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How I got the encoder working, increased my upload speed and made lots more $$$$!
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This software (The Hotspot Sheild) is absolutely safe to use (confirmed by SM now!)
Yeah, uhh... I edited this post ages ago to tell everyone to uninstall this, as SM initially told me it was against the rules (see my later posts in this thread to get the low-down).
Please read - I only advise this software for Streamate performers who, like me, have not been able to use the encoder on account of their poor upload speeds. I have not tried this software with anything else such as uploading files / pictures / videos / clips / etc to other sites, and I cannot guarantee that using this software for those means will work! In fact, on account of how many messages I've had from disappointed girls telling me this program failed for them because they got error messages when trying to upload things faster, I would definitely NOT advise this software for those means!
If you've always had poor quality upload speed that has resulted in you not being able to use the encoder, I say definitely give this a try!
You can download it here: http://download.cnet.com/hotspot-shield/
Note: Turning this software on will mask your IP address, and change the location the internet thinks you are (I'm in the UK, but the net thinks I'm in LA). And so, you may find that some videos (for example) will not work because the net thinks you're in a different country.
E.g. I'm a UK girl and I like watching 4oD on YouYube. When I turn the Hotspot Sheild on, YouTube thinks I'm in LA and tells me "this video is not available in your country" even though I am obviously still in the UK.
To remedy this, just turn it off. I only ever turn it on just before I am streaming on Streamate.
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Mmm I may install it again. I got a great vibe from the 20 min in total I have been on SM despite my issues.
Either I need to play around a hell of a lot with the encoder settings, or have someone else check my stream, or it'll need to wait till I upgrade my computer.
Funny though that with Hotspot, my bitrate was still dropping to 300 on the encoder... Worth trying again though, may have better luck.
So pleased that it's made a huge difference to your sanity and your earnings! Go girl! Talking of perving, wish I knew who you were. Haha! ;-) (do not take that as a demand to tell me lol)
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Ah! Now bit rate is something that can't be predicted with this thing - I say I can set it to 800, but it doesn't hit 800, but it doesn't mess up when I do set it to that.
It used to crash at 800, and I'd be kept off work for ages trying to figure how I should set the bit rate to something that wouldn't result in it crashing.
It hovers in seemingly in a "safe zone" around the 300 area. I know this still isn't perfect, and in relative terms for many other performers here, that still may leave a LOT to be desired, but for me, it is absolutely perfect. I'm just overjoyed that I can finally use the encoder and get good placement!
As for my performer name, I'm privileged that you should ask! About to pm you. :)
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Incantatious, I'm also DYING to know who you are! But I am going to try this software out & see if it helps! My upload speed i usually about 5.9 as it is, but my encoder does flicker and shit and I have to go through manycam for it to use the recommended settings without crashing on me, so lets hope this helps! Thank you for the tip!
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I'll def look into it, my issue with the encoder is it sucks up everything else and is SLOW to me. The guys said I'm up to speed and everything but when I watch myself I'm uber slow and that annoys me. I also can't listen to music online without it being choppy and everything else is super slow and takes me so long to open a new window, etc.
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Maybe I am missing this what is this program called I would love to try it, I have very low speeds and the encoder is ALWAY fucking up on me
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Honestly, i dont think this is the issue for most girls though. Theres a problem on Streamate's or Flash's side. My upload is almost always around 5, but the encoder always fucks up. Im often in row 1 od Streamate, lower when it fucks up or i take lots of time off. I even worked at another common poster on SW's house and it did the same thing to me. Ive tried 2 diff laptops, 2 webcams, camming from diff geographical areas, and still the same glitchy results. Also, i tried another girl's check-your-internet-streaming tip by streaming a radio station through itunes, and that radio station never glitched/skipped/timed out the whole time i was camming, so i know it cant be my internet either. Its likely a streamate problem where their server cant hold very many top girls (read: busy) on at once.
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What program is it specifically??? I'd like to try it out as well.
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There's a link in the first post - http://download.cnet.com/hotspot-shield/.
It's a VPN but don't use it if you're on Adultwork, if they suspect that you are using one of these it will get your account deleted. I got excited when I heard there was a way to log into the US Netflix (the UK one doesn't have a great selection of movies) but then I saw I was being directed to VPN providers, so I have with stick with the UK one instead...
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[EDITED]
...uninstall it if you have it!!
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Incantatious, I absolutely love you. lol. Seriously, you've made my life 100x better today. I tried my upload speed with and without the program. Needless to say my upload is over 5 Mbps with it, and without it my upload is a measly .33 - .39 at most! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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What does this program do exactly? I'm scared it might get your account deleted. Is it like a proxy?
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Originally Posted by
GlamourRouge
What does this program do exactly? I'm scared it might get your account deleted. Is it like a proxy?
That is a good point. They will delete member accounts for accessing Streamate with a proxy.
Maybe this is a different thing though? I don't totally understand what it does.
Not trying to rain on your parade but I'd hate to see anyone get in trouble. I'd be screwed right now if my account got put on hold or cancelled.
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Oh SHIT!!
You're completely right. Okay, I've just sent a message to SM support just asking about "certain programs" that "other performers have suggested" lol - so as to try not to get anyone or myself into any trouble.. I figure though, that they probably have ways of finding out what I've been doing anyway though I figured there was no harm in messaging them. I've been making them tons more money by using this, they can't hate mee! >.< Eeep... I'll tell you what I get in response. <3
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Well damn.
All I got was this:
"Masking your IP address is not allowed."
SM don't want me to make like TWICE the fucking money I was bringing them...
http://data.whicdn.com/images/46010908/39818_large.jpg
Seriously, I am so torn apart right now I feel like I've been punched in the stomach. I was doing so, so, so well with that software.
I am fucking terrified that my thread and suggestion here has led to anyone else getting into any trouble. Oh my god..
I am SO lucky though that they didn't ban me though.
I am trying to count my blessings.. they could have banned me. they didn't ban me thankfuckthankfuckthankFUCK..
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OhWOAAHHHHwhaaatisevenhappeningtomerightnow?
I sent them a response... (pleeeeeeeeease don't make me feel more dumb than I already do! It sucks and I'm ashamed, lol) -
"Okay I will not use that software. It is a real shame I can't though, as it increases upload speed, which would allow me to use the encoder and make a lot more money. :'( Thank you for your response anyway."
(I know, I know.. boohoo, poor me a drink, etc.. I feel stupid for saying that to them, but my god I really do feel so, so sad about not being able to use something that helped me out so much. Damn right I am one butt-hurt bitch right now!)..
And then! To my complete shock I just got this back:
"Sorry for the confusion. I was conferring with the representative handling this issue, and told them I didn't see any issue with that.
There might be a problem higher up, but for the time being, I'd say go ahead and use the masking and see how it goes."
Ahhh I don't know what on earth to do! There is no way I want to risk anything bad happening with my account so I think I might message them asking them to clear it up or something? Not in those terms, but just... argh I don't know. What should I do?
All I know right now is that I am so relived about their response / NON-deletionof me though that I don't know whether to cry or be sick.
I know this sounds stupid but I feel like I have just been HIT with the realization of how much this site means to me. I have back-up sites, yes, but Streamate is still the dearest and best to me.
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I am crying and laughing at the same.... time...
I sent this:
"No worries about any confusion - I am very, very thankful for your response. :)
I understand this may not be a typical question you get day-to-day so I thank you for your attention.
Are you sure it would be okay? I only ask once more, because I would hate for my account to be in ANY kind of jeopardy as my income 100% depends on the work I do for you guys, and to use this software only to discover that I've been suspended or banned would be like being told I am fired! - Very scary!
I will wait on your good word for complete confirmation on whether using this is acceptable, because if it is okay to use this, I will use it every time I work without fail so I can use the encoder and bring in more traffic and money. :) If there's ANY chance there could be any problems however, I will steer clear of it and continue without the encoder.
Many, many thanks!"
And... I got this:
"I appreciate your conscientious approach! However, I just talked to the higher ups and they said there would no issue with you doing that. So, mask away!
Have a good weekend!"
I am SO relived I can't even put it into words!
Ehh.. Now I regret having so hastily deleted all the posts I made about it.. :/
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
Come get it girls! It's officially safe now!! - http://download.cnet.com/hotspot-shield/
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This may seem like a silly question (I'm pretty dumb when it comes to tech), but surely when you do the speedtest through the software you are actually seeing the upload speed of the proxy??? Because, it's not using your ip address to view the speedtest site but the proxy?? Maybe that's why it looks like you have better upload than you do? Cos, as far as I know there's no way to actually increase your upload speed with software. It might be that you are risking issues with sm for no reason?
(I might be totally wrong though)
Glad your $$$$ is up though!! xxxxx
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Good question! I still don't fully know how this works. All I know is that I can use the encoder with it, and when I don't have it enabled, the encoder messes up again... I realize it kind of shouldn't, because it doesn't really make any conceivable sense as to why it should.
My upload speed (taken right now) without it, is 0.50 mbps, and I know that with a speed like that, I shouldn't even be allowed to do so much as look at the encoder without crashing! XD
My GOD I am relieved I can use it though.. *wipes sweat*
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Yay! Well if it's working then however it works it's fantastic :) Glad you've got it sorted :)
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Oh hell YES!!!
I am really happy this works for you and others who need it and that they are allowing it. I'm actually shocked you got that answer but very very relieved (and also very glad you asked!!!)
I may try it myself when I work from out of town. yay!
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You're right becky, although speedtest.net etc show increased speed (mine went from 0.37 to 5.89!!!) it's not a real increase :( i tested it and still took over 15 mins to upload 6 min clip, and had the usual issues when trying to split, play streaming music etc.
Ahh if only it really did work!! :(
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I checked on this thread again for any more tips and noticed your post changed to bad news... Does SM still accept it? Did you edit your post before you got an approval from SM?
I bought hulu software for the hell of it, because my placement dropped to THIRD PAGE cuz my upload is horrible today. I was on first page! Anyway, I just checked my upload speed from hotspot and omg omg 33 mbps upload. HOLY SMOKEY. I think that will help me too. if it proves me it really works with upload speed for SM, i will downgrade my cable to save me some serious $.
BTW, I used a promo code and shaved $7 off of $29.99 (for one year). You can find promo codes by just google hotspot shield promo code. ;)
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It fucking puts me back to first page. :D