2015, 07:51 PM
Im dying a slow death at Imlive...ugh! So frustrating...third hour here and zero!!!!
i not happy 4 u but u make me happy here that cuz i waste hours last week try sign up with them an then they tell me after they not taking from my area they make me so mad waste my time. what u say make me happy they dun wast more my time...>:(
DanBea
01-26-2015, 09:34 PM
Does anyone now why there are some guests that go private, dont say or type anything and then leave after a minute? I asked support to check my room and everything was ok...so frustrating!
As if it wasnt enough to be ridiculously slow...
cherryblossomsinspring
01-26-2015, 10:41 PM
Does anyone now why there are some guests that go private, dont say or type anything and then leave after a minute? I asked support to check my room and everything was ok...so frustrating!
As if it wasnt enough to be ridiculously slow...
If you're referring to MFC guys doing that it's a game to get your hopes up and see your face after they log out and leave.
Glamourmilf
01-27-2015, 05:50 AM
^^or it could be a jealous model who wants to clear out your chat room.
anonymous camgirl
01-27-2015, 07:20 AM
Men are a sad lot...lol.. I closed my account on MFC.. If I wanted to join a frat party I would have went to college.
If you're referring to MFC guys doing that it's a game to get your hopes up and see your face after they log out and leave.
DanBea
01-27-2015, 08:26 AM
It's on Imlive. I think they're just crazy dudes, really...
luvnrockets
01-27-2015, 10:02 AM
Camming sucks right now because I got all excited about changing my name on SM, and apparently it can't be done without losing my comments and tags. So it doesn't seem worth it to me, and I'm stuck with a shitty name.
:(
RaeRae
01-27-2015, 11:37 AM
luvnrockets, I was able to get my name changed on SM without losing anything about a month ago, so if you heard that from normal support, they are full of it unless something majorly changed.
JessaBelle
01-27-2015, 11:42 AM
Email liz about changing your name. She can get it done for you.
luvnrockets
01-27-2015, 12:40 PM
luvnrockets, I was able to get my name changed on SM without losing anything about a month ago, so if you heard that from normal support, they are full of it unless something majorly changed.
Email liz about changing your name. She can get it done for you.
Really?? I emailed Liz directly and she said the best way to do it was to create a new account, and that they could transfer favorites, but not comments or tags. I asked if there is any other way to do it and she said "It can cause a lot of problems with your account to change the display name so it is better to just create a new account." I'm assuming this means "no."
RaeRae, can you tell me specifically what happened with your name change, and if I should just push for her to do it anyway, despite the "problems" it could cause?
RaeRae
01-27-2015, 12:42 PM
Today fucking sucks and I want it to die in a fire. One normal 45 min period, and then fucking nothing of both traffic and pvts. I was really enjoying not splitting for a while, but it looks like I'll be going back to it if it's not better tomorrow
Edit: Lovn, lemme pm you about it :)
Edit 2: Jesus, no wonder I keep on getting asked where the button to join my fansite is on SM by guys on mobile, they can't see it or profiles. WTF SM. Let the guys give you their money to see my page.
vendela
01-27-2015, 02:29 PM
Traffic keeps going down on Livejasmin, 5 people in my room and 14 guest,the amount should be x 5 if it was normal!! Im going off this is making me so unmotivated:(
SamanthaSugar
01-27-2015, 03:30 PM
I blame it all on Mercury Retrograde!
Just kill me now please!
This is rent week and super bowl. That's my take on it. January just sucks every damn year.
PrettyInPunk
01-27-2015, 07:08 PM
I am having such a hard time with camming right now. My room is slow, no one is taking me to private, the guys that stick around longer than a minute or two only seem to want to chat and this is the second week I've made next to nothing because of all this. I only got started back in December and now that I'm off the new model page, everything is screeching to a hault. I keep trying to come up with new ideas to draw them in and make them want to stick around but I'm either drawing a blank or only thinking of ideas that require money to execute. I hate feeling so frustrated about signing on to work.
SarahTime
01-27-2015, 08:58 PM
When is Super Bowl?
I'm trying to keep shit in perspective but damn, it's hard to right now!
I'm thinking I better finally get into some indy camming or something. Add that to my New Year goals.
cherryblossomsinspring
01-27-2015, 09:13 PM
^^or it could be a jealous model who wants to clear out your chat room.
Yup or her studio pimp.
MsBellaSpanxx
01-27-2015, 09:48 PM
SuperBowl is this Sunday (Feb 1) I'm trying to keep my head up and remind myself that it's the last week of this shit before things start turning around again. Last year February-April were really great months for me.
I gotta keep telling myself that so I don't start freaking out about how I'm making less than 1/2 what I normally do this week. The ebb and flow of camming can really be a mindfuck!!!
LadyFionaStar
01-27-2015, 11:03 PM
Traffic keeps going down on Livejasmin, 5 people in my room and 14 guest,the amount should be x 5 if it was normal!! Im going off this is making me so unmotivated:(
Hang in there, I know in your category it;s so hard because of all those "studio girls" charging 1.99pm...I guess I do ok bc of my category, mature, which can also suck for me bc the starting age for Mature at LJ is 30! Yeah, OK?? So, I don't like a bout my age and tell em 49...I can suggest getting creative so you stand out, find a niche for yourself. If LJ is sucking for you, try another site...still work LJ and have other sites, many do it here..splitcamming...there is alot of information here.
Stay Positive!
Ariella
01-27-2015, 11:41 PM
Didn't make my goal yesterday and I've made hardly anything in the last hour on MFC. Trying again later so fingers crossed!
AlexisSugar
01-28-2015, 01:36 AM
gosh it really sucks, i give up today:(
Ariella
01-28-2015, 01:43 AM
OMG why did I go back on??????
starcraft
01-28-2015, 05:52 AM
I dont make a shit on sm anymore. While last january i was making 200 or more in 5 hours now i make 100 in 8 hours. I hate veven thinking about loging in. But i have due studio requiremets. And i agree about prises. All those english speachless rusaian bitches from atudios charge 1.99 3.99 . not me. I charge 3.69 and 5.99. And it makes things worse for me i guess. Cuz all people comppain about my pricea.
starcraft
01-28-2015, 05:52 AM
I am doubting that sm will pick up.
SoloDesire
01-28-2015, 06:06 AM
I am doubting that sm will pick up.
Such negativity! Maybe you should go read the camming ROCKS thread! ;)
IvyAdams
01-28-2015, 06:15 AM
Chin up ladies! Everything has its ups and downs in any customer service industry that is tip/commission based. Even when I used to bartend in restaurants, January was NOTORIOUS for being the slowest month around. Think positive vibes and the world will give those positive vibes back!! :)
Marina Starr
01-28-2015, 07:00 AM
The negavity SLAYED me. This is when my sig really applies!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/giphy_zps613c6d97.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/giphy_zps613c6d97.gif.html)
Such negativity! Maybe you should go read the camming ROCKS thread! ;)
Damn. Ok. It's cool to say keep your chin up, but the negative vibes thing. This is the camming SUCKS thread. If you want positive vibes there is the laws of attraction group and the camming ROCKS thread. I personally come here when I need to see it's not just me having a flunkie day. This is where we're supposed to be able to vent right? Not on any other part of the boards. So let me come here and wallow in my self pity.
When I go to the other threads I will only piss excellence and glitter will fly out of my asshole. I will be a bright rainbow of positiveness and light. Butterflies will surround me. Angels will sing. Unicorns will appear.
justanothercamgirl
01-28-2015, 08:34 AM
Such negativity! Maybe you should go read the camming ROCKS thread! ;)
If negativity bothers you.....then maybe you shouldn't read the Camming Sucks Thread instead of the other way around. ;)
Marina Starr
01-28-2015, 08:48 AM
Camming sucks because I just had too much coffee and now my belly hurts!
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SoloDesire
01-28-2015, 09:02 AM
I think there's a difference between venting and saying the world is going to end. I post in this thread a lot too, but to make everyone feel like there's no hope left is a bit extreme in my opinion. I was trying to shed some positive light by suggesting the camming rocks thread because obviously saying SM will never pick back up again is not the case for everyone. I just want everyone reading to stay positive, that's all...no need to attack the sunlight ;)
Marina Starr
01-28-2015, 09:44 AM
I feel you! I always find it sad when people can only see the worst in you or what you said :)
I hope you're having a blessed day, beloved!
I think there's a difference between venting and saying the world is going to end. I post in this thread a lot too, but to make everyone feel like there's no hope left is a bit extreme in my opinion. I was trying to shed some positive light by suggesting the camming rocks thread because obviously saying SM will never pick back up again is not the case for everyone. I just want everyone reading to stay positive, that's all...no need to attack the sunlight ;)
vendela
01-28-2015, 09:45 AM
Hang in there, I know in your category it;s so hard because of all those "studio girls" charging 1.99pm...I guess I do ok bc of my category, mature, which can also suck for me bc the starting age for Mature at LJ is 30! Yeah, OK?? So, I don't like a bout my age and tell em 49...I can suggest getting creative so you stand out, find a niche for yourself. If LJ is sucking for you, try another site...still work LJ and have other sites, many do it here..splitcamming...there is alot of information here.
Stay Positive!
Funny thing is i have like 1-2 days a week the latest 2 weeks where i do normal 150-200 dollars..those days my traffic is normal and everything i just dont get what the problem is since LJ was working great for me before!
Thanks for advice.
...no need to attack the sunlight ;)
Sunlight on us sad suckers is always welcome!
Not attacking, just saying it is the we suck right now thread. Not the we suck forever and ever thread.
justanothercamgirl
01-28-2015, 12:54 PM
I think there's a difference between venting and saying the world is going to end. I post in this thread a lot too, but to make everyone feel like there's no hope left is a bit extreme in my opinion. I was trying to shed some positive light by suggesting the camming rocks thread because obviously saying SM will never pick back up again is not the case for everyone. I just want everyone reading to stay positive, that's all...no need to attack the sunlight ;)
Negative Emotions Are Key to Well-Being
Feeling sad, mad, critical or otherwise awful? Surprise: negative emotions are essential for mental health
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/negative-emotions-key-well-being/
;)
SarahTime
01-28-2015, 12:59 PM
Really?? I emailed Liz directly and she said the best way to do it was to create a new account, and that they could transfer favorites, but not comments or tags. I asked if there is any other way to do it and she said "It can cause a lot of problems with your account to change the display name so it is better to just create a new account." I'm assuming this means "no."
RaeRae, can you tell me specifically what happened with your name change, and if I should just push for her to do it anyway, despite the "problems" it could cause?
Must be something new... Liz changed my name for me over a year ago and all my favorites and comments stayed (tags weren't a thing at the time).
Maybe ask her what the "problems" would be so you can weigh the cost/benefit?
pippapippa
01-28-2015, 01:43 PM
This week has been so, so slow for me. It's just chipping away at my sanity, bit by bit
IvyAdams
01-28-2015, 04:25 PM
Damn. Ok. It's cool to say keep your chin up, but the negative vibes thing. This is the camming SUCKS thread. If you want positive vibes there is the laws of attraction group and the camming ROCKS thread. I personally come here when I need to see it's not just me having a flunkie day. This is where we're supposed to be able to vent right? Not on any other part of the boards. So let me come here and wallow in my self pity.
When I go to the other threads I will only piss excellence and glitter will fly out of my asshole. I will be a bright rainbow of positiveness and light. Butterflies will surround me. Angels will sing. Unicorns will appear.
I understand that this is the camming sucks thread, hell I've posted in here plenty of times. I didn't mean that to sound like you shouldn't be able to vent your frustrations- that's why this thread is so great. We all have bad days, weeks, months.. and I'm not dismissing that. I just thought I'd try and spread a little positivity because sometimes when you're down, someone saying nice words can help. At least it does for me. Sorry if it came off offensive, I truly didn't mean to discredit any wallowing or self pity moments! :/ Sometimes you just need to feel that shit out. I get it :)
vendela
01-28-2015, 05:07 PM
Went on for a quickie tonight to check the traffic,my traffic is back to normal on LJ now the problem is that i only get freeloader-traffic,this is driving me crazy lol.Please let february be better.
AlexisSugar
01-28-2015, 05:55 PM
I'm getting tons of freeloaders in the sites plus skyprivate,this is killing me.Can't even make my min goal for today :(