webcam model story

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yeah, i really dont think webcam modeling is for me!?? its just...not! im not patient and i hate creepy sleazy guys so, its just interesting reading the stories...

like this one:

BEING A WEBCAM MODEL ISN'T EASY! Some people might say, "Oh, but you get to stay home, and be comfortable and do whatever you want, whenever you want! That sounds pretty sweet!", but it's not all awesomeness...it's a LOT of hard work!

Unless you're an established, top webcam model, you are expected to do much more than just sit there and look pretty. I am dancing, moving around, smiling, laughing, talking, the entire time I'm on cam. It gets tiring, dancing in heels! It really is a job, like any other...there are certain things expected of you at all times, regardless how you happen to be feeling. You're an actor/actress, and your role is that of a horny, funny, sexy, friendly girl, who's relateable yet dateable.

This has been a constant issue. Guests who want to talk to you all the time, exchange phone numbers, take you out on a date, make you their girlfriend...it's hard, 'cause I don't know how to be! On the one hand, saying that you're single, and alluding to a deeper relationship seems like it would be appealing, attract guests who genuinely are fun to talk with, and whom you'd probably hang out with if you happened to meet them elsewhere..and hopefully they'd become so enamored with you that they'd be paying regulars- and on the other hand, perhaps admitting that you are married, and have kids, or that you aren't in school or have a regular job aside from cam modelling for whatever reason, or that you're poor, and struggling could be a turn-off. You're either the ultimate fantasy girl, happy and secure, bubbly and up for any kind of bedroom activities they can think of, ("why is this sexy, amazing girl single? She's everything I want in a woman!") or the brutally honest, real woman, who is relateable cause she's got kids and is married, just like them, but is a "cam girl with a heart of gold"- the woman who's husband you're jealous of.

I went with the first one. I now have guests who rapidly fire messages and emails at me, the second I log on. The other day, one such guest made me his psychotherapist, and just let all his troubling, personal issues out on me. And he doesn't even tip me anymore. Some guys will privately message me, wanting to get to know each other better and become friends, or more- then talk **** or become offended when you take too long to respond, since you're working, or get pissed off that you don't want to call them or meet them out for drinks somewhere. Too many guys think that my cam modelling site is match.com or something, that they're gonna find their perfect mate, and won't tip since "they're not here for that". 2/3 guys who private message me immediately ask if I'll view their webcam, and when you do, it's just a hand ******* a ****. ****** me off, 'cause it's MY room, it's about ME in there, not you and your enormous **** you think will impress me. Then they constantly msg you with "can you see it?" "im ******* it for you!" "do you like big dicks?".

I've had guys offer me money for prostitution, give me their phone number, and then talk **** to me when I say I'm not down with that. Guests who only come into your room to drop a big, stanky, mood-killing dook by saying some stupid **** like "What's wrong with your face? You're the ugliest model on this site!", or, "Your balls are showing, 'cause you're a nasty tranny", or, "take a **** on camera and then puke on your ****". I'll ban them from my room, and then they'll message me asking, "Why'd you ban me?"

There's this one guy who has taken it upon himself to be sort of my...pimp/security guard/advisor/buddy- sort of thing. Went on and on about how he could help me make more money and become one of the top models on the site, then when I pressed him, admitted that he wanted a few free shows via Skype in exchange for his valuable help. Nobody's that selfless. He preys on new models who don't know what they're doing...and once they hit a rough spot and aren't making many tips, he swoops in to save ya. "Captain-Save-A-Ho", for a price. He wants me to leave nice comments on his profile, like other models had...makes him look good. Yet, has never tipped!

Yeah, a few times, I did blow up on some guest. And funny enough, they kept messaging me back, after they'd told me off! Funnier still, after we'd reconcilliated (sp), they'd appear out of the mist, and drop a nice tip on me, if only to prove me wrong that they weren't douchebags who'd never tip, yet asked for the moon. Or guests that ripped me off, whom I'd then specifically email and private message all sweet like nothing was wrong, drop in and drop money. I really don't care why. I feel smug knowing I got them to spend money on me, for nothing, after they tried so hard to cheat me out of it before.

You get the same couple of questions over and over again, which is annoying. "hi im mark, whats your name?" "Olivia". "25/m nj 6'2 how old are you?" "25." "Where are you from?" "NYC". I thought by being clear and listing the answers to these questions in my profile, it would cut down on their occurrence, but no. I'm always surprised when someone mentions something from my profile, like a certain favorite book- obviously, not many guests bother to read your profile.

How I handle a big issue: The "wanna watch my webcam?" question:
Act nice, even though they're being crude by saying "im stroking my **** for you on cam all 9 inches..wanna see?". Say sure, you'll view their cam. Once you load their cam, and predictably, it's just a dude spankin' it, and they ask "what are you into? Have you ever had a **** as big as this?", "I'll be like, "Nice...i wanna play for you, too! I'm currently doing a "toy show" in public, wanna pitch in? I really want to show you what I'd do with your..." etc. etc.." They usually stop messaging you after that, since they had no intention of tipping you anything, just wanted to get their jollies by knowing a model was watching them **********.

Research your lies thoroughly! I say I'm in a city I don't currently live in, but used to, 'cause I live in a small town. But I know that city well enough to say the Ray's Pizza on blah street is blah blah blah. I messed up by commenting on the weather, which was not what had occurred in the city I say I reside in, and got called out for it. If you say you're in art school, and someone asks what courses you're taking, or when you'll be done, you'd better know the answers. They'll talk about you, and say you're a liar and a fake..not good for business.

Check who's in your room often. I've gotten tips simply because I specifically called someone out, like by saying "Liger992, I love your name! That's a good one!", then they came out of the woodwork and would tip even though they didn't say a peep. It's 50/50 for me...some people leave your room as soon as you mention their name (shy, maybe?).

Move around. A LOT. This helps you avoid those stupid "show azz bb" or "show ur face" requests. If you're moving around, showing your face, your torso, your booty as you dance, you'll get a lot fewer requests like that. I like to shut 'em up before they can *****.

Turn on your webcam before you go online. I choose the "capture photo or video from webcam" option on my webcam's software, then apply my makeup by looking at my camera's image. Helps you see how you'll look when others are viewing you on cam. Plus, I find it helps me apply the minimum amount of makeup to look good on webcam. I also use foundation specifically made for people shot by HD cameras. You'll also see how your lighting will look, so you can adjust accordingly.

Be a blabbermouth. Keep talking! Even if you've run out of things to talk about, ask your guests, say, how the weather is where they are, how it compares to yours, blah blah. Everyone likes talking about themselves- where they live, what they do, what they think...guys, especially, their favorite sports teams'll get even the quietest guy to pipe up. If you're really stuck, be you- talk about something you genuinely have an interest in, like, Mel Gibson movies, or knitting. I bet your *** if you say you watched Sailor Moon last night, people will pipe up, if only to tell you that you're corny, or that they don't like it. Haha.

Don't talk **** about douchebags. Seriously! If you make an issue out of banning some dickhead from your room, don't sit there and ***** to your remaining guests about him. It makes people think that you'd treat them the same way, if they were to accidentally **** you off. I just shrug, look confused and hurt, and say something about how there's more good guests out there than bad ones, and how I can't help who I am, but that there are many other wonderful, beautiful models on the site, that might be a better match for them, if I'm not what they want, and that's ok. It makes you look like the better person, and shows that you're reasonable, polite, mature, and that you are in control, and don't let nonsense affect you.

Kill 'em with kindness. If a guest is incessantly messaging you with nonsense for a while, and doesn't tip you, in the sweetest way, politely ask for a tip. Why not cut to the chase? "what r ur fav sex positions? ? ???" You might say, "i love doggie...thats what im gonna do once i reach the requested amt of tips, in my public show. Wanna go in on it?" or if they ask you to, say, spread your buttcheeks apart, you could say, "hehe good idea! hey, hon, could you perhaps give me a small tip for doing this for you please?" They'll either stop bs'ing you, or say, "Sorry I'm broke right now, but ill have money on friday". You can then say, "ok hon np, thank you! if not a tip, you can always "admire" me on my profile, id really appreciate that!" They usually will, and you thank them, and they generally take the hint of "are you going to tip me sometime today? no? ok, now's the end of this convo bye bye."

Skype shows are a huge deal. By doing a Skype show, and paying through another method than through the site, guests and models can benefit, as you're then totally cutting the site out of the earnings. Some girls advertise it on their site's profile page, some will discuss it only in a message or email. I haven't done one yet. I also don't have a Paypal account, which is how most guests will offer to pay for Skype or yahoo shows. Funny, since paypal strongly frowns upon transactions for sex-related content. I've offered Skype shows, paid for via the site's currency, but many guests will decline, since their currency is only worth about half what they paid for it. Also, that you can do things that aren't allowed on the site, like performing with a male. I've heard many girls don't like to accept payment through paypal, because if the guest decides to, he can rip you off, make a complaint, and usually be refunded his money spent. Currency is rarely refunded on the site, because you are expected to know the rules, which are easily found on the site.

Have any fellow cam girls out there had any experience with Skype/yahoo shows? I'd love to hear from you.

A problem I've encountered is with the lcd monitors. Depending on your angle of view, the colors shift. So if someone asks you to sit in a chair, with your legs folded about your head, like a pretzel, I find that I can't see myself on cam, or in the light..and I wonder if poor visibility has been an issue, and made someone stay for a lesser amount of time in a group or private show. I also hate how many guests will only be able to afford a couple minutes of prvt time, or will go get more currency, and take you private AGAIN for another few minutes, cause I didn't make enough money to make it worth all the tipping members leaving while I was gone. Guests have short attention spans, and they'll bounce as soon as you're taken group or private chat.

Ooh, I've found that you shouldn't be too quick to tell someone to **** off sometimes. This guy was super messaging me, about a specific fetish he had. It sounded like the same ol bullshit, but I gave him a chance, and he took me to the most expensive private, where noone else can spy and peep on you for a certain amount of currency, for a long show, which earned me over $150 in about 20 minutes. Awesome! I usually feel awkward, participating in role-play scenarios I'm not into...like I'm unable to play the role well, 'cause it doesn't do anything for me. The easiest for me are humiliation fetishes...it's a great way to vent your frustration with douchebag guests! It's fun to not have to play nice for a change, and instead be a hateful *****.

I gotta say, keeping yourself lookin' purty is tough (if you aren't naturally blessed like that)! I really hate having to shave my delicate bits every two days. It really irritates my skin, and I tend to get ingrown hairs, which aren't cute. I've tried waxing before, but it was even worse, with the ingrown hairs on my legs. I've tried all the products out there to help this- different razors, shaving creams, skin ointments, taking a long hot bath first...but it's still a problem for me. I'd love to get everything below my eyebrows lasered off, or electrolysis-ized, but I've never been able to afford it. Ladies, how do you do your "hair maintenance"?

Speaking of hair, as all African American women know, just making your type of hair look nice takes a lot of work! I don't relax my hair anymore, I found that using Matrix Sleek Style shampoo...about every 5 days, and flat-ironing it gives me the look and feel I like. Of course, using heavy-duty conditioners, anti humectant and silicone-ba sed smoothing products is a must. Despite having to buy shampoo less often than most, I still spend a fortune on hair care products, and since I can't blow-dry my hair, it takes a long time for it to dry, pre-treat, section and flat iron. The whole process takes several hours, and is murder on my ******-up shoulders. Like it or not, most men prefer medium-long, sleek, shiny, straight hair. I noticed a difference just from switching to a new, awesome flat iron, how people liked my hair more. I prefer it straight, just because otherwise, I can't get a comb through it.

I try to make it easy. I keep my nails very short, and I do my own manicures. Most of my modelling outfits are items I already own and wear, just worn in a revealing way. Basic make-up, just concealer and foundation, to cover up any blemishes or redness, then simple, but bold eye makeup. I'm growing my toy collection, and I've found that the most pleasurable toys for you aren't as fun to watch. My rabbit is awesome, but you can't see what's going on cause it gets in the way of the view. I don't use it much anymore.

Wow, sorry 'bout this huge post! I had a lot on my mind, and just kinda put everything out there! I hope it helps models or people thinking about modelling out a bit. Cam models don't like to share their "secret recipe", so when looking for tips, hints, or just experiences about webcam modelling, there's practically nothing out there...until I found and started writing about what I've experienced on this site. I love it because it gives me something to do, and a way to make money, while I'm searching for my "normal" job. Sometimes, when you're feeling down on yourself, going on cam and having all these people say you're cool, smart, sexy makes me feel a bit better. I don't have many friends, and my boyfriend works long hours, and usually absorbs himself in his cell phone or the laptop when he gets home, so it gets lonely sometimes. It's nice to have someone to chat with.

Feel free to ask me questions about anything, I'll answer as best I'm able. Happy camming!