[lcnPylGDnU4H9OF]

I'd also venture to guess (no hard numbers) that most successful streamers -- measured as "they don't need a day job" -- started streaming as a hobby. Such a person is much more likely to be willing to spend a few dollars a month, especially considering they'll likely already have purchased a microphone and webcam.

That being said, maybe it's better for it to be free considering the people paying for such a hobby would be among this "massive pipeline of kids dreaming to be stars".

[Dylan16807]

In practice there are lots of ways to stream for free to a small audience, and that is a good thing. I just don't think the idea of paying for bandwidth would be much of a barrier.

[baud147258]

> most successful streamers -- measured as "they don't need a day job"

I think it's closer to 'Streaming is their day job'...