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Kaya_x
03-11-2017, 03:47 PM
SM again has been painful, managed to muster just over $37, still going, would like to add "strong" at the end of that but I'd be lying

MistressX
03-12-2017, 12:22 PM
I have taken a whole week off streamate and it's really done a lot for my stress levels. I see it's still shitty on there right now? Man I wonder when they're going to get their act together.

seicento
03-12-2017, 02:04 PM
I have taken a whole week off streamate and it's really done a lot for my stress levels. I see it's still shitty on there right now? Man I wonder when they're going to get their act together.

I wonder too. I've had this week off because I'm moving, spent so much with this move and since I'm on daily pay I kind of count on SM for next week to bring me some $$$. Came here to read if it got any better but I see there's no hope yet. Blah.

BiancaNorwood
03-12-2017, 02:22 PM
It's so hit or miss anymore. 2 weeks ago, I had a great week. Last week? Meh. Hardly any traffic and the guys coming in for 2 seconds and leaving (which, by the way, is my biggest pet peeve!). I made weekly goal, but I just get so bored sitting in open with no one to talk to or watching guys coming and going.

When I first started in 2013, my room was full. Guys would chat. My time online would FLY by. Now? I sit and stare at the clock. Where are the guys who would be able to hold conversations? It's either "room poppers", "beggars", "demanders" or no one at all.

Mare
03-12-2017, 03:24 PM
Heads up.5pm my smb took a dump. I then went to a few rooms and saw a model on the top row having smb issues. Hers didn't seem too bad. Mine? I tired to find a work around, but ended up on an unusable page. Needed 16$ to make my daily, but nope, nope, nope. Can't make it. So now it's taking my c920 and telling me all I can do is use 864x480 same as my bcc. When all morning I was using it just fine. Whatever. So over it. bye.

Teddy_Bear
03-13-2017, 01:41 AM
It's slowly getting back to normal for me. Not seen a regular in days but had a couple of nice long exclusives with newbies today so money has returned but the site is nowhere near what it used to be just 3 months ago. Those glitches have had serious long-lasting damage in clientele - getting more beggars and arseholes nowadays whereas I never used to get them :banghead:

Mare
03-13-2017, 04:06 AM
^^^Are you hardwired?

Yes. Absolutely.

SexxiLexxi
03-13-2017, 04:15 AM
I really can't see it being any issues on the model's end with the huge amount of issues being reported to SM just by the hashtag smglitch. One being just posted a few moments ago. Damn. I guess I just won't even attempt to log on - I don't have enough patience in me to deal with that kind of bullshit. AND with the issue with models not getting paid, that is a thing I would totally lose my mind over because it is bad enough that the percentage is already low but to get duped out of money on top of that....I would be so livid I would probably lose my temper a little bit. You just don't fuck with someones livelihood ya know!!! THAT is drawing a line for sure in my opinion!

Just for clarification, my vanilla work involves dealing with servers and streaming daily so I'm pretty aware of server related issues when I see them. THIS has got to be on SM server side to have such a massive amount of ladies having all kinds of crap happening. They need to increase their hardware to handle the shit or something has to give. They also need to get with the program and offer proper fucking support to the ladies who are busting their ass for that lousy percentage they get and start listening when they say "hey this shit isnt working" "hey i did this or that show but not gotten paid for it" etc.

Bottom line, SM has to get their shit together because loyalty only will go so fucking far when it comes to the money aspect of things. Ladies are going to start trying to find a better place to call home if this continues to be such an issue.

It would be a good time, I believe, for a new site to come along with excellent support - hardware/servers that function properly etc - to just take them by storm. Then, just maybe, they'll learn that models are important and therefore they should listen!

/end short rant

KatM
03-13-2017, 05:42 AM
^^^ I am having this deja-vu moment for ages regarding SM, been on another site where things happened the very same... every empire will fall sooner or later especially if they dont pay attention to 'little' important details...

SexxiLexxi
03-13-2017, 11:17 AM
^^^ I am having this deja-vu moment for ages regarding SM, been on another site where things happened the very same... every empire will fall sooner or later especially if they dont pay attention to 'little' important details...

Agreed. It's pretty sad. And it makes me a little on the angry side that people start businesses, become popular/successful and then the customer service and/or product/service goes downhill.

I promise that it is not that difficult to upgrade servers, increase bandwidth if necessary, and address customer service in a timely/professional manner. If they need to move to a different provider because their current one cannot handle the website then so be it - Sure it's a pain in the ass in this aspect but in the end, you have to do what is best to keep your service/product/etc working properly. For fuck sakes, they really just need to get their shit together.

I literally have been doing almost 9 years (2 months shy) myself. I know I keep saying almost the same thing but it really gets me pissed that people start these businesses, get successful, then basically say fuck you all and still get paid well for being a shit hole provider/service.

sexyadrienne
03-13-2017, 04:47 PM
I haven't been on SM for 2 weeks - Had to time some time off. Dusting off my laptop and getting back online again soon. Wish me luck bbs!

pippapippa
03-13-2017, 06:48 PM
New cam girl here. When I go on cam, my audio isn't recognized. Around 4 or 5 guys came in my room and they ended up leaving because I don't have audio. I thought it was my mic (I got a brand new Logitech c920) and I recorded a video on the Logitech program and it worked. I have updated adobe flash and use Firefox. I don't use the sm broadcaster because my computer can't handle it. So I've been using the internal cam thing and I wonder if it's a problem on streamate's end! I'm waiting for an email from them. Idk if I should try the flme encoder. I hope this gets fixed before my new status expires. Any advice from you ladies?

You should see a box entitled "Adobe Flash Player Settings" when you try to stream. Make sure you've chosen Logitech c920 under the microphone settings. Also make certain you've clicked the "broadcast audio" box that's to the right of "start my show."

EllieGold
03-13-2017, 10:49 PM
Its 11pm (or near) and I see models that were on 3pm before I left for college STILL ON...

Erika_Xstacy
03-14-2017, 12:38 PM
Its 11pm (or near) and I see models that were on 3pm before I left for college STILL ON...

I can do a lot in that time. I usually cam then log off between 630-730, shop, cook dinner, walk the dogs log back on at 10 or so and cam until Im happy.
It's not that bad
I do feel bad for models that pull double shifts in studios. There are other models to talk to but I wonder how trifling that is?

*Lynn*
03-14-2017, 01:33 PM
Ok

Just checking if its just me.
I have great internet connection and the STREAMING QUALITY FACTORS under the ranking area are excellent. I check my internet speed and my computer usage etc. Everything is good A+.
Is anyone having issues (I'm using latest version of smb) Either way, nothing from my side would affect guests logging off for connection issues right?
~I keep getting guests log off, says reason connection issue.
~I keep getting disconnected "the streaming connection was lost. please try again."
~ my video keeps getting all pixelated.
Is this just part of whats been going on with SM the past week or so? I know its been slow for a lot.

Girly_Girl
03-14-2017, 01:40 PM
I got a new laptop a couple of weeks ago. I have been able to use smbroadcaster or fmle encoder but the other day neither would come up then later in the day they started working again. But just now someone said they couldn't hear me so I looked on the smencoder and it wasnt showing I had sound in the little window in the bottom left hand corner, so I told him to let me reboot but now I can't get the fmle encoder to work at all. It will load onto my desktop and then crash. I can get the smencoder to load but it won't load my cam? Also when I try to close smbroadcaster, it won't close on its own. I have to pull up the task manager and make it close? Anyone know what could be going on?

I have norton anti virus (its what came with the computer). Not sure if Norton has anything to do with it or not?

LeiaSky
03-14-2017, 03:35 PM
Ok


Just checking if its just me.
I have great internet connection and the STREAMING QUALITY FACTORS under the ranking area are excellent. I check my internet speed and my computer usage etc. Everything is good A+.
Is anyone having issues (I'm using latest version of smb) Either way, nothing from my side would affect guests logging off for connection issues right?
~I keep getting guests log off, says reason connection issue.
~I keep getting disconnected "the streaming connection was lost. please try again."
~ my video keeps getting all pixelated.
Is this just part of whats been going on with SM the past week or so? I know its been slow for a lot.

^^^Both my custys and I had issues with the site today.
Everything from messed up video on their end, to getting disconnected from private.
I even got disconnected completely and had to refresh at one point.
Luckily I was still able to make my $$ but it was a hassle!
I'm almost positive I lost $ because of this.

TrifilinCamHo
03-14-2017, 06:53 PM
I definitely lost money today. 2+ months & counting of this shit and c2c STILL only works like 50% of the time. Meanwhile @realstreamate all up on Twitter asking us if we want videos of SM HQ or puppies. FUCK. YOU.

icamthereforeiam
03-14-2017, 07:21 PM
Dude. One of my long time regulars came in like usual to do a show. C2c not working. Lost the show. He was just like ahhh this site. It just sucks when get a show and then the site doesnt work

illuminaughty
03-14-2017, 10:50 PM
just lost my 5th exclusive this week because custies have been having issues with their cam connecting to me.

Also I have been being told for almost 2 weeks that I am freezing and my feed suddenly loses quality.

I am using the broadcaster and have 1080p Logitech cam with a ROG ASUS laptop I just got a few weeks ago with great internet speed.

Sunnylexie
03-14-2017, 11:54 PM
Does anyone else have weird frame drops up to 90%? I don't know what's causing those but the fact they can be fixed by merely stopping and restarting your show(maybe a few times), makes me think it isn't me.

Amy Lee
03-15-2017, 03:46 AM
Been up 12 hours. can someone just tell me when SM pays out for new girls. For instance if I begin tomorrow, when can I expect to get paid?? Two weeks from now? I chose the check option. I literally don't have the mental capacity to look for this right now.

Mare
03-15-2017, 05:00 AM
Ok

Just checking if its just me.
I have great internet connection and the STREAMING QUALITY FACTORS under the ranking area are excellent. I check my internet speed and my computer usage etc. Everything is good A+.
Is anyone having issues (I'm using latest version of smb) Either way, nothing from my side would affect guests logging off for connection issues right?
~I keep getting guests log off, says reason connection issue.
~I keep getting disconnected "the streaming connection was lost. please try again."
~ my video keeps getting all pixelated.
Is this just part of whats been going on with SM the past week or so? I know its been slow for a lot.
This is where I'm at AGAIN. It happened about a month and a half ago. I switched cams and it seemed to resolve itself. NOW, it's back at it. FML.

Mare
03-15-2017, 05:01 AM
just lost my 5th exclusive this week because custies have been having issues with their cam connecting to me.

Also I have been being told for almost 2 weeks that I am freezing and my feed suddenly loses quality.

I am using the broadcaster and have 1080p Logitech cam with a ROG ASUS laptop I just got a few weeks ago with great internet speed.

It's not us. It's the site. Reading this form has just confirmed it.

Mare
03-15-2017, 09:18 AM
It seems to be working today. $ isn't there, but not having those problems right now.

TiffanySweetz
03-15-2017, 01:00 PM
Trust me it's not us, it's the site. I went out and bought a new i7 computer, and a new Webcam and still experienced dropped frames, high cpu out of no where. If I logged off and logged back on a few time things would work right for a hour or so then I would have to repeat the same process. Today was the first day where I didn't have any issues with the encoder, no frames dropping or anything. Pulled out my old laptop to test it out again before I threw it out and boom things worked fine on it as well. Damn site made me spend 925 on a freaking new computer that I didn't even need because their shut is FUCKED UP!

Horny
03-15-2017, 01:07 PM
I have a gaming of wired fibre broadband etc and mines bad on and off too definitely the site.

heavymetalgirl
03-15-2017, 02:54 PM
I have a gaming of wired fibre broadband etc and mines bad on and off too definitely the site.

It's the same for me. Some days are hit and miss, even with hardwired broadband and a gaming PC. Hope they get things straightened out soon!

illuminaughty
03-15-2017, 07:00 PM
about 2 hours, $30
users losing connection for no reason, being disconnected mid stream saying I need to contact support, cam2cam attempts for customers 3 out of 4times did not work

"I want to serve you mistress, dom me"

I start to dom really well, they leave.

"can I see soles for prvt? :)"

"you wanna b my vanilla mamiiiii"

In the transgirl category, almost half models online have pictures of their erect penis currently as their display picture:

"I have a question for you, so your profile says you have a big clit, do you?"
Me: "I have a penis yes"
"I see. I couldn't tell you were a tranny. Not for me."
*logs off*


Wally: "Hi."
Me: "Hey I haven't seen you in a while wally, how are you?"
Wally: "Good"
*Logs off*

"you look beautiful tonight, absolutely stunning"
*logs off*

I almost would rather go out and suck a dick and get paid for it tax free then deal with this.

JamaicanAliesha
03-15-2017, 10:58 PM
Hmm not getting very good custies tonight. I have been streaming for over a week and it is the first time I haven't made jack in 2 hours. Gonna log out and nap and try the early morning.

SamanthaSugar
03-15-2017, 11:23 PM
Is it true that Geoblocking only works on computers and not phones? I blocked California and I've been getting more and more guys from CA, all watching me from their phone. Today I had an old CA regular come in my room who said that he couldnt find me on his computer but I came right up on his phone. So wants the point of Geoblockiing and messing our traffic when most guys can view you anyways??

Sunnylexie
03-16-2017, 12:22 AM
I have a gaming of wired fibre broadband etc and mines bad on and off too definitely the site.
Same here. My theory is that either some of their servers are really lame, or the stream distribution algorithm is lame so it can hook you up to an already overloaded server, or both.

AuroraJade
03-16-2017, 04:57 AM
Is it true that Geoblocking only works on computers and not phones? I blocked California and I've been getting more and more guys from CA, all watching me from their phone. Today I had an old CA regular come in my room who said that he couldnt find me on his computer but I came right up on his phone. So wants the point of Geoblockiing and messing our traffic when most guys can view you anyways??

Geoblocking is a joke. I blocked my whole country and still got guys from there. It messes with your traffic a lot, while not doing what it is supposed to be doing. Dont bother with it.

MistressX
03-16-2017, 12:56 PM
I see its not any better lately. Hmmm.. I have to go back to SM soon though, probably sunday or monday because my texting app isnt giving me any people anymore for some reason.

Mare
03-16-2017, 01:05 PM
I'm going to jinx myself, but it's working for me today again. 1280x720. YAY!!!

MistressX
03-16-2017, 01:15 PM
You getting paying guys? ^

ep2002
03-16-2017, 02:50 PM
Yesterday was great for me (although one was a regular), but today is TERRIBLE :( They aren't even coming into my room <sigh>

IvyRose
03-16-2017, 02:58 PM
Geoblocking is a joke. I blocked my whole country and still got guys from there. It messes with your traffic a lot, while not doing what it is supposed to be doing. Dont bother with it.

and in reply to
Originally Posted by SamanthaSugar View Post
Is it true that Geoblocking only works on computers and not phones? I blocked California and I've been getting more and more guys from CA, all watching me from their phone. Today I had an old CA regular come in my room who said that he couldnt find me on his computer but I came right up on his phone. So wants the point of Geoblockiing and messing our traffic when most guys can view you anyways??


The reason for Geoblock for me is to have LESS costumers from my own country AND to be protected from being used by streamate for advertisement
Do know that if you take geoblock off you will be used for advertisement, at least that is my guess. Ask streamate support directly if you can opt out for advertisement without geoblock (or Liz) if you want to know 100% sure
You can say geoblock is a joke, but it surely does do a good job for me since I arrely have customers from my own country and I have been on sm for 4 years now (part time)
It is a extra sevrive they provide and offcourse it can not work for 100% bec there will always be guys avoiding the block and using tricks for it. I dont know if all users can see you when using the phone

If you want to go for All the traffic and have it higher on your list than being protected for adverti8sement and being viewed by all the guys from that area than dont use geblock

PS I always used geoblock, I am still first row model, if I can ...you can do that too. Point is; you dont need to take geoblock off and expose yourself to all to get good $
dont base your choices on fear, or anger. Take a look at the whole picture and base your decision on it. I personally think being used for advertisement or Not is a great difference (advertisement live ads, And your show being placed online on random site, where ever sm wants too, bec that is what you will opt in for.... I asked them years back if I could take geoblock off and not be used in advertisement they told me that is not a option, but maybe they changed sice than)

abbey20
03-16-2017, 03:38 PM
Girls, do you know if it's possible to create a new account in Streamate? When I created my account I didn't know about the 30 days new model thing so I didn't log on and I think I screwed it...

TrifilinCamHo
03-16-2017, 03:52 PM
PS I always used geoblock, I am still first row model, if I can ...you can do that too. Point is; you dont need to take geoblock off and expose yourself to all to get good $
dont base your choices on fear, or anger. Take a look at the whole picture and base your decision on it. I personally think being used for advertisement or Not is a great difference (advertisement live ads, And your show being placed online on random site, where ever sm wants too, bec that is what you will opt in for.... I asked them years back if I could take geoblock off and not be used in advertisement they told me that is not a option, but maybe they changed sice than)

I completely 100% agree with this. I have one state geoblocked & have emailed Liz to officially opt out of any advertising since I need to stay under the radar and I still do just fine. I don't feel that it really affects my traffic or earnings at all.

Marina Starr
03-16-2017, 04:33 PM
I strongly believe that geo block does NOT work and it's totally useless.


The reason for Geoblock for me is to have LESS costumers from my own country AND to be protected from being used by streamate for advertisement
Do know that if you take geoblock off you will be used for advertisement, at least that is my guess. Ask streamate support directly if you can opt out for advertisement without geoblock (or Liz) if you want to know 100% sure
You can say geoblock is a joke, but it surely does do a good job for me since I arrely have customers from my own country and I have been on sm for 4 years now (part time)
It is a extra sevrive they provide and offcourse it can not work for 100% bec there will always be guys avoiding the block and using tricks for it. I dont know if all users can see you when using the phone

LeiaSky
03-16-2017, 05:17 PM
Girls, do you know if it's possible to create a new account in Streamate? When I created my account I didn't know about the 30 days new model thing so I didn't log on and I think I screwed it...

Yup, you totally can! I made the same mistake, and JUST made a new profile today (still waiting for my age to be verified, but it will be by the morning I'm sure).
Just make sure you delete your old profile before sending in verification for the new one. (:

h0ttie
03-16-2017, 07:27 PM
I'm scared to check mine lol, I am getting like no one in my room tho. scary

sweetandnaughty
03-16-2017, 09:02 PM
Holy fuck SM is slow tonight. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with March Madness? Not sure...just slow as fuck!

ep2002
03-16-2017, 09:05 PM
The rankings section is still messed up, it's telling me I'm not using widescreen when I'm using the broadcaster at 1280x720 and now I'm pages back.

Yup, I don't trust it at all. It's never worked for me.

It says I have no audio & of course I do LOL

It says I am not using HD, but I am.

PennyJ
03-16-2017, 09:25 PM
Any way to check your placement after your customer account got locked down & have geo block on? (I used a vpn to change my location because of geo block & used a different location to see if it would all work and now my card is banned and can't make a new custie account with it -_-)

JenniTS
03-16-2017, 09:27 PM
Guys are out drinking tonight cuz of NCAA catch em when they get home drunk here in about an hour........

Sunnylexie
03-16-2017, 11:55 PM
47663

how?!!!!111

Sunnylexie
03-17-2017, 12:28 AM
I just sent the screenshot to their support. I'm now more sure than ever it's on their end - be it their hardware or software. There is a fix to it which is just disconnecting from the show and connecting again, but it takes an absolutely random number of iterations before you get it right, and is annoying as fuck. Imagine playing an annoying little lottery every time you need to start your stream.

PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-17-2017, 02:22 AM
It really looks like models are dropping this site like a bad habit? That could be a good thing especially if you're a second or third page model but even then the shit has to work! I really wanted to work a shift earlier but something came up.