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Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
I don't because I was scared of having my account suspended if for some reason the entire session could not be completed (e.g. my net cutting out, laptop overheating / issues, etc), and I get my account suspended for not completing it.
Do any of you girls have them enabled? If so, which ones do you have enabled? (Which time frames?) And do you get many folks who buy them?
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Re: Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
I think I have 15 and 30 min enabled... not the 45...
45 min non stop is too much for me..
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I don't think they would suspend you if you happened to get disconnected. Maybe if it happened over and over but not if it was a true accident.
I used to have them enabled, but not anymore. I should think about enabling them again!
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I don't yet, but that is only because I am really lame and don't totally get the concept behind them. (*blush*)
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Re: Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
Basically guys can buy long sessions with you, but they'll get a discount off your usual rates upon purchasing one.
It's good because you'll be guaranteed money for the time frames, but the downsides are that you could be performing for up to a whole hour (IF you choose to have that particular time block enabled - you can go as low as 15 mins), and the risks are account suspension if you do not complete the whole time.
I have a crappy laptop which is prone to over-heating and my net connection isn't 100% guaranteed not to disconnect so I don't find the idea too thrilling right now. But I was wondering if guys even use them that much.
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I could see how they'd be great for shows that require a bit of prep or clean-up afterwards (shower/bubble bath/chocolate syrup, etc)
I can't speak to the potential penalties for having regular computer issues on sm, but I love the 'block time' concept for that reason (I do every show as a 'block' with my style of camming). I would never run a bubble bath for what might have been a two-minute wonder in pay-per-min style camming, but I have no probs doing it if I know a guy has booked half an hour
While I'm sure they're out there, I've never encountered a guy who expected me to pound myself senseless for an extended period of time
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Hell yes! I love block sessions! And the guys have like 2 hours to come back and finish if they get disconnected...
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Hmm i've never tried block sessions, i dont think id be able to do 45 mins non-stop either... poor vagina..
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Personally I don't like them because I don't want to give a discount and be stuck in a long show with a guy I don't enjoy doing shows for. I wish we could offer them on a case by case basis.
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I have all of the times available. I love it cause I know that my guys who do them want to take their time. And since it gives a 5 and 1 minute warning you can time things. Plus, if they go over the time they continue at the discounted per minute rate. If you are in pvt block others coming in pay the normal rate.
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I had the 15 min block enabled until I realized they can use it in the group mode...I hadnt noticed that it was group because a box popped up like it does in excl. so I hit accept and then a minute later someone else popped in lol
So i was stuck in group for that time since i couldnt leave until the time was up. It was my fault for not noticing but I just assumed when the box popped up and it said 15 min block that it was excl.
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I love having block enabled because I know how long the show will be! I only have 15 and 30, but it's just nice to know I can take my time and do a sensual strip and really build up to the orgasm. Being in a block show lets you know you're with the kind of guy that wants that and not some jerk who is going to get pissy when you aren't pounding your pussy in 20 seconds.
Also, I tend to get down to business faster when I'm not in a block, so when it ends up being a long show and I wasn't expecting it to, I get suuuper worn out. I also start to worry that I'm getting boring and not doing enough. Like I said, with a block I can take my time and not worry or over work :)
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I have 15 min and 30 min enabled, I like block sessions bc I already know that it won't be a 2 min pvt
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They can use it with either premier or exclusive chat. You just have to read what's in the box.
Also, as Holly pointed out, you have to hit "accept" to take the session. If you're really uncomfortable with doing shows for guys who you don't know (not your regs), you can click "reject." They SHOULD be asking you before they go for it, so I always used to reject the show until they told me what they wanted. Or sometimes I had a guy who wanted a fetish I didn't do. I said no to it and he tried multiple times to start the block session anyway. I just kept clicking "reject" and told him he'd be banned if he kept it up.
They are a great way to ensure that guys stay in longer, if you're having trouble keep customers in your room. And, as CC said, it's great to know that you can pace yourself. The guy has you booked for the duration. I do NOT advocate wasting a customer's time/money, but you can give him everything you've agreed upon without wearing yourself out immediately. It's easier to enjoy longer shows this way.
If they choose to keep going after their time is up, they can. It does not kick them out right away. They can continue at the discounted rate, or you can choose to end the show. Anyone else who comes in (if you're in premier chat) will pay the full rate. (This is listed in the FAQ section.) You can still get the peepers tho, so just be aware.
I would not offer anything longer than 30 minutes, but that's just my preference. I think the 10% discount is MORE than generous considering that 30 minutes isn't an extremely long show, and I don't think I could see myself performing for longer than that regularly. Also, like someone mentioned, I would be afraid to be stuck in there longer than 30 min with someone who was being a jerk.
From the FAQ page:
15 minute = 5% discount
30 minute = 10% discount
45 minute = 15% discount
60 minute = 20% discount
CAN I END A BLOCK SESSION BEFORE THE TIME IS UP?
No, by agreeing to the block session you have committed yourself for that time frame. Intentionally terminating a block session can result in termination of and/or funds being deducted from your account.
MY BLOCK SESSION WAS DISCONNECTED - WHAT NOW?
In the case that a block session is interrupted by accident the member may resume the block session any time within 2 hours of when the session originally began. If the member tries to reconnect and you are still streaming, but not currently in another paid session, we expect you to resume the block session.
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Re: Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
Yes I have them enabled, I have sold a few and tbh the longer ones never seem to be too bad, the guys don't want me fucking my puss to shreds lol. I like them, it means I can offer the guys another option to just premium and exclusive, giving the guys more ways to spend money on you has got to be a good thing right?;D
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I have 15, 30, 45, and 60 minute block sessions enabled and I love them! I usually get at least a couple of block sessions per week, but sometimes I'll go through phases where a customer will purchase 30 or 45 minute exclusive blocks for a week straight. That's always nice! I've never done a long block where a guy expects xxx play the entire time, usually it's 10-15 minutes of play and the rest of the time is spent talking and getting to know each other. Very casual and low-key. This past week I've had one customer get a 15 minute premium block almost every day, and usually a few other guys will join in for a minute or two throughout the session so it's a nice little bonus.
I'm not positive as it's never happened to me, but I don't *think* they would suspend your account for not completing a block if there's a technical problem, especially as SM has been having so many tech problems on their end I can't imagine them faulting you for that. I've had guys start a block, leave after a few minutes for whatever reason, and then come back a little while later to complete the rest of the time on the block. As long as you complete the show within two hours I wouldn't think it would be a huge deal, but there's no harm in emailing SM just to ask about it.
And you can decide not to do a block session for someone you know you're not going to enjoy doing a show for. You always have the option to accept or reject the request, so you can just reject it if you know it's someone who's going to give you a hard time. I've rejected exclusive sessions with annoying people many times without a problem, blocks are no different.
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I do them. The only thing I don't like about them is that sometimes the guy is done lots earlier than he anticipated he was going to be and he'll drop off, leaving you not knowing if he's coming back or what. Since they have 2 hours to come back and use up the rest of their session I'm going to bite my nails for a bit, wondering what to do if someone drops out with more than 5 min left on the clock. Usually I just use it as motivation to keep myself working for another few hours.
Most of the guys who get long block sessions have an elaborate fantasy or want to spend a lot of time with you so there's only a minimum of pussy play. If there is a lot of pussy play you can always sort of laugh and tell him, "Hey if you want me to last the rest of this 45 min you've got to give me a break. I'm not a machine, you know."
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One thing I forgot... if the customer leaves the session early and then comes back to finish it, he will just pull you straight into private. It won't give you options there. The only time I was annoyed by that was when a guy who was having "computer trouble" pulled me in five separate times for a 15 min session.
I had already built up my free chat with other customers & was irritated that he kept effectively clearing my room. I finished up the session with him, but I did not accept one from him after that.
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I have blocks enabled, and I find them very... handy. The guaranteed session length is nice, and if they finish or have to go before the time is out, it's not on YOUR head if THEY disconnect the chat.
My last block had people popping in and out, but I didn't realize that they'd be paying full price until I looked at my earnings afterward.
As a rule, I let any peepers watch, but continue to give my full attention to the main custie since he DID reserve the time. *shrug*
(OH MY GOD I JUST FOUND A BAG OF JELLY BELLY JELLY BEANS ON MY DESK. I LOVE MY HUBBIE.)
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Re: Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
I have the 15 and 30 enabled, really like that :)
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Re: Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
I love my block sessions!! I don't mind the discount too much - especially as most of the guys that buy them are looking for very specific role plays and fantasies, and usually send me tips to say "thank you" after, so it starts to even out.
I love being able to start nice and slow and build up to things - I'm concerned about not moving "fast enough" in private and losing the customer sometimes. I can pace myself, do a nice slow build up, and really get into the show, because I know that they are not going to disappear on me.
I also use them for bigger shows - want me to change my outfit? Block. Want me to get messy? Block. It just saves me spending more time cleaning up than actually getting paid.
As for questions that have come up in the thread so far...
- You can enable block sessions for exclusive only. I wouldn't do one in pvt, because I love them for roleplay and one-on-one stuff.
- You can refuse to accept a session, same as any exclusive. So, if I have ten minutes left of my "shift" and someone tries to book a 30min, I will refuse, tell them that I am off in 15, but they can book a 15min session or come back tomorrow. Or, if the guy is pissing you off in free, you can just say NO to being stuck with him for half an hour.
- If you disconnect while in a block session (i.e., computer issues, not you doing it purposely) you get the money and he has to come back. I would guess that if you keep disconnecting, or he makes a complaint, you may well lose the money for it though. In my experience, these guys are pretty decent though.
I had a thought though - can anyone answer this one? If you are in block, and the guy becomes abusive, or starts doing/talking about illegal stuff (i.e. turns on the cam and there is a kid/dog/dead body/etc) so you end the session, do you get to keep the money? I would assume that you would e-mail SM and they would deal with it case by case....has anyone had an issue with this? I usually don't end sessions, but a guy was getting really abusive last night so I had to...
I'm a big fan of this option, but I am fairly picky about who gets to use it!
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Re: Block Sessions on SM - Do you have them enabled?
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Originally Posted by
ManyRoses
I had a thought though - can anyone answer this one? If you are in block, and the guy becomes abusive, or starts doing/talking about illegal stuff (i.e. turns on the cam and there is a kid/dog/dead body/etc) so you end the session, do you get to keep the money? I would assume that you would e-mail SM and they would deal with it case by case....has anyone had an issue with this?
BUMP. I want to know the answer to this one, too. I would *assume* that if you end it because he's being abusive you probably wouldn't get to keep the money (as messed up as that is). Maybe if you explain to support why you ended it they may pay you, but only for the time you were actually in session and not for the full length of the block. But if he's doing/talking about something illegal and you terminate the show because he's violating the site's TOS they shouldn't penalize you for that. Good question!
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I used to get a lot more blocks when my rates were lower. Now I only offer 30 min blocks and I haven't had one in months. I'm not a real big fan of blocks tho.
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I have the 15 and 30 minute block sessions enabled. Granted I've never done a block session cause I'm barely ever on SM anymore.
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Ok, you guys totally have me convince. I am going to enable block sessions tonight to try them out -- but I am going to be very clear that they are by 'appointment only' so I don't have to worry about people trying to get a block session with me before telling me what they want first.