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Esixxx
12-21-2019, 10:44 AM
I used to obsess about placement (sometimes still do.)
I think the last month I have been anywhere from page 2 to 4. The thing is I have still had times where I have made a decent amount of money (for me.) I look at it as kind of myth.
I'll admit though when there is no traffic then I start to worry. I generally try to give myself a side project of some sort to work on.
Miss_ShaSha
12-21-2019, 10:49 AM
I used to obsess about placement (sometimes still do.)
I think the last month I have been anywhere from page 2 to 4. The thing is I have still had times where I have made a decent amount of money (for me.) I look at it as kind of myth.
I'll admit though when there is no traffic then I start to worry. I generally try to give myself a side project of some sort to work on.
A myth? Agreed. Even when on page 7 I made a sale. But getting my mind off it helped. Having a project or some other type of distraction is smart. Lesson learned & thanks for the tip.
webcamcutie
12-21-2019, 11:27 AM
This might make those boob cams a bit more interesting when trying to hide your resting bitch face. ::)
I legit LOL'd at this.
webcamcutie
12-21-2019, 11:30 AM
OMG 2 hrs online on a saturday noon time my time when there were less models on and nothing to show for it, zero made!
I am not the only one, i saw popular girls struggling to start a GS at $1 buy in and nobody joined, NOBODY! Just crazy!
Wont go back online until later in the nite my time when this bonus week is over, just for the record i made less than in a normal non-contest week, bonus week my ass that is, these guys are soo damn cheap, i feel the girl i was watching a little went offline in tears!
Today has been garbage for me. I'm about 3hrs into the 8.5hrs I have left and had a pvt straight away (one that came back from last night when I logged off like 5hrs prior, lol) and I havent had a show since.
My husband said today is one of the biggest shopping days of the year because its the Sat before Xmas, as well as bonus stuff fuckery, and there is NFL games playing today also which normally aren't on till Sunday. Its been a wasteland for me too after yesterday was so good, but I know for a fact if I sit here 5.5 more hrs I will have MORE than when I started or if I logged off. My back is hurting today and I am feeling it but Im going to do it!
Don't be upset! Just log off and try again later if you can ;)
euro_princess
12-21-2019, 12:57 PM
Thanks again for being the voice of reason. I send Liz a message asking if it was a glitch. She said the simply stream some hours and placement would fix itself. Sure enough after 6 hrs streamed I'm back on page 1. I really appreciate you chiming in. I jumped to conclusions which is really immature. Thanks!
I've had this same issue Thursday. When I logged on, suddenly I was a few good rows down, even though I've been consistent with hours/money/ratings. I waaaaas pissed and felt disadvantaged. I held my shit together and kept on streaming. Few hours later and back to my normal spot as nothing ever happened. So yeah, don't lose hope, SM sometimes messes with things, but it's never permanent.
Glad to hear everything worked out in the end and you managed to rock it like a pro!
Miss_ShaSha
12-21-2019, 01:12 PM
I've had this same issue Thursday. When I logged on, suddenly I was a few good rows down, even though I've been consistent with hours/money/ratings. I waaaaas pissed and felt disadvantaged. I held my shit together and kept on streaming. Few hours later and back to my normal spot as nothing ever happened. So yeah, don't lose hope, SM sometimes messes with things, but it's never permanent.
Glad to hear everything worked out in the end and you managed to rock it like a pro!
Thanks! Disadvantaged is a great word. That's how I felt. Imagine my surprised when I was on page 7 for a few hours lol.
Midwest-Mistress
12-21-2019, 01:44 PM
Thanks! Disadvantaged is a great word. That's how I felt. Imagine my surprised when I was on page 7 for a few hours lol.
Lmao I haven’t streamed since the 2nd I wonder where I’m at lol
Midwest-Mistress
12-21-2019, 01:54 PM
I have a love hate relationship with this site... For a few reasons, but I’m thinking if I just bite the bullet and get a stand for my iPhone I’ll stream more. I’m using SM as a stepping stone to some other virtual projects I have in mind... Oh and rent being due in 11 days lol.
NitaBaby
12-21-2019, 01:58 PM
Thanks! Disadvantaged is a great word. That's how I felt. Imagine my surprised when I was on page 7 for a few hours lol.
I gotta laugh when people say that placement doesn't matter.
Mind you, I've only read Sha's and euro_princesses comment at this point so if anybody just so happens to have written this long and involved thesis on how placement doesn't matter - this is not directed at you! lol
My wallet is simply not convinced that ranking/placement are inconsequential.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-21-2019, 02:45 PM
I have a love hate relationship with this site... For a few reasons, but I’m thinking if I just bite the bullet and get a stand for my iPhone I’ll stream more. I’m using SM as a stepping stone to some other virtual projects I have in mind... Oh and rent being due in 11 days lol.
I've wondered what it's like for those who stream long term on mobile? I never read about anyone doing it long-term. I'm not saying it won't work, I'm just curious.
Charlotteslut
12-21-2019, 02:53 PM
I haven't been online in weeks and what is this....LOL. tumbleweeds
Midwest-Mistress
12-21-2019, 03:45 PM
I've wondered what it's like for those who stream long term on mobile? I never read about anyone doing it long-term. I'm not saying it won't work, I'm just curious.
I haven't either I've only heard of one other girl doing it now and then on WCG forum.... I'm trying to figure this out because I just got the idea to buy an Ipod touch (wishlist item lol) and set streamate up on a stand and stream mobile wise during peak hours and stream another site on my computer (unless I can figure out this virtual box software so I can have windows on my Mac & split cam that won't drive my CPU crazy) while having my phone lines on.
I'm not sure what's better right now one cam site & 3 phone sites on, or two cam sites (one mobile) & the other on my computer, no phone on... I've only done mobile once and it's kinda weird but it's doable.
Erika_Xstacy
12-21-2019, 07:00 PM
I haven't either I've only heard of one other girl doing it now and then on WCG forum.... I'm trying to figure this out because I just got the idea to buy an Ipod touch (wishlist item lol) and set streamate up on a stand and stream mobile wise during peak hours and stream another site on my computer (unless I can figure out this virtual box software so I can have windows on my Mac & split cam that won't drive my CPU crazy) while having my phone lines on.
I'm not sure what's better right now one cam site & 3 phone sites on, or two cam sites (one mobile) & the other on my computer, no phone on... I've only done mobile once and it's kinda weird but it's doable.
i use the app often and love it. Maybe 3Xs a week? sometimes it picks up a better stream when the site has issues. its a gem
Sometimes it gets glitchy and the phone will overheat if used for hours.
I use it on road trips as well, data or internet
izshadow
12-21-2019, 07:07 PM
I tried the app a couple times but it drained my battery super fast and I dont have a charging cable long enough to keep it plugged in while its running.
Midwest-Mistress
12-21-2019, 07:43 PM
i use the app often and love it. Maybe 3Xs a week? sometimes it picks up a better stream when the site has issues. its a gem
Sometimes it gets glitchy and the phone will overheat if used for hours.
I use it on road trips as well, data or internet
Thanks for responding! I did also notice my battery drained super quickly on phone as well as heated up... I made really good money quick when I did use it that one time, so it might be better than using the computer to stream hmmmm...::) Might have to try again tomorrow AM
I tried the app a couple times but it drained my battery super fast and I dont have a charging cable long enough to keep it plugged in while its running.
If I left my old home with one valuable thing, a power strip I realized in this line of work you can never have too many of those! :)
Erika_Xstacy
12-21-2019, 07:54 PM
I tried the app a couple times but it drained my battery super fast and I dont have a charging cable long enough to keep it plugged in while its running.
10 ft cords from Ross and TJmaxx
sprint did replace a phone bc the app fried it.
Gaming and Camming sounds like something I wouldve enjoyed years ago.. camming has evolved so much that I kinda went into a mind bend mid year. overwhelmed, so much to keep up with but I feel like I shouldn't be complaining, i go hide instead lol
I feel like guys expect more than I give.
I do appreciate the Tetris recommendation. logging off and playing Tetris makes me feel better. I love this game.
Asking a random question about twitch was meant to be, the last thing i expected to gain was a game lol it helps my mental. 2019 was rough or Im getting old lol dear god
twitch... whatchu mean this mfr clocks 20k a month playing a video game? lol
Tetris streamers are just chill AF, like I feel you girl..
Camgirls- I feel made the internet, brought the tech, we tested everything, we live streamed and these mfrs come along playing video games and get the credit "tested by twitch users" fuckn gamers lol
the only recognition camgirls get are creepy netflix shows. :D
I want the camera for the dance video games.. i need to drop weight ... again
I came out of 1988 and returned to 1988 all in one day lol
~Carmen~
12-21-2019, 08:02 PM
Don't get me started on Tetris. I beat it on Nintendo in the 90's. That game pulls you in and won't let you go;D. I do see how it could help mentally though...hmmm
I had the feeling any gold given will buzz the toy but i got gold thorough gold menu and my toy did not vibe, i have the Esca toy, it vibes at gold given but not thorough gold menu, is this normal or was a temporary glitch?!
By the way its slow but i made some money as i got on after cut time, these contests/ bonus weeks are killing me no kidding.
I'll stay here as long as i can and try my best til the xmas contest starts cause then i know i wont make money again, it's like a swiss clock, as soon as contest starts i sit dead here.
I have to swim between contests, they like sharks sucking on my blood (playing with my mind, self esteem and money).
I am not a hater but i resent contests soo much.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-21-2019, 10:19 PM
10 ft cords from Ross and TJmaxx
sprint did replace a phone bc the app fried it.
Gaming and Camming sounds like something I wouldve enjoyed years ago.. camming has evolved so much that I kinda went into a mind bend mid year. overwhelmed, so much to keep up with but I feel like I shouldn't be complaining, i go hide instead lol
I feel like guys expect more than I give.
I do appreciate the Tetris recommendation. logging off and playing Tetris makes me feel better. I love this game.
Asking a random question about twitch was meant to be, the last thing i expected to gain was a game lol it helps my mental. 2019 was rough or Im getting old lol dear god
twitch... whatchu mean this mfr clocks 20k a month playing a video game? lol
Tetris streamers are just chill AF, like I feel you! ! ..
Camgirls- I feel made the internet, brought the tech, we tested everything, we live streamed and these mfrs come along playing video games and get the credit "tested by twitch users" fuckn gamers lol
This is so true. We tested all the tech AND gave feedback. Just look at all the conversations we've had here on Logitech and Neewer products! There's no way those companies don't come here for feedback. No other industry talks about webcams more than we do. Same for graphic cards, lighting, processors...but because we're Cammodels becoming brand ambassadors is even more difficult. I'm in the process of becoming a partner for one company so I can make even more money, but I think I'm gonna have to finesse it a little bit. It sucks that we have to "clean" up our image to be more appealing, although many of us know way more than most game streams.
You ladies are amazingly knowledgeable regarding technology, games and devices!
As games I played the Syberia 1, 2 and 3 with great pleasure and a few similar ones, that's the game type I enjoy, great graphics, good story, adventure type w.o violence.
Just wanted to say I am impressed by your level of expertise :10: :great: :worship:
PixiieGirl
12-24-2019, 03:02 AM
I had the feeling any gold given will buzz the toy but i got gold thorough gold menu and my toy did not vibe, i have the Esca toy, it vibes at gold given but not thorough gold menu, is this normal or was a temporary glitch?!
By the way its slow but i made some money as i got on after cut time, these contests/ bonus weeks are killing me no kidding.
I'll stay here as long as i can and try my best til the xmas contest starts cause then i know i wont make money again, it's like a swiss clock, as soon as contest starts i sit dead here.
I have to swim between contests, they like sharks sucking on my blood (playing with my mind, self esteem and money).
I am not a hater but i resent contests soo much.
mines never buzzed from tip menu either, I think its not meant to due to that gold being for something else already?
Steph617
12-24-2019, 03:41 AM
Can camsoda ban you for chargebacks ? My boy has a thing going on with his girl buying stolen credit cards and mixing them in on camsoda to double the pay. Can you get banned for this ?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-24-2019, 03:48 AM
Can camsoda ban you for chargebacks ? My boy has a thing going on with his girl buying stolen credit cards and mixing them in on camsoda to double the pay. Can you get banned for this ?
Are you asking people how to defraud a camsite? This isnt a Camsoda thread btw.
Steph617
12-24-2019, 03:53 AM
I apologize i wasnt asking to defraud camsoda i was asking can you get banned for chargebacks in general ?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-24-2019, 04:02 AM
I apologize i wasnt asking to defraud camsoda i was asking can you get banned for chargebacks in general ?
Chargebacks are covered to a point on some camsites. I'm not sure about Camsoda's policy. All sites have fraud protection in place, but if it looks as though someone is a running a scheme then they will ban them. Plus the cammodel won't get paid. That's if it looks like the performer is in on the con.
Steph617
12-24-2019, 04:20 AM
I was asking because my other friend told the moderator at camsoda about the incident and gave there info. The moderator asked for her name as well saying give us your name and number if you want us to do anything about it. Is she in trouble the cam girl ?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-24-2019, 04:30 AM
I was asking because my other friend told the moderator at camsoda about the incident and gave there info. The moderator asked for her name as well saying give us your name and number if you want us to do anything about it. Is she in trouble the cam girl ?
Is your friend a cammodel on Camsoda? Or was she a viewer who told someone that info in freechat? Also I was unaware that Camsoda had moderators in their chatrooms?
If you're friend is a cammodel on Camsoda then they should already have her information.
Steph617
12-24-2019, 04:36 AM
She is a camsoda girl. The other person gave her info and all the fraud accounts used in her scheme. Told them everything how they will open up 20 more accounts running hot cc’s and only paying her. Are they going to ban her or will camsoda do nothing and act as if nothing happened ?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-24-2019, 04:46 AM
She is a camsoda girl. The other person gave her info and all the fraud accounts used in her scheme. Told them everything how they will open up 20 more accounts running hot cc’s and only paying her. Are they going to ban her or will camsoda do nothing and act as if nothing happened ?
If looks as though she was in on the scheme then most likely she will get banned. Especially if she helped launder the money from the stolen credit cards. It's possible Camsoda won't ban her if she passes their fraud detection. Camsites don't exactly announce what that procedure is. She is just gonna have to wait and see.
Miss_ShaSha
12-24-2019, 12:11 PM
71 minutes and $10.68. This 71 minutes has been so bad. Timewasters and freeloaders. I hope the rest of today gets better. I have to make $219 between today and tomorrow to hit weekly goal. I really thought I'd be busy, but it looks like it won't pick up til after 3pm. It's 1:10 right now. Damn, this sucks and has drained all my energy already.
I've already meditated. I'm going to have to meditate again here soon to withstand this BS.
This glitch when i type but the text wont go thru, anyone else?
I had to reload session and lost a nice guy who was tipping in free chat and said he wanted to come pvt but all was stuck then :(
Miss_ShaSha
12-25-2019, 07:31 AM
^^I've been using SMC and only use audio. Sorry, I can't help out.
^^I've been using SMC and only use audio. Sorry, I can't help out.
I use SMC too but mostly type, ty for your intention to help Sha, good luck on cam, I'll get online later on myself, Merry Christmas!!
Miss_ShaSha
12-25-2019, 08:28 AM
^^MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Sending you good vibrational energy.
Funny how support can be 'soo supportive' to answer my email sent regarding the 'connection error' i had when trying to connect my vibe toy, they say SMC is still in beta testing and they working on it and making improvements all the time then copy-pasted me all the info about the vibe toys..
Ok but what can i do when i get that error? That i needed to know. Just wait for it to fix itself at a point?! I mean there is no way to generate a new QR code or to make it work, they really need to make the thing work properly; it worked after a good while here that day but they answered me today after 4 days!
I wish we had a phone line for models support!!
This glitch when i type but the text wont go thru, anyone else?
I had to reload session and lost a nice guy who was tipping in free chat and said he wanted to come pvt but all was stuck then :(
Silly me, just for the record, if u were typing to a guy privately and he leaves the room but still stays as a grey and his name is selected while u wanna type to the whole room THE TEXT WONT GO THRU.
This is a glitch, make sure u select 'All' to be able to type again, i just had this happen again and figured out what the issue is before closing my session.
laurielegs
12-25-2019, 08:52 PM
She is a camsoda girl. The other person gave her info and all the fraud accounts used in her scheme. Told them everything how they will open up 20 more accounts running hot cc’s and only paying her. Are they going to ban her or will camsoda do nothing and act as if nothing happened ?
I'm surprised you'd even ask this question.
Why would they act as if nothing happened? She is a thief and a criminal. She'll be really lucky if she doesn't do time for it.
Will be super easy to prosecute her for it too since the site has her ID, where she lives, SSN etc. Hope she has her accomplice's real contact info so she doesn't go down for it alone (though it sounds like they were just using her to do it so wouldn't be surprised if she will be the only one facing charges).
anonamiss
12-26-2019, 02:44 AM
Damn, this was the first year I worked Christmas where 90% of the people in my room were just entitled begging assholes.
So much "come on it's christmas bb, let me see your ass/tits/whatever, as your gift to me." Holy fuck did that get annoying fast.
I started off a bit generous as I thought it might lead to some tips or shows. But nope. If it weren't for two regs doing normal block sessions tonight I would have made like $10 tonight. No new guys doing shows, no significant Christmas tips. I'm legitimately surprised.
^^^ I know right?
I play the card "be my Santa, be generous" LOL
No freebies here, they should tip and pvt me cause i am on cam for them during xmas.
Honesty i have nothing else to do beside relax and eat so i got on cam.
euro_princess
12-26-2019, 07:12 AM
Tried on 24 and 25, cause I was curious. Not worth it, full of abusive people, acting like I'm some sort of Xmas gift for them and I need to "provide" for free. I've made no $$ with my regulars, just random short shows. Today I'm laying in bed and I think I'm pretty much done with this week. I can worry in 2020.
Marina Starr
12-26-2019, 07:16 AM
I too was curious so I tried 24th but I was so over it in 30 mins and too tired to even attempt 25th, LOL. Cheers to 2020!
Tried on 24 and 25, cause I was curious. Not worth it, full of abusive people, acting like I'm some sort of Xmas gift for them and I need to "provide" for free. I've made no $$ with my regulars, just random short shows. Today I'm laying in bed and I think I'm pretty much done with this week. I can worry in 2020.
NitaBaby
12-26-2019, 07:23 AM
This makes me feel a lot better. 24th and 25th just didn't line up as good cam days for me so I took them both off but I've been seriously kicking myself for "missing out on so much money". Clearly not.
Now we have the option to set a time for 'the grey members', i looked up settings in SMC and saw the option to have them still visible for 1, 5, 10 and 15 mins after they left.
Mines was set automatically to 5 mins but i set it to 1 min, no need for more lol.
Interesting how SM updates these little things w.o announcing us, i always need to go look up things and i find new options available to me.
Good they updated the timing tho.
Also, i expected better traffic myself and better shows but i made some money i am happy with as i need to buy me some art work supplies for a project here.
It could have been better but every year is harder especially when a contest is taking place during holidays.
Miss_ShaSha
12-26-2019, 12:03 PM
Damn, this was the first year I worked Christmas where 90% of the people in my room were just entitled begging assholes.
So much "come on it's christmas bb, let me see your ass/tits/whatever, as your gift to me." Holy fuck did that get annoying fast.
I started off a bit generous as I thought it might lead to some tips or shows. But nope. If it weren't for two regs doing normal block sessions tonight I would have made like $10 tonight. No new guys doing shows, no significant Christmas tips. I'm legitimately surprised.
^^^ I know right?
I play the card "be my Santa, be generous" LOL
No freebies here, they should tip and pvt me cause i am on cam for them during xmas.
Honesty i have nothing else to do beside relax and eat so i got on cam.
Tried on 24 and 25, cause I was curious. Not worth it, full of abusive people, acting like I'm some sort of Xmas gift for them and I need to "provide" for free. I've made no $$ with my regulars, just random short shows. Today I'm laying in bed and I think I'm pretty much done with this week. I can worry in 2020.
I too was curious so I tried 24th but I was so over it in 30 mins and too tired to even attempt 25th, LOL. Cheers to 2020!
Ladies...you are all smart for noping out. I did 4.5 hrs the 24th & 5 hrs the 25th. Barely $130 & the 24th was horrendous. I was complaining so bad cause it was terrible. There was no xmas spirit; the members were cheap; the members expected free shit.
If you see my posts you know it was bad. I'm usually optimistic. & Xmas I tried my best to be positive. Ugh, such a total drain. I just have to stream 30 min today to get the bonus & I'm gonna do it laying down & not giving any fucks. I'm over SM this week. So fucking OVER the bullshit.
~Carmen~
12-26-2019, 12:30 PM
I concur. No more Christmas hoe!
anonamiss
12-26-2019, 02:13 PM
Ladies...you are all smart for noping out. I did 4.5 hrs the 24th & 5 hrs the 25th. Barely $130 & the 24th was horrendous. I was complaining so bad cause it was terrible. There was no xmas spirit; the members were cheap; the members expected free shit.
If you see my posts you know it was bad. I'm usually optimistic. & Xmas I tried my best to be positive. Ugh, such a total drain. I just have to stream 30 min today to get the bonus & I'm gonna do it laying down & not giving any fucks. I'm over SM this week. So fucking OVER the bullshit.
I didn't even realize there was an extra bonus, lol. I just went to check the details and I'd have to work another 3.5 hours to get it. Nooooope, haha.
I will say, Christmas eve was actually really good for me. And in past years I've always had a good time around the holidays. I hope this Christmas was just a weird fluke. Hopefully it picks up again between now and New Years.
TrifilinCamHo
12-26-2019, 04:50 PM
Damn, this was the first year I worked Christmas where 90% of the people in my room were just entitled begging assholes.
So much "come on it's christmas bb, let me see your ass/tits/whatever, as your gift to me." Holy fuck did that get annoying fast.
I started off a bit generous as I thought it might lead to some tips or shows. But nope. If it weren't for two regs doing normal block sessions tonight I would have made like $10 tonight. No new guys doing shows, no significant Christmas tips. I'm legitimately surprised.
This was EXACTLY how mine went as well! Christmas Eve was pretty good but yesterday I logged on fully ready to work all evening/night and get that hoe-liday bag but 2 hours in I was so exhausted by all the entitled broke losers whos user names I've never even seen in my life and zero regs that I just logged off and relaxed instead. I've worked like 4 or 5 Christmases on Streamate and this one was definitely the worst, so weird.
Marina Starr
12-26-2019, 05:26 PM
HOE-liday always got me cackling!
52524
Erika_Xstacy
12-26-2019, 06:04 PM
The flu hit me Sunday. I got the flu shot super early this year..I will wait next year.
I was having a grt start to the holiday week.
doesn't sound like much was missed this year.
kinda sucks but whatever.
im dreading logging on as i've been sleeping beauty since Sunday. :D
~Carmen~
12-26-2019, 06:07 PM
The flu hit me Sunday. I got the flu shot super early this year..I will wait next year.
I was having a grt start to the holiday week.
doesn't sound like much was missed this year.
kinda sucks but whatever.
im dreading logging on as i've been sleeping beauty since Sunday. :D
Awe that does suck! I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm sure you were missed and they will be lined up to spend their Christmas money on you.