View Full Version : STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Erika_Xstacy
12-14-2016, 04:18 PM
my regulars were going insane complaining about last night
Horny
12-15-2016, 03:44 AM
Mine has sound so behind its stupid people are about 5 secs behind in audio keep logging in and out. People can't get in PVT either
BlueBunny
12-15-2016, 09:29 AM
I lost shows last night due to dropped frames/freezing. One guy entered pvt a few times before he could actually see me (I trust him, he was legit, not gaming the system). Seems site has been glitching the last 2-3 days.
~Carmen~
12-15-2016, 09:45 AM
Same here. Some of my regulars are constantly getting dis-connected and others tell me I am freezing.
imelly21
12-15-2016, 09:56 AM
same here. reg told me he was disconnected.
OMG! I just had 5 people in and they all vanished. Just now.
imelly21
12-15-2016, 01:58 PM
Major problems at the moment. It keeps disconnecting me.
AudreyMyers
12-15-2016, 02:06 PM
Major problems at the moment. It keeps disconnecting me.
Same here. My FPS has been dropping all day and now this? :-\
SoloDesire
12-15-2016, 02:08 PM
Major problems at the moment. It keeps disconnecting me.
Same. I kept getting disconnected out of nowhere. I'm taking a break...this is bullshit.
Genoveve
12-15-2016, 02:08 PM
Maybe this is why last night was my record lowest shift ever. Can you guys switch back to the encoder if the broadcaster is fucking up so bad?
SoloDesire
12-15-2016, 02:11 PM
Maybe this is why last night was my record lowest shift ever. Can you guys switch back to the encoder if the broadcaster is fucking up so bad?
My broadcaster isn't fucking up though. Everything is perfect until I get disconnected.
Genoveve
12-15-2016, 02:30 PM
Have you tried different browsers? Just a shot in the dark, I don't know if that will do anything because I think when the site disconnects everyone like that it's the actual site, but I'd still try it just to see if I was online.
imelly21
12-15-2016, 03:02 PM
Too many models and not enough server space. Why are we penalized by time online/paid time when we sit there not knowing that our camera freezes and members dont connect, or get disconnected. Time online /Paid time should be left out of the equation. How can you get paid time with these problems? Formula should be changed.
So in January when the browsers stop using flash( or is it just SM? - can't remember) do any of the techies think this is going to work out ok? Or are we all going to be left holding 20 lbs of shit in a 5 lb sack?
xCamLovex
12-15-2016, 06:24 PM
*** Attention: Major Flaw in SM Accounting ***
Yesterday, I received an envelope addressed to me and when I opened it, it was a $1000 check for another performer across the country from me. Our names aren't similar, and the performer is male. He lives on the opposite side of the country. Good thing I'm not a fucking crazy person, fraud artist, or mean any malice. What a huge invasion of privacy!!!
I think this is 100% uncalled for. Seriously, that performer is going to have to pay for a reissue check, receive late payment, and for what? SM's accounting issue. This is very eye opening for me, and I seriously avoid this site like the plague. The checks I receive are for my fan site and I don't have to stream to receive checks.
MsJess
12-15-2016, 06:39 PM
wow Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!
*** Attention: Major Flaw in SM Accounting ***
Yesterday, I received an envelope addressed to me and when I opened it, it was a $1000 check for another performer across the country from me. Our names aren't similar, and the performer is male. He lives on the opposite side of the country. Good thing I'm not a fucking crazy person, fraud artist, or mean any malice. What a huge invasion of privacy!!!
I think this is 100% uncalled for. Seriously, that performer is going to have to pay for a reissue check, receive late payment, and for what? SM's accounting issue. This is very eye opening for me, and I seriously avoid this site like the plague. The checks I receive are for my fan site and I don't have to stream to receive checks.
Erika_Xstacy
12-15-2016, 07:36 PM
He will not have to pay for a re issue since it is on their end as long as you reported it
Blovely
12-15-2016, 07:38 PM
So in January when the browsers stop using flash( or is it just SM? - can't remember) do any of the techies think this is going to work out ok? Or are we all going to be left holding 20 lbs of shit in a 5 lb sack?
Nope its not just SM, Hyori made a thread about the end of Flash. I really don't understand why SM is deciding to still push Flash when its being discontinued. I also don't get how everything will be fine on the customers end but on our end we have to enable Flash. That sounds like customers will be viewing the site through html5 and the models will be stuck dealing with the fuckshit Flash. Sites are moving away from Flash for a reason but yet we still have to deal with the fuckshit. I'm starting to think that they either don't want to spend the money to restructure the site or they are just that hell bent on not wanting us to splitcam. With all that being said I have no idea if its going to workout. Custies are still/already having issues.
MistressX
12-15-2016, 08:23 PM
I thought they had made an announcement that they were moving from flash?
Blovely
12-15-2016, 09:00 PM
I thought they had made an announcement that they were moving from flash?
A few newsletters back they stated that they're still pushing Flash. They also mentioned that another version of the SMB will be released and that once it is placement will be higher for those that use it. So if you want to split you will literally have to use 2 cameras and or 2 computers, if you don't want your placement to be fucked with. BadBitch posted some of the newsletter a few pages back.
"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."
Here is the original newsletter.....
https://streamatehelp.com/december-news-and-updates-3/
MistressX
12-15-2016, 09:27 PM
FFS... What are they thinking? Guys with boners arent going to take extra steps to get streamate to work in their browsers that no longer support flash. We can already see how big of a traffic dip girls see if they're simply below the "fold". Guys are dumb and have the attention span of gnats, especially when they have a boner. SMH
Someone22
12-16-2016, 04:00 AM
SM sucked for me tonight. I had barely any traffic and the people talking to me were mostly freeloaders. Earlier in the week I was doing well but tonight was horrible.
Staples
12-16-2016, 04:50 AM
SM sucked for me tonight. I had barely any traffic and the people talking to me were mostly freeloaders. Earlier in the week I was doing well but tonight was horrible.
It was very horrible for me too. After the third disconnection I finally called it quits and filmed some video and took some pics instead. I really hope it gets better soon. I too have some holiday hustle plans.
sweetgapeach
12-16-2016, 05:38 AM
I live in ga and received a girl from Texas's check before. Reach out to Liz, she will immediately send him another one and ask that u return that one. When it happened to me, I was getting Fedex, and it was mine and hers in the envelope.
xxxGothBarbie
12-16-2016, 05:43 AM
Ya I was online for at least 45 mins & only got 1 show which wasn't long at all :/ The traffic on both sites was srsly next to nothin tonight.
My luck was a brand new older guy who came for the 1st time on a cam site in a chat room, i took my time and made him call me and all, that was my only pvt but thank god it was long enough to count as i only cammed approx 2 hrs in total, too tired and too dead to continue there.
I was surprised all went fine technically with him, cam2cam and the phone but the lack of traffic is worrying, same for the glitches, the other nite i really got disconnected a few times.
Erika_Xstacy
12-16-2016, 03:27 PM
What do we need to tell customers about flash and what to do on their end? They always ask us.
I dont understand why the PC uses more CPU when the SMB it's calibrating and running as 'Very high', like i have it now?
I mean it's still the same resolution, frame rate, connection but at a higher standard but what this 'calibration standard' does actually?
I just hear the machine working harder & i wonder if i should keep it like this or re-calibrate & try to get a lower quality?
But again, what the quality does actually, what changes if the streaming visible parameters stay the same?! Confusing.
My pc runs under 50% CPU now but i hear it louder, if i open new windows with graphics on it (SM models page, facebook, twitter, whichever) i see the CPU going up then going down again after the page loaded completely.
Any idea why, how?
What do we need to tell customers about flash and what to do on their end? They always ask us.
Only if we knew what they use there, too many variables, i know it was a struggle to guide a guy in order to see & hear me in pvt, is difficult to make them troubleshoot when they horny and want to cum lol.
This is SM's duty not ours!
BigAssBBW
12-17-2016, 10:26 AM
Hi Girls, can anyone help me! telling me a way to can have more traffic in sm? Im streaming in HD, correct sound and fast conexction, enought hours, but i dont know whats happening, i dont have traffic, can u help me pliss?
SoloDesire
12-17-2016, 11:00 AM
I dont understand why the PC uses more CPU when the SMB it's calibrating and running as 'Very high', like i have it now?
I mean it's still the same resolution, frame rate, connection but at a higher standard but what this 'calibration standard' does actually?
I just hear the machine working harder & i wonder if i should keep it like this or re-calibrate & try to get a lower quality?
But again, what the quality does actually, what changes if the streaming visible parameters stay the same?! Confusing.
My pc runs under 50% CPU now but i hear it louder, if i open new windows with graphics on it (SM models page, facebook, twitter, whichever) i see the CPU going up then going down again after the page loaded completely.
Any idea why, how?
I've experimented with this "quality" factor and found that it doesn't affect my placement whether it's "best" or "very high" my placement stays the same. So I'd say make sure you're getting the result that doesn't overwork your computer.
Blovely
12-17-2016, 12:44 PM
Hi Girls, can anyone help me! telling me a way to can have more traffic in sm? Im streaming in HD, correct sound and fast conexction, enought hours, but i dont know whats happening, i dont have traffic, can u help me pliss?
On the first page of Camming Connection (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?198-Camming-Connection) there are a bunch of stickies which includes how to get more traffic. I will post the threads here about getting more traffic but you may want to check out the rest of the stickies.
How To Maximize Your Twitter Experience (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?190396-How-To-Maximize-Your-Twitter-Experience)
Promoting Yourself/Advertising/Getting More Traffic 101 (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?182501-Promoting-Yourself-Advertising-Getting-More-Traffic-101)
Erika_Xstacy
12-17-2016, 02:05 PM
Only if we knew what they use there, too many variables, i know it was a struggle to guide a guy in order to see & hear me in pvt, is difficult to make them troubleshoot when they horny and want to cum lol.
This is SM's duty not ours!
Right! lol I was hoping for something. Ty :)
Right! lol I was hoping for something. Ty :)
Not trying to be a smartass here LOL, did it came out like this?! Hope not :angel: xx
Now seriously, do members logged in get a pop-up window to inform them about the flash thingy?
I mean SM should really prepare something like this, it's common sense to do so when there is an issue like this plus the new layout & all which by the way i dont see myself, i still see the old layout on all devices but again, i am not a member on SM and cant sign up for a membership ever.
Erika_Xstacy
12-17-2016, 06:36 PM
Not trying to be a smartass here LOL, did it came out like this?! Hope not :angel: xx
Now seriously, do members logged in get a pop-up window to inform them about the flash thingy?
I mean SM should really prepare something like this, it's common sense to do so when there is an issue like this plus the new layout & all which by the way i dont see myself, i still see the old layout on all devices but again, i am not a member on SM and cant sign up for a membership ever.
loling you were not being a smart ass, I realized I asked a broad question after you pointed out they do have more than one issue going on. Its true, their issues might not be what we are thinking.
I wish they had a pop up but they do not send update emails to customers which would be nice. I signed into my member account to see and there is nothing for members to be aware what is going on
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loling you were not being a smart ass, I realized I asked a broad question after you pointed out they do have more than one issue going on. Its true, their issues might not be what we are thinking.
I wish they had a pop up but they do not send update emails to customers which would be nice. I signed into my member account to see and there is nothing for members to be aware what is going on
. :iloveyou:
CreativeName
12-18-2016, 05:11 PM
I'm kinda glad I overall don't seem to bank on SM enough to keep camming on there. I hate that site and am probably quitting it permanently :) and it makes me happy! I recently ranted about the SM dealbreaker for me and said too much- luckily the mods caught it fast and edited it. I personally couldn't get over that 1 thing and maybe it showed in my attitude when I talked to the SM fuckbois.
anonymous camgirl
12-18-2016, 05:34 PM
So what's your favorite site?... SM is my favorite site.. it has it's flaws.. but what works best for you?
I'm kinda glad I overall don't seem to bank on SM enough to keep camming on there. I hate that site and am probably quitting it permanently :) and it makes me happy! I recently ranted about the SM dealbreaker for me and said too much- luckily the mods caught it fast and edited it. I personally couldn't get over that 1 thing and maybe it showed in my attitude when I talked to the SM fuckbois.
CreativeName
12-18-2016, 05:45 PM
Ironically these days it is chaturbate, although I started out hating it. I just love the whales on there that pay me for doing nothing. It doesn't always turn out that way, but I don't have to work as hard on there as all these private based sites honestly. I will add that I'm going to have noncamming income soon, and I don't have so much pressure to splitcam. I still don't do the full nudity in free chat thing, but I have flashed tits in free chat so many times I almost don't see how going full nude would make it worse. I am still a bit shy about that and that is probably the only reason I don't do that on CB (I am aware you can't do that on private based sites).
EllieGold
12-18-2016, 06:48 PM
I really am second thinking that quitting here in 2017 is a good idea. Although I didn't really put forth effort like I should have. I worked a long shift yesterday and walked away almost in tears. I will continue to do these long shifts because i got bills & I can't find work elsewhere. I hear about other girls making 70k a year and I think something is really wrong with me.
Erika_Xstacy
12-18-2016, 08:05 PM
I hear about other girls making 70k a year and I think something is really wrong with me.
era 2012 a "customer" in a my room posted "this bitch doesnt make 50k a year" as if it was a bad thing but I took it personal. Game on.
That year was my first year doing over 100k,. knowing this "customer" was watching me as I smoked her ass on streamate
Moral of the story is you need motivation.
This person was my motivation and the fact I like to better than the day before created a demon she wasnt ready for. My little high earnings is all I have online to prove my worth. I dont have anyone else to impress but the ppl that doubted me. Models said I never took a break, i didnt. I banked but in the end .. I dont give a shit, I was proving a point.
2015 was my worse year on sm, I had let my real life get in front of my camming life, the way it should be. I had to learn balance. I had to learn the hardest lesson anyone can learn, finding balance.
Horny
12-19-2016, 05:33 AM
My problem is mood completely trashes me. When i'm having a bad time with other things hours get cut days off and shifts short. When i'm focussed however rubbish traffic is, tech issues etc I do just fine. I need to learn discipline this year. I'm aware it won't just be here forever I need to bank
pippapippa
12-19-2016, 01:20 PM
Is anyone else having an issue using google chrome? My cam is totally messed up on there today but I'm fine on other browsers.
Chellyinparadise
12-19-2016, 10:07 PM
I have a copy of my highest paycheck ever (2.5k in one week on SM) pinned to the wall, with the words "Stay Disciplined" written in big letters underneath it. It keeps me motivated, especially when I get tempted to make excuses not to log on.
I think discipline also means being aware of your mood and changing it if you need to. Don't allow yourself to get on cam in a shitty mood, because you know it's going to affect your hustle. Find ways to perk up. For me, I make sure my cam area is clean and tidy before I log on. It's relaxing to know that everything is in order. I also turn music on and dance/seductively pose in front of the mirror or camera for a little while. It's like a pre-cam ritual. If I can manage to make myself feel sexy and energetic before I log on, it drastically improves my entire cam shift.
Love this! It is so true i agree.
Susperia
12-19-2016, 11:23 PM
Is anyone else having round trip time issues? Mine is off the charts at 1500 bouncing to 600 and back up again.
christylive
12-20-2016, 05:48 AM
traffic the last few nights been like:
46888
Blovely
12-20-2016, 08:47 AM
traffic the last few nights been like:
46888
Word. I just closed my account to start a new one, I think this was the worst time ever to do so. I've been on 3+ hours each night and 90% of the guys have popped in and out. I know popping in and out is now the norm on SM but practically all shift??? and for 3 days??? I haven't even been saying "hi" anymore because it has become pointless, I just smile and wait to see if they stay before I start talking.
Then on top of that there are spans of time where no one comes in my room. I thought it was just me but I've checked other rooms and it seems like its the same. I've actually resorted to turning my tv on in the background because other wise I wouldn't be able to stay online.
To think that this week was my highest earning ever last year. Same week a year later... I'm struggling to even make $100 per shift. SMFH!!! This shit is getting more and more ridiculous as more and more months go by.
victoriavein
12-20-2016, 10:23 AM
Word. I just closed my account to start a new one, I think this was the worst time ever to do so. I've been on 3+ hours each night and 90% of the guys have popped in and out. I know popping in and out is now the norm on SM but practical all shift??? and for 3 days??? I haven't even been saying "hi" anymore because it has become pointless, I just smile and wait to see if they stay before I start talking.
Then on top of that there are spans of time where no one comes in my room. I thought it was just me but I've checked other rooms and it seems like its the same. I've actually resorted to turning my tv on in the background because other wise I wouldn't be able to stay online.
To think that this week was my highest earning ever last year. Same week a year later... I'm struggling to even make $100 per shift. SMFH!!! This shit is getting more and more ridiculous as more and more months go by.
yeah I don't say "hi" anymore until they start talking first. There's just no point. I pretty much just read on my phone and glance up once in a while until someone starts talking to me lol
bbcakezxo
12-20-2016, 11:41 AM
Anyone have any idea how long they're taking to approve IDs/accounts now?? I had to upload a new one when my last one expired and they suspended my stream until it was approved. I've been with my family and I come back to see my new ID still hasn't been approved!! It's been 2 weeks!!
BlueBunny
12-20-2016, 11:46 AM
Anyone have any idea how long they're taking to approve IDs/accounts now?? I had to upload a new one when my last one expired and they suspended my stream until it was approved. I've been with my family and I come back to see my new ID still hasn't been approved!! It's been 2 weeks!!
I would suggest emailing Liz about it. She will get it sorted for you fast. Her email is listed on the current last page of the Streamate general thread if you need it.
christylive
12-20-2016, 12:35 PM
Word. I just closed my account to start a new one, I think this was the worst time ever to do so. I've been on 3+ hours each night and 90% of the guys have popped in and out. I know popping in and out is now the norm on SM but practically all shift??? and for 3 days??? I haven't even been saying "hi" anymore because it has become pointless, I just smile and wait to see if they stay before I start talking.
Then on top of that there are spans of time where no one comes in my room. I thought it was just me but I've checked other rooms and it seems like its the same. I've actually resorted to turning my tv on in the background because other wise I wouldn't be able to stay online.
To think that this week was my highest earning ever last year. Same week a year later... I'm struggling to even make $100 per shift. SMFH!!! This shit is getting more and more ridiculous as more and more months go by.
I usually (for the most part) keep my complaints to myself since I'm an affiliate also, but you know what, I'm only 1 person & I can honestly say I do my part to market the hell out of my whitelabels.... it's evident something isn't right. everything you said to a T is how it's been for me. For around a year now it's as if all the good spending customers are being picked off 1 by 1 & being replaced with strings of numbers and letters "users" ggfff5555fff NEVER responds.. & flat out ghosts who you couldn't pay to even talk back. Plus you have the asshats who log in and question why the "look" - I mean how can you expect us to "look" joyful when almost nobody can stay connected and those who do sit & stare in silence as if they're challenging you to a stare off or something. I won't front - the last few shifts I logged off I reached my goal however the amount of traffic was beyond horrendous (wouldn't wish this on Satan himself tbh) . The other night had me almost ready to quit cam , a regular spent his limit of a few hundred in exclusive & proceeded to come into free chat demanding freebies since he just spent xxx $ on me. This went on for 10 minutes before he left & while he was yelling at me in caps lock other freeloaders backed him up which of course they would because that means they'd get to witness everything for free. I don't like the person I'm becoming either, I'm starting to despise men & I don't want to grow old alone because of how much my outlook has changed over the last 3 or so years. It's not fair to me especially since I'm only 30 and single. What if I overlook a good man (husband material) only because I hate them all .... I don't want to shoot myself in the foot. anyway, pardon my vent... hopefully this Disney trip will help clear a small portion of my .. erm.... frustration ?