
Originally Posted by
euaici
Are you by any chance a computer hardware specialist? If you are, you should know that what is necessary for a regular home user, in a computer, has nothing to do with what is needed for HD video streaming and video editing. Actually, Streamate, one of the most well known cam sites, specifically says right at this moment that you need an I7 processor in order to be able to stream well on their site. I seriously doubt they were saying that 3 years ago. Another big site requires professional camcorders to be used, not webcams - that means more money, and many times even paying for professional expertise in order to get it setup right.
A cheap laptop works well for Farmville and watching a movie, but will heat very fast when doing streaming, get blocked, disconnect, etc. So yeah, most of the cam sites have, on the recruitment page, the idea that you can use any computer and webcam to make money. And that might even have been true some years ago, but if you really want to know the truth, read on this forum all the threads regarding computer issues...and the big Streamate thread...and then, you can actually begin to understand what are the technical needs a camgirl has from a computer. Oh, and the recommended change the computer every 3 years is not valid when you use it professionally - that is, have everything running at the max capacity for 12 or more hours everyday, which many girls do.
Lighting - I like a normal to slow light in my house. But I need 4 to 5 additional bulbs for camming. Multiply the consumption by how many hour online - and that has to be paid extra.
Heating - of course you would heat your house anyway, but not at the same level - it does cost different to have, let's say 20 Celsius - 68 F - and wear a sweater and pants and thick socks inside the house - or have to sit there butt naked.
Deducting expenses - yeah, that's possible, in certain cases. Read the dollar den threads - you'll see it's not actually that simple.
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