Welcome to the discussion on how new member promotions on live platforms, particularly LiveJasmin, can be a double-edged sword for performers. Here's a summary of the insights and experiences shared by our community:
- Members have raised concerns that new users can exploit the promotion system by creating multiple accounts to access private shows without payment, compromising privacy and earnings. This issue is exacerbated by the inability to effectively block such users due to VPN usage, allowing them to bypass country restrictions.
- While the promotion of free sneak peeks is intended to benefit performers by attracting traffic, it's noted that the platform's traffic has declined over the years. The allowance of VPN/proxy use is defended by the platform's management as a privacy measure for paying customers, despite the potential for abuse.
- Alternatives and strategies to mitigate exploitation include focusing on exclusive 2-way private shows, which do not allow for sneak peeks, and regularly communicating with viewers about show preferences and policies. Some performers choose to block normal private shows entirely to avoid unauthorized access.
- Comparison with other platforms reveals a varied approach to free previews, with some offering longer preview times but incorporating measures like credit card verification to protect performers against chargebacks and unauthorized access.
This discussion highlights the need for ongoing dialogue between performers and platforms to ensure promotions and privacy measures align with the best interests of both parties.