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2/3/12 @ 12:40pm
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This change was prompted by two main forces; the first of which was it was frequently brought up in the 2011 year-end survey. Many of you felt that the current tipping options did not provide enough flexibility and/or were too high.
Second, we wanted to create an atmosphere where for just a few credits you could add some fun to a room and make a performer smile ;)
Eventually we'd like to move towards a completely dynamic tipping model where you can just type in any amount you want.
Enjoy!
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2/3/12 @ 4:15pm
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2/3/12 @ 7:31pm
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...Nice new addition, thanks Brad
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...When does it start?
It's available now on all servers, but if your browser has an old version of the interface cached you'll need to refresh to pick-up the new code.
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2/3/12 @ 7:32pm
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Definitely something we've discussed, just not on the upcoming slate of projects.
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2/3/12 @ 8:08pm
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A few models freaked out with 25 option returning before .
It is hard for a model to count tips and entertain
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I second this post. Sounds like a great idea.
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2/4/12 @ 5:35pm
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me 3 like this idea
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And me 4 ...on several occasions I've wished there was some way to chip in for a poster who's carried a party or group on a previous night but who happens to be out at the time. Or has just been a great contributor in free chat.
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LOL, as for the new 5 & 10 cred tips, I thought that was just a software glitch. Several of us had a lot of fun carrying on with them last night and the models seemed to find it funny too.
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2/6/12 @ 5:56am
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The suggestion that a memeber could subsidise another is very interesting. Could help well for Group Chat shows where there is a regular fan club in attendance and one memeber happens to be down on their heels that day.
However, maybe a limit should be imposed.
The 5 and 10 credit tipping option. There for fun? Actually I thought it was a program error and as one model said - it is an insult to receive such a small tip.
I understand that a tip of 5 credits costing 50 cents to us equates to 8 cents (5pence in UK) to that model and 42 cents to Administration. What are they supposed to do in a Party for such a derisory sum?
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2/6/12 @ 7:31am
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I was wondering how models would react to this also, so I asked my favorite what he thought of the 5's and 10's. His quite sensible reply was to say he needed a few days to monitor the results before forming an opinion.
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Just speaking anecdotally: I seem to be spending more total creds rather than less in a model's room; it's fun and all those 10 cred pops add up. Further, a few minor tips can serve to keep a tipping party active through those otherwise slow stretches and also seem to trigger larger tips (or so it seemed to me).
Admittedly, this is all new right now.
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2/7/12 @ 9:30am
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- In terms of a counter, we have a new version of our broadcasting software that will do better at this and make it easier for performers. It's in the works.
- So far the # of tips per day doubled after the change and total credits used in tips as well. The # of customers tipping shot up about 30%.
- Love the "purple mist" comment. I think we should make the tips look a little different in the chat even more than they already are which might increase the fun-factor; ideas welcomed.
All in all I think the 5cr & 10cr options are doing well. Sometimes it's more fun to tip multiple times and have some fun with it. I usually steer clear of the strip-club metaphors, but in this case I think it's relevant as to why it works. It's a lot more fun to get a stack of $1 bills ;)
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2/7/12 @ 11:41am
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2/7/12 @ 11:09pm
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We are continuing to explore options in this regard. I don't have any concrete details at this time but it's a need that is on our list.
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