Welcome to the discussion on the perplexing behavior of potential clients in indie camming via Skype, specifically the phenomenon where individuals express keen interest in booking a session, discuss the details, and then inexplicably vanish before payment, leaving the cam performer puzzled and without a session.
Contributors to this topic have shared their experiences and theories to shed light on why this happens, including:
- The possibility of it being a power play, where the thrill comes from getting a performer's hopes up and then disappearing.
- The theory that some individuals might be financially incapable of affording the session, seeking only the attention and the illusion of an impending show.
- Concerns over trolls or other models attempting to disrupt or gather intel on a performer's services.
- The suggestion that for some, the discussion and planning of the session itself satisfies their need for interaction or sexual gratification, without the actual session ever taking place.
- Recommendations for handling such situations, including stringent payment policies to minimize time wasted on non-paying prospects.
Members have also discussed various strategies for dealing with these occurrences, emphasizing the importance of upfront payment to prevent being scammed and considering strict measures against persistent time-wasters. The conversation has highlighted the diverse motivations behind this behavior, ranging from financial constraints to the thrill of manipulation, and even to other performers possibly trying to learn from or sabotage their peers.
Overall, this discussion serves as a valuable resource for webcam models facing similar challenges, offering insights and strategies to protect their time and income while navigating the complexities of independent camming on platforms like Skype.