-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Not hustling more than I already do. SM, your site is tanking. You won't admit it. You're losing money. You blame us and say the glitches are on our end. But you want us to hustle extra hard on your "Bonus Days".
In addition, I kill it during my GSs, yet you keep offering the same models "tv" broadcasts. I haven't received a broadcast in a while.
Not going to hustle on your little "Bonus Day". Nope. Fuck you.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Speaking of TV Broadcasts. In my 4 years there, I have never got 1 offer. I always felt so left out :(.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
I thought they ended their TV partnership and don't do TV broadcasts anymore?
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Every time I log on to SM, I always get a notification within the first couple minutes that i'm not "eligible for TV Broadcasts" because "I don't have Sound Enabled" ...
Which is BS cuz obviously I do since I have conversations with my customers by TALKING to my cam, so wtf is that even about anyway? But either way, I don't care cuz I've only ever had like 2 TV Broadcasts in the past and they weren't on this account, on a previous account before I got into Boleyn Models' Studio, but still?
Honestly, I rarely ever work Sm anymore and I used to make BANK there... but now, sitting for 4 hours and making $35 isn't worth it and what REALLY makes it not worth it to me is Streamate's lack of admission that THIS IS NOT THE MODEL'S FAULT! This is NOT our faults and yet I feel like they do everything they can to blame us and make us feel like we're the reason -- Um, no, sorry. I don't need a website telling me it's my fault men don't spend money on me when I can obviously see it's not just me, or you, or ANYONE specifically -- It's their site! I just hate that they try to act like everything is always on our end when it isn't, especially when using the same specs, I used to make a considerably larger amount of money.
I don't use the FMLE or the SM Broadcast cuz my computer can't handle it, so I just stream basic 720 HD and I used to get a lot more shows... Within the past few months, I've been getting disconnected constantly even at the basic in-site streaming interface.
Okay, Streamate.
Done with ya'll.
On to the next.
If they don't care about us MODELS -- I don't care about them anymore. Not our job to bust ass to make up for their company's lack of effort. Keep ignoring your models and you will see that they will diminish.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
There is def something going on. My best reg paid me to do a zero goldshow last night. He covered the whole thing and guess what even a free show didnt get them in the room. Free and this reg likes really explicit shows.
If they dont even come for a free show then something is going on.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Quote:
Originally Posted by
SweetieBitch
Personally I've never had any glitches on contest days, but perhaps that's because I work late night shifts (anywhere from 8pm to 6am PST). *shrug*
I'm grateful that they're offering the contests. I see it as a hustle incentive. I work more than I normally would and usually it pays off with a decent bonus.
I'm also not sure if the whole situation is as easy as saying "Why can't they just use the bonus contest earnings to buy better traffic?" ... I know nothing about that kind of thing but I can only assume it's not as simple as it sounds.
From what I've gathered from this thread and the regular SM thread, it seems more nuanced/complex than that... For example, from my understanding the SM whitelabel sites can buy their own traffic, which seemed to be theorized that that's where all the bestiality/incest guys were coming from when everyone had that influx of those fetish requests. Not direct from the main SM site itself. (But maybe I interpreted all of that incorrectly.)
As far as it being "more nuanced". I could give 2 fucks less. They are paying us 35%-- and their primary justification is the "insane traffic" the site has. That "insane traffic" has taken a serious nosedive and given how much they take from us-- it is their responsibility to FIX IT. They could generate more quality traffic if they stopped paying affiliates for non converting traffic. Paying by the signup is a sure fire way to get shit traffic from unscrupulous affiliates.
I also used to feel the same way about hustling my ass off during the contests. But the last 2 contests (Valentines and Spring)... I found myself working a shit ton of hours for absolutely nothing. Some girls did great-- but unfortunately, a lot of girls found their normal daily wages cut in half or worse on contest days. And when I say a shit ton of hours--- during the last contest... I worked 32 out of 48 hours. I'd be more grateful if they'd work on their issues. Contests are nice-- but I'd prefer something that allows ALL of us to eat.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Quote:
Originally Posted by
FreakyFranky
Every time I log on to SM, I always get a notification within the first couple minutes that i'm not "eligible for TV Broadcasts" because "I don't have Sound Enabled" ...
Which is BS cuz obviously I do since I have conversations with my customers by TALKING to my cam, so wtf is that even about anyway? But either way, I don't care cuz I've only ever had like 2 TV Broadcasts in the past and they weren't on this account, on a previous account before I got into Boleyn Models' Studio, but still?
Honestly, I rarely ever work Sm anymore and I used to make BANK there... but now, sitting for 4 hours and making $35 isn't worth it and what REALLY makes it not worth it to me is Streamate's lack of admission that THIS IS NOT THE MODEL'S FAULT! This is NOT our faults and yet I feel like they do everything they can to blame us and make us feel like we're the reason -- Um, no, sorry. I don't need a website telling me it's my fault men don't spend money on me when I can obviously see it's not just me, or you, or ANYONE specifically -- It's their site! I just hate that they try to act like everything is always on our end when it isn't, especially when using the same specs, I used to make a considerably larger amount of money.
I don't use the FMLE or the SM Broadcast cuz my computer can't handle it, so I just stream basic 720 HD and I used to get a lot more shows... Within the past few months, I've been getting disconnected constantly even at the basic in-site streaming interface.
Okay, Streamate.
Done with ya'll.
On to the next.
If they don't care about us MODELS -- I don't care about them anymore. Not our job to bust ass to make up for their company's lack of effort. Keep ignoring your models and you will see that they will diminish.
I used to get the same notification too -- that I was not eligible for TV shows because my sound was not on.
Um yes it is. my custies can hear me.
Also, when I checked "my ranking page," it always said "yes" to "streaming with audio."
dumb.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Yeah, something was up with last night.
Since something was up and I didn't want to feel like I was totally giving up I used last night to familiarize myself somewhat with imlive
Because...I mean sorry, I'm at the point where I don't want 60-80 percent of my shift to be me fighting the urge to suck on a barrel.
And so far I've made straight the fuck up minimum wage this week. Which sucks but it's only when my average dips below that I take it personal af and let those insecure thoughts creep in.
I think once I get my new PC tomorrow, I will only be getting on sm on what is or WAS normally my busy nights, or if a reg messages me and would like to arrange something. Tonight is normally my dead as a door nail night so I'm gonna have this be my day off and switch it with Saturday so I can be 100 rested and clear headed for tomorrow when I do my actual first run with imlive.
Also, did anyone notice a fucking absurd amount of models on last night? There's normally only 1200 HIGHEST amount on during the shift I do, but last night was consistently 1500-1600 models on. That's when I legit was like...ok....HEEEEYYYY IMLIVE. I've decided that SM is not going to be my only option anymore.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
I think I have averaged less than minimum wage this week. I have tried morning, evenings, nights and late nights. I can't seem to crack it anymore. My regulars are all gone otherwise I'd be flowing with some money. There's no new money. Election year is raining upon us now and its always terrible every 8 years. I lost my job in 2008 when the economy crashed, lost my nice apartment and shit went sour in 2009. I don't want another repeat. Man i could scream right now. I'm so scared..
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Hell guys didnt even comebin for a free show. My reg paid me to do a free show at full goldshow rate as he likes me to perform for a crowd of guys. Even free it was a wash out.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
See, FUCK SM. I did the whole shift merry-go-round about two weeks ago and it didn't mean shit. I didn't see my regulars ever then out of no where on Friday THEY FUCKING ALL CAME TO MY ROOM. Trust me, that's not a complaint because they 'haven't seen me on for so long' they all waited there fucking turn and I was swooped instantly upon returning to free chat for almost two whole hours!!! But despite that history making night for me, it showed me that not only is sm giving me shit traffic, but something is going on where the paying regulars I have acquired can't find me or I look unavailable. Just fuck you sm, you're gonna take away my customers who want to come and spend money more then once a week? Of fucking course the minute men 'regs' can find me. I'm just so sick of literally seeing all the opportunities to make hella money every night slip through my fucking fingers due to WHAT EVER FUCKING ISSUE it may be. I don't give a fuck WHAT it is anymore because I fucking KNOW it's not me. There's a fucking issue and I wish to God we could organize a fucking walk out lol. But I know sm is the only source of income for some. That was the case with me until my epiphany last night. IT. WAS. SO. CLEAR: SM doesn't deserve to have 100% my devoted time. They're the definition of a horrible boss.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Quote:
Originally Posted by
pixiepower329
I think those of us that are newer are struggling more. We didn't have a good solid core of regulars when shit hit the fan. Even now, the money I do make is from repeats.. My conversion rate has gone to hell in an ever loving handbasket.
I agree with this pixie, being a new girl on SM right now super sucks. I'm still stuck with a 4 star rating and the inability to do gold shows just because it's been so slow. 2 years ago when I had a different account, I was making bank easy...using no audio and putting in only a couple of hours during the daytime. I had my 5 stars, and gold show ability within a day. I'm starting to feel like it was a complete mistake to come back with a fresh account. I might've faired better with my old regs who haven't seen me in years.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
I just can't do these $1 days anymore. I have to log off and cry. I just hate it right now.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
I was considering going on SM today but when I took a peek around at some of the rooms, they were all lagging, pix elated, voice wasn't matching mouth movements. I hope that's not what my room looks like all the time. Decided to do a different site today, just in case.
My stream always looks smooth on my side but who knows what it looks like to the members.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Hxchayley
See, FUCK SM: SM doesn't deserve to have 100% my devoted time. They're the definition of a horrible boss.
Or the definition of a horrible 'Pimp'.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
I have to tell you that I am on 8 cam sites all at the same time and I never even made it to the bed at all.. in over 3 hours.. never took my panties off.. I am used to making $40 an hour on a normal basis... I think I didn't even make that much all day! it's not just SM
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Selenasecret
There is def something going on. My best reg paid me to do a zero goldshow last night. He covered the whole thing and guess what even a free show didnt get them in the room. Free and this reg likes really explicit shows.
If they dont even come for a free show then something is going on.
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Well easter holiday season is starting tomorrow. And 28th is a common payday in UK. So because of bank holiday its the main monthly payday tomorrow as well. So UK guys are either on holiday or flush with cash to burn.
There is an issue with a data route in colarado hubbie set up a vpn to go through Bahamas to california to avoid it and its been a big help. I wish I could explain howbit works other than unblock-us for multi region but they have vpn as part of service. So can go through Canada any where that avoids the colarado data node. I really am trying to under stand but its rocket science to me.
Hope it picks up tonight for you all.
Made more out of a free goldshow than I do for a $1 buy in goldshow and finally a whale took me for 36 min. So there are some out there. But its impossible to peedict traffic
-
1 Attachment(s)
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
This one I guess just made me laugh so hard I had to screen shoot this one, I am used to seeing the show tits bb, ass bb from paid chat and of course free chat. Free chat I ignore, when I see that annoying red blinking light I like to clear it, this is what I saw LMFAO
Attachment 44524
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Awwww I almost feel bad for the_dude, dumb AND broke. Poor baby
-
1 Attachment(s)
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Attachment 44525
My Cam Room just got brighter because 148 idiots have been banhammered.... But look how much I've blocked this month. /:O
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
Well I feel less bad about not being able to log into SM today! lol
That sucks. I wonder if it's just an end-of-the-month thing? Everyone's trying to pay their bills. Also, Easter weekend. Maybe the guys swore off camgirls for Lent?
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
wow. my router is out. did all the tech support with verizon for fucking two hours. was planning an 8 hour shift. looks like verizon owes me money for being unable to work.
a tech cant come until two days from now. fuck this
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
a major glitch: I had about 4 minutes left in GS countdown. only one guy pledged thus far. however, as soon as he tipped in, the GS began! I didn't click "start show" or anything. It just pulled us into the show. wtf
-
Re: STREAMATE - Venting, Complaining, Discussing site issues
I run a whitelabel too. I have not promoted it very well. I do have a question to those on the Cam Builder. I can't seem to figure out why I DONT have a Sitemap. I'm a web developer you would think I would know! But since it's using Streamate's label service, this seems tricky.