View Full Version : The General Purpose "Camming Sucks Right Now" Thread
doublerainbow
04-18-2015, 02:34 AM
Camming sucks because I was rocking things hard as a fresh face 2 years ago and I've just returned, no more new model status and most of the old regs are long gone. I never made it out of the 'newbie' phase experience-wise and I'm already a has-been.
2.5 hours on mfc, something like 6.5 hours off and on at sm, and $50 to show for it. Oh yeah, and that was from only one customer per site.
I'm sorry I failed you, cam gods! Please show mercy and bring me back into your glowing blue light!
gypsy1
04-18-2015, 02:58 AM
SM hasn't been nice to me at all.
Earthakitten
04-18-2015, 10:37 AM
experiencing that right now, it feels so weird!
PlayfulDesire
04-18-2015, 10:45 AM
I've had an amazing week. Until yesterday. 125 dollars short of My goal I can't even start a conversation. :(
luvnrockets
04-18-2015, 08:09 PM
Fuck Saturday nights.
lailianasahara
04-19-2015, 12:29 AM
Camming sucks because all of these assholes on SM either pop in then right back out or they promise a show and ditch! Super pissed right now!
princessari
04-19-2015, 07:43 PM
Camming sucks because all of these assholes on SM either pop in then right back out or they promise a show and ditch! Super pissed right now!
omg I had to log out because I was on for an hour and so many people popped in and out and it was so annoying. I'm probably gonna get back on in like an hour to see what the later crowd is like for a sunday.
LilyAnderson
04-20-2015, 02:48 AM
Just wasn't feeling it tonight which is pretty disappointing, and I need the $ for my upcoming trip this week. Hopefully tomorrow brings a better day.
DancesWithSloths
04-20-2015, 03:51 AM
My hourly is just grim right now. The reason camming makes sense for me as a job is that I need something flexible around my chronic illness. Working 10-hr days to make rent is not flexible. *sadface*
anonymous camgirl
04-20-2015, 07:47 AM
Right?? I just love it when people say well you get to make your own hours that must be awesome!.. and I respond YEA I am working 7 days a week.. woohoo.. making my own hours... roflmao
My hourly is just grim right now. The reason camming makes sense for me as a job is that I need something flexible around my chronic illness. Working 10-hr days to make rent is not flexible. *sadface*
Tsepmet1
04-20-2015, 10:12 AM
Sometimes I feel like a horrible camgirl. I've just been a dancer for too long, so I have the "fuck you, pay me, no bullshit" attitude and I just can't shake it.
I need to learn to be nicer.
gypsy1
04-20-2015, 10:58 AM
I'm starting to HATE men with a fucking passion. I don't want to be bitter (and I probably wouldn't be had I not gotten into sex work and been exposed to men the way I have been at a young age). But GOD DAMN I hate those pathetic, weak motherfuckers. I know not all of them are the same and for that I'm grateful. I'm even more grateful for the fact that I know what/who to look for now. That way if I ever do get married I won't end up with a sorry piece of shit.
Sex work has taught me a lot, but sometimes they're hard lessons to learn.
SarahTime
04-20-2015, 11:02 AM
I'm getting more privates on Cams.com than I am on Streamate... that's a bad sign, lol.
I made a lot on cams last pay period too.... SM.... not so much. :(
I neeeeeeed SM to quit sucking!!!! I had one fantastic week that was like such a tease... now back to this. :(
anonymous camgirl
04-20-2015, 11:14 AM
yea SM.. I was miss popularity this weekend and now I cant even get 1 PRIVATE!!
anonymous camgirl
04-20-2015, 11:36 AM
yes it does give you a very skewed negative perception of MEN.. I haven't had a good experience yet with men IRL.. but I also mostly just look at them like? You suck!.. why would I settle for you? and I don't need to cuz I can survive without a shitty man...LOL
I'm starting to HATE men with a fucking passion. I don't want to be bitter (and I probably wouldn't be had I not gotten into sex work and been exposed to men the way I have been at a young age). But GOD DAMN I hate those pathetic, weak motherfuckers. I know not all of them are the same and for that I'm grateful. I'm even more grateful for the fact that I know what/who to look for now. That way if I ever do get married I won't end up with a sorry piece of shit.
Sex work has taught me a lot, but sometimes they're hard lessons to learn.
EllieGold
04-20-2015, 11:46 AM
Guys saying "LMAO" When told standing would be $1 on Cams.com.. or Dudes telling me "You look like a man!" After sitting in my free chat for 20 mins waiting for free stuff. He even offered me a pvt if I showed tits beforehand. Oh, how generous and lucky of a girl I am! lol...How stupid can I look? Then going on Streamate and seeing new tags labeled "White Trash"... etc. I'm not even that light... In a days time I managed to fend off 4 really harassing bullies. In my 2 years in camming I have never encountered such a terrible day.
Marina Starr
04-20-2015, 12:03 PM
It's not negative, it's the TRUTH. How men are on cam sites are exactly who they are. You just keep calm and rock that 'I won't even let you touch me' look!
yes it does give you a very skewed negative perception of MEN.. I haven't had a good experience yet with men IRL.. but I also mostly just look at them like? You suck!.. why would I settle for you? and I don't need to cuz I can survive without a shitty man...LOL
gypsy1
04-20-2015, 12:04 PM
Lol I so look at men and think "you suck" now.
I haven't even had very many experiences with men IRL, but the ones I have had have been terrible. I used to think I would get married while I was in my 20s but now I don't even want to date. I still have hope that I'll meet someone whom I think is great but I can wait as long as I need to.
yes it does give you a very skewed negative perception of MEN.. I haven't had a good experience yet with men IRL.. but I also mostly just look at them like? You suck!.. why would I settle for you? and I don't need to cuz I can survive without a shitty man...LOL
Smurfette
04-20-2015, 03:28 PM
It's crazy how I feel like I've been on cam ALL day when in reality it's only been a little over 4 hours. How does that happen?! Why does it drain the life out of me so quickly?!! If only I could pull off 8 hour days...then I'd be making lots of money at the price of my sanity.
I hate this too! I'll feel like I've been slaving away all day long. Then I check and see I've been online like 3.5 hours total. wtf.
Smurfette
04-20-2015, 03:39 PM
Really bummed out about SM lately. It's so fucking slow! Sundays are fine but the rest of the week pretty much sucks ass. Boo.
anonymous camgirl
04-20-2015, 05:14 PM
OMG you sound just like me.. I have hardly had any experiences irl and they were not good either.. and I am 42 now.. and I don't even want to date anymore and haven't for the last 4 yrs.. I just look at men IRL and I think DISAPPOINTMENT.. LOL.. but yea just like you I hope someday I will get to meet someone awesome who wants to marry me and treats me like he cant live without me!..
Lol I so look at men and think "you suck" now.
I haven't even had very many experiences with men IRL, but the ones I have had have been terrible. I used to think I would get married while I was in my 20s but now I don't even want to date. I still have hope that I'll meet someone whom I think is great but I can wait as long as I need to.
Kitcatt
04-20-2015, 08:37 PM
2 hours. 0% paid time online. Holy fuck I had to log off because I had to burst into tears. I have never been this slow in two and a half years.
BeautifulJaleesa
04-20-2015, 11:34 PM
What do you guys do when...someone has tipped you alot or maybe had a good long private session with you or maybe joined your fanclub .. w/e the case is... but it was atleast a month ago that all this happened now all he wants to do is sit and chat with you the entire time you're online. =/ and tips in $1 increments every 30 minutes. How do you handle that? I wanna say listen BITCH fuck you private a month ago.. either you gon keep sponsoring me or get the fuck on... but i dont wanna be rude .. idk how to handle it lol im sure this isnt the first time this has happened soo any advice would be nice. :) Cuz ITS PISSIN ME OFF.
ZafinaX
04-20-2015, 11:49 PM
What do you guys do when...someone has tipped you alot or maybe had a good long private session with you or maybe joined your fanclub .. w/e the case is... but it was atleast a month ago that all this happened now all he wants to do is sit and chat with you the entire time you're online. =/ and tips in $1 increments every 30 minutes. How do you handle that? I wanna say listen BITCH fuck you private a month ago.. either you gon keep sponsoring me or get the fuck on... but i dont wanna be rude .. idk how to handle it lol im sure this isnt the first time this has happened soo any advice would be nice. :) Cuz ITS PISSIN ME OFF.
What works for me sometimes is I'll say something like "It's been a while since we've played, what happened to the fun we used to have?" or "I had so much fun with you last time, when are we doing it again?" I actually had a guy that thought he was annoying me from taking me private so much and taking away attention from other guys. I don't know if that was the actual case but I told him "I always have fun with you, no matter when you steal me away. :)" He took me private immediately. If he refers to money issues or some other bs reason, then I just say "Oh, I see...stuff happens." Then I act as if I'm busy doing something else or talk to other guys that are acting like they're ready to play. LOL But I know how you feel!!!
BeautifulJaleesa
04-20-2015, 11:53 PM
lol he's NEVER taken me private. He says he's not into the whole going private thing but yet he watches my recorded videos. He's tipped me over $150 though and he joined my fanclub. So Idk if he feels like "ok ive gained her friendship now i can just relax and chat with her all night" =/ I ask him about private and he makes jokes about it like we're just that cool that i no longer give a fuck about his money.. i think im too nice and too sociable.
Vlodina
04-21-2015, 12:59 AM
2 hours. 0% paid time online. Holy fuck I had to log off because I had to burst into tears. I have never been this slow in two and a half years.
Yesterday I had 1% in paid for 3.5 hours on Streamate. Bet you're jealous now!
Here's to today!!
anonymous camgirl
04-21-2015, 07:03 AM
Been there done that .. MANY times.....LOL.. I have even ended my day with 0% before.. thank god for split camming.
Yesterday I had 1% in paid for 3.5 hours on Streamate. Bet you're jealous now!
Here's to today!!
AliceFun
04-21-2015, 07:16 AM
I always make sure to let these guys know i expect them to take me pvt or tip & i dont let them sit in my freechat if i feel they not willing to tip/ come pvt. I consider he 'abuses' ur time & presence on cam, tipping $1 every 30 mins is just rude u know, i know i would make sure to let him know i dont like his approach & attitude & i feel insulted ;). Just as an example, i blocked then un-blocked people from my chatroom on SM because they 'forgot' to tribute me lol.
I tell guys sometimes after we are done with pvt or they tipped for flashes & continue to stay in my freechat: 'now i need my privacy if u dont mind' or 'let's play again soon ok? now i need to talk to my other members too' or 'now give me space to hustle my room, talk soon ok?' or pause my session & they think i been taken pvt, there are many ways to make them understand they need to leave, dont let them eat up ur space & time, u need to be able to focus on other members and potential payers, i sometimes tell them exactly this.
Plus i dont like them to watch my hustle & the way i talk to other members cause they'll figure out how business oriented i am haha. So i want them off my room after they are done paying. Of course i cam on SM so this approach works for me there (pvt based site type), other sites might be different, the token sites for example.
anonymous camgirl
04-21-2015, 07:34 AM
Been there done that .. MANY times.....LOL.. I have even ended my day with 0% before.. thank god for split camming.
Yesterday I had 1% in paid for 3.5 hours on Streamate. Bet you're jealous now!
Here's to today!!
SimoneGray
04-21-2015, 10:15 AM
Came across a popular cam promotion account advertising free shows for military men. This pisses me off because it's not a "by camgirls for camgirls" initiative and the fact that this is now out there is just another pull for freeloaders.
BeautifulJaleesa
04-21-2015, 01:23 PM
I always make sure to let these guys know i expect them to take me pvt or tip & i dont let them sit in my freechat if i feel they not willing to tip/ come pvt. I consider he 'abuses' ur time & presence on cam, tipping $1 every 30 mins is just rude u know, i know i would make sure to let him know i dont like his approach & attitude & i feel insulted ;). Just as an example, i blocked then un-blocked people from my chatroom on SM because they 'forgot' to tribute me lol.
I tell guys sometimes after we are done with pvt or they tipped for flashes & continue to stay in my freechat: 'now i need my privacy if u dont mind' or 'let's play again soon ok? now i need to talk to my other members too' or 'now give me space to hustle my room, talk soon ok?' or pause my session & they think i been taken pvt, there are many ways to make them understand they need to leave, dont let them eat up ur space & time, u need to be able to focus on other members and potential payers, i sometimes tell them exactly this.
Plus i dont like them to watch my hustle & the way i talk to other members cause they'll figure out how business oriented i am haha. So i want them off my room after they are done paying. Of course i cam on SM so this approach works for me there (pvt based site type), other sites might be different, the token sites for example.
Thank you! Loved this!
sexysusie
04-21-2015, 01:47 PM
I HATE the fact that I just cannot make money when not physically on cam. I was up all night last night filling my manyvids store with new items, making graphics, posting it everywhere, offering incentives to buy my new video etc, promoting to my 7k+ Twitter followers and NADA!!! Not a bloody cent out of the lot of them. To compound the issue my last clip on c4s hasn't sold and it's been up for a week. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I SUCK at this!
LuxFox
04-21-2015, 01:55 PM
I hate this too! I'll feel like I've been slaving away all day long. Then I check and see I've been online like 3.5 hours total. wtf.
I got off cam last night feeling so exhausted! It takes a lot more energy than one would imagine lol
LuxFox
04-21-2015, 02:25 PM
I HATE the fact that I just cannot make money when not physically on cam. I was up all night last night filling my manyvids store with new items, making graphics, posting it everywhere, offering incentives to buy my new video etc, promoting to my 7k+ Twitter followers and NADA!!! Not a bloody cent out of the lot of them. To compound the issue my last clip on c4s hasn't sold and it's been up for a week. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I SUCK at this!
I feel you. I've been sitting here doing stuff like that for so long... I'm also a newbie at camming so I'm researching tips and tricks and all that. it's exhausting. I only got 6 hours of sleep last night too. Hoping I can take a nap before I get on cam tonight! UHHGgggg lol
TJ__Merlot
04-21-2015, 02:26 PM
1 or 2 slow days.. I can deal. 7 out of 10 slow days? Blah! What's your biggest slow slump? How do you keep your chin up while it passes? I'm feeling hormonal and depressed today. I'm having to make my hubby cam with me every night because I'm having $20 days alone but can pull in $150 in a couple hours with the 2 of us... the thought of getting a "real job" fills me with dread..
audritwo
04-21-2015, 03:14 PM
Fuck my printer. Ever had a drive decide to uninstall itself on your computer, then crash everytime you tried to reinstall it. I have. Oh boy!
anonymous camgirl
04-22-2015, 04:54 PM
Man I can't stand these CHEAP Skype customers.. these lowball fucking rates!!... I am charging $4 per minute and this guy is whining and complaining to me that other girls are charging $2 -$3 per min instead.. and then I tell him I don't care they are NOT me.. and then he says. it's the market.. I HIGHLY doubt it!.. They are probably afraid to raise their rates for fear of losing business.. I sure wish they would because here is a prime example of a spoiled manchild!... But like we ALWAYS say if EVERYBODY raised their rate or majority they would have NO FUCKING CHOICE! but to pay US!.. $2 per minute is like being in a RECESSION!.. those are low low rates.
LaLaLaLazer
04-22-2015, 07:04 PM
Need to vent because I am having the longest PMS which makes me suck at camming, so I haven't even bothered. When I'm more seasoned I will probably work the domme angle but even the thought of that annoys me right now. PLUS, I have the whole house to myself Saturday and Saturday night, and the way things are going I'll probably be gushing blood then. UGH. I had a wandering around the house idea brewing but it seems I'll be sitting in the sticky stew instead. I'd work it to my advantage if my periods didn't hurt so bad that they are debilitating. So yeah. Pissed. Simultaneously wanting/not wanting my period. Maybe it'll start tonight.
gypsy1
04-22-2015, 08:31 PM
I'm so irritated that this guy paid for a skype show before contacting me. Idiot.
TheBrownFox
04-22-2015, 09:29 PM
Here's one that gets me, men who say things like "Oh you can get it". Now I'm in a relationship, but I get this on cam and practically everywhere now. It's a new thing I guess? Instead of just saying hello they start out with "Damn u can get it." Who started that? It's annoying.
Andre 3000 (from the rap group Outkast) used that "can get it" expression in that old John Legend song "Green Light." Lol. I'm not sure if he's actually the one who started it though. I don't use that phrase...it kinda annoys me.
TheBrownFox
04-22-2015, 09:31 PM
Fuck my printer. Ever had a drive decide to uninstall itself on your computer, then crash everytime you tried to reinstall it. I have. Oh boy!
It's ridiculous how quickly I go through inkjet printers. And the fucking ink ain't cheap either.
gypsy1
04-23-2015, 11:02 AM
Made 5 dollars for over an hour on SM. These butthurt guys are getting on my fucking nerves. So glad I'm not naive otherwise they'd get to me so easily.
anonymous camgirl
04-23-2015, 02:48 PM
Well I haven't had any privates on SM for all the time I was on SM and now...lol
SoloDesire
04-23-2015, 04:18 PM
Sometimes you just need to know when to call it a day. I had really shitty traffic...tried twice today at 2 different parts of the day. There's just nothing to work with. I'm done.
anonymous camgirl
04-23-2015, 04:52 PM
Well I stuck it out and I got 2 long pvts from regulars so it worked out on there kinda sorta..lol
Sometimes you just need to know when to call it a day. I had really shitty traffic...tried twice today at 2 different parts of the day. There's just nothing to work with. I'm done.
lailianasahara
04-24-2015, 02:02 AM
Dear Streamate,
Either stop sending traffic from your "guaranteed fuck" white labels, or increase your advertising elsewhere! Getting seriously sick and tired of the entitled freeloaders coming through telling me what I *have* to do for them. I am a femdom now get down on your knees and worship me you little fucking wanks!
I am going to bed then signing up for Kinklive and Cams tomorrow. In the eternal words of Eric Cartman, "Screw you guys! I am going home!"
anonymous camgirl
04-24-2015, 10:04 AM
Seems like today is like yesterday for me.. sit around for hours and just when you wanna give up you make enough to pay the bills and then some.. lol
gypsy1
04-24-2015, 11:14 AM
At 2%. Cant even believe I'm staying on this long
Melonie
04-24-2015, 11:26 AM
Consider current economic factors ...
- a few million American guys had to write fat checks to the IRS last week because of the 2014 tax filing deadline.
- half a million American guys had to write the IRS a check last week for first quarter 2015 estimated taxes.
- winter heating / utility bills were seriously high, and still drag on ( it snowed in something like 20 US states this week )
- food, insurance, property tax = rent, and costs of other 'necessities' keep rising
Besides economic issues, there are also 'distraction' issues. Specifically, a whole bunch of sports 'seasons' are starting to draw guy's extra attention
..... European 'football' playoffs
..... US baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball
Kitcatt
04-24-2015, 11:28 AM
At less than half my normal weekly. Some of that is computer issues but LOTS of it is my general lack for traffic. How I no have traffic on line 2-3-4 bb?