Getting Donations, Couple Streaming, and More: An Exclusive Interview with NatiesBones
- Prodiggy
- Mar 24, 2017
- 6 min read
NatiesBones is a group stream consisting of a very cute couple. Both girls maintain a healthy relationship while running a successful camshow. Here, we talk about how they started camming, became a couple, getting donations, memories, and their favorite part about camming itself.
Before we begin, a big thank you to them for doing the interview. Please make sure the follow them below to stay updated about their life and stream.
Instagram: instagram.com/naties_bones/
Twitter: twitter.com/natiesbones
Chaturbate: chaturbate.com/nataliedelair
MFC: MFC.im/NatiesBones
Pictures taken from instagram.com/naties_bones/
How did you meet your girlfriend?
I met her about 3 years ago through one of my high school friends at a party. She just kind of met through mutual friends and then became friends. Although we didn't start dating until about 9 months ago.
When did you guys start camming?
I started camming (off and on) about 2 years ago. We started camming in January 2017 when I had mentioned to her that I missed doing it. So we decided to do it together!
What's your favorite memory camming?:
Hmmm, this is kind of a tricky question honestly. Camming is one big favourite of mine lol. I guess I would have to say It'd be this one time when one of our regulars told us he was logging out and going to sleep. We said our goodbyes and a little while later he came in with a decently large tip bomb and surprised us. Normally I wouldn't pick a large tip as a favourite memory because theres so much too camming than that but this was particularly surprising and appreciated since we were try to move out of our crappy apartment. We were super grateful.
Were there any cammers that you took ideas from?
Absolutely! I really believe that no model in this industry would get anywhere without borrowing some pointers from other models. Do your research! Some of my favourite girls are Kati3Kat, Nintend_xo, Foxxxsea, and Ashe_Maree from MyFreeCams, Jenna_jade, Shycloudfractals, and hotfitcouple10 on chaturbate.
What is your favorite game to run during a stream?
We don't really run many games in our room. Our theme is normally just about goofy around and hanging out with our members. Occasionally we'll play battleship if we need something to entertain the room to reach goal. Thats only on slower paced/less energetic nights.
In your opinion, what is the most effective way to get donations?
Show personality, never seem bored, always try to be moving/dancing/smiling/talking (which can sometimes feel really forced), be genuine in your personality, DONT talk about money/beg for tips. I feel like those are just some basics. Different things work for different performers though.
How do you utilize social media to your advantage?
Letting your followers know your schedule, any goals you might have, and/or events taking place really helps. It keeps everyone in the loop! Twitter for camgirls can also be like a dating site... members will find you through who you interact with. (Tip: do not follow other girls regulars. It's rude)
How long did it take you to build your fanbase?
Well I'm going to go off of the fanbase we built together rather than the one I had before I started camming with Bones. When we started camming in january I had had about 6000 followers on Chaturbate from the 2 years prior to starting with Bones. Since we've been camming together we've gain around 27,000 followers in 3 months; so not very long in our case. We've been very lucky.
What's your favorite part of camming? Worst part?
Again, sooo many favourite things about camming its hard to choose... I'm going to have to go with the interaction and connections you develop. Honestly when I first started camming it was all for the money, but now I'm in love with my regulars and I wish to be in their lives (on or off screen) for a while. You form real friendships with people all around the world and theres not many jobs that you can get that from. It's very neat-o. The money is now just a really amazing bonus.
My least favourite thing would be the guys that come into our room demanding we do whatever they want just because they tipped us $2. I go above and beyond for people who are kind to us but I'm not a fan of the dudes that think we can be pushed around just because we're paid through them tipping us. Someone could come in, drop $1000 on us, and be the rudest person on earth; you better believe they're getting the boot.
What are the advantages of streaming as a couple? What are the disadvantages?
As a couple I think you bring in a bigger crowd because there's always some form of interaction happening. Whether we're talking to members, performing, or just talking to each other, we're always doing SOMETHING you can watch. I also think it's the fact of having two different personalities on the screen. Some people come and stay for Bones, some favour me, and some just like us together. Double the models, double the appeal in a way.
I feel like the only disadvantages would be the terribly annoying questions. Because we're a gay couple we get questions like "are you gold star lesbians", "would you ever have sex with a fan/man", etc. And if they scrolled down into our Bio they would see that we've already answered their question haha. As a lesbian couple we're a fetish, and with that comes some really ignorant people at times.
Has anyone treated you differently because of your work?
So far no one I have told treats me differently. I mean occasionally theres jokes from my friends but I thinks thats to be expected. My mom is actually very helpful. She prefers not to hear much about my business but she will help me do my taxes so thats nice!
What is the nicest thing a fan has done for you?
One time one of our fans mixed up my birthday with Bones'... This guy sent bones a bunch of stuff for "her birthday". I had sent a thank you out on twitter, because I originally didn't know who it was from, kind of poking fun about the fact that it was actually my birthday. (I was still very thankful that someone had thought of her. It was just a funny accident.) And then this homeboy sent the 2 of us over $500 worth of gifts from our wishlists. He did NOT need to do that, but it was so very kind of him.
How has camming affected your relationship?
Honestly, I don't think camming has affected the relationship much. Other than maybe keeping our sex life more interesting? On cam we're always trying to try new things/switch it up. Not to mention that I naturally have (and have always had) a pretty low sex drive. Camming encourages foreplay and gets me going! lol. Sometimes we wont make sexy time goal but we'll be so prepared that we just do it offline anyways. We always tell the room "we're gonna do this with or without you!"
Do you guys still enjoy sexual activity off camera? How has camming affected this?
We definitely still enjoy our sex life offline. I guess it's affected because we're online every night. So 90% of the time, if we're having sex, its online. Though, I don't see that as a bad thing at all.
Finally, what advice would you give anyone who is starting to stream?
Payment. Always. Comes. First. Some guys will try to scam you. Make sure you're always in some sort of defence mode. I'm not saying that you should accuse everyone of being a scamming because thats definitely not the case. Just have your wits about you and trust your instincts.
Also, do your homework and do some testing! The best thing you can do is watch what other girls do. Find things you like about other girls and try to incorporate them into your room. Don't copy or try to become another model, just use them as inspiration! Always be true to yourself! Let your colours shine through above all else and find out what works for you.
Don't sell yourself short! You are worth the world! Make sure your tip menu + content reflect that. If you think you're cheap, unfortunately so will others and they will think you're not worth it. (kind of like online shopping. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is.)
Lastly, be genuine! Members can smell a forced personality from across the world. Be genuinely kind and welcoming. People will be attracted to that.
A big thank you to NatiesBones for doing the interview again. Make sure to check them out here!
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