i think this is a good time to point out a couple of things about how models communicate with members. In this modern world we have TOO MANY options.. multiple email accounts.. instant messengers..twitter..MFC Mail AND MFC Newsfeed.. you may or may not know MFC has an option for MODEL notification by text to a cell phone, maybe your members don't know either.
What you should do..
1. All models need to have an instant messenger program, #1 reason? when MFC crashes your regulars will be there to tell you.. MFC Crashed and it is not just YOU that cannot log on. make an account with your model name..yahoo allows you to hide offline and show online to each person individually.
2. In my opinion all models should have twitter. twitter is the obvious place for you to announce your schedule daily to let your regulars know when you think you will be online. it is so obviously a good idea that MFC made the Newsfeed option which is basically a ripoff of twitter.
3. When i log in to MFC and see the MFC mail highlighted i always smile.. at the minimum you should send an MFC mail to people that tip you more than XXX number of tokens, i would recommend something personal and simple.
Example : Thx for stopping by my room today RufffRider.
4. tell your members that they can go to "my account" option and select model notifications from the list and receive a text message from MFC to let them know the moment you turn your Cam on. this process is buggy like most of MFC but works 85% of the time.. Note- Notification is NOT sent if you log on and DO NOT turn your WebCam ON
keep your personal IM and your model one seperate and make a email for your model name also.. to use for registering all the other accounts, i recommend a yahoo email since it will be the same as your yahooIM name OR gmail is really good also if you send large files Gmail is better. Hotmail is good also if you prefer Microsoft Messenger for instant messages.
I left out facebook and myspace because these are a personal choice, i worry about the security of these options.
any questions? answer here or feel free to email me