View Full Version : The General Purpose "Camming Sucks Right Now" Thread
SimoneGray
05-22-2015, 05:58 PM
I cannot with SM right now...30 mins online and only two people have popped in and out my room? hell no.
CharleyQuinn
05-22-2015, 10:32 PM
It's Friday and Ive made $80 all fucking week. I need to buy a new car, please Universe, please bring me some paying custies!!!
pippapippa
05-22-2015, 10:54 PM
God today is awful. Wtf?
anonymous camgirl
05-23-2015, 11:13 AM
These lil boys on cam are driving me fucking mad.. I had to log off and take a break!
Glamourmilf
05-23-2015, 12:32 PM
#SuckySaturday :'(
ginganinja
05-23-2015, 03:42 PM
Customers are pretty dumb when it comes to bra size. I have gotten so many guys in my chatroom who are bent out of shape over my bra size. They read D cup and expect to see what looks like soccer-ball tits only to find out that I am petite all over. I tried a few times to explain how bra-sizing worked and I put my actual bra size down on the profile when I made my account. I got annoyed and changed my profile to say that I'm a smaller cup size.
DariJo
05-23-2015, 11:24 PM
Add my name to the list of this Saturday sucks ASS JUICE.
$13 bucks MGF
37 whole tokens chaturbate in a half an hour
45 tokens MFC. Stayed on 20 min though and had no room topic. I just figured I'd throw caution to the wind.
Sidenote: Before that whopping 37 tokens I made in 30 minutes, I had forgotten I had a pw on my room so I was on CB a good 45 min about to cry because I had 0 guests. Lmao....Super ditz award right here.
This Saturday was no bueno for me. This is what I get for attempting to work on my off day. Something told me to take my rest day and "rest".
doublerainbow
05-24-2015, 01:47 AM
*cue "Let It Go" karaoke jam*
Totally. I've been beating myself up all day for getting to bed too late last night, thus sleeping in waaaay too late today and being too groggy to even attempt dealing with the potential emptiness of Memorial Day Weekend online. Bummed that I missed a Saturday but at least if you're gonna miss one, this is probably the one you'll miss the least. ;P
pippapippa
05-24-2015, 03:40 AM
Camming sucks right now because I dyed my hair purple and my Logitech reads it as royal blue. No amount of saturation change shows it as the purple it is. So after spending hours bleaching it, dyeing it, and finally finding a color I like after trying different ones for several months, I may have to give up on the color I want because the color it shows up as on cam looks absolutely terrible.
DancesWithSloths
05-24-2015, 03:54 AM
^^ The colour purple is nigh on impossible to photograph and depict in the RGB range. It's a real bane.
(This forum thread explains why in a handy chart, though I realise it's not a huge consolation that it's not just you.
http://www.thephotoforum.com/threads/the-color-purple.236919/ )
pippapippa
05-24-2015, 04:10 AM
I think my main issue is not even that it doesn't show up correctly, it's that the color my cam depicts is this ridiculous atomic neon blue. Not exactly what I was going for, lol.
wr1ter
05-24-2015, 10:20 PM
Camming sucks right now because I have 0 motivation to go live... I want to, but I feel so apathetic about it, even though I'm not burned out. Curse you, mental illness!
doublerainbow
05-24-2015, 10:38 PM
Don't give in, wr1ter! I deal with the same shit and I've started telling myself "it doesn't matter how you feel, you're logging in and being on cam now. That's just the way it is. Doesn't matter if it sucks, if I'm bored, if I make nothing, it's not up for debate. I'm logging in because that's what I'm doing with my life right now. Because I said so." Yeah it's a little long-winded, but it fucking works cause I just made over $70 (a lot for me in one sitting) and once you see that cash you remember the "why" part.
wr1ter
05-24-2015, 10:40 PM
Aww. thanks :) I'll try to hop on after I eat and socialize with non-customers for a while. You're super sweet :*
beauvoir
05-25-2015, 08:07 AM
Today is deader than dead. Maybe my shitty PMS attitude is driving boy away!
TheBrownFox
05-25-2015, 08:29 PM
Trying to participate and be a good contributor on a forum (because I like to be helpful and answer people's questions when I can...oh, the horror!), only to have admin act suspicious of me because I "post a lot." Seriously???
EllieGold
05-25-2015, 11:15 PM
having to deal with those assholes on SM....
"Tommy: lol what happens if your kids sees you on the internet one day?
since youre pregnant. what if he sees it when he grows up lol
damn he's gonna be like my moms a slutty whore, might try nd fuck ya eventuallt
well ihope he fucs ya hard"
Tommy is blocked
doublerainbow
05-26-2015, 01:34 AM
Stuuupiiiid streaming shittiness!!! Why will my feed not be smooth today?? I'm using the Open Broadcast Encoder (cause the adobe one only freezes when I try to use it), keep messing with the settings - change the resolution to really crappy, move fps from 30 down to 20.... nothing! I check my feed in another tab and I'm so blocky and skipping around, no wonder I got ZERO SHOWS in over 2 hours!!! Uggghh I'm so pissed off! INTERNETZ WHY U NO LIEK MEEE???
JGB2009
05-26-2015, 08:39 PM
Still after many years of camming I still hate hearing "r u alone".......I hate that question with a passion. So tonight this idiot asked me this on skype and I responded saying I only do solo shows......then he had the nerve to give me a ugly dick pic.....pffftttt I immediately blocked his sorry behind.
doublerainbow
05-26-2015, 11:10 PM
Camming fucking SUCKS because nearly 3 1/2 hours sitting on cam and only 11 minutes of show. OMG Tuesday you're busting my balls!! And today a sweet regular (non-paying, but good company in free) helped me test my tech and reassured me my feed was fine, a little delayed but clear and awesome! Wtf then, why.....
TheWeirdOne
05-26-2015, 11:14 PM
I worked about 2 hrs today and made a lovely 20$ :( It all happened within like 15-20 mins of logging in and then the remaining almost 1 1/2 hrs was NOTHING. I got so discouraged I logged off. I promised Id go to bed early to get a nice early start but instead on Im SW and ebaying dildos and knitting supplies. I need a life !
anonymous camgirl
05-27-2015, 06:40 AM
You have a non paying regular? hmmm It's ok if you are only on cam to socialize and not as your job.
Camming fucking SUCKS because nearly 3 1/2 hours sitting on cam and only 11 minutes of show. OMG Tuesday you're busting my balls!! And today a sweet regular (non-paying, but good company in free) helped me test my tech and reassured me my feed was fine, a little delayed but clear and awesome! Wtf then, why.....
LaylaLovely
05-27-2015, 07:05 AM
[QUOTE=doublerainbow;2764213And today a sweet regular (non-paying, but good company in free[/QUOTE]
You mean a freeloader....a regular is someone who pays you $$$ reguraly
anonymous camgirl
05-27-2015, 07:24 AM
That's stupid bullshit.. I raised my kids in this business and my son happened on a video of me.. of me bitching at trolls.. and he said mom your internet famous!.. take a bow.. I said sorry son aren't you embarrassed?? I felt very humiliated as I chose this business to provide for them.. and he said not really .. it is what it is.. ...
having to deal with those assholes on SM....
"Tommy: lol what happens if your kids sees you on the internet one day?
since youre pregnant. what if he sees it when he grows up lol
damn he's gonna be like my moms a slutty whore, might try nd fuck ya eventuallt
well ihope he fucs ya hard"
Tommy is blocked
pippapippa
05-27-2015, 07:51 AM
This exact same thing is what I'm going through! I'm just rolling with it though. It's like I get to have two different hair colors: purple in real life and blue in my camming life. Funnily enough, when I took a selfie with my iPod, my hair ended up looking more of a pinkish purple, kind of magenta.
The dye I used is Pravana Chromasilk Vivids Violet. It shows up perfectly on my Iphone and is this incredibly rich purple, but is just super intense blue on cam.
ConnyLove
05-27-2015, 09:35 AM
Trying to participate and be a good contributor on a forum (because I like to be helpful and answer people's questions when I can...oh, the horror!), only to have admin act suspicious of me because I "post a lot." Seriously???
I've never talked to you in private, but I think that you are one of the nicest people around and an asset for this community ;-)
LaylaLovely
05-27-2015, 10:11 AM
My fucking Skype isn't working ....again... I log in and all it says is signing in over and over and over!!!! I already uninstalled and reinstalled !!! Wtf!!! Now I have to put up with Skype guys annoyances since I can't give them shows...
TheBrownFox
05-27-2015, 11:12 AM
That's stupid bullshit.. I raised my kids in this business and my son happened on a video of me.. of me bitching at trolls.. and he said mom your internet famous!.. take a bow.. I said sorry son aren't you embarrassed?? I felt very humiliated as I chose this business to provide for them.. and he said not really .. it is what it is.. ...
Aw, your son sounds like a very cool, awesome, understanding guy. :)
TheBrownFox
05-27-2015, 11:13 AM
I've never talked to you in private, but I think that you are one of the nicest people around and an asset for this community ;-)
That's so sweet, Conny! Thank you. :) The forum I was referring to is ACF.
Marina Starr
05-27-2015, 11:18 AM
I don't always read through everything so I must have missed your post but WTF? I post a fucking tons, I like what I have to say ;D
Trying to participate and be a good contributor on a forum (because I like to be helpful and answer people's questions when I can...oh, the horror!), only to have admin act suspicious of me because I "post a lot." Seriously???
I hate those guys who make a big production of leaving when you won't do what they want, like some Bugs Bunny death scene. I'M LEAVING... THIS IS ME, LEAVING... I'M NOT GONNA BE IN UR ROOM ANYMORE... YOU'RE--I MEAN, UR GONNA MISS ME.... I'M DEFINITELY GONE NOW... OKAY NOW... I'VE LEFT NOW... I'M GONE... THIS IS THE END OF ME... DID YOU NOTICE I WAS LEAVING? BECAUSE I AM, I AM LEAVING. BYE. SAY BYE TO ME. I'M LEAVING. BITCH.
And I'm sitting here like jfc Dickens are you getting paid by the word? Please just go.
doublerainbow
05-27-2015, 01:59 PM
Holy shit, single out the part of my post mentioning a freeloader? Who fucking cares, does it hurt you so bad? If he hangs out just to be goofy and keep me from being bored to tears and happens to actually assist me with my tech problems by giving me a customer perspective, I consider that enough of a value to warrant being in my chatroom never seeing so much as a nipple.
Could offer support for the part of my post actually expressing misery, but no, let's harp on something I deem to be positive. Fucking insufferable....
ArtsyScarlett
05-27-2015, 04:29 PM
Traffic has been slow for me too doublerainbow...
Maybe look at your hustle, changing things up not only motivates you but you also might find something that works better. I know I struggle as I get stuck in grooves, repeating the same phrases then I get bored then I look like I don't want to be there then I lose money... haha.
Anyway hope it improves!
x
hyori
05-27-2015, 05:26 PM
Holy shit, single out the part of my post mentioning a freeloader? Who fucking cares, does it hurt you so bad? If he hangs out just to be goofy and keep me from being bored to tears and happens to actually assist me with my tech problems by giving me a customer perspective, I consider that enough of a value to warrant being in my chatroom never seeing so much as a nipple.
Could offer support for the part of my post actually expressing misery, but no, let's harp on something I deem to be positive. Fucking insufferable....
I have a few nonpaying working regs. I just put the to work for me. I make them talk about how great I am and tell them to post my promotion gifs on MFC. On SM, yes you can use them to test out your feed, tell off the trolls and keep you entertained. Nothing wrong with regs like that. Looks like you're getting the hang of wrangling the freeloaders in my opinion.
anonymous camgirl
05-27-2015, 05:47 PM
It wasn't meant to emphasize on the non paying regular.. You missed the irony of it all.. You sat on cam for 3 1/2 hours and only had an 11 min show .. but your non paying regular was helpful? Like someone else mentioned.. maybe you have to many non paying regulars?? it was meant in gest.. I don't have ANY non paying regulars and I don't ever sit around that long for so lil .. Like NEVER.. I don't think these so called good willed non paying regulars are necessary. In fact they are a DISTRACTION from potential paying custies... that was really the point. And that's why a few of us placed emphasis on it...
Holy shit, single out the part of my post mentioning a freeloader? Who fucking cares, does it hurt you so bad? If he hangs out just to be goofy and keep me from being bored to tears and happens to actually assist me with my tech problems by giving me a customer perspective, I consider that enough of a value to warrant being in my chatroom never seeing so much as a nipple.
Could offer support for the part of my post actually expressing misery, but no, let's harp on something I deem to be positive. Fucking insufferable....
Marina Starr
05-27-2015, 06:00 PM
You said it! Let's be real here, men don't offer help on and off cam for nothing.
When men ask 'Would you like some help?' what that really means is 'Would you like some dick?'.
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It wasn't meant to emphasize on the non paying regular.. You missed the irony of it all.. You sat on cam for 3 1/2 hours and only had an 11 min show .. but your non paying regular was helpful? Like someone else mentioned.. maybe you have to many non paying regulars?? it was meant in gest.. I don't have ANY non paying regulars and I don't ever sit around that long for so lil .. Like NEVER.. I don't think these so called good willed non paying regulars are necessary. In fact they are a DISTRACTION from potential paying custies... that was really the point. And that's why a few of us placed emphasis on it...
Issabelle
05-27-2015, 06:29 PM
Re: non-paying 'regulars': I think it's also worth noting that it's very site-dependent whether or not these dudes are worth engaging. On a privates based site like Streamate, these members tend to have more draw backs then positives for myself and many other models. SM customers tend to expect a lot of one-on-one attention (even in gold shows I've seen these guys trying to demand ridiculous amounts of the model's attention), so if you're in free chat with several members and you're focusing a ton on conversation with one and not on the others it can cause you to lose out on potential privates. However, on the flip side, if managed properly these guys can also help you keep up a good stream of conversation and attract members who will pay to the room. As a general rule, I don't allow any members to go long term in my room without at least throwing in a small tip/short private, but it can be good in small doses.
On the flip side, a token based site like MyFreeCams or Chaturbate is one where these kinds of members are actually fairly neutral or positive. Again, I do eventually expect them to throw me a tip or they won't be allowed to come in again, but tipping culture on token sites isn't as consistent as it is on pay sites like Streamate and it may be days to weeks before a member warms up to you enough to tip. Also, the culture of token sites is more energetic and conversation/entertainment focused, so if a non-paying member is respectful and keeps the energy level of my room up I'll allow them to stay because they can often convert members who have money into tippers/customers that purchase shows to get me to themselves.
Annnd, back more on the point of this thread, I'm about to log in and hoping the end of the month isn't weighing the boys down too much. Most dudes don't get paid until Friday or Monday, so it might be slow going with all the dudes still catching up on bills/budgets from all those pesky taxes they had to pay out last month. Sure, some of 'em got tax refunds this month to blow on us, but the big spender whales are probably those unfortunate guys the IRS sends a bill to instead of a refund. Yucky!
doublerainbow
05-27-2015, 08:14 PM
Thanks ladies, the support is appreciated. To those who don't get it, well I'm just glad I don't sound as cynical and nasty as some here. People are people - that's my style and I know it's totally different from the mainstream. It's probably why I'm not as busy as a lot of camgirls... but then, a lot of girls who try to do what everyone else seems to be doing get horrible slow periods too, so...
Really, I'm not even going to say people who treat customers like wallets and trash on anyone who can't/won't pay are missing out on anything, because in the end it's just a different way of doing things. I look very different from the majority of camgirls, I never wear make-up, I dress for comfort, I have a fairly limited list of things I offer to do during a show to respect my comfort zone and I keep my prices on the high side. My hustle is being genuine and silly. Honestly, any of these would be more likely reasons than whether or not I enjoy some nerdy convo with members who don't happen to pay me - I sometimes go 2 hour stretches without a show because I'm not everyone's cup of tea and haven't found it necessary so far to bring myself down into everyone's price bracket. When the members who enjoy my niche find me I make out perfectly well and I'd say the biggest threat to my income is simply that I don't spend enough time online for the amount of exposure I require. Thanks for the advice, though..
DariJo
05-27-2015, 08:28 PM
Ever since this whole Memorial Day weekend my wave of good fortune has DIED! It's not even the holiday weekend anymore and every site I'm on has been DEAD! Holiday weekend? End of the month? A combination of both? I feel like a fugly slut right now (*word to Regina George). Ugh. And on top of that I was only on MFC like 20 minutes and my CS dropped 30 pts Thank you for that top earners lmao.!!
PrincessfromHell
05-27-2015, 08:43 PM
When I was a total new camgirl 6 months ago, I was the same way. But honestly, as I have learned later on, they arent going even appreciate the fact that you are treating them in any special way. My few cents. I know it is too hard to say like if I know shit after 6 months.
Yet I do have my freechat lovers (on Imdead) and they at least buy me gifts from time to time and do pvts, though staying in my freechat whenever I am on...I have set it as a rule. No camping for long times and chit chatting. It ruins business.
Cam site is not a dating site, nor for making friends. Guys know that..
Don't you feel like they are using you for getting attention they lack so badly in RL? They have time for camping at yours and talking to you, but can't even get bothered to give you few bucks back...I really don't think they have any respect...
Thanks ladies, the support is appreciated. To those who don't get it, well I'm just glad I don't sound as cynical and nasty as some here. People are people - that's my style and I know it's totally different from the mainstream. It's probably why I'm not as busy as a lot of camgirls... but then, a lot of girls who try to do what everyone else seems to be doing get horrible slow periods too, so...
Really, I'm not even going to say people who treat customers like wallets and trash on anyone who can't/won't pay are missing out on anything, because in the end it's just a different way of doing things. I look very different from the majority of camgirls, I never wear make-up, I dress for comfort, I have a fairly limited list of things I offer to do during a show to respect my comfort zone and I keep my prices on the high side. My hustle is being genuine and silly. Honestly, any of these would be more likely reasons than whether or not I enjoy some nerdy convo with members who don't happen to pay me - I sometimes go 2 hour stretches without a show because I'm not everyone's cup of tea and haven't found it necessary so far to bring myself down into everyone's price bracket. When the members who enjoy my niche find me I make out perfectly well and I'd say the biggest threat to my income is simply that I don't spend enough time online for the amount of exposure I require. Thanks for the advice, though..
audreymadison
05-27-2015, 09:14 PM
Double Rainbow
Sucks for me so bad this week. I do much the same with my hustle. I talk to everyone. idk who thinks my game is dumb, I do me. Rainbow, do you :)
doublerainbow
05-27-2015, 09:19 PM
Don't you feel like they are using you for getting attention they lack so badly in RL? They have time for camping at yours and talking to you, but can't even get bothered to give you few bucks back...I really don't think they have any respect...
Even though I started camming 2 years ago, the long gap between then and coming back to it now makes you more experienced than me already. :P Maybe it's because I don't generally flash in free chat, or because I always use classic where other members can't even see that he's there, but it doesn't feel like being used. I ignore him anytime someone comes into my room, he expects me to. I ask him to check my placement on the site, give feedback on my stream, and he was the first to tag me with the specific things I wanted. I'd say that's a fair trade for some clever banter that keeps me awake and engaged when things get dead. I'm sure he knows that if he's rude or asks anything of me for free he'll no longer be welcome to hang. Same goes for anyone, paying or not.
Like I said, everyone just has their own approach to this. For me, at least for now, I wouldn't feel as good about myself if I decided that money is the only worth in my job. The great thing about camming is we can be our own bosses and work the way we want. It can certainly be a job that is 100% only about the money, but if I want it to be 95% about the money and 5% social, hooray for having that freedom! ;P
doublerainbow
05-27-2015, 09:20 PM
audreymadison, instant camgirl crush.
For the record. :D
CharleyQuinn
05-27-2015, 10:09 PM
Traffic has just blown for me lately. I missed a little bit of time and my earning have just plummeted :( Gotta figure out a way to get my groove back. I think this week I'm going to dye my hair and take a look at my angles and maybe my outfits. Gotta find a new hustle because just being my charming self ain't cutting it. Maybe I'll just start being a bitch lol
Issabelle
05-27-2015, 10:16 PM
I love your positive attitude doublerainbow! I was about to pop in and add to my last comment that it's all about doing what works for you because I didn't want you to feel pushed or anything. Soooo glad that doesn't seem to be the case!
I'll be the first to admit that I push privates really hard on SM. Bills and all that. Dudes who come into my room day after day and don't spend do eventually wear on me and I will kick 'em out, but as a general rule I only kick the people who lurk for too long (read: never talk and are probably just stroking for free). If a guy is keeping my energy up, no big deal; otherwise, buh-bye. And that's just what I've found is best for me personally after much trial and error. As you said, keep doing you girl!
Annnd, rant time: I'm marathoning and I like to split 2-3 sites when I do to maximize my earnings. I logged into F4F and SM while I kept my indy sites in the background and SM kept kicking me off every 1-2 minutes without explanation. So I dropped F4F and now it works, but my internet is registering as totally normal. Christ, I hope this doesn't mean customers are gonna have trouble connecting!
CharleyQuinn
05-27-2015, 10:35 PM
2 hours online, I got a single $10 tip. My cut $3.50 before tax. FML.
Issabelle
05-27-2015, 11:45 PM
Traffic has just blown for me lately. I missed a little bit of time and my earning have just plummeted :( Gotta figure out a way to get my groove back. I think this week I'm going to dye my hair and take a look at my angles and maybe my outfits. Gotta find a new hustle because just being my charming self ain't cutting it. Maybe I'll just start being a bitch lol
How long was your break? I remember someone saying that if you've been away for a while (usually over 30 days), you'll have to work for at least 5 hours before SM updates your 'time online' under the 'my ranking' tool, so your placement won't go up much during that time, but shoot back up to where it was fairly quickly after (within a few more hours of consistent streaming). Time online is a major factor in placement (and traffic, by extension), so if yours has reset to 0 hours or just much less than usual, placement tanks.
I took a break in December while I was playing on MFC and barely worked SM for a month. It took me like two weeks to get back to my usual hourly and my placement is still a row or two lower than it was. Yuck!
pippapippa
05-28-2015, 01:44 AM
Well, my percentage in paid chat this week is abysmal. I have a large goal to reach by next Wednesday if I want to move in a month to a much nicer place than where I currently live, so it looks like I'm just going to be on cam constantly for the next week.
doublerainbow
05-28-2015, 01:55 AM
Thanks Issabelle! I'm pmsing like crazy right now and know if I don't try to keep it positive, I'll just fall into raging bitch mode and that doesn't do anyone any good.
I tend to overthink things and that could be all it is, but to me it seems like you need to pick a side between "natural amateur girl" and "professional adult/sex performer"... neither being better or worse, but probably pretty awkward if you tried to merge them. My bills are sky high and believe me, I'm tempted to push for private shows while I'm logged in, it just seems like it'd be counter-productive to my character. Like, it'd make me seem fake, while it's probably expected and much more accepted of girls who portray themselves as industry professionals. Haha, I probably am just thinking too hard on it.
anonymous camgirl
05-28-2015, 06:35 AM
We are speaking from EXPERIENCE.. we are trying to HELP you!.. I used to be like you and then I got pissed and frustrated and felt very used because they would suck up all my free time and keep me busy with no money.. then I changed my strategy.. I had guys I was babysitting all week who would spend $5 a month on me!... I have been at this for almost 13 yrs.. and let me tell you .. they aren't worth it.. and I am a lot less stressed than I was...
Thanks ladies, the support is appreciated. To those who don't get it, well I'm just glad I don't sound as cynical and nasty as some here. People are people - that's my style and I know it's totally different from the mainstream. It's probably why I'm not as busy as a lot of camgirls... but then, a lot of girls who try to do what everyone else seems to be doing get horrible slow periods too, so...
Really, I'm not even going to say people who treat customers like wallets and trash on anyone who can't/won't pay are missing out on anything, because in the end it's just a different way of doing things. I look very different from the majority of camgirls, I never wear make-up, I dress for comfort, I have a fairly limited list of things I offer to do during a show to respect my comfort zone and I keep my prices on the high side. My hustle is being genuine and silly. Honestly, any of these would be more likely reasons than whether or not I enjoy some nerdy convo with members who don't happen to pay me - I sometimes go 2 hour stretches without a show because I'm not everyone's cup of tea and haven't found it necessary so far to bring myself down into everyone's price bracket. When the members who enjoy my niche find me I make out perfectly well and I'd say the biggest threat to my income is simply that I don't spend enough time online for the amount of exposure I require. Thanks for the advice, though..