View Full Version : STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
hyori
06-22-2016, 10:37 AM
^^ there is a very easy way to fix this, all SM has to do is add a mouseover pop up that shows what's going on in our room eg. like MFC. No more in/out b.s.
SoloDesire
06-22-2016, 10:52 AM
^^ there is a very easy way to fix this, all SM has to do is add a mouseover pop up that shows what's going on in our room eg. like MFC. No more in/out b.s.
SM already has that feature. You just have to be logged in to your member account and have it turned on.
And some white labels such as PornHubLive have the mouseover popup even when you aren't logged in. This is usually the site I browse models rooms from.
Glamourmilf
06-22-2016, 11:24 AM
SM already has that feature. You just have to be logged in to your member account and have it turned on.
And some white labels such as PornHubLive have the mouseover popup even when you aren't logged in. This is usually the site I browse models rooms from.
Yes, that's right. I can confirm this also, as I use it from my custie acct.
That's why I don't know why it happens.
After I'm online for a while, it stops happening.
#Mystified
BiscuitT
06-22-2016, 03:10 PM
I´m gonna cry. I had a Top Spot Show request or whatever is called now. Started on time, of course, and started to see people complaining...apparently I had like a 5 minutes delay. Got a warning telling me we already started the goldshow, more people complaining, and I didn´t know what to do. So when it finishes, I checked on my stream and I was there naked in free. I logged off right away, but I don´t know if I´ll get suspended, and beside that, I hope those people get their money back. I feel awful.
Marina Starr
06-22-2016, 03:12 PM
I'm sorry that happened. You won't get suspended. You can message Liz at
[email protected] and let her know what happened if that makes you feel better.
I´m gonna cry. I had a Top Spot Show request or whatever is called now. Started on time, of course, and started to see people complaining...apparently I had like a 5 minutes delay. Got a warning telling me we already started the goldshow, more people complaining, and I didn´t know what to do. So when it finishes, I checked on my stream and I was there naked in free. I logged off right away, but I don´t know if I´ll get suspended, and beside that, I hope those people get their money back. I feel awful.
BiscuitT
06-22-2016, 04:37 PM
Thank you, I will!!
missmercedes
06-22-2016, 04:47 PM
Anyone know why a bunch of guys usernames are showing up as "Username (anonymous)" today?? So fking weird, never seen that.
imelly21
06-22-2016, 04:48 PM
Anyone know why a bunch of guys usernames are showing up as "Username (anonymous)" today?? So fking weird, never seen that.
Ive seen that, I think its when they type in the anonymous mode!
If thats it , I love the feature! we can finally know who types anonymous.
xxtinamariexx
06-22-2016, 04:51 PM
Anyone know why a bunch of guys usernames are showing up as "Username (anonymous)" today?? So fking weird, never seen that.
yes I did too! I was in party chat so was wondering if this is how WE know that a guy is showing as anonymous for the other guys in our room.
missmercedes
06-22-2016, 04:51 PM
Sry, i must have missed something! What is anonymous mode? And how is it anon if we can see their username? o.0 lol thank u for the response girl.
xxtinamariexx
06-22-2016, 04:52 PM
Sry, i must have missed something! What is anonymous mode? And how is it anon if we can see their username? o.0 lol thank u for the response girl.
when a custie has their "eye closed" meaning no one else in the room can see what they are typing but you.
before you wouldn't know who had their eye open or closed. now with the anonymous showing up.. it is telling us that no one else can see what they are typing but you
avalon_rose
06-22-2016, 06:31 PM
So I was having some weird issues today. Or, well, some of my guys were having weird issues. Several of them couldn't see my feed, and then plenty of others could. So I told him to restart the website and log back in, and see if it help to fix it. When many of them said that they still couldn't see it, I encourage them to contact SM customer support so that they were aware there was an issue, and hopefully they could begin to work on a fix. It wasn't until one of my regulars that was coming in and out told me that he was able to see some of the other girls feeds but he was not able to see mine. I was super confused because I still had customers that could see me just fine. Apparently those customers that were on computers could see me fine, but those customers that were on mobile could not. That same customer told me that apparently those other girls had to install a new plug-in, or something, and that's why they could be seen on mobile. I don't use SMBroadcaster (though I finally fucking figured out how), I usually just broadcast through the web browser. Has anyone else heard of a plug-in that needs an update? Or had an issue like this and fixed it?
I contacted SM support and got a standard form response. Am waiting to hear back again.
witchbaby
06-22-2016, 08:47 PM
I'm think I'm reaching the end of what I can tolerate from this site. I used to make good money here, but lately not so much. It doesn't help that my internet connection screwed up my once decent placement. Sitting around for hours waiting for a show and dealing with freeloaders is taking such a tole on me mentally. The quality of traffic has gone wayyyyy down. I'm exhausted and I dread getting on cam each time I work.
I also wonder if it's just me because I see so many of you making money despite all the bullshit. I took a break for a while and lost my 5 star rating, which hasn't helped, I know. I just need to put in the hours to get it back, but putting up with the slowness is really stressful.
I don't think I can do this anymore. I want to switch sites, but none of my other private based sites are reliable money makers. It will be hard to find a decent replacement. I'm thinking of focusing on Chaturbate or MFC, and making that work for me, but I'm an introvert and I really prefer the one-on-one of private shows. Have any of you made the switch to another site successfully? Which one is your main site now?
Idk. I'm torn on what to do. If I keep SM as my main site, I'm worried I'll be missing out on money I could be making elsewhere. The idea of starting over is equally stressful. I'm also considering switching my focus to clips full-time. That way there would be less time spent sitting around on cam without being productive. Any advice would be awesome. I know I can't be the only one who's been in this situation.
avalon_rose
06-22-2016, 09:13 PM
Do half of your day on SM, and the other half on CB or MFC to see what you can build up, etc? This way you're not missing out on potential money on SM, or the others? Maybe?
witchbaby
06-22-2016, 11:24 PM
Do half of your day on SM, and the other half on CB or MFC to see what you can build up, etc? This way you're not missing out on potential money on SM, or the others? Maybe?
I think that's what I will have to do at first. I would rather work mainly one token site instead of two, but I need to figure out which one I'll have more luck with. Bouncing between 3 cam sites daily is going to get so overwhelming along with my usual PSO work and clips. Ugh.
This guy cheated me this time with the 15 mins block session he bought, he stayed in less than enough for me to be paid full price, he bought 2 block sessions before so i was thinking he is safe, i lost time track and started my show then he's gone early! FML, he either read the info somewhere in the open forum, here or elsewhere or he figured it out somehow. I feel cheated & i dont like the feeling! To be blocked next time he comes by!!
anonymous camgirl
06-24-2016, 09:34 AM
What the fuck is going on SM? I am on my 3rd hour and made $4 .. lol
Glamourmilf
06-24-2016, 09:50 AM
This guy cheated me this time with the 15 mins block session he bought, he stayed in less than enough for me to be paid full price, he bought 2 block sessions before so i was thinking he is safe, i lost time track and started my show then he's gone early! FML, he either read the info somewhere in the open forum, here or elsewhere or he figured it out somehow. I feel cheated & i dont like the feeling! To be blocked next time he comes by!!
Do you mean he left and didn't come back in the next 2 hours? I'm confused why u weren't paid. You can pm me if you'd like.
xCamLovex
06-24-2016, 10:28 AM
This guy cheated me this time with the 15 mins block session he bought, he stayed in less than enough for me to be paid full price, he bought 2 block sessions before so i was thinking he is safe, i lost time track and started my show then he's gone early! FML, he either read the info somewhere in the open forum, here or elsewhere or he figured it out somehow. I feel cheated & i dont like the feeling! To be blocked next time he comes by!!
Lots of bad behavior going on with regular SM custies lately. You aren't alone. It's just time to ban and move on! :)
Report him to support and have him banned from your room. I've been having support just remove Violaters lately. Why not? If the support team doesn't like that we are patrolling cheaters of the website they can ban these users from SM all together.
foxxxydiva
06-24-2016, 02:44 PM
what is the deal with the SM and SW? I been noticing mad shade. Are we like, not allowed to unionize? is it like the pimp not liking his ho's talking or summat? What am I missing?
alex00
06-24-2016, 03:02 PM
Does streamate hide profiles or divert traffic to specfic rooms and why would they do that ? Ill have customers saying they are glad to see me back? well ive been logging on every single day so.....
xCamLovex
06-24-2016, 03:17 PM
Does streamate hide profiles or divert traffic to specfic rooms and why would they do that ? Ill have customers saying they are glad to see me back? well ive been logging on every single day so.....
They might move placement around for different users and since guys can't look around to save their saves when they're horny might miss you. I know I'm placed differently depending on region or even my custies recent history and if im not top 4 rows front page they'll "miss me"
waogtrain
06-24-2016, 07:57 PM
My placement tonight is great but I have absolutely no traffic. I've been on for almost an hour and no shows. Not sure how much longer I'll be on tonight. :(
xCamLovex
06-24-2016, 10:28 PM
This is my first week breaking $1000 a week in two months. It's been extremely difficult on SM since March for me but this week gives me hope. I try and take my previous months out of the equation when I think about paying my bills and whatnot. I might have to work wayyy harder and longer for $1000 but still eventually reaching it - I will work this weekend because I can comfortably get to about $1200 until my period starts.
I source my own traffic and no longer perform GS. Happy to see results and know I can pay my rent after 3 months of lots of anxiety. The last 3 months have made me think "omg I can't make rent am I going to make it through this rough spot?!?!" And my partner is looking at me like "you better figure it out" has been really stressful.
Some things I've done to kickstart my SM Fire:
• ban regulars who no longer give my room momentum. Notice when ppl are tipping u get more tips? Quiet regs make potential new regs awkwardly quiet too.
• I report violating hater cheats to support and tell them why I need them banned. Peepers, scammers, ect.
• commit to X amount of time online. If it's slow, set a comfortable goal you can complete. take breaks.
• source my own traffic. I haven't perfected a technique or resources that for sure work for me but I can tell I have more targeted guests VS "u wanna meet up by?" Will keep u posted on my progress.
• not letting other months dictate this month.
I'm determined.
(btw I agree there was a sweet spot of traffic today but it was gone by this evening for me personally)
good luck to all
moneycat
06-25-2016, 12:01 AM
What is happening?! I haven't made money in days, and the week before had gone so good!
CocoaBunni
06-25-2016, 02:41 AM
Who can we contact on sm about our suggestions that will take them seriously?
This is a message from a good regular, wonder what the issue was?!
I asked for clarification, if he was mobile, what he got to see or what error message(s) he got if any, asked him to elaborate but tonite i know i also had a pvt where the guy did not type at all, after 4 mins he gave up and left.
SM was glitchy for sure tonite so after a good pvt i logged off here, sat online less than 2 hrs but i know i dont wanna fuck up my percentage in paid from the first day of the week.
Trying again later in the evening, maybe they fix the site til then.
45282
Update of his answer, now this tells a lot right?
45284
LadyCoco
06-27-2016, 08:39 AM
I've noticed that SM doesn't work on mobile or tablet. When you go into a room, it's black.
Marina Starr
06-27-2016, 08:50 AM
Restarting your router/modem usually helps.
I've noticed that SM doesn't work on mobile or tablet. When you go into a room, it's black.
ShadyPinesMa
06-27-2016, 09:32 AM
I've noticed that SM doesn't work on mobile or tablet. When you go into a room, it's black.
Mobile isn't working for me either, it's showing every model as being in a show. I haven't died and gone to camgirl heaven so I know this isn't the case.
xCamLovex
06-27-2016, 09:34 AM
Mobile isn't working for me either, it's showing every model as being in a show. I haven't died and gone to camgirl heaven so I know this isn't the case.
That glitch where everyone is Ina. Show has been happening for me for months now. Literally impossible to get a glimpse of anyone.
Sometimes I think it's a way for SM to cover their asses when they know their site is choking. Suddenly all models are "in a show" when really, the website is imploding on itself
ShadyPinesMa
06-27-2016, 09:41 AM
That glitch where everyone is Ina. Show has been happening for me for months now. Literally impossible to get a glimpse of anyone.
Sometimes I think it's a way for SM to cover their asses when they know their site is choking. Suddenly all models are "in a show" when really, the website is imploding on itself
I doubt they would do that because it would just cause more problems than it would solve you know? Like why purposely alienate customers who could pay and help pull the site out of the slump?
I honestly think they're just up to their eyeballs in tech shit that they're having a hard time figuring out.
They don't want to keep models in the loop bc telling models "yeah our shit isn't working 50% of the time but we're figuring it out" would cause models to either stop signing on, or move on completely. Instead they keep dangling a shiny carrot (contests) to keep models coming back to a site that only partially functions.
I have confidence they will figure it out eventually but until then it really blows.
xCamLovex
06-27-2016, 05:10 PM
I doubt they would do that because it would just cause more problems than it would solve you know? Like why purposely alienate customers who could pay and help pull the site out of the slump?
ive noticed that when on mobile SM automatically gives a model is "performing" prompt if you touch the x next to the model ratings. Also, if your internet is spotty all of a sudden all models are either black or "in a show" but if you get on desktop none of those models are in shows. it's like a mobile 404 error page but instead of "not working" you just get "currently performing" my custies will sometimes tell me "u were in a show all night" when really they were viewing me on mobile and it *said* I was in a show.
If if guys can get to a desktop or laptop there's a good chance they will get to spend on you. Mobile has been a major bummer since the start of the year. Not surprised when people come in telling be "black screen" or just in and out faster than I can respond. It just tells me theyre on mobile
After i got cut off four times in a matter of minutes on SM i connected to my other internet line and all looks okay for now, no disconnects, wiow, i know i did a great thing by installing the 2nd internet line into my house, i pay extra but it's worth it, when one of the connections gets wonky i have the other as reserve. Happy to have options here :)
Bootsie
06-28-2016, 09:15 AM
You know, I keep trying to change shifts, mix things up...but I have no idea what to do about glitches. Half the guys can hear me, half of them can't. Half can see me and hear me, half can hear me but only see a black box. Seriously SM?
DeepThoughts
06-28-2016, 10:41 AM
I just checked my task manager and Im running at 39% memory. Seems most of it is from the broadcaster but also just Streamate open on Chrome is really high. I see nothing in the background processes that is contributing to this.
I feel like this is too high. What do you ladies think? Any ideas on how to lower it? Should I be contacting SM support to report it?
Tigrillo
06-28-2016, 10:59 AM
why am I getting peekers in EXC?????? I'm kicking them out because this is a very personal show with a custie who only wants to talk about his life, but what gives??? what to do? or am I in pvt but why did I get a request then?
halp I don't know what to do and this guy istays in exc for an hour or more. I don't want to be in regular pvt!
Magical_Hoohah
06-28-2016, 11:01 AM
@DeepThoughts I know this is totally cliche, but maybe try restarting your computer. I've noticed that sometimes my cpu, and occasionally even the ram, runs inexplicably high and I can't see anything causing it. Usually it's after quite a few days of heavy usage without turning it off. Restarting usually helps, even though the task manager shows that the same things are running before and after.
Melyssax
06-28-2016, 11:40 AM
why am I getting peekers in EXC?????? I'm kicking them out because this is a very personal show with a custie who only wants to talk about his life, but what gives??? what to do? or am I in pvt but why did I get a request then?
halp I don't know what to do and this guy istays in exc for an hour or more. I don't want to be in regular pvt!
It's more than likely a private block session.. We are so quick to click to accept the show out of excitement but sometimes don't bother to read what type of show lol.. Happened to me awhile ago & I think that's what it was
Tigrillo
06-28-2016, 12:05 PM
It's more than likely a private block session.. We are so quick to click to accept the show out of excitement but sometimes don't bother to read what type of show lol.. Happened to me awhile ago & I think that's what it was
It was :( I'm a moron.
note to self: READ THE POPUPS
xCamLovex
06-28-2016, 12:27 PM
You know, I keep trying to change shifts, mix things up...but I have no idea what to do about glitches. Half the guys can hear me, half of them can't. Half can see me and hear me, half can hear me but only see a black box. Seriously SM?
I was having issues last night as well. audio issues, cutting in and out, bitrate issues, many custies complaining to the point i had to sign off because it wouldn't regulate. Some nights are just impossible technologically. When everything is running smoothly on our end, we have to beat ourselves up a bit less. It means we can go on another site, or create content, or turn a new egg completely with the time not on SM. It's never the end of the world when I can't get things to work on SM anymore:P
SoloDesire
06-28-2016, 12:37 PM
I just checked my task manager and Im running at 39% memory. Seems most of it is from the broadcaster but also just Streamate open on Chrome is really high. I see nothing in the background processes that is contributing to this.
I feel like this is too high. What do you ladies think? Any ideas on how to lower it? Should I be contacting SM support to report it?
No, 39% is not too high. The broadcaster alone uses almost 30% on my laptop. I usually run between 35%-55% when I stream. Sometimes up to 65% if I'm watching a video in another tab. You'll be fine.
Magical_Hoohah
06-28-2016, 02:25 PM
No, 39% is not too high. The broadcaster alone uses almost 30% on my laptop. I usually run between 35%-55% when I stream. Sometimes up to 65% if I'm watching a video in another tab. You'll be fine.
Seriously?! Is that SM alone, or SM plus other split camming sites? I must be insanely spoiled, because I called my bf close to tears the other day when I found out that SM was using 25-30% while I was streaming. I thought that was absurdly high. *blush* I'm gonna go count my blessings now...
SoloDesire
06-28-2016, 02:52 PM
Seriously?! Is that SM alone, or SM plus other split camming sites? I must be insanely spoiled, because I called my bf close to tears the other day when I found out that SM was using 25-30% while I was streaming. I thought that was absurdly high. *blush* I'm gonna go count my blessings now...
Yes, that's using SM alone. Everyone has different power from their computer so everyone will be different. But I have a fairly simple i7 and that's what I get. I never have any issues streaming at best quality either.
Prussia
06-28-2016, 04:15 PM
Anyone that is saying the video is frozen etc on iPhone/iPad:
Are you guys trying to stream SM videos using the b-line app? I find that streaming SM videos through Safari is next to impossible. But the b-line app does fix most glitches. I even tell my guys to download it.
SoloDesire
06-28-2016, 05:28 PM
Anyone that is saying the video is frozen etc on iPhone/iPad:
Are you guys trying to stream SM videos using the b-line app? I find that streaming SM videos through Safari is next to impossible. But the b-line app does fix most glitches. I even tell my guys to download it.
Even with B-Line rooms aren't loading for me. They show they are trying to load and then it goes to "the model is in a private session" page when it times out. It's ridiculous.
MistressX
06-28-2016, 05:52 PM
25 bucks in an hour. Damn. I am on the 2nd row (that I can see) and I have zero traffic
EDIT: Someone finally tells me my cam is black. FFS
Chellyinparadise
06-28-2016, 07:27 PM
Im experiencing alot of in and outs within seconds, and barely anyone talking right now when they come in. Traffic seems so quiet tonight, still getting some shows but its weird.
This is what my chat box looks like right now noone speaking or staying logged in and out numerous times, is anyone else experiencing this, its first time its been like this when noone is saying anything.
Maverick22 has logged on
Maverick22 has logged off
Remyboy21 has logged on
steelbert71 has logged on
steelbert71 has logged off
Remyboy21 has logged off
JOEY1143 has logged on
JOEY1143 has logged off
sexy_ass (invisible) has logged on
wwm52 has logged on
wwm52 has logged off
Pirata984 has logged on
sexy_ass has logged off
Pirata984 has logged off
trammell96 has logged on
trammell96 has logged off
DrDick has logged on
smyck7 has logged on
smyck7 has logged off
Trucker16 has logged on
Trucker16 has logged off
MistressX
06-28-2016, 09:47 PM
It's not just you. That was me allllll night long. Still managed to get my low goal. But damn it was like pulling teeth. A lot of guys coming in saying the black screen and one guy saying it was ONLY me. Nobody else's room was doing the black screen for him except me. Weird