View Full Version : STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
SM_CamGirl
07-14-2016, 02:39 PM
worst week in years for me! all this week without traffic, today with no more than 1 guy at a time in my room in guest chat, not a single pvt for more than 6 mins and the cherry of the cake... a 2 star rating... and i never never saw again the free users on the list, they are there because they write but around a month ago the list is always in zero, like ghosts writing me... im sad today, i usually have patience in SM but today im really sad =( because its normal for me have bad days but not a whole week...
xCamLovex
07-14-2016, 02:39 PM
Many sites not just SM are slow ATM. I am beginning to think there's just a shift going on in the cam industry. I sense some desperation and urgency from sites I've never seen before so I know not just the models are feeling it. Until a better job internationally is done about controlling and sharing stolen content there will be financial conflict. There is SO MUCH free content people can't even view it all let alone pay for more?
If any cam site thinks this isn't a factor they will continue to run contests raping their models of Whatever energy and optimism they have by performing $20 gold shows for a $7 take home profit. Allowing $1 buy ins then allow pirates to steal content perpetuating the cycle again and again.
This is fundamental ladies. It is not you, your talent, Internet, another model, just know that. Ask yourself how often you go to the grocery store when your pantry is full after a Costco run. I guarantee you are home snacking on chips cookies and pizza. buying more food is totally not your intention. This applies to camming as well.
After having a eye opening convo with an admin of a tube site today, men have been spoiled. They believe porn should be free and they are more willing to put money in each other's pocket and share our content amongst each other then pay us for it. It's disgusting but eye opening. Do I want to be a part of this cycle?
I love camming so much. I don't have anything against it. I am good at what I do. But is this what I want out of life? No
It twists my stomach in knots to see women hurting and fighting over things that are not our fault. While we stress and fight, there are trolls who want us to feel like shit so we lower our standards prices and values so they can benefit from it.
Stand strong. Be strong. Know that this issue is bigger than your core processor or that a model cammed 48 hrs straight.
SylvySinclair
07-14-2016, 03:09 PM
yeah, ive been seeins girls fightying and arguing because traffic is slow, but we should stick together and cheer up each other, we need one another, we need support. all of us! when one girl is feeling sad one day, the one feeling better should cheer her up and so on....we are alone here, get tons of pms asking for advice on camming, asking for a word of support etc, and i feel like giving those nice words out, coz i know what we all go through. hell, i have many lousy days, i also need u girls. lets stick together, no fightying pls!
LadyCoco
07-14-2016, 03:29 PM
I agree. There are way too many people on these forums and other forums arguing with each other lately. We should be supporting each other during this time. Not slamming each other or calling each other out! So what if some people work 20 hours per day. They put me to shame because I wish I had that time or stamina. It's a good day for me when I can work 4 hours on cam.
And there's no shift in the camming world. The sex industry as a whole is slow right now. Strippers are finding the clubs empty. They're finding it harder to get dances. Even escorts are experiencing a slow period, as I've read on here and other sites. Clip sites like C4S are experiencing a lull right now, however, some are still making sales.
You can't expect to rely on one source of income. It's slow on SM? Try Cams.com, iFriends, or Flirt4Free for a change. Or, sign up for a token site if you want to escape the monotony of a private-based site. Like Jane said, branch out your brand with clips, photos, literotica, texting, PSO work, etc. Hell, even sell Skype shows if you need to! Girls should at least work on two sites and one content site, or at least one site along with two or three other content sites. Use it to your advantage so you never run out of money to make. And don't forget to utilize the importance of blogging and social media!
Bored beyond fuckless. Trying to put my time in. NOT looking forward to August and back to school ect that keeps everyone's wallets busy. Last minute family vacations and what not.
ive copied both the fms url and the stream link into the encoder but it still doesnt work, it just stays it cant connect to the network but my internet is perfect :( the box with the things you have to copy doesnt even pop up anymore and SMbroadcast crashes my laptop. Wasted so much money on new laptop, new hd webcam, wigs/toys ect. to not even be able to stream. Thankyou for answering
For sure u doing something wrong there, ur pc specs and connection should sustain the HD stream, how about u make a print screen of ur encoder settings to see what parameters u have there?
Maybe u oversee things?
You sure u have the External encoder selected in ur chat room drop box as streaming option?
If u need further help i can help u with print screens but u make the 1st move now and show us ur encoder settings in a print screen. xx
Magical_Hoohah
07-14-2016, 04:19 PM
ive copied both the fms url and the stream link into the encoder but it still doesnt work, it just stays it cant connect to the network but my internet is perfect :( the box with the things you have to copy doesnt even pop up anymore and SMbroadcast crashes my laptop. Wasted so much money on new laptop, new hd webcam, wigs/toys ect. to not even be able to stream. Thankyou for answering
I had something very similar happen when I got a new computer recently. I had both the "can't connect" error, the "link box doesn't pop up" error, and an error where the links in the box could not be copied. I switched browsers from Chrome to Firefox, and all the problems went away. After a couple weeks, I tried again with Chrome, and it's been perfectly fine on Chrome ever since.
anonymous camgirl
07-14-2016, 04:33 PM
Back in the day I worked 8 am til midnite with several breaks mind you.. but there was not much free live video so it was very doable.
Its called coffee and work ethic. I can guarantee you she wasnt on any drugs and you are rude to even suggest such a thing. Back in the day most of us cammed 10 to 12 hours a day, that was normal. Sometimes you would pull a 20 hour day if you had to catch up to make your goal. We didnt have gold shows or were able to sell videos or pictures sets. Hell you couldnt even show your tits in free chat or you would get suspended. We actually had to work our asses off and we didnt attack each other if someone did well in a contest.
Welcome to camming where someone will always make more than you and customers want freebies a lot. It comes with the job.
Semyonovna
07-14-2016, 05:19 PM
Finally saw myself on SM and my stream was awful! I tried all broadcasting options but neither one is decent. Now I get it why I didn't do well there. First of all I don't use encoder because my laptop is on fire when encoder is on, second I have Logitech cam of 3mpix, third my internet upload is 2mb per sec. So much time wasted, wish I knew this before... On other sites I work I have proper stream. Do you ladies have any advice for my current situation? I really want to work on SM, but I don't know when will I be able to invest in better equipment
SylvySinclair
07-14-2016, 05:36 PM
i saw myself today on sm and its not bad, but its not good also.....if anyone could visit my room, i would appreciate very much ty. im having a lot of peepers but im having guys staying and chatting and even buying sometimes. so, im not sure how much of a bad image i have if they come exclusive too. if anyone visits me, pls tell me so. im as queen sylvy there. ty in advance.
Marina Starr
07-14-2016, 06:38 PM
On SM you need the Encoder or Broadcaster. SM requires a lot of their models. 2mbps upload is doable but your computer has to be good. I would say work other sites and save for a good computer.
Finally saw myself on SM and my stream was awful! I tried all broadcasting options but neither one is decent. Now I get it why I didn't do well there. First of all I don't use encoder because my laptop is on fire when encoder is on, second I have Logitech cam of 3mpix, third my internet upload is 2mb per sec. So much time wasted, wish I knew this before... On other sites I work I have proper stream. Do you ladies have any advice for my current situation? I really want to work on SM, but I don't know when will I be able to invest in better equipment
Marina Starr
07-14-2016, 06:40 PM
Question! When you block posters on here, will their names still show up and not what they post? I want to completely block so they'll be out of sight, out of mind.
seicento
07-14-2016, 07:42 PM
Question! When you block posters on here, will their names still show up and not what they post? I want to completely block so they'll be out of sight, out of mind.
you will still see their name but not what they posted.
Marina Starr
07-14-2016, 08:04 PM
http://i63.tinypic.com/25hhmdt.gif
you will still see their name but not what they posted.
lll99
07-14-2016, 08:32 PM
Just my two cents..some of the people who are claiming mentioning a cam name is like killing their firstborn are by far being more dramatic than anyone else. We shouldnt post about others in my opinion but as a cam model youre a public figure, youre going to be discussed whether you like it or not. And JerseyBelle wasnt saying anything too bad either, just pointing out that someone worked 20 hours/day and wondered how she did it. Some people need to learn to chill..
ANYWAY I hate these fucking contests. I was on for like an hour and a half and made $85 (like $240 for the site) and wasn't even top 500. I said fuck it and switched to chaturbate where ill make way more money an hour. The only reason I was on streamate was because I thought i would hit top 200 semi-easily. If i wasnt even top 500 who knows how long i wouldve had to stay on.
JaneBurgess
07-14-2016, 08:33 PM
Just my two cents..some of the people who are claiming mentioning a cam name is like killing their firstborn are by far being more dramatic than anyone else. We shouldnt post about others in my opinion but as a cam model youre a public figure, youre going to be discussed whether you like it or not. And JerseyBelle wasnt saying anything too bad either, just pointing out that someone worked 20 hours/day and wondered how she did it. Some people need to learn to chill..
ANYWAY I hate these fucking contests. I was on for like an hour and a half and made $85 (like $240 for the site) and wasn't even top 500. I said fuck it and switched to chaturbate where ill make way more money an hour. The only reason I was on streamate was because I thought i would hit top 200 semi-easily. If i wasnt even top 500 who knows how long i wouldve had to stay on.
It violates the rules of this forum to call out another performer by name. Also implying they are on drugs is fucked up.
Camwhoreextraordinaire
07-14-2016, 08:35 PM
I use the broadcaster but the last few times I was disconnected during prvts. I am coming back full force tomorrow after a week off to take care of personal affairs. Needless to say, I have return after 4 years away just in the end of June. Is m hoping camimg doesn't suck for any of us this week!
JaneBurgess
07-14-2016, 08:39 PM
Back in the day I worked 8 am til midnite with several breaks mind you.. but there was not much free live video so it was very doable.
Thats why I like phone sites that have camming too. I can log on and be on for many hours because there is no free chat. Free chat is draining most days
Chellyinparadise
07-14-2016, 08:48 PM
I use the broadcaster but the last few times I was disconnected during prvts. I am coming back full force tomorrow after a week off to take care of personal affairs. Needless to say, I have return after 4 years away just in the end of June. Is m hoping camimg doesn't suck for any of us this week!
Welcome back. Hope you do well.
lll99
07-14-2016, 08:52 PM
It violates the rules of this forum to call out another performer by name. Also implying they are on drugs is fucked up.
oh yeah i dont disagree that youre obviously going to get warned by a mod if you violate the rules. but in my opinion thats more of just something you say when someone works 20 hours a day. even vanilla work 20 hour days are CRAZY and we all know how painful this job is even after just a few hours. i think a lot of our minds would go to caffeine or adderall or something. but i do agree her name shouldve been kept out of it, but at the end of the day its not that big of a deal. lots more issues in the world to be upset about.
Erika_Xstacy
07-14-2016, 10:18 PM
oh yeah i dont disagree that youre obviously going to get warned by a mod if you violate the rules. but in my opinion thats more of just something you say when someone works 20 hours a day. even vanilla work 20 hour days are CRAZY and we all know how painful this job is even after just a few hours. i think a lot of our minds would go to caffeine or adderall or something. but i do agree her name shouldve been kept out of it, but at the end of the day its not that big of a deal. lots more issues in the world to be upset about.
If I came to this forum and I saw my name and next to anything that referred i did hardcore drugs to hustle
That is pure disrespect
How would you feel if you were a established model and another model said that about you, mentioning your name and cocaine to do your job??
There was zero reference to adderal in that post
You think a model is just gonna chill?
psh wtfever chill
KittieVenom
07-14-2016, 10:32 PM
I finally got the goddamn encoder to work, and it knocked my placement back THREE fucking pages! "better placement" my ass. Streamate is shit this week and after that I don't feel like using the encoder ever again.
Promised
07-14-2016, 10:43 PM
I never upgraded to the new encoder I just use the old version. I seem to get placement just depending on how many hours I stay on and how well I do. I used to be on the front page towards the top when I cammed tons of hours everyday, now I only cam about 2 hours a day a few days a week and am usually on page 2 last month even 3, but I don't really care? I've made good money on page 2 and shit money on page 1 so to me it's just all about catching those few guys who spend alot of $ quick :)
JaneBurgess
07-14-2016, 11:19 PM
oh yeah i dont disagree that youre obviously going to get warned by a mod if you violate the rules. but in my opinion thats more of just something you say when someone works 20 hours a day. even vanilla work 20 hour days are CRAZY and we all know how painful this job is even after just a few hours. i think a lot of our minds would go to caffeine or adderall or something. but i do agree her name shouldve been kept out of it, but at the end of the day its not that big of a deal. lots more issues in the world to be upset about.
Honestly most people would be upset when you accuse them of using drugs. Thats 100 percent not right to do. Ive done long days before and it didnt include drugs or adderall. Once again caffeine and a good work ethic is all you need for long hours.
JaneBurgess
07-14-2016, 11:42 PM
I use the broadcaster but the last few times I was disconnected during prvts. I am coming back full force tomorrow after a week off to take care of personal affairs. Needless to say, I have return after 4 years away just in the end of June. Is m hoping camimg doesn't suck for any of us this week!
Welcome back!!! Try using the Encoder, the Broadcaster is still in Beta and has issues. If you need the settings for the Encoder let me know and Ill post a pic with them.
Camwhoreextraordinaire
07-15-2016, 01:46 AM
Thanks Jane! I remember you from the AZ shootouts... The encoder seems to make me freeze even so I have very good specs and Internet.
SylvySinclair
07-15-2016, 07:40 AM
nowadays i work 12hs a day but in the past ive done 18hs online and never used any drugs, any pills not even coffee. my personal motivator is coke (coca cola), to be very clear. lol
i get very tired but i do it every day from mon to fri and now with this horrendous traffic im gonna do 4hs a day on the weekends. i hope it pays up. good weekend to all.
hyori
07-15-2016, 07:53 AM
Being a member of this forum is actually a privilege and not to be taken for granted. The knowledge I have acquired here has been the most lucrative because the information here is truly amazing. I've been to the other forums and they are not even close to the material that can be mined here. It is also the oldest forum for sex workers other than reddit and old school newsgroups. That's why I don't find any issue in respecting the rules here and I agree with the rules as well.
lll99
07-15-2016, 10:14 AM
If I came to this forum and I saw my name and next to anything that referred i did hardcore drugs to hustle
That is pure disrespect
How would you feel if you were a established model and another model said that about you, mentioning your name and cocaine to do your job??
There was zero reference to adderal in that post
You think a model is just gonna chill?
psh wtfever chill
i wouldnt be that upset. a little annoyed but not that upset. maybe i just have thicker skin than you do so i cant speak from where you would be coming from. but like someone said below i also agree the rules should be followed, including calling out, etc.
EbonyAshleyy
07-15-2016, 10:26 AM
Can someone PLEASEEEEEE tell me what time of day I should be expecting Daily Pay? I'm freaking outtttt lol
xoprincessremy
07-16-2016, 08:57 AM
When you worked double the hours you normally do but made only half of what you're normally used to. Thanks for that fucking contest SM.
xCamLovex
07-16-2016, 10:26 AM
The reason we respect the privacy of others and our own here is because this is also where trolls come to prey and stalk on models. We refrain from posting details about glitches and interfering with the privacy of others for this reason and will continue to.
Yes you may have thick skin as do I, but a sicko shouldn't have the privilege of coming on here and beating off to the details of another models life. Yeah it sounds extreme but we all face a certain level of danger in broadcasting lives
Example: I was face down in a bowl of noodles last week with sunglasses on. When I checked my messages on my website I had a message telling me how pretty I looked eating those noodles.
Cam models deserve safety and privacy. Please do not go out of your way to put someone on blast. Don't make it easier for creeps to find you or someone else
xoprincessremy
07-16-2016, 11:41 AM
The reason we respect the privacy of others and our own here is because this is also where trolls come to prey and stalk on models. We refrain from posting details about glitches and interfering with the privacy of others for this reason and will continue to.
Yes you may have thick skin as do I, but a sicko shouldn't have the privilege of coming on here and beating off to the details of another models life. Yeah it sounds extreme but we all face a certain level of danger in broadcasting lives
Example: I was face down in a bowl of noodles last week with sunglasses on. When I checked my messages on my website I had a message telling me how pretty I looked eating those noodles.
Cam models deserve safety and privacy. Please do not go out of your way to put someone on blast. Don't make it easier for creeps to find you or someone else
face down in a bowl of noodles with sunglasses on? what ? lol
xCamLovex
07-16-2016, 12:24 PM
I was eating at a restaurant and someone in there knew who I was bb. I also had a what moment...
This is not the first time I've been recognized. And I know there are a ton of porn viewers out there so I still feel the importance of not letting strangers even closer. It's kinda creepy how guys on Twitter troll camgirl convos and chime in. I'm well aware guys read these boards from time to time.
Lots of love to anyone who worked the last contest btw. <3 enjoy your weekend!!!
EllieGold
07-16-2016, 03:23 PM
What others models choose to do is their own personal business. I don't care if anyone uses whatever to keep themselves awake, because it's their choice. Who knows they might be just be hopped up on caffeine only.
xoprincessremy
07-16-2016, 08:06 PM
I've done 18+ hr camathons before... no caffeine. no drugs. no stimulants. no alcohol. nothing. just power naps.
it doesnt look good to assume of others :/
PlayfulDesire
07-16-2016, 08:57 PM
The fact that I was on for a hou and got one private. Putting i minutes to reach my minute goal as well so I didnt log off when I only made 5 bucks in a hour but now people are telling me my sound is messing up. Ugh.
JaneBurgess
07-16-2016, 11:01 PM
Thanks Jane! I remember you from the AZ shootouts... The encoder seems to make me freeze even so I have very good specs and Internet.
Damn those were the days. Did you model at those shoots to?
^^^ Some people really have a lot of 'horse power' to do things while others have very little like myself, my energy fails after 3-4 hrs on cam now a days while others can last very long hrs.
Probably SM counts on these energetic models to get on cam and make the money and put up long hrs not on me lol, even some use 'helpers' it's just not nice or wise to talk about it, i know i dont drink at all, i dont smoke, never did drugs, never use pills or other 'energizers', i prefer this way even i can only cam few hrs a day only.
For example, my almost 80 yo neighbor is soo fit, she does clean, cook, shop, do laundry by hand and such and never get tired while me at half or her age i can barely manage the household and to cam at night for 3-4 hrs total, go figure ;)
Femmestudent
07-19-2016, 01:27 PM
Wow MFs are either broke, rude or both. Gonna try somewhere else right now.
Marina Starr
07-19-2016, 02:26 PM
Random question but anyone using wifi to cam? My internet has been disconnecting when I'm hardwired as of late. Could be my Ethernet ports or whatever is causing that.
Erika_Xstacy
07-19-2016, 02:40 PM
Random question but anyone using wifi to cam? My internet has been disconnecting when I'm hardwired as of late. Could be my Ethernet ports or whatever is causing that.
yup it could be
I change mine out at least once a year
I also use Ethernet port connectors through usb
Marina Starr
07-19-2016, 02:45 PM
My new mac pro doesn't have the Ethernet port, i have to buy an extender. Can you post a pic?
yup it could be
I change mine out at least once a year
I also use Ethernet port connectors through usb
Erika_Xstacy
07-19-2016, 04:06 PM
45412
you pprob just need to change the cord
but I also change those connectors out as well bc of all the dangling they do, it has to stress sumn
kinda like boobs with time loooollll
Marina Starr
07-19-2016, 04:28 PM
Thanks girl! I'm gonna get the USB port for Ethernet. My bitrate gone up with wifi but round time time increased, lol!
you pprob just need to change the cord
but I also change those connectors out as well bc of all the dangling they do, it has to stress sumn
kinda like boobs with time loooollll
xoprincessremy
07-21-2016, 03:02 AM
Had a great 4 hour shift. Hourly average was normal.
Until I wanted to keep going...
Stayed on for another 4 hours and had zero privates.
I knew I should have logged off and went to sleep. fuck you SM
HollyJaydeXXX
07-21-2016, 10:44 AM
Shoot me...
I've seriously worked 12 hours this week and made a GRAND TOTAL of $60 FUCKING DOLLARS
This shit is ridiculous
ali2001
07-21-2016, 01:51 PM
help! my round trip time is not great and no one is able to stay in my room or they get kicked out of pvt !i have fiber internet( very fast ) and a gaming laptop..what could it be??
JaneBurgess
07-21-2016, 07:02 PM
help! my round trip time is not great and no one is able to stay in my room or they get kicked out of pvt !i have fiber internet( very fast ) and a gaming laptop..what could it be??
Its on their end, Im having the same issue this week. They have had server issues for years and were supposed to build a new server hub. We are screwed because there is not a thing we can do to fix it.
gingerstripper
07-21-2016, 11:54 PM
i wrote liz.. just asking whats going on telling her im concerned about the site. i havent been on in a week or whatever maybe i logged in during a bad time lol. heres to hoping everything gets fixed