View Full Version : The General Purpose "Camming Sucks Right Now" Thread
magicgembliss
08-23-2018, 05:36 AM
It was really weird...in the last 3 days of camming I did, when it was totally dead for me, so many guys were telling me that I was big and older...I know these things and for some guys it's why they like me but it was crazy how many were stating the obvious in this way! Coupled with no shows, it started to make we wonder if that was the problem. I look young for my age but I can't turn the clock back...I could lose weight though, urgh.
I wouldn't worry, i'm noticing something recently that is very weird: every single client I had has been a no-show the last two weeks, from fervent to randomly disappeared on me and if you add this fact to the comments I'm hearing here about troll brigadeas and no one paying anymore, and way I've been experiencing too, well....It *could* just be August but I'm considering it might possibly be some national change that is creating this, and it would have to be more than something industry-wide than the traffic if your extant clients are changing too. More likely national financial changes, the news cycle, something in the water, some sort of pollution or chemical deregulation decreasing the libido (I'm serious) These are changes that concern me. Healthy, horny men don't go into a cam model's room and harass her about not being attractive enough and not pay; that's what a bitter guy with erectile dysfunction does.
It happens very occasionally but when it happens as commonly as I'm hearing at the same time as clients are drying up 100% for me then it means it's not you, it's something way bigger. I'm hearing incredible things about sexting and phoning right now though, maybe it's a shift in pornography where another medium is becoming popular and camming is being drained.
KiaraK
08-23-2018, 08:28 AM
I wouldn't worry, i'm noticing something recently that is very weird: every single client I had has been a no-show the last two weeks, from fervent to randomly disappeared on me and if you add this fact to the comments I'm hearing here about troll brigadeas and no one paying anymore, and way I've been experiencing too, well....It *could* just be August but I'm considering it might have something to do with some national change that is creating this, and it would have to be more than something industry-wide like the traffic if your extant clients are changing too. More likely national financial changes, the news cycle, something in the water, some sort of pollution or chemical deregulation decreasing the libido (I'm serious) These are changes that concern me. Healthy, horny men don't go into a cam model's room and harass her about not being attractive enough and not pay; that's what a bitter guy with erectile dysfunction does.
It happens very occasionally but when it happens as commonly as I'm hearing at the same time as clients are drying up 100% for me then it means it's not you, it's something way bigger. I'm hearing incredible things about sexting and phoning right now though, maybe it's a shift in pornography where another medium is becoming popular and camming is being drained.
You just made an awesomely valid point...as much as people stay glued to their phones, the high shift to texting doesn’t surprise me. I’m trying to get on that bandwagon myself. My concerns are privacy though. Yes people record and upload cam shows to porn tubes all the time but sexting makes it easier to out someone who does sex work I think. I don’t want someone sending each pics to whoever, whenever or posting them. Worse, I don’t want that to fall into the hands of a minor. I could just be putting too much thought into everything idk. But there is definitely a shift in cams and you may have just hit the nail on the head.
DahliaSimone
08-23-2018, 08:42 AM
What time do you usually stream during the day? Trying to figure out what’s the best time to log on.....
Usually from around 1-5:30 pm. I'm not an early riser and then I take a break til I start streaming at night around 7:30 ish
ravenskyy
08-23-2018, 11:48 AM
You're right, but in this particular post I was posting about my experiences as a white passing biracial woman. So I was expressing myself as an individual going through that light, not just any woman. My race is a big part of who I am and not fitting into my own ethnic group is something I have to go through every day. Being on cam with rude white men doesn't help that experience. I don't know many white or caucasian women who go through what I do and so expressed it here, as a white passing woman of color. That's all. Hope you have a good day
Ok, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that she basically "All lives" mattered the race topic here lol
With that being said, I don't think of my struggles as being superior to someone else's struggles. I'm just voicing the bs that, I personally, go through. It's a damn shame that we, as women in this industry, have to be treated this way. Being dehumanized, demeaned and shamed, all to make a quick buck. It sickens me.
I am in no way proud or fulfilled with my career because I am constantly treated like dirt. The constant attempts to scam me, belittle me, humiliate me, harass me, pressure me into doing things and even guilt me into feeling sorry for something. The unsolicited dick pics and the disgusting requests. The fact that the only way to make anything anymore, is to lower your rates, and people will still bitch about the price. Why would anyone look forward to dealing with this!?
Camming sucks because it drains the life out of you. I have never been so bitchy, hateful and resentful, in my life! And no, I'm not "burnt out". Taking a break for awhile, then coming back is not going to fix anything. Being able to quit and leave this industry, permanently, is the only way to fix it. Yea, if it were that easy, I would have been gone a long time ago.
Chica
08-23-2018, 01:41 PM
Usually from around 1-5:30 pm. I'm not an early riser and then I take a break til I start streaming at night around 7:30 ish
Thank you so much! I might try to log in earlier!
SapphireXO
08-23-2018, 02:28 PM
Took 2 days off , back on cam today and it is BRUTAL! .. $22 for 2.5 hours
Yes. Yesterday was brutal. Summer slowdown. I spent 4.5 hrs on cam. My live stream averaged $10-15/hr. I hit my daily minimum but it was just very dead!!
anonymous camgirl
08-24-2018, 08:50 AM
I can understand, It does sound difficult to find where you fit in.. with your situation.. but they are brutal to all is my point ..lol
You're right, but in this particular post I was posting about my experiences as a white passing biracial woman. So I was expressing myself as an individual going through that light, not just any woman. My race is a big part of who I am and not fitting into my own ethnic group is something I have to go through every day. Being on cam with rude white men doesn't help that experience. I don't know many white or caucasian women who go through what I do and so expressed it here, as a white passing woman of color. That's all. Hope you have a good day
anonymous camgirl
08-24-2018, 08:53 AM
Same with me!.. night time is literal shit for me!.. and I have to work til 7 to 8pm EST today. I have to work 3 long days in a row.. god help me!
Man, SM is bullshit at night....I dunno why, but I do way better during the day. I always assumed traffic and guys were better at night, that that would be the peak hours, but....fuck no. I cant get a show at all at night to save my fuckin life. I dont know why I keep trying to stream at night, cause all it does is cause me anxiety and makes me so pissed off I cant see straight.
anonymous camgirl
08-24-2018, 09:01 AM
In 16 yrs I have been a cam girl.. I have been called transvestite, the usual slut , whore, hooker stuff that we all get.. and also when I had my breasts augmented I was made fun for that saying that my doctor was a hack job.. and he is a top surgeon in the country.. so I highly doubt that!.. and then before that I was told I had saggy ugly boobs... and then I was made fun of for my personality, attitude, being thin , being fat, everything in the book that I can think of... oh big nose too .. hard to remember all the insults.. Not sure if I was made fun of for my skin color.. just an old white lady with British/western euro DNA.. that's it.. but I am part jewish so I hear all that bullshit as well.. I am a quarter jewish.. but for some reason the jokes about jews I think of as compliments.. lmao..
It was really weird...in the last 3 days of camming I did, when it was totally dead for me, so many guys were telling me that I was big and older...I know these things and for some guys it's why they like me but it was crazy how many were stating the obvious in this way! Coupled with no shows, it started to make we wonder if that was the problem. I look young for my age but I can't turn the clock back...I could lose weight though, urgh.
magicgembliss
08-24-2018, 09:21 AM
In 16 yrs I have been a cam girl.. I have been called transvestite, the usual slut , whore, hooker stuff that we all get.. and also when I had my breasts augmented I was made fun for that saying that my doctor was a hack job.. and he is a top surgeon in the country.. so I highly doubt that!.. and then before that I was told I had saggy ugly boobs... and then I was made fun of for my personality, attitude, being thin , being fat, everything in the book that I can think of... oh big nose too .. hard to remember all the insults.. Not sure if I was made fun of for my skin color.. just an old white lady with British/western euro DNA.. that's it.. but I am part jewish so I hear all that bullshit as well.. I am a quarter jewish.. but for some reason the jokes about jews I think of as compliments.. lmao..
Since we're SJW-ing this shit out right now (lol) let's add some *ableism* to the mix as well lol: I have scoliosis and while it's very slight, from some angles it is more noticeable. Once a guy came in my room and was like "your body is deformed". Not that I cared at all, cuz 1. I'm old school like that and 2. the thousands of people who compliment me nonstop weekly never mentioned my back, so. Still the fact remains, there are bottomfeeding freaks out there who will insult/power trip over you (either purposely or thoughtlessly) for any trait they think is a vulnerability or unique.
AFAIK our uniqueness and interestingness is what makes us beautiful.
anonymous camgirl
08-24-2018, 09:27 AM
Sorry to hear, my niece was diagnosed with Scoliosis and I think my dad has it also if I am remembering correctly.
Since we're SJW-ing this shit out right now (lol) let's add some *ableism* to the mix as well lol: I have scoliosis and while it's very slight, from some angles it is more noticeable. Once a guy came in my room and was like "your body is deformed". Not that I cared at all, cuz 1. I'm old school like that and 2. the thousands of people who compliment me nonstop weekly never mentioned my back, so. Still the fact remains, there are bottomfeeding freaks out there who will insult/power trip over you (either purposely or thoughtlessly) for any trait they think is a vulnerability or unique.
AFAIK our uniqueness and interestingness is what makes us beautiful.
magicgembliss
08-24-2018, 07:34 PM
Sorry to hear, my niece was diagnosed with Scoliosis and I think my dad has it also if I am remembering correctly.
yeah it's too slight for me to be any real encumbrance, at least not when I was younger. Over the years though it's evolved, causing hella back pain during 9-5 office jobs (can no longer do or I'll go insane) and there is some misalignment with my knees pointing inwards and very high archs in my feet.
Anyway, back on topic: I'm pretty stoked because some of my regulars have returned today!!! Maybe the camming world isn't dead just yet! August is almost over, girls!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Skyla18
08-25-2018, 09:48 AM
Saturdays used to be my best days on cam making at least $200 working on a range of sites now its so freaking dead cant even make $50
Chica
08-26-2018, 05:55 PM
Is it me or the traffic today On SM at night is deadddddd???
ravenskyy
08-26-2018, 09:32 PM
I'm job hunting again later today. My stress, depression and anxiety are at an all time high, thanks to camming. Instead of camming today, like I had planned to, I laid in bed for 3 hours trying not to cry. I couldn't even sit with my family for the first few hours of the day, I just wanted to be alone. Watching some funny YouTube videos helped but I can't keep living this way.
Hoping I can make camming a part time thing, cut my weekly goals in half and try to distance myself a bit from this industry. I feel like a little bit of my soul is dying every day.
Nikkixo
08-26-2018, 10:05 PM
This weekend was super slow and awful for me :-\
I cam for my (self) character on Niteflirt and someone gave me a bad review which tanked my rating. He didn't understand what I was offering and was an entitled SOB. I tried contacting regulars to rate my PTVs and other calls I've given them over the past few months and none of them showed. Now I wanna block them all and start fresh lol :/ I was at least making my weekly goal but this weekend is the first I haven't made it. I know summers are slow but it's defeating :/
Also on the job hunt for a new vanilla job and going back to counseling but it feels like I will never get out of this rut :/
Nikkixo
08-26-2018, 10:06 PM
I wish there was a hug button on here, sending you tons of love and well wishes!
naomi_doll
08-27-2018, 05:37 AM
I'm new to camming. today I saw a guy clearing at least 8- 5,000 token goals on chaturbate. He had someone in his room matching all the tips. I made 30 dollars this week. I think im going to be one of those who quits before they get really started
I guarantee you that guy has had really bad weeks before. He's probably also been camming for a long time to build that kind of loyalty on CB.
anonymous camgirl
08-27-2018, 05:43 PM
I'm new to camming. today I saw a guy clearing at least 8- 5,000 token goals on chaturbate. He had someone in his room matching all the tips. I made 30 dollars this week. I think im going to be one of those who quits before they get really started
My very first week on cam i made $35 for the week.. I only worked about 2 hours a day x 7 days but still!.. that was in 2003.. I shoulda quit then.. it wasn't really that worth it.. I could have stuck with insurance and really went far with that. Now 16 yrs later i have built up alot of fame but no fortune and i have really shitty days often..and this shouldn't be after putting blood, sweat tears and sacrificing mine and my children's life for a bunch of horny wankers who took advantage of my time and gave me bread crumbs ..
KiaraK
08-27-2018, 06:13 PM
I'm job hunting again later today. My stress, depression and anxiety are at an all time high, thanks to camming. Instead of camming today, like I had planned to, I laid in bed for 3 hours trying not to cry. I couldn't even sit with my family for the first few hours of the day, I just wanted to be alone. Watching some funny YouTube videos helped but I can't keep living this way.
Hoping I can make camming a part time thing, cut my weekly goals in half and try to distance myself a bit from this industry. I feel like a little bit of my soul is dying every day.
I am so sorry. And I feel your pain. I was just complaining in other work that I’ve supplemented income with escorting when shit was slow and the inability/limited options to post ads is making me really feel the crunch. I lost my vanilla job, behind on rent, etc. I have to have 1k by the end of the week. I understand the impact laws have had on escorting but I don’t get the change in camming. Everyone wants something for nothing. And I’m just too old and fat to dance. *hugs*
Chica
08-27-2018, 07:42 PM
Ladies, I need your input!! Is it considered to be a normal traffic on SM when within 2 hours I had 34 people ( couple were regulars) and only 6-7 started a conversation with me? I mean is this traffic considered normal or isn’t bad? And the amount of people who initiated a conversation was a scary low lol???
Yesterday was better, at least I made some money... today within these 2 hours it’s nothing! I just wanted your opinion mostly on traffic is it considered normal?
LizzyMe
08-27-2018, 08:40 PM
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LizzyMe
08-27-2018, 09:36 PM
Ladies, I need your input!! Is it considered to be a normal traffic on SM when within 2 hours I had 34 people ( couple were regulars) and only 6-7 started a conversation with me? I mean is this traffic considered normal or isn’t bad? And the amount of people who initiated a conversation was a scary low lol???
Yesterday was better, at least I made some money... today within these 2 hours it’s nothing! I just wanted your opinion mostly on traffic is it considered normal?
Most of the guys don't say a lot on SM. From my experience, customers were much more talkative on token sites. On SM, I always say Hi to them when they come in and try to start a bit of conversation with some of the guys. Sometimes that gets things going. I look at there member names and see if I can find some common ground from their name. Like for instance if the guys name is "KinkLover". I will ask him what type of kinks is he in to. Sometimes that helps to get a show out of them. Last week, starting mid week and on was slow, but the week before it was very busy with guys coming in. For me, it depends on the day, time and how many other models are camming and also if there is a contest, that predicts my traffic.
PixiieGirl
08-28-2018, 11:53 AM
3 sites, 3 hours, $0 made
this is fucking awful no one was even speaking to me on SM :/
SoloDesire
08-28-2018, 01:06 PM
I hate men.
Skyla18
08-28-2018, 03:09 PM
I only made 7 dollars today on chaturbate this site it turning shit for me I used to do so well on there making 2500-5000 a month this month I haven't even hit 1k there I'm seriously going to cry I was on 3 hours today I'm having to work like 15 sites just to get by so sad.... all day long its cheap ass tipper 1 token here and there and expect tits or finger so annoying come on September I'm done with this month
anonymous camgirl
08-28-2018, 03:33 PM
You should have way more Thanks than just the 3 of us hahaha
I hate men.
AcidYellow
08-28-2018, 03:38 PM
I only made 7 dollars today on chaturbate this site it turning shit for me I used to do so well on there making 2500-5000 a month this month I haven't even hit 1k there I'm seriously going to cry I was on 3 hours today I'm having to work like 15 sites just to get by so sad.... all day long its cheap ass tipper 1 token here and there and expect tits or finger so annoying come on September I'm done with this month
Sorrey to hear about that darling, for me was kinda slow but need to keep triying. Yesterday was good.. today? Shitty af. But yeah, and guess tmrw also. Thx lord this month is gonna be over. Ahh and is end of month so keep going. Hugs
SoloDesire
08-28-2018, 05:18 PM
You should have way more Thanks than just the 3 of us hahaha
Lmao! I agree...but I knew you wouldn’t let me down ;)
Bridgetxo
08-29-2018, 05:50 PM
My depression has been kicking my butt the last few weeks. All my cam sites have been slow. I don't think I've gone a day without crying. I've been trying to figure out a vanilla career I could do full time and maybe only cam part time. I'm tired of being stressed and feeling bad about myself when it has been slow. I can usually depend on the weekends being great but the past two weekends have been horrible. I'm nervous about this weekend being the same.
BadBitch
08-29-2018, 06:47 PM
My depression has been kicking my butt the last few weeks. All my cam sites have been slow. I don't think I've gone a day without crying. I've been trying to figure out a vanilla career I could do full time and maybe only cam part time. I'm tired of being stressed and feeling bad about myself when it has been slow. I can usually depend on the weekends being great but the past two weekends have been horrible. I'm nervous about this weekend being the same.
You sound just like me!
Bananabunny
08-29-2018, 08:04 PM
You sound just like me!
Count me in sis.
BubblyBlonde
08-29-2018, 08:42 PM
Ladies, I need your input!! Is it considered to be a normal traffic on SM when within 2 hours I had 34 people ( couple were regulars) and only 6-7 started a conversation with me? I mean is this traffic considered normal or isn’t bad? And the amount of people who initiated a conversation was a scary low lol???
Yesterday was better, at least I made some money... today within these 2 hours it’s nothing! I just wanted your opinion mostly on traffic is it considered normal?
For the most part guys on SM do not talk. I go back and forth between being chatty even when no one is talking or responding to me to just sitting there and waiting if they talk to me. It's hit or miss like working in a strip club. You can have an amazing day and then you can have a day when you walk away with nothing. Today I have been online for 4 hours between 2 sites I have made NOTHING! ZERO! It's really annoying when this happens. I even took the day off of my normal "vanilla" job because I wanted to cam instead. Total waste of a day.
XSelinex
08-30-2018, 01:17 AM
Some guys on SM do not talk even in pvt.
Chica
08-30-2018, 07:16 AM
Ladies, how do you find traffic on SM
Right now?? I mean in my case it’s much slower compared to last week for example! I don’t know why...
anonymous camgirl
08-30-2018, 08:50 AM
They used to!.. I think it's because of the mobile phone phenomena is the reason they don't talk anymore to you.. I have no idea.. because they used to interact with you.
Some guys on SM do not talk even in pvt.
XSelinex
08-30-2018, 09:25 AM
They used to!.. I think it's because of the mobile fun phenomena is the reason they don't talk anymore to you.. I have no idea.. because they used to interact with you.
If a few guys jump in paid chat some of them prefer to keep silence and just watch,maybe theyre just voyeurists,who knows,but that piss me off when all leave and I`m staying 1by1 with this silent kind of guys its looks as a silent treatment lol.
NitaBaby
08-30-2018, 11:27 AM
I’ve had back-to-back complaints about my feed being shitty. I shut my computer off and that didn’t work. I Checked my settings for the encoder. I re-downloaded SM broadcaster to see if that would help. For hours now I’ve been logging on and off because guys keep saying that I’m lagging something aweful. No one will stay in my room and people have closed out of pvt. sessions because its so bad. When multiple dudes tell you “I want to join your show but not if you’re camera skips like this” then it’s officially a horrible day.
God! this is irritating. I’m doing nothing different from yesterday. So wth?
SuperPookie
08-30-2018, 12:56 PM
28 in about 4 hours, 0 traffic anywhere and SM keeps freezing and lagging
NitaBaby
08-30-2018, 04:19 PM
28 in about 4 hours, 0 traffic anywhere and SM keeps freezing and lagging
So it's not just me! I guess 56 dollars is better than nothing but not when I know what I could have made in comparison >:(
AcidYellow
08-30-2018, 04:56 PM
Jesus¡ damm sports¡ i just lugged on on SM and is fucking dead¡¡¡ uggggh, plus the website is not working for me correctly¡ frames are out of control, laggy and etc. Whyyyy they dont fix it ffsake¡ from the dam whole week is possible to make money only 3 days, lucky 4, the rest of days are just trash.
bigbootyjudy1
08-30-2018, 06:49 PM
This fucking week is brutal ! Damn.Had to take a shot of Henessy to ease my mind.
Chica
08-30-2018, 06:55 PM
OMG that’s exactly what I am making this week LOl $30-$60 per shift it’s nuts!!!!!! After Sunday it got crazyyyyyyy and became super glitchy!!!! When will they fix it? My room was dead after Sunday:(((((( very little traffic.....
So it's not just me! I guess 56 dollars is better than nothing but not when I know what I could have made in comparison >:(
DahliaSimone
08-30-2018, 07:08 PM
Its like they just dont fuckin care that their site runs like shit. Do they not notice their $ dropping off or do they just not care? Cause I sure as fuck do.....theres no reason for it to be running this bad....and with those stupid fuckin 2 day contests coming up, its just going to run even worse. But, again, SM doesnt care.
izshadow
08-30-2018, 07:51 PM
I gave up. Barely anyone in my room tonight and those that came in, would come in and out a million times in a row because the site is running is like crap. I'm lagging and no matter what I do, it wont fix. I'm glad to see its not just me having the same issues. FML.
Scorpio Girl
08-31-2018, 10:23 AM
Gave up too last night...$14 in an hour and a half. Only had 1 show who also complained about the video quality but did the show anyway.
NitaBaby
08-31-2018, 11:22 AM
I tried again today but still no dice. I feel silly making income goals at this point.
Bananabunny
08-31-2018, 01:30 PM
Today is the official day for stare-contests and no-tipers. Holy shit I hope a regular comes in and saves me from this boredoom...The Audacity they have to do this and not be ashamed of themselves!!
pippapippa
08-31-2018, 01:38 PM
I’ve had an okay week, but today? Damn.
DahliaSimone
08-31-2018, 02:07 PM
I'm new to camming. I made 3 dollars yesterday on Streamate working 6 hours. It may be rough but I left my day job crying the other day. I cannot take the politics on my day job right now. I'm not the strongest person but I'm not weak either. I rather put up with cheap people, trolls and slow days than bullshit ass kissing and moving from job to job because of politics. People say that it takes costumers 7 times coming across a product to make a purchase and thats the attitude I'm bringing here.
I am so exhausted, between working my day jobs and trying to cam regularly but ladies I want to be self employed so bad. I still don't have enough money to cam full time and in the meantime I'm still applying to 2 more day jobs and on my days off I want to cam at least 10 hours a day to find my audience. Also I have a very specific niche which I tought would put me ahead easier but oh well. I'm a crossdresser but I look trans.
If any of you ladies know some trans girls willing to help me out with some advice would you let me know?
Thank you to all of you who take time to post things here!
Fellow trans girl here.....just from my own experience, and this may not apply to a lot of the bigger camgirls, but, as a trans girl, I have to work twice as hard for half the money. Its just how it is. It can be extremely rough seeing the cis girls just BANKING all the time and struggling with self confidence and trying to make a living....but it can be done. You have to put in long ass hours, you have to be engaging, and create relationships to build a stable of regs to keep you afloat. We are a very specific niche and its rough, its really rough, because I, too, yearn to be making the money a lot of these girls make...but I do okay for myself. But just okay. I try my hardest not to compare myself to the other girls here because....well, im just different. I dont have as huge of an audience as i would if i had a pussy. And yes, that takes a humongous toll on me. Its so easy to internalize it when you dont have a good day and arent making money.....it turns to self hate. The 'why am i a freak', the 'why am i not pretty enough', etc....but....thats just things you have to struggle through. Id advise you branch out and not stick to one site. I could never make it if i solely depended on SM. Try some skype based sites, try Niteflirt, throw that net out there and broaden your chances of pulling a client in. Anyone can do this job. No matter race, size, age, gender.....it CAN be done. You just have to be persistent, hunger for it, and put in the time and hours. If you need any personal advice, feel free to pm me, i will do my best to help.