xeddin1
Of course, you're absolutely right – it is possible to filter out flat content. But let’s look at it from a new user’s perspective.

Imagine someone curious about VR – maybe they just got a headset and heard about this site as the go-to place for immersive experiences. They land on the homepage and what do they see? A wall of 2D videos – the same kind of stuff they can find on any free tube site. Do you think they’ll stop and wonder, “Hmm, maybe I should check the filters”? Or will they just assume this site isn’t what they hoped for and move on?

In my opinion, this is exactly how SLR is unintentionally losing potential new users. First impressions count. Highlighting VR content by default and offering 2D as an optional add-on would reinforce SLR's identity as a VR-first platform – which is what it was built on and what made it successful in the first place.

      TommyStone
      Ah I see what you mean.
      Definitely the UI needs an overhaul. YouTube has on their side bar 'Shorts' for a more TikTok viewing of content. You don't see shorts and normal videos mixed together.

      I feel what SLR really should have done is made a partnership with a mid-tier 2D studio first. Not Brazzers or one of the top guys, but someone like Swallowed for example. That way they could actually offer some top tier 2D content. This would actually show that the platform has high performing 2D content, instead of just some random nameless.

        TommyStone
        We can discuss things all the day long. Just don't be disrespectful and assaulting as it doesn't bring us anywhere

            doublevr
            I'm really glad to hear that.
            Let me know what you think about the ideas I've shared, and whether you believe any of them could realistically be implemented.
            It would help all of us understand the direction you're heading in – and where we stand moving forward.

                TommyStone we aren't doing well if you guys aren't doing well. SLR is here to give business for content and script creators, affiliate, performers and everyone out there.
                Instead of waiting forever to see headsets sell many times more than they do we are actively looking for ways to expand the economy and get more eyeballs and dollars for your content.

                Will check through your messages during the day

                    doublevr
                    Take your time, I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

                      TommyStone Imagine someone curious about VR – maybe they just got a headset and heard about this site as the go-to place for immersive experiences. They land on the homepage and what do they see? A wall of 2D videos – the same kind of stuff they can find on any free tube site. Do you think they’ll stop and wonder, “Hmm, maybe I should check the filters”? Or will they just assume this site isn’t what they hoped for and move on?

                      In my opinion, this is exactly how SLR is unintentionally losing potential new users. First impressions count. Highlighting VR content by default and offering 2D as an optional add-on would reinforce SLR's identity as a VR-first platform – which is what it was built on and what made it successful in the first place.

                      Really? I think maybe you are misrepresenting the average VR user who tend to be quite tech savvy. There is literally a toggle switch on the left hand side that you can switch off which is off by default. No?

                          doublevr If you think there's something we can do to grow the economy and improve the platform please let me know

                          • I think a simple popup when first visiting SLR with the options for what you want to see is warranted, save preferences as cookies & account:

                          Straight | Gay | Lesbian | Trans (can choose multiple)

                          VR Immersive | 2D | 2D to VR convert (if it's even a thing) (can choose multiple)

                          And have those same toggles always visible on the sidebar

                          That would be a huge step to implementing trans content on the main library page (if users choose to) which would make the trans category visible and not a hidden secret. Might even bring back the big trans studios

                          • Improve live cams more, compete directly with Stripchat by offering an equal or better interface and ability to record private shows. SLR/Dreamcam already have lower priced privates on average vs Stripchat so once SLR can offer an equal interface and features, it's a no brainer to spend money here

                          Private show recordings could have tied into SLRDrive nicely, scripts, passthrough

                            Did @KinkyGirlsBerlin really get banned from SLR for what they said? If so them that is crazy imo. What was negative about any of it? Someone point to it.
                            I truly don't know how a company would not show how the money is made for a studio. I read about how SLR wants to be like youtube. Youtube shows the creator every little thing it is doing to make money. That is how a company like that does it otherwise you could feel like you are being ripped off. You could be being ripped off. There is only one reason I can thing of for not showing the studios how the money is being split up.

                            If @KinkyGirlsBerlin got banned and is not going to have videos on here this is so sad for SLR. So us the customers lose another studio. Why would you do that?

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                                theHobbit It's not about being tech savvy. It's about the first impression. When you first go on a site, you don't check all the features, you check the content... The presentation of the site is what makes an user convert or not. If they see more 2D videos or amateur studios presented to them, when their search was "VR Porn" or go to "New" and they see the title of the page "VR Porn Videos" but the whole page is full of flat videos, they might leave and search for another site.

                                As for existing users, I've already sent an idea to SLR team. Users should be able to pick if they want to see "All Content", "VR Content", "Flat Content" without the need of a toggle that completely removes the videos from showing up. If you are in the mood for flat videos, you should only see flat. If you are in the mood for VR, you should only see VR. But the navigation between these should be easy and fast.

                                Also, IMO, higher-quality studios and videos should definitely be on top of the "new" category, as those are the ones that have the highest conversion of new users. If you go to a market, you don't want to see bags of flower soil right next to soda and chips.

                                  @doublevr , we’re all still waiting to hear back from you regarding your stance and whether the proposed changes are actually feasible. You were supposed to respond to @TommyStone TommyStone.

                                  @rolly , I believe the platform could really benefit from having two distinct sections – one for Popular content and one for New Releases. This is something VRP handles exceptionally well. When a new user lands on the site, they immediately see what’s trending and worth watching. And “popular” doesn’t necessarily mean it has to come from top studios – sometimes even smaller or niche creators release amazing videos that gain traction quickly.

                                    doublevr hello doublevr; I'll rephrase my proposal for this forum: basically, what is the purpose of this forum, because if there are rules that we can understand and that are clearly stated, it will be healthier for everyone ("lack of respect" and "unprofessional" is quite subjective, we should clarify what you mean by that): then either we respect them or we don't go there knowingly, knowing of course that it's not the user who decides but the company that sets its rules; but they have to be clear otherwise it creates a rather heavy atmosphere or we can actually be next on the list; if one of the rules is not to criticize the company or to imagine what the company has in mind when we're not in its head, ok, but we have to know it; and then - I allow myself a remark - there is always a kind of self-regulation of users in a forum, if there is one who says things that seem excessive to us, there are always other people (and me first) who will intervene; the slr site is my main site and it is the only forum-x (apart from reddit but very little) where I intervene; perhaps you can trust the community of users of the forum to balance things?

                                      This is more entertaining than the Uk Soaps at their peak i the 80's - Thank you guys 🙂

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                                        ah nevermind

                                        PolishPerver SLR already has the "Trending" and New. What I was saying, is to have some extra sections that will include the flat videos, so they don't mix that much and users can navigate through the videos more easily.

                                        Of course "popular" doesn't necessarily mean it's something from a top studio, but on the "New" section, you can't sort that by popularity. That's why I think that videos/studios that have the best quality and past popularity should also be on top in the "New" section. Great videos released 2-3 days ago are still "New" but they get lost in the category and potential new users (or subscribers that don't use the site daily) won't see them unless they scroll through a lot of lower-quality content. This can result in a lower conversion of new users and views which results in lower income for SLR, Studios, Creators, Affiliates, Script Creators, etc.

                                        IMO, quality should also have a boost in the "New" section since that is the page most subscribers go to. Without this, what is the incentive studios/creators have to create great content in the future if they have almost the same exposure as with lower-quality content? High-quality videos are the ones that attract new users and keep the subscribers on the site.

                                          PolishPerver This is something VRP handles exceptionally well. When a new user lands on the site, they immediately see what’s trending and worth watching. And “popular” doesn’t necessarily mean it has to come from top studios – sometimes even smaller or niche creators release amazing videos that gain traction quickly.

                                          This right here. My studio on SLR is solely dependent on being featured in 'new' because it is hidden by filters and can't compete with a top tier studio. But on VRP most of my vids get featured in New, Hot Right Now, and Popular. Whenever you log onto VRporn you can usually see one of my videos somewhere on the front page as soon as you log on

                                            Here are my 2 cents.
                                            I have invested around 10x what SLR pays out for content that I shot and published here exclusively in the beginning. There is no way to recoup the shootings and you can't exclusively produce for SLR and survive.

                                            We need tools that boost creators and the revenue.

                                            Publishing on SLR makes it nearly impossible to build your own site, so I would really appreciate a way to launch scenes exclusively on SLR for buying with a 80% Onlyfans share and Automatic unlock for streaming after a set sales period. Basically give us Onlyfans functionality for studios to boost our income and help us with automatic Deo integration, hosting etc.
                                            The tools have been built already, adding sub seller sites for studios should be easy and could guarantee some exclusivity.

                                            I really don't want to go out and build a website that competes, I just want to focus on shooting glorious VR porn on the edge of the humanly possible.

                                            But currently the earnings from SLR and VRP together are not even 1/5th of the production cost, so I gotta come up with a plan.

                                            I got lucky with Crypto and can burn another 20k on top of the 30k I Invested until now, but the ROI of VR Porn is so atrocious that I am not surprised that there haven't been any decent scenes in the last year from any studio. Quality costs money.

                                            If SLR could build something to give creators a fighting chance in this market it would be highly appreciated.

                                              Arsians_com a way to launch scenes exclusively on SLR for buying with a 80% Onlyfans share and Automatic unlock for streaming after a set sales period

                                              From the perspective of someone who has no interest in paying per video, a delayed release for flat rate subscription streaming would be acceptable. I don't care about watching a video two months later than others, there is enough on my watch lists that will keep me busy in the meantime.

                                              However, it is paramount that all locked scenes will enter the general library eventually (and I think you have already considered that). As soon as there is a certain percentage of videos that will be locked forever, it will be perceived as a devaluation of the premium subscription and I would demand to pay less for it, which in turn will reduce the ROI for creators further and sooner or later everything will be pay-per-video which will not help improving the overall situation for VR porn either.