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SarahTime
08-16-2013, 12:26 AM
I feel like bashing my fucking head into a wall for .23 cents on cams just to make fucking payout.

Dude. That sucks! I would just tip myself to get to payout!

nikki187
08-16-2013, 02:52 AM
Dude. That sucks! I would just tip myself to get to payout!

Lol. I don't know how to do that on there, I haven't been on there very long. I logged off and went back after awhile and made a little more. When I first started on that site I would be on there forever without pvts, so i quit. Right before the pay period was about to end was when I thought to split, too bad I didn't think about it before. At least making $20 a day on that site is better than nothing.

anonymous camgirl
08-16-2013, 11:23 AM
Cam is really sucking right now!!...uggh.. they go back to school next week.. woohoo hurrah!.. I always said the industry is controlled by mostly college students..LOL.. holy crap! I am averaging 18 bucks an hour and irritated.. trying to do my 5 hours but damn I had to log off for awhile.. til i can simmer down.. Just crabby as all get out.. plus Lady Time is almost coming too.. grrr pms. b.s.

anonymous camgirl
08-16-2013, 11:26 AM
I think that is just what women do alot?? More than men I think.. Why doesn't he like me?? why won't he marry me?? whats wrong with me..LOL


it's such a bummer that our first inclination is to question OURSELVES. I do it, we all do it. Wtf, clearly we are all amazing.

~Carmen~
08-16-2013, 12:10 PM
Today pretty much sucked :(

anonymous camgirl
08-16-2013, 12:30 PM
I think that is just what women do alot?? More than men I think.. Why doesn't he like me?? why won't he marry me?? whats wrong with me..LOL


it's such a bummer that our first inclination is to question OURSELVES. I do it, we all do it. Wtf, clearly we are all amazing.

Thymian
08-16-2013, 12:58 PM
Well I feeling good because this week has been my best on SM but I just calculated my hourly and it's kind of sad. I am sure most successful models would quit if they made what I did per hour, but I am trying to focus on the fact that I'm getting my biggest check yet, and not think about the hours it took to get there!

scarlettbelle
08-16-2013, 01:17 PM
@Thymian, that happened to me recently too. I had my highest earning day ever, but my hourly was WAY lower than usual. I got bummed out about it for a while, but then I realized how crazy it was to be upset about having a huge chunk of change. :D I try NOT to focus on my hourly right now while it's slow, although it is really, really hard not to. I was so used to the idea of making X amount of dollars/hour that it was a huge blow to my ego to make less. I just have to keep myself focused on my weekly and monthly goals - those are the ones that REALLY matter! :D

Thymian
08-16-2013, 01:52 PM
@Thymian, that happened to me recently too. I had my highest earning day ever, but my hourly was WAY lower than usual. I got bummed out about it for a while, but then I realized how crazy it was to be upset about having a huge chunk of change. :D I try NOT to focus on my hourly right now while it's slow, although it is really, really hard not to. I was so used to the idea of making X amount of dollars/hour that it was a huge blow to my ego to make less. I just have to keep myself focused on my weekly and monthly goals - those are the ones that REALLY matter! :D

Thanks! That made me feel better. You're right, it's crazy to be upset right now! #realitycheck

RedJules
08-16-2013, 02:01 PM
While I appreciate the positive nature of your post, it doesn't take into consideration that some of us don't have the luxury of taking a day off when traffic is slow or when we are feeling frusterated because we are literally living hand-to-mouth.

If complaining about traffic is bad karma then I will take the hit to my karma because psychologically venting is a helpful thing to help let go of things that are bothering you so you can continue to move towards your goal.

Well if the traffic is that slow then what is the point of staying online? Sorry, I just don't get it.

I prefer taking the day off, have an ice cream nom nom , looking at the birds. :):-*

Angelfaced
08-16-2013, 02:19 PM
its easy to get upset when you look at your hourly when its low but i just try to remind myself that its not like i was doing actual work. whenever im not in private im watching tv, insulting freeloaders,taking looooong breaks and stalking people on twitter, all while trying to get very very stoned and be as lazy as humanly possible.}:D i just need to remind myself that im not at some shitty job with a shitty asshole boss and not having to deal with asshole customers and pretend to be nice to them. i have a job i could work 80 hours a week and if its slow then i guess i watched a hell of alot of tv and smoked alot pot that week. oh and i still get paid, lolololololol.

RedJules
08-16-2013, 02:42 PM
Camming sucks right now because people suck.
I just straight-up quit MFC because someone decided to start a continuous nasty comment chain about my "pimply ass".
Fuck those guys, I'm so done with that shit. I'm already body-conscious as it is. Sorry my lifestyle doesn't allow me the body of a pornstar.
I've got a pudgy belly, stretch marks, rosacea, super sensitive skin...
On top of it all, I just did a community event recently in which I had a kid knock me in the face and cracked my nose, which adds to my insecurity. Gosh darn, I already don't like my nose...
Dammit, men, just give me your damn money or leave me the fuck alone!!!
I know I shouldn't take it to heart and I should expect this kind of crap and grow some thicker skin, but.... I just.. I can't. I can't, guys.

Sorry ladies, I'm just so frustrated.
Luckily, I logged into CB and got a buttload of tips and got to pout and talk about Pokemon with my regs to make me feel better.
But still, I'm so frustrated.... I just want to clock all the non-paying guys in my room right in the face with my dildos.

On a bright note, I got an AWESOME guy who did a "Doctor Who" roleplay with me a few days ago. SO awesome!
Talk nerdy to me. O bby.


You are so pretty !!!:-*

laurielegs
08-16-2013, 03:48 PM
Well if the traffic is that slow then what is the point of staying online? Sorry, I just don't get it.

I prefer taking the day off, have an ice cream nom nom , looking at the birds. :):-*

I wish I could!!!
When you have to work to be able to afford food, taking a day off is not an option.

It's been slow for me all summer so I need to work a lot of hours whether it's slow or not.

RedJules
08-16-2013, 04:25 PM
I wish I could!!!
When you have to work to be able to afford food, taking a day off is not an option.

It's been slow for me all summer so I need to work a lot of hours whether it's slow or not.


Don't take me wrong, I also do it for a living and I do have slow times, but we can and SHOULD be taking a couple of breaks when it's extremely slow.

I know I don't have to tell you that, you are a veteran girl, but after working for a couple of years in this business we learn to know when it's time to take a mini break and rest.

For example... it's ALWAYS slow for me from 5 am to 8 am every single day, then why would I waste my time online when I KNOW it's going to be that way? On Thursdays is alsways extremely dead.... boo.hoo.

:-\

Graceface
08-16-2013, 05:13 PM
$22 in three hours. I've been trying different things. Today it was logging on in my pajamas, and wearing 'natural' make up. Nope. These fuckers want me in stripper mode. Will try again after dinner.

RaeRae
08-18-2013, 01:47 AM
Worst day on MFC ever! So many fucking freeloaders and barely any tips (and I mean barely). Yesterday was so bad that I had to hop on Naked to even get close to goal, and now I have to do it again since I can't get Streamate not to suck on this computer. Grr.

Incantatious
08-18-2013, 02:09 AM
Yesterday night on SM... Holy wow.

Ton of crappy guys; an old custie whinged about my new hair colour (boo hoo! gtfo then if you don't like it); and a previously well-paying reg started trying to freeload me for time, free attention in free chat and free pics when it CLEARLY states in my room topic that my pic set is $25.

It was one of those nights too where people don't read fucking ANYTHING, then you just look at your room and see this...

Loser #1: where u from?
Loser #2: can u prove ur hairy before i go prvt?
Loser #1: u y no respond?? U IGNORIN ME??
Loser #2: guess that's a no then?
RegGoneShitty #1: send me pics
Loser #3: where u from bb??
Loser #4: show tits
RegGoneShitty #2: eh.. i liked ur old hair colour a lot better
RegGoneShitty #1: send pics



....and then you think to yourself:

"yeah.. this clearly isn't going anywhere... BYE BYE FUCKTARDS!"

*logs off*

Graceface
08-18-2013, 03:02 AM
I made $14 in four hours today on Streamate. I did everything but sign over a fucking kidney. WTF?!?!?!?!

RaeRae
08-18-2013, 03:07 AM
Graceface, hopefully tomorrow is better for the both of us. :)

Christ, I can't even take Naked any more even with ignoring the room if I'm not being tipped or even talking to someone about going private because of the constant idiocy spewed. Once my husband gets up in a couple of hours, I'm kicking him out of the bedroom, cleaning it, and then making a bunch of clips because fuck freeloaders tonight so damn much.

Graceface
08-18-2013, 03:20 AM
I vent when things are bad, and they are extra sucky at the moment, but I really, really try to start every shift with a good attitude. I'm going to run to Kinko's and scan the docs I need to open a clips store. It's stupid not to have that and a second source of income anyway, but I've been over whelmed with camming and other excuses lately. Something something, don't put all of your vibrators in one basket. :)


Muah!

SavannahLynnn
08-18-2013, 03:29 AM
$65 in just about 4 hours on naked.. Some genius seriously pulled me into a 1:30 private just to ask if his dick was small. Seriously! Just as my room had started filling up too. Better luck tomorrow I guess.

RedJules
08-18-2013, 03:47 AM
$65 in just about 4 hours on naked.. Some genius seriously pulled me into a 1:30 private just to ask if his dick was small. Seriously! Just as my room had started filling up too. Better luck tomorrow I guess.



Today is gonna be much better :-*

Blonde-Ambition
08-18-2013, 07:57 AM
This week has been a joke for me! really slow and everyone apart from me seems to be in group or pvt all the time! u do start questioning wheter it's you!

Thymian
08-18-2013, 10:25 AM
I was having a pretty decent night on SM last night but logged off early to rest up since Sundays are usually really busy for me. I should have kept at it last night because today is like a slow drip of bullshit. /rant

gingerstripper
08-18-2013, 11:16 AM
Guys dont forget sundays are going to be slow-ish... there are now sports on.
So, its gonna be like 50/50.
Could have a lot of spenders...or you could have less girls online and guys are looking for some cam time.
That be said take today like a grain of salt if its bad.

Just wanted to remind everyone ^.^ Happy camming!!!!

Thymian
08-18-2013, 12:36 PM
Guys dont forget sundays are going to be slow-ish... there are now sports on.
So, its gonna be like 50/50.
Could have a lot of spenders...or you could have less girls online and guys are looking for some cam time.
That be said take today like a grain of salt if its bad.

Just wanted to remind everyone ^.^ Happy camming!!!!

That's a good way to look at it, Gingerstripper. Sundays in general they have been good for me this summer. I was hoping it would continue that way but I forgot about the sports factor! Doh!

PrincessXOXO
08-19-2013, 01:32 AM
This isn't so related to sites being slow as it is to the emotional aspect of camming, and needing to let it off my chest.
This is the second night in a row that I am absolutely genuinely suicidal and haven't worked. I just had to send a long apology to someone about it, and the constant worry/stress about my parents finding out has lead to constant panic attacks and breakdowns.
I am scared, and afraid of sites like anonib who find women's private info and makes them stalkable, and especially targets camgirls. I didn't realize that those sites were legal and existed so easily.
I feel scared and powerless. the dark side of this has hit, and it's hit hard. I wish so hard that I had parents that loved/respected me no matter what.
Life feels like to much, and I have no idea how to approach any of this, now having learned about taxes and how they could potentially expose me to my parents.
I just needed to share all of this.

cherryblossomsinspring
08-19-2013, 09:51 AM
Guys dont forget sundays are going to be slow-ish... there are now sports on.
So, its gonna be like 50/50.
Could have a lot of spenders...or you could have less girls online and guys are looking for some cam time.
That be said take today like a grain of salt if its bad.

Just wanted to remind everyone ^.^ Happy camming!!!!

I usually do great on Sundays typically the best day of the week but I noticed I had a lot of guy in my room just staring not spending.

SillyCamgirl
08-19-2013, 10:00 AM
This isn't so related to sites being slow as it is to the emotional aspect of camming, and needing to let it off my chest.
This is the second night in a row that I am absolutely genuinely suicidal and haven't worked. I just had to send a long apology to someone about it, and the constant worry/stress about my parents finding out has lead to constant panic attacks and breakdowns.
I am scared, and afraid of sites like anonib who find women's private info and makes them stalkable, and especially targets camgirls. I didn't realize that those sites were legal and existed so easily.
I feel scared and powerless. the dark side of this has hit, and it's hit hard. I wish so hard that I had parents that loved/respected me no matter what.
Life feels like to much, and I have no idea how to approach any of this, now having learned about taxes and how they could potentially expose me to my parents.
I just needed to share all of this.

I have struggled with anxiety, panic, depression, and crappy parents myself. Think about getting some counseling locally, there are often free or low cost mental health services in your city or county. You don't have to feel like this alone. Please feel free to PM me, we could chat, Skype, whatever if you just need to vent. I'm not a substitute for professional help (which we all need a little bit of!) but sometimes it can feel good to just have someone who doesn't mind listening to your problems. Whatever you do, don't hurt yourself over any of these feelings. They will pass, with time and work! Hugs!

laurielegs
08-19-2013, 10:15 AM
This isn't so related to sites being slow as it is to the emotional aspect of camming, and needing to let it off my chest.
This is the second night in a row that I am absolutely genuinely suicidal and haven't worked. I just had to send a long apology to someone about it, and the constant worry/stress about my parents finding out has lead to constant panic attacks and breakdowns.
I am scared, and afraid of sites like anonib who find women's private info and makes them stalkable, and especially targets camgirls. I didn't realize that those sites were legal and existed so easily.
I feel scared and powerless. the dark side of this has hit, and it's hit hard. I wish so hard that I had parents that loved/respected me no matter what.
Life feels like to much, and I have no idea how to approach any of this, now having learned about taxes and how they could potentially expose me to my parents.
I just needed to share all of this.

(((hugs)))
Wish I could send you a real hug and some tension-tamer tea :) (seriously that stuff is awesome, thx to whoever on this board recommended it)!

You may not be in as much difficulty as it seems since you only made 3000 dollars. That is not going to affect their tax bill that much. If I were in your position I'd play it very low-key.

I see no reason why they would doubt your story of tech support if you calmly stick by it. You have a HUGE advantage because the site you worked doesn't have the actual site name on the 1099. Stay calm and act normal and they probably would have no reason to go digging. Instead hopefully they will feel very proud you are trying to get money for school.

About the exposure, yes it is a risk. I started disguising myself somewhat to minimize that with a different haircolor wig and different clothing and makeup.
I find from what I read though that most webcammers who are exposed to family do it to themselves though, honestly. They share with a boyfriend too early in the relationship, a bad breakup happens and the guy is hurt or angry and tries to get back by exposing the woman, or the camhost shares with a girlfriend who then blabs it to everyone like an idiot.

Your risk may be smaller than you think. Try not to worry too much! You are on the brink of being on your own, at least within a few years if not sooner. (((more hugs)))

PrincessXOXO
08-19-2013, 07:30 PM
I just wanted to come back and say thank you so much for the kind responses. It was hard to write that and I was unsure if it was a good idea. I wish I could be more articulate and do your replies justice but energy has been running low.
I scheduled an appointment with my therapist.
I didn't mean to hijack the thread but I just really wanted to say how much it meant to me to have been treated so kindly. *BIG hugs*

shysara79
08-19-2013, 07:37 PM
Working primetime on SM not in my reg time spot sucked ASS.. Time for a bath and some cookies :(

gingerstripper
08-20-2013, 12:46 AM
Guh 250 bucks tonight and my internet company decides to do updates or something. I have a strong connection..no internet guhhhh 59 from goal I was getting it too!!! In the middle of a gold show fml

gingerstripper
08-20-2013, 10:46 AM
holy shit....i fucking hate mfc right now...I have been doing awesome on mfc...and my camscore dropped 400 points...fucking over that fucking site. ugh

justanothercamgirl
08-20-2013, 11:57 AM
Well that winning streak was short-lived.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/2458103/sad-pinkie-pie-eyes-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/2458103/sad-pinkie-pie-eyes.html)

gingerstripper
08-20-2013, 12:38 PM
lol grumpy cat

justanothercamgirl
08-20-2013, 01:02 PM
............

If I didn't know better. I'd think you were trolling me.

Edited to add: At only one post to date, it would specifically to troll me. Oh my goodness! I am flattered!

Nimue_Allen
08-21-2013, 02:04 AM
Getting a little frustrated today.... Traffic seems to be painfully slow... I managed to get about $18/hour yesterday, and so far this morning, nothing at all. I've got a couple of big shoots to pay for, and a fair amount of time off for them in Sept, so could really do with having a good couple of weeks til then. Gah. Oh well. Time to get some more caffine and put the smile back on!

LilyAnderson
08-21-2013, 03:27 PM
once again, another really dreadful wednesday. 10.00 in the hour.
i remember when I used to be so excited to be making 10 an hour at the bank.
now i'm like, "WTF $%@#)$*@#%&@) ONLY TEN DOLLARS??!?!?!"

maybe i should just take wednesdays off.

RubyTheSexPixie
08-21-2013, 03:43 PM
I've been thinking about quiting my $10 an hour Wednesday and Thursday morning because Monday and Tuesday morning are so profitable on SM, what site are you on this morning?

RubyTheSexPixie
08-21-2013, 03:53 PM
Oops, that should say quiting my 10$ an hour Wednesday and Thursday morning job. I got a check from them today for 69$ for 7.73 hours and I thought to myself, I can make that in less than 4 hours at home!

Vela Valentine
08-21-2013, 07:12 PM
So slow.

Vlodina
08-21-2013, 07:22 PM
I went on for a few hours this morning (12-3am UK time) expecting it to busy because the American guys would be more "alive" than during my normal times, and it was pretty shit. Disappointed. :-( Actually, first half hour was good, then it turned to shit. And banned 3 guys in that time. :-(

MellyMay
08-21-2013, 07:52 PM
Oh man. I'm braving a Wednesday (not a usual day but I missed Monday...) and expecting to deal with the slow traffic.
I just feel like when I'm in a good mood, I should make it a priority to actually GET ON, and today has been pleasant enough lol.
High hopes though!

gingerstripper
08-22-2013, 12:06 AM
wow, I bled all over a dildo..because my body decided to bleed through a tampon within 2 hours... a regular tampon. that never happens, the guy was like NO WAY... im OUT... and I didnt have fucking time to say anything. luckily no bad rating... but camming sucks... cause i forced myself to work the first day of my period. ( usually a light bleeder) and this is what happens. sigh. Way to make a girl feel good about herself. fuck. On top of that i obviously didnt make goal. 124 for the night...I could keep going but im kind of nervous about bleeding through. I think tonight i just need to rest. Goodnight guys :(

KimKlass
08-22-2013, 01:06 AM
I'm swearing off Wednesdays. Fuck Wednesdays. That is all.

Fallenangel2904
08-22-2013, 03:02 AM
SM is sucking on my computer. I know my computer isn't the best and it's not getting any better but my computer is doing terrible with SM. Every guy tells me my feed is choppy UGHH! And I can't afford to get a new computer at the moment so this sucks. My backup sites aren't cutting it right now either. SM is always hit or miss with me lately when it comes to traffic but I can't even friggin get on there now to even TRY. Just needed to vent...

jackandcoke
08-22-2013, 03:25 AM
I just started on MFC recently....I got one really good customer at first but he only plays when he's out of town and he's home for a few days now :/ Anyway, its been a really frustrating experience all around, honestly, MFC can suck a bag of dicks, but tonight....UHG tonight was SO slow and people were being SO RUDE. I couldn't believe how rude these motherfuckers were, for Christ's sake.

I really just want to get Niteflirt going but that's got its own difficulties. SIGH. I've had one day where I made decent, not awesome money, and the rest of the week has been pretty much working for free. Here's hoping this shit gets better so I'm not out on my ass in two months...

Supracabra
08-22-2013, 10:02 AM
Okay, I know I'm new and there's always a bit of a learning curve with new things.

At this point I'm getting frustrated.

I'm only three weeks in and in that three weeks I've worked 20 hours and am barely (barely) averaging out to 10/hr. When I talk to other models and hear how much their making I'm glad for their success and I'm like :'( I wanna be at that level too! What am I doing wrong? I either get guys who love me but only want to talk or those who buy a show and then leave.

*tangent* I get a lot of short shows. I don't know if that means I'm really good or if I suck really badly *tangent*

I have a few regulars but lately I haven't seen them.

And on top of that I'm way harder on myself than I have a right to be. So like this hard time I'm having is starting to get to me just a little bit. It's like good god, really? This isn't rocket surgery. Are you telling me I can't even do this right?

It's just ugh. I like it, but I would like it more if I didn't feel like such a failure. If I had something more to show for it than a little bit of gas money (and *ahem* makeup, I've been going through makeup like never before.)

*deep sigh*

gingerstripper
08-22-2013, 10:10 AM
Camming is not easy, you gotta stick out like a sore thumb to become really successful.
It will take time and effort and sometimes money (upgrading computer, webcam, mic, internet, toys, etc.)
recommended computer processor is i7..but if you have an i5 that will work too. get the logitech c290..best cam you can get. get a good clear mic
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029MTMQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and HIgh speed internet. :) best you can find..get that.

These have significant amount of impact on how you will do. so check all that stuff first.

watch other girls. if you're on mfc as ur first site maybe try going on SM or chaturbate to learn the ropes before going on mfc.
mfc is crazy and it will make you go insane. so my advice is try the other sites first. Remember you gotta build a fan base.
smile, dance, squeal and have fun bb