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'Sob Story' as part of a hustle?
Just wondering about a character development I'm working on, and was thinking of adding a sob story as part of her background. Now, we've all "met" the Captain Save-a-ho types, and the Sugar Daddy wanting to help the poor struggling student with her finances, the White Knights wanting to help you get out of this terrible way of life...But I wanted to know if anyone has a regular - true or not - sob story that they ever successfully hustle with? Or even seen another model doing it? (not asking for your trade secrets ;) )
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I've seen girls on MFC say things like "can't pay my rent and will be thrown out" or "my dog is ill / needs surgery and I can't pay the vet" and who got the money tipped.
But of course we will never know if those were regulars who would tip big amounts anyway, or true white nights.
I personally get big tips from regulars, but I give it a positive spin and just tell them about a dream holiday I have in mind that I don't have the money for at the moment and some of my big spenders want to make me happy and give me money to go on that holiday.
I have no experience with actual sob stories, but I do believe men really like being naughty with women who are desperate for the money.
Had many emails on AW asking for chav roleplays who was desperate for money etc.
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Wasn't there talk of a model who during the Christmas Streamate contest made up a sob story about a dead grandma or something? Apparently it worked, she made like $3k, but a lot of people also smelled bullshit so it's a double-edged sword.
Personally, I'm a terrible liar so I wouldn't touch that with a ten-foot pole. But I've also never met a Captain Save-a-ho. Then again I do project this breezy, unconcerned, sort of sniffy princess vibe so I don't think anybody would feel like I'm a piteous ho-in-distress.
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I'm not a fan of that "negative" hustle because it's very short lived. Your White Knights will eventually get exhausted by your 'it's always a sad story' hustle. Although I do see some girls on Streamate that love to cry even if they don't have to for gold and privates. I'm not knocking that but I truly believe part of it is hustle and part of it is how they must truly feel.
I can't imagine having to work in that state of mind.
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^^^ This exactly, i would not do this in public chat but maybe with people that are good regulars? I mean on occasion telling about an issue u have with the mention 'sorry, i dont wanna put this load on u' and see how they react, if they feel like helping? I did this with success now and then but always in private/ exclusive, never ever in freechat, never hustling this way and never cried on cam, if my eyes got wet cause of whatever reason i logged off and will always do.
They dont have to know what is up with me when they dont pay me lol, real or not, i prefer to cam with dignity over making money with this hustle in an obvious manner.
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I've done it before successfully, but I that was when something really was going on. I lost my home that I was renting and I needed a new place asap and shortly after that needed surgery, so I did use it and it did work. I also got a lot of support from people which was nice. I would say only do it once or twice because yea, people will get suspicious if there is always something wrong.
People are also quite attracted to survivors. Maybe make your backstory something horrible that you 'overcame' and are now 'bravely moving forward' with...that also earned me quite a bit when I successfully came through surgery and started camming again.
It does work, but don't abuse it basically and make damn sure its something you can act genuine about. I think why it worked for me so well was that guys could see that something was genuinely going on with me at the time so if your acting skills are on point, you can do it.
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How about the "Help me raise funds for ........." u name what u need the money for? To have this in room topic? I saw room topics like "raising funds for new tits, new camera, new pc, so on". Aye, i wish money for a tooth implant here now, should i try this LOL?
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I don't believe in putting negativity out into the world.
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Most regs love the happy-go-lucky attitude I have, so even though I'm genuinely going through some difficult times right now, I wouldn't bring it up on cam. I make the most when I'm goofing around.
ETA This isn't to say that I don't have a lot of respect for girls who manage to pull it off. Hustle is hustle. I'm kinda envious, even.
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i fractured my ankle late 2013 and i couldnt move around or dance tease or do much of anything and i thought it was worse than it actually was (healed in about 3 weeks on its own) and i put it in my room topic on MFC what happened and i was trying to raise money to go to a doctor and get it looked i sat on my couch with the crutches that i was using to walk and get around. i got a lot of guys who had never seen me before give me like 50- 200 in tokens because they wanted to help me out. and i got the money for a dr visit and then some even tho by the time i got the money i didnt need to go anymore .
there was another time about a year after the ankle thing when i was super short on rent because the first two weeks of that month were really bad for me and i made up some BS story how i helped my friends kid with some medical emergency and i needed help making rent because things were slow on cam for me and if i didnt get my goal for the two week period i would lose my apartment (which wasnt true i was still living with my now ex at the time but i was tired of them not tipping and oweing my bf rent) made a gif for my profile on mfc and cb and put in my topic to read my profile for details on specials on kik and skype shows . that got them to open up their wallets for me and a lot of them were willing to pay full price for things to help me out .
so it does work but like any gimmic you want to use - use it sparingly.
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Marina Starr
I'm not a fan of that "negative" hustle because it's very short lived. Your White Knights will eventually get exhausted by your 'it's always a sad story' hustle. Although I do see some girls on Streamate that love to cry even if they don't have to for gold and privates. I'm not knocking that but I truly believe part of it is hustle and part of it is how they must truly feel.
I can't imagine having to work in that state of mind.
I've seen some on SM playing that angle and doing alot of crying. There was always the "white knights" that would help out (and maybe some with a crying fetish) but I agree with you. I'd think it would be short lived and I personally wouldn't be attracted to someone who is sobbing and acting like the last thing they want to be doing is be on cam. It does seem to work for some though.
When I've gone through hard times, I wondered if I could use that to make some money but it just isn't me. I don't want to be in a negative mind set (the bb guys already put me in that some days) and I think it might attract alot of the trolls that come in and make fun and insult you. Lots of those losers will try to attack when they see you vulnerable.
Maybe in Pvt with a regular, I might mention needing help with something but never in free.
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I'm sure there is. There's a fetish for EVERYTHING, LOL! I wonder if Oprah knows she could cry on cam for money. She'll definitely make banks! #Oprahcriesoncam #negativehustle #crying
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Holly_xoxo
I've seen some on SM playing that angle and doing alot of crying. There was always the "white knights" that would help out (and maybe some with a crying fetish) but I agree with you. I'd think it would be short lived and I personally wouldn't be attracted to someone who is sobbing and acting like the last thing they want to be doing is be on cam. It does seem to work for some though.
When I've gone through hard times, I wondered if I could use that to make some money but it just isn't me. I don't want to be in a negative mind set (the bb guys already put me in that some days) and I think it might attract alot of the trolls that come in and make fun and insult you. Lots of those losers will try to attack when they see you vulnerable.
Maybe in Pvt with a regular, I might mention needing help with something but never in free.
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Don't get this hustle in the least and am baffled that it works at all, but like any other I respect it. I guess I feel like my custies like me because I am always trying to remain upbeat, together, and positive on cam. I aim to be something that they can escape to and not put any of my woes or negativity on them. Guys like us largely in part because we are a low-maintenance outlet for whatever they feel like doing and that's a factor in what makes us salable, I think? If I feel super shitty or like I'm gonna have trouble staying composed on cam I log off. I don't want to literally broadcast any notion of vulnerability or negativity, ever.
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Hey maybe I should try this, ha. I am saving up to move elsewhere because my rental is falling apart (landlord refuses to fix) We are not just talking about small things, the foundation is shot and the house moves constantly with cracks everywhere. Talk about stressful as hell. I can't wait to own a home and stop paying 1400 a month for a dump! I try to put on my big girl panties and act as if nothing is bothering me to get money. I have seen others make it work though...
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My sob story would likely make most men lose boner ability for a week. My kiddo had cancer (still in treatment, but in remission). I wouldn't tell any customers this. I have seen some dudes in MFC in a model's chat saying "You never deserved what you went through" etc. So, I went to her profile, and there was a section about how she was from the Ukraine and fuck Russia, basically. A lot of stuff about being raped by Russians. I hope it wasn't true
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Crying on cam? Nope not doing that. Although I'm really good at it. But I have lost my shit and said something like I just really need someone to be nice to me so I can log off. I mean is it really that hard guys? And then someone may tip a few hundred. That's happened quite a bit. Or if I suspect a whale I hit them up hard like I'll never see them again. Quietly typing to them that Im trying to reach a goal or a deadline. I don't give a backstory just put on a damsel vibe. Or I may sell them a very expensive custom video. Or whatever I have to give. But really that's just an every day hustle. Ive gotten Western Union payments, and then entire goals bought out on fund raising campaigns. Didn't shed a single tear or put a desperate vibe out to the chat room. But only to the one guy. And there is a crying fetish. I had to take mine down. They sold really well,but it felt weird that guys were jacking off to my tears. For now I'll just stick to a sweet smile and puppy dog eyes. However I never come at my regulars this way. I suspect that If I always hit them up this hard, then they wouldn't be my regulars. They'd run away with buyers remorse never to return. One guy told me on Valentines Day that after spending so much on me during Feb that he needed to close his account LOL But then followed me on Insta two days later. HAHA you'll never get away from me now Mutha Fucka. Not all guys can afford to play the Hero.
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Hmm I was just wondering this last night after spending an hour watching a very popular top model on CB who was having a fight with her boyfriend, who was off camera, about him stealing her panties and her car getting wrecked and her computer was held together with duct tape... she wasn't crying she was mostly angry, yelling at him, she didnt get a LOT of tips while I watched, but once I came into her room she was already at like 18000 tk, so I'm not sure what she did prior or if she just cried all day or what, but I wouldnt know if Id say that was "working" for her, but I guess a 1k day ain't bad no matter what ya did...
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freyasnecklace
My sob story would likely make most men lose boner ability for a week. My kiddo had cancer (still in treatment, but in remission). I wouldn't tell any customers this. I have seen some dudes in MFC in a model's chat saying "You never deserved what you went through" etc. So, I went to her profile, and there was a section about how she was from the Ukraine and fuck Russia, basically. A lot of stuff about being raped by Russians. I hope it wasn't true
There are lots of Ukrainians working and living in Russia. No one gives them hard time. and of course no one rapes Ukranian women nor men. I call this (BS) SOB story. Good luck if it works for her. Kinda too much imo but money calls.
Me personally I am a bit concerned with making the stories up since if whenever I happened to make one up, it becomes true. My thought power is no joke. So, I am up to making up only positive stuff.
Sorry about your kid, my Mom is going through the same. I can't even think of telling anyone on cam. I just can't.
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PrincessfromHell
Me personally I am a bit concerned with making the stories up since if whenever I happened to make one up, it becomes true. My thought power is no joke. So, I am up to making up only positive stuff.
Same here, i am afraid of karma lol, i never make up major things that are not true, i tell the truth + small add on's lol, nothing dramatic really, i know i have the power to make things happen so i am careful what i say and how i say things.
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there are a few top models on MFC that put in their bio "my parents were drug addicts" "i came from nothing" stories and personally, i don't like it. i think it's cheesy and as people, we've all experienced our personal struggles but to draw attention to it and then bang yourself for tokens is not my jam. i also dont like white knights or captains saving me in real life or my digital one.:O eventually, the well runs dry and you'll be sitting in your room looking sad with your tits out eating cheetos wondering why you aren't making any money. thats because you have to get up and do something!!!!!
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This is interesting! I never thought about using a sob story on cam but I have use some real life sob stories for my pso characters. Usually on cam, I play more of Ice princess that men need to warm up. That ice princess hustle works on cam for me. Or I just play dark and mysterious woman that can show them the dark side of sexuality and spirituality. That hustle also works as well for me on cam.However, I use my own personal sob stories as part as my pso hustle but only with my submissive characters only. I have found that daddy doms, white knights, and captain-save-a-hoes like playing the hero to my submissive characters. They want to save my characters from bullying or them get out of being homelessness. They want to comfort them for not having a proper father figure around. However, I do not cry nor act like sad. They like that my characters are survivors trying to make it in this world but want to still feel a man's touch. It makes them feel alive.
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xCamLovex
you'll be sitting in your room looking sad with your tits out eating cheetos wondering why you aren't making any money. thats because you have to get up and do something!!!!!
I'm going to do this tonight on SM if I do not get any traffic. Cheese dust nipples.
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I couldn't do it. First of all, I'm a cunt on camera so nobody would take it seriously if I cried and told some sad story. Also, it just feels weird to me? Emotions make me uncomfortable, at least the gushy ones like sadness and love. It would completely put me out of the mood for sexy stuff. To each their own ofc, I know there are models that bank on it. But I've found what works for me and my clients and I'm sticking to it.
It also just feels awkward. I don't want my clients seeing me as some kind of sad bitch when I'm supposed to be putting out cigarettes on their faces.
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freyasnecklace
I'm going to do this tonight on SM if I do not get any traffic. Cheese dust nipples.
do a gold show after you finish the bag and lick the dust off! Hot!
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Originally Posted by
CatBBW
Just wondering about a character development I'm working on, and was thinking of adding a sob story as part of her background. Now, we've all "met" the Captain Save-a-ho types, and the Sugar Daddy wanting to help the poor struggling student with her finances, the White Knights wanting to help you get out of this terrible way of life...But I wanted to know if anyone has a regular - true or not - sob story that they ever successfully hustle with? Or even seen another model doing it? (not asking for your trade secrets ;) )
I've seen members having a discussion about how they hate it when it's the same cam girls doing it repeatedly (like when they do it every week or whatever...lol).