Camgirl dictionary: ​​because it’s always useful to go back to basics with an explanation of all the terms you’ll find in the field of cam. Here is what to understand all the subtleties of the world of camgirls and camboys.

 

Platform, cam site

This is the internet platform used by models to create their show. There are a number of them. They can be general cam sites like Xlovecam.com, Chaturbate, LiveJasmin … or specialized sites based on a particular domain like Mature.cam, XloveGay.com, Lesbian.cam …

 

Model Camgirl / Camboy

A model is a person who performs live shows on the internet. Other terms used interchangeably are cam model and performer.

 

Viewer

This term refers to any person who watches a show (regardless of their participation in the form of exchanges via chat or by giving tips to the models). In some cases, the viewer is totally passive (no exchange and no tips). These viewers are called lurkers or freeloaders. On platforms that work in freemium mode, for example, have a very high percentage of these types of viewers.

 

Moderator

This term refers to the person who moderates /monitors all exchanges between platform users and models. Models have to respect and follow the platform’s rules according to their charter. If a model does not follow these rules, they could be banned from the platform. In chat rooms, there are instances where a viewer may be disrespectful or use inappropriate words or behavior. A model or moderator can mute this person. 

 

Room

As the name implies, this is the place where the model performs their show. This can be understood as the physical place where she films herself but also the page of the site on which her profile can be found. On this page, there are visible elements such as the model’s webcam, profile information and agenda. 

 

Chat room

This is the chat window where the model can communicate with his/her viewers in writing. It appears most often next to the video.

 

Show

There are several types of shows divided into 2 main categories: public shows (everyone can come to see them, they are often free but the viewers offer tips), private shows (the model will only do a show for one or more people who pay for it and the model can respond to specific requests within the private show). In the private category there are several variations: the private show, a show that allows voyeurs, the group show, etc … To request a private show, the viewer will often use the abbreviation Pv or Pvt.

 

C2C / Cam-to-cam

This term is used by viewers who want to turn on their own webcam to show the model their video during the private show.

 

Token credit

This is the currency used on cam platforms. Viewers do not pay in dollars, they use virtual currency (which does not represent the same amount at the purchase for the viewer as it does the payout for the model). The platform takes a percentage, usually a margin of 50% for operating costs. The price of tokens will decrease with each purchase. 

This currency can be spent in different ways by the viewer:

• To tip the model during a public show
• To have a private show (counted by the minute)
• Or to buy additional content (videos …) or join the model fanclub

 

Tips

The tip is a tip that is left to the model by the user. During public shows, these tips serve as a way to entice the model to do more during the show (like stripping little by little or doing different acts). Viewers who give tips are called Tellers.

 

Goal

This is the goal to be achieved (understanding the number of tokens needed) for the model to perform a given action.

 

Fanbase

The fanbase is the total number of fans of the model. In the case of a platform, this term may also refer to a closed club that provides benefits in exchange for a monthly subscription.

 

JOI

Abbreviation for Jerk Off Instructions (literally instruction to masturbate). This is when a viewer requests that the model give him instructions on how to masturbate.

 

You are now ready to understand the world of cam.