Well, for starters I run 2 servers (in a large well known datacenter) and those are the machines that do all of the grunt work needed for the witness stuff I do for the network.
Then I've got 3 other servers running a seed node on steem.global, one for streemit.online and another running the video serving for that project.
My monthly server expenses are just shy of $250 USD a month.. All of which are dedicated to the STEEM network and the various projects I'm developing for it.
This almost sounds like you're judging me based off of my financial situation and you haven't actually done research into how exactly the whole witness system is set up.
I'm a self employed web developer and artist living in the middle of no-where Canada. If it was as simple as me snapping my fingers and ordering a new PC to work on from some seemingly endless bank account that would be wonderful.. Sadly it's not like that though and I work extremely hard coding things for people who don't have the skill or time..
Please check you condescending attitude at the door sir, If you "don't know nothing about computers" perhaps it's best not stick your misplaced opinion in places it really doesn't need to be.
Not only does it really make you seem like some abysmally uneducated individual but also makes you sound like you're some richy rich snob.. Which I'm sure you're neither.
Worst comes to absolute worst I can always perform my witness duties and SSH into my servers as needed with my cell phone.. However have you ever tried coding on a 5 inch touch screen? It's nearly impossible hence the need for me to replace this laptop with a new rig before it gives up the ghost.
Having fear and uncertainty about things you don't understand is normal human reaction I'll give you that.. But rather than berating me in a time where I need aide why not offer support? I thought the older generations were supposed to be more down to earth and understanding rather than take the chance to kick a guy when he's down. :/
You see. Was not so hard to explain. I get some good information and learn something new . Like every day here on steemit. Maybe you enlightened even somebody else. And you get at least on new voter for witness position if not more. The last thing I would do here: I would never kick the guy when he's down. Especially a fellow canuck.
I apologize for hopping on the defensive so fast.. It's been a stressful day between my laptop showing signs of death and getting flagged by a developer whale.
I can see where you'd get the whole "this jackass doesn't even have the money to buy a new PC" from though.. If it was a situation where I was unable to afford my witness servers I'd make it public that I was shutting down due to financial costs and that would be that.
I appreciate you playing "devils advocate" so to speak. Just lets me know I need to work on my PR game a bit more when I'm stressin' out.
Cheers Oldtimer. Thanks for the lesson in life. :)
I get two intelligent answers and I'm glad I'd upvote you for witness. That's my first upvote and to get me from my couch to grab user key from drawer ?! That's not easy and you should be proud of yourself. Hope I'd make your day nicer ;)
Oh man. Thanks oldtimer. I appreciate you cutting me some slack and gettin' out the keys to vote my witness. Much appreciated captain.