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EvaDarington
07-03-2014, 06:29 AM
I'm currently moving and won't be able to cam for at least a week or so until I actually have a room to myself. I was wondering what you ladies thoughts are about putting up a CMD ad for text only (ie skype and yahoo instant messaging) shows? Has anyone done that with any success?
When I first started CMD I had one hour long text only show, hence the idea. I figured it might be a good thing to do to get some extra cash while I have no way to be on camera at the moment.
If this has already been addressed/asked, sorry in advance. I don't remember seeing anything about it.
TheBrownFox
07-03-2014, 06:37 AM
I'm currently moving and won't be able to cam for at least a week or so until I actually have a room to myself. I was wondering what you ladies thoughts are about putting up a CMD ad for text only (ie skype and yahoo instant messaging) shows? Has anyone done that with any success?
When I first started CMD I had one hour long text only show, hence the idea. I figured it might be a good thing to do to get some extra cash while I have no way to be on camera at the moment.
If this has already been addressed/asked, sorry in advance. I don't remember seeing anything about it.
Ooh, you've done a one-hour long texting show? That's awesome. I think it's a really great idea, and sure wouldn't hurt to just post the ad and see what happens. That way, you're at least attempting to make some money while unable to cam. Good luck! I hope it works out. :)
KatyBoleyn
07-03-2014, 07:44 AM
I think you can literally use that CMD link/ad system for any kind of show or adult transaction, it just might not be what customers are looking for when they go to the site. If you're just sending customers there as a pay processor, as long as you have proof later you delivered on whatever was promised for payment (and it wasn't illegal), then it should be ok.
EvaDarington
07-03-2014, 07:59 AM
I think you can literally use that CMD link/ad system for any kind of show or adult transaction, it just might not be what customers are looking for when they go to the site. If you're just sending customers there as a pay processor, as long as you have proof later you delivered on whatever was promised for payment (and it wasn't illegal), then it should be ok.
Yeah I figured Mark would be okay with it, just wasn't sure if there was a market for it.
WELL - I just posted my little ad experiment, so we'll see how it goes ;) Fingers crossed I might get a bite or two!
smaddy
07-03-2014, 08:11 AM
I've done a 1 hour skype "texting" show and a 5 minute one. There really isn't a market on CMD. Most of the guys who have purchased paid shows from me expect/want it for free before a show.
EvaDarington
07-03-2014, 08:14 AM
I figured it would be slim pickings but it's worth a shot and better than nothing right now.
AvaLove
07-07-2014, 12:04 PM
It seems like the new way timewasters are trying to get attention for free is posing as a girl. Just had someone name Karissa Link with the skype id, angel_karissa, sent me a contact request. He was introducing himself and I simply said you are most likely a girl posing as chick. I was blocked for the first time on skype and I have been camming for 2 years rofl
TheBrownFox
07-07-2014, 09:39 PM
He was introducing himself and I simply said you are most likely a girl posing as chick. I was blocked for the first time on skype and I have been camming for 2 years rofl
I think you meant to say "a guy posing as a chick." And you're probably right.
justanothercamgirl
07-08-2014, 09:31 PM
I'm currently moving and won't be able to cam for at least a week or so until I actually have a room to myself. I was wondering what you ladies thoughts are about putting up a CMD ad for text only (ie skype and yahoo instant messaging) shows? Has anyone done that with any success?.
I have done it before and I got a show from it.
justanothercamgirl
07-08-2014, 09:34 PM
I think you can literally use that CMD link/ad system for any kind of show or adult transaction, it just might not be what customers are looking for when they go to the site. If you're just sending customers there as a pay processor, as long as you have proof later you delivered on whatever was promised for payment (and it wasn't illegal), then it should be ok.
Don't quote me on this, but I think the transaction has to be for at least $10.
Mark told me once but I completely forgot how much he said. (*embarrassed look*)
Procrasturbator
07-08-2014, 09:36 PM
^ That's correct, $10 is the minimum per transaction.
TheBrownFox
08-13-2014, 05:40 AM
*bumping this thread and hoping it can manage to stay on the first page of the CC thread list today...lol*
CMD is part of the daily pay program, and I'm thinking about posting some sort of birthday-related NON-CAM SHOW ad stating that guys who send, say, $10/15/20 in the next 24 hours or so get some sort of digital goodie(s) via e-mail.
Magical_Hoohah
09-20-2014, 03:16 PM
Hi ladies! I have a couple questions. They're really about indy camming in general, but I can't find an active "indy thread," and it's relevant to CMD, so hopefully it's ok to post in this thread.
First, I' m a bit confused as to how indy ladies handle time off. On a big box site, you're either there or you're not, and they don't really bother you when you aren't there. On the other hand, with indy, they contact you all the time. I've done everything I possibly can to indicate whether I'm working or not - on Skype I even indicate my online status in the "city" field, so guys that aren't on my contact list can see if I'm there or not. I'm not really sure what you're supposed to do with guys that contact you at odd hours. Are indy models basically on-call all the time, or do you have set working hours that you try to stick to? How do you handle guys that contact you when you're not working, especially if you're asleep? Part of me is tempted to just message them back as soon as I get up, but I don't really want to give the impression that I'm available to chat with them anytime during my waking hours. I also don't want them to realize that my messengers are on all the time, and they can reach me when I'm "invisible." Is it a bad idea to just wait and message them back when I'm open for business? Surely these guys realize that sometimes they're going to have to wait for a response, right?
On a similar note, do you do anything to indicate when you're in a show? I've had a couple guys message pretty persistently while I'm doing a show with someone else. I assumed they were just rude, but maybe there's some kind of etiquette that I'm missing. Am I supposed to put myself in "busy" mode or something when I'm in a session?
Finally, last night a guy from CMD said his speakers were broken, and he wanted to do phone with the show. I'm 95% sure he was just trying to scam me and get my phone number, but is there actually some way to do that anonymously (like you would with the phone feature on SM)? I realize that there isn't one on CMD, but is there something somewhere on the internet? I thought maybe I could give him the Google Voice number I have attached to my camming email, since I can turn it off all the time unless I need to use it. Would that work? Is that a thing that people do?
Thanks in advance!
chloemay
09-20-2014, 03:24 PM
I only return messages when I am open for business, unless I am in an unusually nice mood and the opening message from the guy wasn't stupid. I had a Google voice number for phone but no one requested it and eventually Google said they were taking it away for inactivity, but if it were a $$ thing I would create a new one. Fuck those guys who bother you when you are in a show, if the call keeps coming through I block them. You can unblock if you like afterwards, but the guys who call without paying are usually looking for a free show anyway.
anoncamgirl
09-20-2014, 05:10 PM
I only return messages when I am open for business, unless I am in an unusually nice mood and the opening message from the guy wasn't stupid. I had a Google voice number for phone but no one requested it and eventually Google said they were taking it away for inactivity, but if it were a $$ thing I would create a new one. Fuck those guys who bother you when you are in a show, if the call keeps coming through I block them. You can unblock if you like afterwards, but the guys who call without paying are usually looking for a free show anyway.
I always put my online status as 'Do Not Disturb' when I am in a show. If I step away for five minutes or less, set it to 'Away'. If I'm available for a session, I have my status set as 'Available'.
Block anyone who calls you without paying. Don't waste your time.
Also, you might wanna consider a copy paste message for people who message you while offline. Since it's one of my pet peeves, I have something pre-written so I don't write any mean messages. :D
Procrasturbator
09-20-2014, 05:48 PM
First, I' m a bit confused as to how indy ladies handle time off. On a big box site, you're either there or you're not, and they don't really bother you when you aren't there. On the other hand, with indy, they contact you all the time. I've done everything I possibly can to indicate whether I'm working or not - on Skype I even indicate my online status in the "city" field, so guys that aren't on my contact list can see if I'm there or not. I'm not really sure what you're supposed to do with guys that contact you at odd hours. Are indy models basically on-call all the time, or do you have set working hours that you try to stick to? How do you handle guys that contact you when you're not working, especially if you're asleep? Part of me is tempted to just message them back as soon as I get up, but I don't really want to give the impression that I'm available to chat with them anytime during my waking hours. I also don't want them to realize that my messengers are on all the time, and they can reach me when I'm "invisible." Is it a bad idea to just wait and message them back when I'm open for business? Surely these guys realize that sometimes they're going to have to wait for a response, right?
I don't have my work messengers on when I'm not working. My best regulars have my work email and Google Voice number if they need to reach me but I'm definitely not available to the public 24/7. If I'm online, I'm available, if I'm not, I'm not. When I sign in I usually have a lot of new messages/contact requests so I copy + paste a generic response to generic inquiries (contact requests, "Hi"/"hey bb") and spend a couple minutes writing personalized replies to messages that require it.
On a similar note, do you do anything to indicate when you're in a show? I've had a couple guys message pretty persistently while I'm doing a show with someone else. I assumed they were just rude, but maybe there's some kind of etiquette that I'm missing. Am I supposed to put myself in "busy" mode or something when I'm in a session?
Some guys just can't take a hint. I don't think I've ever set my status to "away" or "busy", I just tell anyone I'm actively talking to that I have a show and will be back in x minutes then I do the show. I pretty much completely ignore any other messages when I'm in a show--the only time I'll act is if there's a lull in the show (like he went to grab supplies or something) and even then I prioritize--big spender who I know will get a show if I tell him I'll be out in 15? I'll take a second to let him know. Chronic tire-kicker who chats me up every other day but only gets one or two shows a month? I probably won't bother with him until I'm free. After the show's over I tell the people I was talking to that I'm back and send any new people a "Sorry, was in a show" message. Any customer worth his salt will understand.
Finally, last night a guy from CMD said his speakers were broken, and he wanted to do phone with the show. I'm 95% sure he was just trying to scam me and get my phone number, but is there actually some way to do that anonymously (like you would with the phone feature on SM)? I realize that there isn't one on CMD, but is there something somewhere on the internet? I thought maybe I could give him the Google Voice number I have attached to my camming email, since I can turn it off all the time unless I need to use it. Would that work? Is that a thing that people do?
Yes, you can absolutely use your GV number. I've used mine for this purpose for about a year now with no problems.
JuliaX
09-20-2014, 07:03 PM
I think when you change your privacy settings just to accept calls from your contacts and you add them once they paid, it makes life so much easier.
Block anyone who calls you without paying. Don't waste your time.
anoncamgirl
09-20-2014, 08:06 PM
I think when you change your privacy settings just to accept calls from your contacts and you add them once they paid, it makes life so much easier.
I agree. I forgot to mention this.
brownsugardoll
09-24-2014, 11:30 PM
I haven't signed up on CMD and more gear to try it out along with my other platform use to do Indy shows. A few questions, I need to know before signing up as want to ensure my cam limits will be accepted there.
Can I set-up cam shows block to per 15 minutes and not per 10 minutes ? I'm custom to start cam show blocks per 15 minutes instead of per 10 minutes.
When I do cam shows, I prefer to only do to guys willing to provide cam. Also, I only show full face to them if they're willing to show in return while both being nude. If they are not willing to show their full face, I position cam starting from lips and downward body. Yes, I'm aware loosing out on money by not doing cam shows to guys without cam along with still can't prevent the recorders. I'm just not comfortable doing cam shows not able to see the person in return, nor doing full face unless they are willing to show. I'm curious if can write in the ad about these limits and just remind guys that do contact me ?
Thanks to anyone can help me with my questions!
Procrasturbator
09-24-2014, 11:50 PM
^ You can set any limits that you'd like. I'd state your rules in your ad and also keep a pre-written blurb outlining the rules to copy + paste to guys just to remind them.
Smurfette
10-02-2014, 12:30 PM
How have you guys been doing on CMD lately? It's been a ghost town for me. I used to be getting shows left and right almost every single day. Now I rarely get a show, and hardly even get messages AT ALL. Haven't had much contact from regulars either.
I updated my listing with new pics & bumped it, but it didn't help at all. Maybe the new pics aren't catching guy's attentions.
Anyway. Kind of a bummer. Wondering if it's just me or happening to everyone.
SoloDesire
10-02-2014, 12:42 PM
How have you guys been doing on CMD lately? It's been a ghost town for me. I used to be getting shows left and right almost every single day. Now I rarely get a show, and hardly even get messages AT ALL. Haven't had much contact from regulars either.
I updated my listing with new pics & bumped it, but it didn't help at all. Maybe the new pics aren't catching guy's attentions.
Anyway. Kind of a bummer. Wondering if it's just me or happening to everyone.
Yep!! Same here. It's been dead for a little over a month for me. I made a new ad, different prices, new pics, etc...I haven't made any money for the month so I can't even pay to bump my ad every day. I don't even bother signing in to yahoo or skype anymore. It was nice for a little while...now all I get are random time wasters.
TheBrownFox
10-02-2014, 12:46 PM
How have you guys been doing on CMD lately? It's been a ghost town for me. I used to be getting shows left and right almost every single day. Now I rarely get a show, and hardly even get messages AT ALL. Haven't had much contact from regulars either.
I updated my listing with new pics & bumped it, but it didn't help at all. Maybe the new pics aren't catching guy's attentions.
Anyway. Kind of a bummer. Wondering if it's just me or happening to everyone.
I've never really gotten a lot of shows on CMD even when logged into both Skype and Yahoo! Messenger often, I've been meaning to close my account there anyway. I also don't do dildo shows anymore (I'll use my vibrator sometimes).
anonymous camgirl
10-02-2014, 12:55 PM
I just started a few weeks ago and I get 3 shows per week.. Pretty disappointed, was expecting to get more than that.. I mean at least 1 a day..LOL
SoloDesire
10-02-2014, 12:58 PM
^That's how it started out for me. Was good for a few months and then dwindled down to nothing. I'm guessing the guys wanna try out the new faces and then there's just nothing left once you've been there a while. I dunno...I'm disappointed though. Maybe I'll give it another go when I'm feeling more adventurous lol.
Smurfette
10-02-2014, 01:00 PM
Damn that sucks. Yeah, I used to get like 2-3 shows every day, some days much more than that. Now I'm getting like 3 shows a week. I don't even get messages from timewasters anymore! I wonder what happened to make the traffic die down so much.
Snowy0Star
10-02-2014, 01:03 PM
I dont even bump my add at all anymore or log in honestly. it was a nice concept to get paid for blocks of time but you can pretty much do the same thing with niteflirt if u dont mind hearing the guy on the phone and charging a per minute rate. Ive been pushing my phone/cam line on twitter and seeing pretty good results so far. If u still want to go indie tho i think the best thing is to get on Loveshooks site and twitter pimp it
Smurfette
10-02-2014, 01:21 PM
^^ I haven't signed up for Loveshooks site yet though I've been meaning to. Is it pretty good?
Snowy0Star
10-02-2014, 01:55 PM
^^ I haven't signed up for Loveshooks site yet though I've been meaning to. Is it pretty good?
I honestly havent yet either i just think anything run by another camgirl would be better then anything else out there and the payout is good
melanielive
10-02-2014, 07:09 PM
It sucks to hear that girls...
I thought it had been slow only for me lately but I see i m not alone..
It s not that I used to do amazing but I used to have a few shows x week and lots of guys adding me all the time..
Now i don t get many guys adding me n I had only one show this week.... not good..
I hope the site doesn t go down the hill cause I really like it as an extra income resource....
MiraMichele
10-03-2014, 05:44 AM
Oh glad I'm definitely not the only one getting no business from CMD, I've been wondering what was wrong with me, I've tried posting new ads as much as possible, trying new pictures, everything, and I can't get more than 2-3 shows in a week. This week I have sold one whole show, a little over a month ago I would get upset if I didn't sell atelast one show per day, not per week :( I don't get many guys contacting me at all either, I used to have about 5-10 guys a day contact me but now it is maybe 1-3 guys and if one of them buy a show I'm lucky.
JGB2009
10-08-2014, 10:57 PM
Yea I used to get lots of guys contacting me too. Finally tonight I did a show for someone on there. I miss being busy on there. I wonder what happened to the traffic :-(
hyori
10-09-2014, 05:09 AM
I think its because of Skyprivate. Most of my Skype guys are from there now. It is very convenient and they promote aggressively and they partner well with companies like Model Centro.
Snowy0Star
10-09-2014, 08:09 AM
I think its because of Skyprivate. Most of my Skype guys are from there now. It is very convenient and they promote aggressively and they partner well with companies like Model Centro.
I have an account on there but i havent used it ever really i'll try being more active there and see what i can get ty xoxo =^y^=
loveshooks
10-09-2014, 08:49 AM
^^ I haven't signed up for Loveshooks site yet though I've been meaning to. Is it pretty good?
heya, I don't want to highjack this thread but I've been meaning to post some updates about my site in the LCMS thread. I'll prob have that written up by later this evening if you wanna check it out.
/threadjack :)
kortneykay
10-09-2014, 09:10 AM
BBs, I thought I was going crazy. I used to be very busy as well and then I noticed it just stopped. I asked Mark what the issue was and he said the site was thriving as far as he's concerned O.o I mean, I haven't had a show on CMD since August when I was used to getting at least requests a day. May was decent but March was amazing as I had 13 sessions in like one week. I'm not sure what happened. It could be that it's become over-saturated with newer models but I bump my ad daily. I got one request so far this week from a reg but even that fell through as I haven't heard from him.
SoloDesire
10-09-2014, 09:12 AM
BBs, I thought I was going crazy. I used to be very busy as well and then I noticed it just stopped. I asked Mark what the issue was and he said the site was thriving as far as he's concerned O.o I mean, I haven't had a show on CMD since August when I was used to getting at least requests a day. May was decent but March was amazing as I had 13 sessions in like one week. I'm not sure what happened. It could be that it's become over-saturated with newer models but I bump my ad daily. I got one request so far this week from a reg but even that fell through as I haven't heard from him.
Over-saturation. That's what makes all the once good sites suck. It's an epidemic. Find a good site and don't tell a soul!!
MiraMichele
10-09-2014, 09:19 AM
I think its because of Skyprivate. Most of my Skype guys are from there now. It is very convenient and they promote aggressively and they partner well with companies like Model Centro.
Well I went to go check out applying there and they need a proof of address or a bank statement, what kind of bullshit is that? I don't have any bills in my name currently and I use a prepaid card as my bank right now so I don't get statements. Why do they needs this stuff anyways, I've never had to send proof of residency to a damn camsite. Maybe I can screenshot my card info and send it, I'll message them and ask. If it is true Skyprivate is where the money is now I want to be there cause I've been hurting bad.
Bootsie
10-09-2014, 09:56 AM
I'm so glad it's not just me! I bump every day and usually put up a new ad every day (paid for the bumping to double my exposure) but my ads just aren't getting the views they used to, and I'm not getting timewasters even, which is totally bizarre. I need to work a lot harder to promote my LCMS stuff because I don't want to put my faith in MFC when my work contract ends and I need to support myself camming.
Mistress Anika
10-13-2014, 12:10 PM
Well I went to go check out applying there and they need a proof of address or a bank statement, what kind of bullshit is that? I don't have any bills in my name currently and I use a prepaid card as my bank right now so I don't get statements. Why do they needs this stuff anyways, I've never had to send proof of residency to a damn camsite. Maybe I can screenshot my card info and send it, I'll message them and ask. If it is true Skyprivate is where the money is now I want to be there cause I've been hurting bad.
Almost everywhere I've ever set up an account asks for an ID or ID and Utility bill/proof of address. Obviously its a choice who you trust your personal information to but legit companies all send out some type of tax information and need proof that your of legal age.
EvilChick1989
10-14-2014, 06:52 AM
So can you make like the same ad every day and re post it? Or do you need to re word it? I am lost with that.
MiraMichele
10-14-2014, 07:07 AM
Almost everywhere I've ever set up an account asks for an ID or ID and Utility bill/proof of address. Obviously its a choice who you trust your personal information to but legit companies all send out some type of tax information and need proof that your of legal age.
Yes I understand sending in an ID and have no problem with that, there are about 12 different sites that have a copy of my ID right now but they want ID and proof of residency which is something I haven't seen before.
TheYazter
10-14-2014, 07:08 AM
Ladies, not to burst your bubble but...
I used to work for CMD also but I realized that I was getting not a lot in return for all the work I was doing.
1.They take 25% of your sales. (This is cool cause of payment processor and fair to Mark)
However, your fees are already less than the token sites cause cheap people don't want more than $3/min shows.
2. Taxes. We all got to pay around 30% in taxes which is gonna make the rate drop even lower.
Say you charge $50 for a show. After the sites cut and taxes you're making around $11 for it.
$11 is still better than anything, but from $50, it's a huge difference! :O
pinkpink
10-14-2014, 11:07 AM
I haven't had a show from CMD in weeks. :( I guess I need to get on doing a real fresh photoshoot and making a complete new ad because no one is biting on the ads I have up even though I bump them.
Do you guys pay to promote your ads? Maybe that's what it takes, like NF, which I haven't had amazing success with.
Magical_Hoohah
11-03-2014, 03:17 PM
Quick question - if someone sends you a message through the CMD message system, is there some way to respond through CMD, or do you just have to reply from your email address. I'm fine just replying from my own email, but if there's a more "official" way to do it, I'd like to do that.
xxtinamariexx
11-03-2014, 05:28 PM
Quick question - if someone sends you a message through the CMD message system, is there some way to respond through CMD, or do you just have to reply from your email address. I'm fine just replying from my own email, but if there's a more "official" way to do it, I'd like to do that.
That is the only way I have found to do it, I also use Private internet access, if I didn't I don't think I would be replying...
SamanthaSugar
11-04-2014, 12:05 AM
I don't know if it's just me but it bugs the fuck out of me when guys want a preview before they book a show. I never do it, I don't care if it will turn into a show or
Not, it just gets on my last nerve.
TattooedBBW
11-04-2014, 12:12 AM
I don't know if it's just me but it bugs the fuck out of me when guys want a preview before they book a show. I never do it, I don't care if it will turn into a show or
Not, it just gets on my last nerve.
Same especially since there's a damn disclaimer on the site saying all models are verified and there are to be NO previews.
LaylaLovely
11-22-2014, 08:18 PM
Was approved today !! Woohoo ! Wish me Luck .
LaylaLovely
11-28-2014, 06:39 PM
Woah ok I'm bombarded with so many skype request and messages...so do u add them? I told them I would add them only after I have payment for a show.. And some guys were like " well can you add me so I can see wen ur online for a show" so let's say I do add them can I separate them in dif groups on skype sort off thing so I can keep track of the show guys and potential guys with no shows