Blackmail/exposed?

[justcheckin]

I tried on being a cam girl for a short time a very (veeeeery) long time ago. It was not for me, so I deleted my accounts. I destinctly remember that one of the reason I quit on the websites I was on (I prefer not to mention which ones it was) was because I couldn't delete any videos I weren't happy with, and I thought that it was slightly suspicious.

What I wonder is; have you, or anyone you've known/heard of, been exposed by a website? Like someone's bought the information and a site has given it out? I'm mostly referring to the picture of you and your ID. I also wonder if there's been a case where the videos have been saved and used even after you've deleted your account.

The reason I'm asking is because I've started to get involved with a very high profile man, and if it got out that his new GF used to cam, it would really hurt his reputation.

 

[CallMeWilliam]

The reason I'm asking is because I've started to get involved with a very high profile man, and if it got out that his new GF used to cam, it would really hurt his reputation.

I realize that you are in love and you would not do anything to harm him but what about yourself? Can you handle the kind of scrutiny that may ensue if it does come out, what about your family/friends as well.

Also have you told him about your past? If not he should be given the chance to make the decision to keep on dating you if there is a fall out otherwise you are being selfish.

Love does not conquer all in some cases.

:twocents-02cents:

 

[mynameisbob84]

It's a little bit depressing that we live in a society where someone's "reputation" hangs in the balance because they choose to date someone who once got their boobies out online. Paedophilia, rape, murder, domestic abuse, theft, racism, sexism, these are the things that should threaten to ruin someone's "reputation" and not the fact that they're currently having sex with someone who briefly dipped their toe in the sex industry and decided it wasn't for them (or even someone who has made a career in the sex industry for that matter).

But yeah, there's a chance your photos/videos could still be floating around the internet but the longer ago your camming days were and the shorter they were, the less likely it is anyone of note will stumble across them. Generally speaking, once it's on the internet, it's there forever. Also, some camming sites sell their content (model's videos and photos) to streaming sites to drum up awareness for their own site. You could check your contract to see if the site you were on (assuming you still have it) was one that does/did that.

But realistically, if you cammed a while back and weren't camming for long, you'll probably be okay.

 

[CharlotteLace]

I've never heard of a reputable site camsite selling/outing their camgirls' personal information. There are some unscrupulous studios who have threatened to do so in the past, however.

Also, I think I've heard of some videos sticking around even after a model leaves. However, there's a lot of porn on the internet. So my guess is it'd get buried eventually by fresh porn.

 

[Ghost]

Just some random thoughts....
There are a plethora of websites now that run a cottage industry of Camgirl videos. Who is behind them and why is an entirely different discussion, but it's safe to say that there are probably videos of you in existence somewhere, and as always they will most likely present themselves at the worst possible time.

If you are worried that talking to your new guy about this might send him off the deep end and see an end to the relationship...that's a tough one. Out of curiosity, does he know you used to cam or is he completely in the dark about it?

if it were me, I might throw it out there that you got drunk once and did maybe one show or two the same day. Don't go into details, be vague, and give your self an out for down the road.

 

[PunkInDrublic]

You should let him know immediately. Be completely honest and open about it.

 

[krukstyle]

From what you said about it being a very long time ago and the duration of your camming career being very short, it seems relatively unlikely that evidence is going to randomly surface and be used against you--that said, if it's out there, it's out there.

Have you tried searching for said materials yourself? Since you know your model name, etc. you are in the best position to assess how much "evidence" is out there--and in cases you might even be able to take steps towards removing at least some of it. It seems like you are inferring that someone is going to catch wind of your camming career, dig up evidence of it, and use this maliciously to blackmail you or the prominent man you are involved with--so it seems like the best course of action is to put yourself in this hypothetical person shoes and see how plausible such a scenario is.

If instead you are inferring that the site you worked for is "sitting" on a secret vault of your videos just waiting for the chance to sell them to the highest bidder (along with info), then this seems more unlikely. It sucks that some sites have archives of material like this--but if this did occur a very long time ago--it seems probable as others above have mentioned that new videos and porn will continually push you further into the background.

All that said, if you are truly concerned about this becoming a serious issue, you should let this guy know the situation (or at a vague version of the truth). Otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for more trouble down the road (not to mention the secret burden you'll be carrying).

 

[Sevrin]

If the guy is in the public eye, and is not Anthony Weiner, he deserves to know. You don't want to build a relationship on deep, dark secrets about things you did in public. You can end up endangering your health worrying about it, and telling him will either take your relationship to a deeper level, or be the beginning of the end. Also, if he's a "high profile" guy, chances are he has a few bucks and can help liberate your content from the site, so that you'll both have one less thing to worry about.

I wouldn't worry about the site selling out your ID though. They have no interest in scaring off models, and even models who are not obsessed with being found out would not look kindly on sites making their private information available for a price. If someone knows you cammed and wants to blackmail you, they probably have all the evidence they need, and don't need the site's help to confirm it.

Good luck to you.