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I'm not sure any industry is recession-proof, but there is some evidence I saw a while back that says people often spend MORE money on non-essential stuff when times are tougher. Sales of stuff like alcohol and entertainment things go up when the sensible opinion would state people cut back on non-essentials because they can't afford them The truth is that often they spend more on the things that cheer them up, even if they shouldn't or can't afford to. I know, I've done it. Of course there are lots too who do cut back because they don't have a choice. There are people on both sides.
Assuming these two scenarios are both true to an extent, they kind of cancel each other out. A customer said to me today that he bet my business shot up during the pandemic. They truth is it kind of remained the same although I can't compare to if the pandemic didn't happen. There will always be people who cut back at difficult times, and others who indulge more to make them feel better. Along with those who don't change their behaviour at all.
Business will always be up and down. All we can do is do the best for ourselves and give the customers the best orgasm we can!![]()



adultwork stopping paxum payment ... not sure why tho. hopefully SM not.
Anyone's stream quality all messed up today? Keeps dropping to poor every 10 or so mins, then fixing itself




This is all very true.
Add to that, seeing cam girls and paying for cam shows is an addiction for most guys ( they've shared this info with me).
I've been a sex worker my entire adult life.
I've ridden the recessions, housing market crashes, etc.
My busiest day to date was on 9/11.
The weirdest thing was that not one customer mentioned it.
Even though I had the tv on at a low, but audible volume in the main room that they needed to walk through to get to the bedroom.
I've also had men book me the instant they had a death in the family, or some other event.
"I'd rather have the admiration of many, than the criticism of one."



Hmmm, just checked my profile in MY state that I have GEOBLOCKED and was able to see my profile. (No VPN) WTF?




Now that IS weird nobody mentioned it. I'm in the UK but I remember exactly what I was doing when it was on TV, I'll never forget that. It probably shows that we can be a way of guys escaping their lives, whether their lives are just a bit mundane or utterly awful. I really like that I can bring some pleasure to someone's day.










I don't find it weird tbh. During all of the crazy political upheaval these last few years I don't know that I've had any customers mention any of it (save for the few guys that used to have me roleplay as Ivanka Trump, but that's just because they thought she was hot). I think it makes sense seeing as how (generally) guys are purchasing our services solely for the sake of their own enjoyment/release/relaxation.




So on the front page right now, someone who is on cam while they are in a bar, asking for trouble much? Not naked obviously but hell, how easy will it be for anyone else to be shown on the stream? I really don't get people!





Without Liz or Vanessa SM has always been very much against the models. They still haven't given us a live chat because they truly don't care nor want models having access to their immediate attention. We make the whole industry and without us they'd be out of a job but it's very clear they really don't like us and would rather us stfu and work and be happy with 30-35%.
I wouldn't report shit. We wouldn't want them actually doing their jobs as it seems way too much for them and that they don't want to be bothered. I just keep a record via screenshots in case I need them. Other than that they don't hear from me much because every single email I have dating back to 2013 outside of Liz/Vanessa have all had very nasty undertones. "We don't see annyythhinggg wrong with your acct." Every. Single. Email. Lmao no issues ever in 9 years? Ok, Bob.
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I do this too. Useless but I really needed to ask why I had a ton of recent 5 star reviews after my account was stuck on 4 for months. It says after a minimum of 5, 5 stars you'd get the average. I only had all 5's. Then they fixed it and said the system changes it when it wants automatically and that they don't see anything wrong, lol. Well if it was automatically, I wouldn't have reached out, haha. If it has something to do with my placement or missing money I reach out because I busted my ass, sore back and deserve my ranking. Otherwise I don't bother because I know how they treat us pretending you don't have account issues in their replies.
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This. I totally understand recessions and high gas/petrol but I can't say that it's ever stopped most guys from spending on porn. Addicts and needing to release stress has always trumped lack of funds imho. Also, when one can't spend, here comes 5 others. Sure, we feel pinches here or there but I feel like changing visuals usually spark more spending. I also know its been proven that even us Women spend more on beauty during the dry times subconsciously to attract financial help from Men going back to switching things up visually with ourselves. (Lipstick colors, new hair, new tits, new hot hot pics, etc). They love skeeting that stress out.
Also, at least my fellow Americans aren't paying by the litre like Europeans where the Eur and GBP is still heavier than USD and I'm paying double for food here in the DR. Try getting any American staple or groceries and it's $50 for taco hell or $160 for groceries bs $100 back home or $15 for the same taco hell meal. I've lived abroad now almost 4 years and my clients are 98% American. They spend like there is no recession plenty of times in my 14 yrs in this bizz. The money in 2008/2009 during the housing crash was one of the most highest earned years under my belt and it wasn't even hard.
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Holy shit this morning is TOUGH!




"I now exist everywhere and nowhere. In between the fabric of space, time, and streamate. Send help."- illuminaughty
This! Been camming full time since 2001 supporting myself and 3 children with no alimony or child support (they're adults now). Recession? What's that? My hourly rate has stayed the same 12 years on SM. The few times I was able to take a couple of months off, I returned on page 3 or 4 and worked back onto the 1st page within a few weeks. Less than 5000 have favorited me and I don't use toys, costumes or props of any kind, never insert anything into any hole, or show my face. I just can't wrap my head around people who struggle to make money at this. It's like taking candy from a baby! Camming is completely consistent for me, always has been including shitty days here and there where nothing works to get business. Busiest day for me was the day after Trump was elected.
I'd love to help others succeed at this but idk how to. Just be yourself and you will attract enough good clients even if they are few and far between. If things get slow/boring, like kortneykay said, it's on ME to spice things up. I just put $100 into upping my sound quality and WOW, my clients have noticed and left reviews!
Let's face it, most people who frequent SM can't get what they want in real life and/because they are insensitive, thoughtless, self-entitled jerks OR they are mind-numbingly boring with zero personality, creativity, or manners. Same as it is with most jobs/people ime. I may cringe when 80% of them enter my chatroom but that 20% make it all worthwhile. For shows that end with the member actually saying thank you. My standard and honest response is, "It was my pleasure."




Unfortunately, the new Stream.Fans will be an entire separate platform from SM. You won’t be able to promote your page while online on SM and there is no connecting between accounts, so your customers can’t join you there also.
Basically, they are offering an alternative to OF, but without any benefits from SM. Which in my POV is useless. If I have to market myself 12h out of 24h, you bet I will pick the platform with most notoriety. I knew there had to be a catch for their 80%. Pity! I’ll stick with OF and Fansly.
"The prize never goes to the fastest guy, it goes to the guy who slows down the least."
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