View Full Version : STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Genoveve
11-30-2016, 10:22 PM
Can someone tell me if this is some normal new thing? I just recently realized that my main display pic periodically changes to a random capture instead of just constantly staying as the profile pic. It seems to switch over after I come out of a show and I have to close the broadcaster and refresh the page to have my display go back to the profile pic(or so I think anyway, I haven't gotten to experiment enough). I notice that it really hurts my traffic because when I have an ugly capture up--and it's always an ugly one--I have hardly anyone coming in my room. Has the option of solely having a profile pic for the display pic gone away? I notice some other girls with unflattering captures as their display pic too. I don't know how long it's been this way because I never normally check the displays.
Sally Says
12-01-2016, 12:31 AM
You need to email support and ask for a static profile pic, it's always been this way xx
Selenasecret
12-01-2016, 12:49 AM
Same with a break button. You have to ask for pretty standard features
Horny
12-01-2016, 02:17 AM
Can anyone please tell me how they stay on for hours? I'm at best managing four before the face starts to hurt! I need a good day today and i'm planing to go for six any tips at all?!
SoloDesire
12-01-2016, 07:23 AM
Can anyone please tell me how they stay on for hours? I'm at best managing four before the face starts to hurt! I need a good day today and i'm planing to go for six any tips at all?!
I do an hour on an hour off unless I'm super busy, then I'll stay on a bit longer til it slows down. If I sit too long bored I lose my pizzazz. I do this all day and it equals out to 6 or 7 hours total on cam and I'm much less stressed than doing multiple hours together.
Glamourmilf
12-01-2016, 07:28 AM
I do an hour on an hour off unless I'm super busy, then I'll stay on a bit longer til it slows down. If I sit too long bored I lose my pizzazz. I do this all day and it equals out to 6 or 7 hours total and I'm much less stressed than doing multiple hours together.
What do you do in that hour? Other than getting a snack or starting a movie on Netflix or something.
I'm having the same problem with staying on.
Cam is dragging unlike any of the 6 years I've been on at the holiday season.
I'm seriously thinking of quitting if I don't pull in my usual numbers.
Thanks in advance.
SoloDesire
12-01-2016, 07:32 AM
What do you do in that hour? Other than getting a snack or starting a movie on Netflix or something.
I'm having the same problem with staying on.
Can is dragging unlike any of the 6 years I've been on at the holiday season.
I'm seriously thinking of quitting if I don't pull in my usual numbers.
Thanks in advance.
I'll have a bite to eat if I'm hungry, watch Youtube/Netflix, play a bit of a video game, read the forums, play with my cats, read a book, do some house cleaning...basically whatever I'm feeling like doing at that moment. It gives me more time to myself which I desperately need to be happy, and I don't feel like I'm rewarding the guys on cam by sitting there when they aren't spending. I feel an hour is a good amount of time to test it out and see how traffic is, and also I'm able to keep up a happy face for that amount of time even if it's slow. I don't always stay off for a full hour...just depends on if I need it or not.
Glamourmilf
12-01-2016, 07:37 AM
I'll have a bite to eat if I'm hungry, watch Youtube/Netflix, play a bit of a video game, read the forums, play with my cats, read a book, do some house cleaning...basically whatever I'm feeling like doing at that moment. It gives me more time to myself which I desperately need to be happy, and I don't feel like I'm rewarding the guys on cam by sitting there when they aren't spending. I feel an hour is a good amount of time to test it out and see how traffic is, and also I'm able to keep up a happy face for that amount of time even if it's slow. I don't always stay off for a full hour...just depends on if I need it or not.
Thanks so much for your prompt reply.
I will definitely give it a try.
Horny
12-01-2016, 07:47 AM
I've just stuck out 3 1/2 hours and finished with the most foul entitled too bastard. I am shattered its really hard going. I think the logging on and off is a great idea I might try that next week. I have made money today but all the sitting in between smiling is a killer
DancesWithSloths
12-01-2016, 09:21 AM
Can anyone please tell me how they stay on for hours?
Don't forget that humans need to eat *at least* every 4 hours. Even the hellhole that's Amazon warehouse has breaks. Look after yourself, honey!
DeepThoughts
12-01-2016, 09:22 AM
I also noticed that the traffic moves in herds. If your on and you get a bunch of guys of a private and then go back to an empty room its a good time to log off and take some time for yourself then get back on a half hour or so later. This way your not killing yourself when your between the herds.
DeepThoughts
12-01-2016, 09:25 AM
Don't forget that humans need to eat *at least* every 4 hours. Even the hellhole that's Amazon warehouse has breaks. Look after yourself, honey!
Seriously I dont think this is true or based in anything. I do better when I eat twice a day. Normally I eat the first time at 3 or 4 and then dinner at 8 or 9 and that is it. I have way more energy for it. When I tried to to the "3 meals with snacks" thing that is always recommended I ended up with an eating disorder. You have to do what feels right for your body!
DancesWithSloths
12-01-2016, 10:20 AM
^^Fair point, humans are different.
seicento
12-01-2016, 03:52 PM
Just fucking fix the new layout already SM!!!!!!! Just fucking fix it cuz I'm tired of getting on cam and have a blurry video. No it's not the model's equipment and no it's not the latest browser updates like you tell your customers on live chat, just admit that you suck and your new layout is shitty! I'm not gonna put my time and effort into this site until the layout is not fixed, you fucking idiots. Maybe some guys are still lucky to get the old layout but in my room seems to only be the ones seeing the new one. And no, they don't want to see blurry tits and pussies!
God I'm so angry right now I could kill all the SM staff for messing with my $$$. I get on sm to make a living not to test your damn new layout! Second day that I get on SM for a big fat 0. This had not happened to me since the new bullshit layout testing started!
End of rant. I can now get back to being zen.
46763
Camming with a cold is no fun but beside the deadness.......
I get this now!! WTF??!!
I restarted SMB once already, now it's time to log off for the nite, i am busy in the morning anyway but God, can it get worse than this?
My picture looked like a mosaic at this low resolution!
Genoveve
12-01-2016, 06:46 PM
^^That's happened to me twice recently, you have to close and reopen the broadcaster. Which is annoying when you're in a show.
Hysterical
12-01-2016, 10:52 PM
It took me over an hour to get out of free chat for the first time. Now I've been on over 3 hrs and have only made $18.44!! :(
Selenasecret
12-02-2016, 11:59 AM
Thats a fucked up bit rate. Recalibrate and take autoadjust settings off see if that sorts the kbps rate.
Erika_Xstacy
12-02-2016, 01:40 PM
Has anyone else noticed their favorites dropping over the last couple of days? I wasn't even online all week until yesterday, but I watched my favorites number slowly decreasing each day. Last night it dropped like 40 people. I'm hoping it's just SM getting rid of old/inactive accounts.
idk bc mine has been doing this for months. I will drop anywhere from 5 - 100. Or I will gain that much
I have asked about it and I was told, favorites are not updated daily but randomly but mine has been doing this daily.
christylive
12-02-2016, 06:48 PM
Can anyone please tell me how they stay on for hours? I'm at best managing four before the face starts to hurt! I need a good day today and i'm planing to go for six any tips at all?!
i have 12 snacks - alcoholic beverages and 5+ internet tabs open (2 of which always are some sort of work from a different industry) during each SM shift.... that's literally the only reason i last more than 10 minutes on SM anymore ......
Valara
12-02-2016, 09:41 PM
Omg ladies please help! I unistalled the FLME to fix audio issue. When I tried to reinstall i kept getting:
“Install” can’t be opened. You should eject the disk image.
Now I am stuck using the smbroadcast which has me on page 4-8. I'm normally on page one. Why won't FMLE reinstall? Any help will be beyond appreciated!!
Blovely
12-02-2016, 10:20 PM
^Did u try restarting your computer then try installing it again?
Valara
12-03-2016, 12:36 AM
Yes I sure did, to no avail. I even set my "Allow apps download from:" setting to apps store and identified developers. Nothing is working to get FMLE reinstalled yet. I may just call Apple and Adobe in the am. Not sure what else to do...
Blovely
12-03-2016, 05:02 AM
^You're on a Mac? I'm not too familiar with that system. On Windows you can restore/refresh your computer back to a specific date? Are you able to do that on Macs? If you're able to do that try setting your computer back to a date where you weren't having issues.
Selenasecret
12-04-2016, 02:47 AM
3.2 adobe
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/flash-media-encoder.html
Sunnylexie
12-05-2016, 03:06 AM
Greet the viewer. See him act like a prick. Ban him. That's what my SM routine's been like for the last 2 days lol.
Horny
12-05-2016, 04:42 AM
My screen is really corrupted the names are all missing as people come in and out? I have tried refreshing and nothing its driving me mad!
Got online last eve here (sunday afternoon in US) & there was no business for me, only freeloaders & idiots, same for cams site, WTF?
Logged off with nothing after 2 hrs, it was pointless to continue with that pathetic traffic plus i had things to do today in the morning.
Why the heck do i ever bother to get online sat and sun when i know i wont make money??!!
Weekends are not working for me, not sure why, my members are the ones who come by the week days only for some reason.,,,
Sunnylexie
12-05-2016, 05:18 AM
^^ Must be slow because everyone's still broke after the Black Friday sales and saving for Xmas.
~Carmen~
12-05-2016, 05:26 AM
^^ Must be slow because everyone's still broke after the Black Friday sales and saving for Xmas.
I think so! My usual Sunday regulars were absent yesterday.
anonymous camgirl
12-05-2016, 10:43 AM
When it's super slow I get serious burnout!..
^^ Must be slow because everyone's still broke after the Black Friday sales and saving for Xmas.
BadBitch
12-05-2016, 06:41 PM
That email from SM! BLAH HA HA HA!
"Important: Info about Flash Plugins
Have you heard the news about Flash? Many web browsers will soon stop loading Flash plugins automatically. Our sites use Flash, but don't worry! You will still be able to access your account and stream normally. If you use the Chrome browser, you’ll see this change on or near Dec 6th. The Safari browser has already made this change, and many others will follow in the coming months. Read the sections below for more details.
How to Start Your Show
If you try to start a show, your streaming page and chat room may not load automatically. If this happens, look for instructions on the screen to load the Flash plugin (for example, you may need to right click and choose “Load this plugin”). Each browser will be a little different, but if you follow the instructions your Show page will appear and you can stream normally! If you have issues getting Flash to load, check with your browser's support team for help."
In other words, we run on an outdated add-on that is not supported by browsers. BUT, here's a way around it.
Instead of - we're going to omit Flash so you ladies can have no issues whatsoever. Oh SM. You never cease to amaze me.
Holly_xoxo
12-05-2016, 06:43 PM
I see they're also doing another contest from the 24th to 26th where they'll be giving away "Extra large prizes"
Magical_Hoohah
12-05-2016, 07:02 PM
This is upsetting:
Early next year, the SMBroadcast Beta encoder will get a big update and a matching facelift! SMBroadcast Beta has improved a lot since we released it in November 2015, in part because of your great feedback and ideas. We're excited to announce that we will soon be dropping the "Beta" and will make SMBroadcast our official recommended encoder. Stay tuned for details in early 2017!
After the big update, models streaming with SMBroadcast will receive slightly higher placement priority. Placement is affected by many factors (read more on our Placement page). We developed SMBroadcast to be the easiest and fastest way for Streamate Models to reach their personal best video quality, and the next update will make it better than ever. We hope you give the new version a try and are pleased with the results! If not, you will still be able to use any compatible encoder that you feel works best for you.
So they are finally penalizing the split-cammers...
Erika_Xstacy
12-05-2016, 07:07 PM
When it's super slow I get serious burnout!..
I go insane, get angry, the whole nine yards, panic attacks
Seriously diet pills keep me going when its slow, I aint even going to lie.
I see they're also doing another contest from the 24th to 26th where they'll be giving away "Extra large prizes"
The 1st place gets 5k prize, What?!?! Seriously?!
Holly_xoxo
12-05-2016, 07:35 PM
The 1st place gets 5k prize, What?!?! Seriously?!
Yeh, I saw that. Meanwhile, I'll be making my 3$ and hour on there and getting fuck all for effort! I'll be on AW that day hoping for a lonely guy to come around...Lol
Blovely
12-05-2016, 08:04 PM
That email from SM! BLAH HA HA HA!
"Important: Info about Flash Plugins
Have you heard the news about Flash? Many web browsers will soon stop loading Flash plugins automatically. Our sites use Flash, but don't worry! You will still be able to access your account and stream normally. If you use the Chrome browser, you’ll see this change on or near Dec 6th. The Safari browser has already made this change, and many others will follow in the coming months. Read the sections below for more details.
How to Start Your Show
If you try to start a show, your streaming page and chat room may not load automatically. If this happens, look for instructions on the screen to load the Flash plugin (for example, you may need to right click and choose “Load this plugin”). Each browser will be a little different, but if you follow the instructions your Show page will appear and you can stream normally! If you have issues getting Flash to load, check with your browser's support team for help."
In other words, we run on an outdated add-on that is not supported by browsers. BUT, here's a way around it.
Instead of - we're going to omit Flash so you ladies can have no issues whatsoever. Oh SM. You never cease to amaze me.
There's so much I want to say but I'm not going to even bother because it would be so redundant. All I can do is smh at SM. I see its time for me to really go hard with putting more eggs in my basket. Thanks SM for giving me the push to seriously focus on trying to make money outside of camming.
EllieGold
12-05-2016, 09:31 PM
Lol they must have read my Twitter because I said the contests were oversaturated and mediocre prizes. Maybe they listened?
EllieGold
12-05-2016, 09:35 PM
There's so much I want to say but I'm not going to even bother because it would be so redundant. All I can do is smh at SM. I see its time for me to really go hard with putting more eggs in my basket. Thanks SM for giving me the push to seriously focus on trying to make money outside of camming.
And to think they have a team of about 10 developers too! My husband is a programmer and laughs that they're taking so long to fix the flash stuff.
Sunnylexie
12-05-2016, 11:27 PM
On the contest: I'd bet my leg that the prizes will be "extra large" only for the the top 5. The 100 to 200 will be getting like $100 for the 3 days.
JackAlexander
12-06-2016, 01:05 AM
I go insane, get angry, the whole nine yards, panic attacks
Seriously diet pills keep me going when its slow, I aint even going to lie.
I forgot all about those lil nuggets in the back of my cabinet... thx! ;p
JackAlexander
12-06-2016, 01:18 AM
Can anyone please tell me how they stay on for hours? I'm at best managing four before the face starts to hurt! I need a good day today and i'm planing to go for six any tips at all?!
I crochet when no one is in my room.... when the heard comes back I drop it
I am pleasantly surprised that I have never been able to finish a scarf. I have ADD and must be doing two things at once.
Also, lately, instead of split-camming, I have been reading books about fetishes on Google Books. I have a tv behind my laptop and I am on my bed. I wear glasses so you really cant see where my eyes are so if someone comes into my room it does not look like I am not paying attention. I even caught my self in private being repetitious so I could keep reading. Reading those books is already upping my verbal game and fetish mentality. :-)
If I am on and 30-45 min has passed without a show and I have been hustling, I log off and regroup. I will even redo my makeup sometimes.
ChocoChanelGirl
12-06-2016, 01:37 AM
I'm not sure if this is a camera issue (c920 cam), but when I look at streamate's mobile site, I notice that my video has no sound. However, I can see that my sound is working in the settings box.
Oy vey! Anyone know whats going on?
Sally Says
12-06-2016, 02:08 AM
Model appreciation party. For a select few. Way to make the rest of us feel appreciate. Not
sexysusie
12-06-2016, 04:36 AM
Fuck i hate this stupid site. my settings are perfect but my sound is completely scrambled?? If i try to use logitech 9000 on its own i can only get 9fps (hd low wide setting), if i use it with xsplit i get 30 fps no prob. The sound either does not work at all or comes through scrambled. I just don't know how to fix it??
Glamourmilf
12-06-2016, 05:44 AM
On the contest: I'd bet my leg that the prizes will be "extra large" only for the the top 5. The 100 to 200 will be getting like $100 for the 3 days.
Yes, and I am upset that this year instead of just having to work 10 hours to get the $25 bonus, You'll have to make the $25 first.
Well, either way, I never feel very appreciated on SM. It's Christmas, for fuck's sake! A bonus that low is an insult!>:(
Why can't they remember the baby Jesus, and toss us a $100 or something, just for being on the damn, glitch, bitchy site!
Sunnylexie
12-06-2016, 06:12 AM
Yes, and I am upset that this year instead of just having to work 10 hours to get the $25 bonus, You'll have to make the $25 first.
Well, either way, I never feel very appreciated on SM. It's Christmas, for fuck's sake! A bonus that low is an insult!>:(
Why can't they remember the baby Jesus, and toss us a $100 or something, just for being on the damn, glitch, bitchy site!
Yes, like "We want you to drop everything, and spend the most important holiday of the year entertaining freeloaders and struggling with glitches on your own (because our support will be having a day off like all sane people) rather than celebrate with your family. For that, we're maybe giving you $25 or more".
Sally Says
12-06-2016, 06:14 AM
baby jesus wouldnt have put up with this shit
Fuck i hate this stupid site. my settings are perfect but my sound is completely scrambled?? If i try to use logitech 9000 on its own i can only get 9fps (hd low wide setting), if i use it with xsplit i get 30 fps no prob. The sound either does not work at all or comes through scrambled. I just don't know how to fix it??
You use the verysoft sound device or the camera mic? Unless u set the camera mic as ur sound device on SM u automatically get the verysoft sound driver as sound device, look this up cause i believe that's what it's happening there.