Question for you models about types of customers

[Nordling]

:lol: I may be the only one here who LOVES the customer nym. It can lead to another whole set of fantasies. How many times have you, as a customer, been in a store and the person waiting on you was absolutely gorgeous and you took the thoughts home with you? lol

As far as chatting with the model, I think it's great--but only if it comes natural--generally, with me at least, good conversation isn't something I plan on, it just happens, and when that happens, it means that both "the customer" and the model are cool with it. When you run out of things to say, quit conversing.

 

[Bocefish]

There's all ready a few pages discussing this customer thing...

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3881&start=90

Personally, I'd be fine with us guys being referred to as pervs, members, prems, or even customers like the OP here on the board here. The customer thing got on my nerves when brought up in the context of the "customers should have to pay a minimum tip" thread.

 

[GypsyRuna]

:As far as chatting with the model, I think it's great--but only if it comes natural--generally, with me at least, good conversation isn't something I plan on, it just happens, and when that happens, it means that both "the customer" and the model are cool with it. When you run out of things to say, quit conversing.

Nailed it!

 

[Jaydenrainey]

the key word here is client and as long as you are (i assume you are ) paying the model for her time it shows a great level of appreciation and respect for her and her job.
i like just talking although ive rarely had that experience. it seems the type of guy who wants to talk all the time thinks camming is a hobby for me and thinks i should spend all my time getting to know him without so much as a tip.
just realize time = money and pay accordingly which means that if you want her all to yourself springing for private is good.

 

[Anonymous]

IMO I don't think there's anything wrong with using the term customer, because when someone pays you for a service or product, they are a customer. However, not all members are customers so I would refer to those people simply as members.

Customers may turn into regulars and when you begin to develop a relationship with a customer or regular, they become a client/patron - and that is what you want.

The models I think of as my regulars all just think of me as Shaun not as a client or patron. They took the time to get to know me and can almost read my mind when I tip or they do a special project for me.

I realize some models like to keep things all business like though. For those models, patron seems like a nice thing to for me to be called. It seems much more personal than customer.

Of course, I wasn't implying that just because members are customers it means that the relationship must be strictly business and that you can't be real friends. I was just saying that the bottom line is that they are patrons, so using those type of terms shouldn't be looked at as a bad thing. Chances are, you don't pay your "real life friends" for services. If you do, like if they're an electrician or something - even though you are friends, you are still their customer. But does that change your relationship? Not at all. Or if you've developed a close friendship with your hairdresser, if she refers to you as her client, you shouldn't get bent out of shape about it.

Obviously when a model is talking to members she's not going to use those terms because he'll probably take it the wrong way and it'll kill the whole fantasy - but using the term when talking to other models or talking on this forum should just be normal.

Man, why does it seem like a lot of people on here take everything out of context?

 

[Jupiter551]

Man, why does it seem like a lot of people on here take everything out of context?

That's why it's a discussion - now you've explained your context. There are hundreds, if not thousands of opinions here that are not made specifically for the context of this forum - how is anyone to know which ones specifically are?

I don't like "customer" as a term because I think it sounds tasteless - ruins the atmosphere and I doubt most models like being treated like commodities any more than members like being treated like customers.

 

[Anonymous]

Man, why does it seem like a lot of people on here take everything out of context?

That's why it's a discussion - now you've explained your context. There are hundreds, if not thousands of opinions here that are not made specifically for the context of this forum - how is anyone to know which ones specifically are?

I don't like "customer" as a term because I think it sounds tasteless - ruins the atmosphere and I doubt most models like being treated like commodities any more than members like being treated like customers.

I'm talking about the big picture. A customer is a member of the website who contributes to you. If the word "customer" puts a bad taste in your mouth, that's your own prerogative... but the fact is that he is a customer.

 

[Bocefish]

I'm talking about the big picture. A customer is a member of the website who contributes to you. If the word "customer" puts a bad taste in your mouth, that's your own prerogative... but the fact is that he is a customer.

So everyone here is either a customer or a camwhore/cam-slut?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A camwhore (sometimes cam-whore, cam whore or cam-slut) is an individual who performs sexual services on the Internet with webcam software in exchange for money, goods, or attention. Some of the common ways of doing this is by a fixed per minute fee, by encouraging viewers to purchase items on their wish lists or add to their online accounts.

 

[PlayboyMegan]

Personally, I'd be fine with us guys being referred to as pervs, members, prems, or even customers like the OP here on the board here. The customer thing got on my nerves when brought up in the context of the "customers should have to pay a minimum tip" thread.

Very interesting.

 

[PlayboyMegan]

I'm talking about the big picture. A customer is a member of the website who contributes to you. If the word "customer" puts a bad taste in your mouth, that's your own prerogative... but the fact is that he is a customer.

So everyone here is either a customer or a camwhore/cam-slut?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A camwhore (sometimes cam-whore, cam whore or cam-slut) is an individual who performs sexual services on the Internet with webcam software in exchange for money, goods, or attention. Some of the common ways of doing this is by a fixed per minute fee, by encouraging viewers to purchase items on their wish lists or add to their online accounts.

Once camwhore is dictionary defined, and not just defined by wikipedia, I will consider myself just that.

 

[WickedTouch]

I'm talking about the big picture. A customer is a member of the website who contributes to you. If the word "customer" puts a bad taste in your mouth, that's your own prerogative... but the fact is that he is a customer.

So everyone here is either a customer or a camwhore/cam-slut?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A camwhore (sometimes cam-whore, cam whore or cam-slut) is an individual who performs sexual services on the Internet with webcam software in exchange for money, goods, or attention. Some of the common ways of doing this is by a fixed per minute fee, by encouraging viewers to purchase items on their wish lists or add to their online accounts.

Once camwhore is dictionary defined, and not just defined by wikipedia, I will consider myself just that.

Yeah, Wikipedia. Not really a good source to use on its own methinks. IMO I prefer to be called a regular, a member or a patron.

:twocents-02cents:

 

[PlayboyMegan]

I'm going to quote myself from a different thread and change up the words.

If you want to appeal to all members, refrain from using the word "customer."
If you don't care what anyone thinks and you want to find a member that is okay with that word, keep using it and you'll find a member that is best for you!
:twocents-02cents:

 

[Bocefish]

Like I said before, I don't really care how we are referred to. Heck, I consider us pervs and humorously so. Likewise, the camwhore terminology, nothing derogatory meant.

My argument is that Kira was supposedly looking at the big picture stating she wants to go by the mere facts and it's other people's prerogative if they get upset by it.

From Merriam Webster Dictionary

 

[PlayboyMegan]

Like I said before, I don't really care how we are referred to. Heck, I consider us pervs and humorously so. Likewise, the camwhore terminology, nothing derogatory meant.

My argument is that Kira was supposedly looking at the big picture stating she wants to go by the mere facts and it's other people's prerogative if they get upset by it.

From Merriam Webster Dictionary

A "slang" dictionary? We really going there? Every dictionary is a bit different. According to the one below, her being a cam model would not make her a whore.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/whore

 

[Bocefish]

Well, it's a slang term after all. Merriam Webster is a reputable dictionary that's been around for ages as opposed to the online one referenced above.

ETA: By your referenced definition, if a prostitute sucks my dick for money, she's not officially a whore because intercourse didn't occur.

 

[PlayboyMegan]

Well, it's a slang term after all. Merriam Webster is a reputable dictionary that's been around for ages as opposed to the online one referenced above.

Just because it has been around longer does not make the other dictionary inferior.

 

[Bocefish]

Whatever, lol

 

[PlayboyMegan]

Whatever, lol

We'll have to agree to disagree. :thumbleft:

 

[Bocefish]

Okay :thumbleft:

 

[JerMajesty]

get a room you two! :lol:

 

[Jupiter551]

Well, it's a slang term after all. Merriam Webster is a reputable dictionary that's been around for ages as opposed to the online one referenced above.

Just because it has been around longer does not make the other dictionary inferior.

Not commenting on whether the dictionary is correct in this case or not but as regards reputation - a newer dictionary is, by definition, less reputable (inferior) because it is necessarily derivative from earlier or longer-running dictionaries. Further, as words are legitimised by frequency and history, older dictionaries provide a set reference point by which to guarantee a "snapshot" of language as it evolves.

TLDR; Merriam-Webster is a better source than Dictionary.com and Oxford is a better source than either.

 

[Anonymous]

On MFC I like for guys to chat with me (and not just "Mmm gurl u sexy") and tip me WHEN THEY CAN.....especially when I see that they're in my room every night that I'm on. You don't even have to tip a lot. I have no minimum for tips, and I smile and thank each tipper by name.

But seriously, if you have like 800 tokens and spend the majority of your MFC time in my room, yes, you should toss a lil' something my way.

I would feel weird calling a guy a 'customer' and prefer to use the term 'chatter' or 'friend'.

 

[Jessi]

For myself,
Members= guys who hang out in my room, and sometimes tip
Regulars= guys who hang out in my room a lot
Friends= thosemembers who invest more in me than time and money, and who are truly awesome supportive people

On a site like Streamate or LiveJasmin Id have no problem calling people customers, but on MFC I have found it a lot different.

 

[PlayboyMegan]

Well, it's a slang term after all. Merriam Webster is a reputable dictionary that's been around for ages as opposed to the online one referenced above.

Just because it has been around longer does not make the other dictionary inferior.

Not commenting on whether the dictionary is correct in this case or not but as regards reputation - a newer dictionary is, by definition, less reputable (inferior) because it is necessarily derivative from earlier or longer-running dictionaries. Further, as words are legitimised by frequency and history, older dictionaries provide a set reference point by which to guarantee a "snapshot" of language as it evolves.

TLDR; Merriam-Webster is a better source than Dictionary.com and Oxford is a better source than either.

Definitions are always evolving, wouldn't a newer dictionary be more accurate, if anything?

 

[Jupiter551]

Definitions are always evolving, wouldn't a newer dictionary be more accurate, if anything?

Not necessarily, a newer edition of an established dictionary would be best - dictionaries are also constantly evolving. The Concise Oxford is the authorative usage standard - used for example by the UN as a reference for language in written documents and treaties - as the full Oxford English Dictionary is 20 volumes long, and the next full one isn't estimated to be complete until 2037.

 

[PlayboyMegan]

Definitions are always evolving, wouldn't a newer dictionary be more accurate, if anything?

Not necessarily, a newer edition of an established dictionary would be best - dictionaries are also constantly evolving. The Concise Oxford is the authorative usage standard - used for example by the UN as a reference for language in written documents and treaties - as the full Oxford English Dictionary is 20 volumes long, and the next full one isn't estimated to be complete until 2037.

Alright then! Well played!

 

[Bocefish]

That is one of the reasons I prefer Websters, they update definitions and add words almost annually, but only after thorough reviews with certain criteria having to be met.

 

[Anonymous]

"Cam whore" is irreverent to "customer".

According to your reference, a cam whore is someone who whores themselves out on cam (for lack of a better term). Not every single cam model on earth does that kinda stuff, therefore not all cam models are cam whores.

A more appropriate argument would have been the word "stripper" for an "exotic dancer". Some strippers don't like to be called strippers, but the fact of the matter is that they are strippers.

Whether you like it or not; you are a customer, a benefactor, a patron, or any other term that describes someone who pays for services.

And I'd just like to add that I'm not trying to be a preacher or a bitch; this is all just common sense.

 

[Bocefish]

As crude as it may be... one word for Kira = delusional.

 

[Anonymous]

As crude as it may be... one word for Kira = delusional.

Delusional, because I said a person who pays for services is a customer? You're in denial and live in a fantasy world. :lol: Typical of someone in denial to say something like that...