BITCOM FAQ's:
What is a bitcom?
It is a sitcom distributed by BitTorrent.
Who can view a bitcom?
Anyone with a computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software.
How much does it cost to view a bitcom?
Nothing.
How do I view a bitcom?
You download custom BitTorrent software, create an account, and log into the website. Once logged in you search for a bitcom you want to view and click on it.
How much to set up an account?
Free. You do need to provide a name, email address, zip, age, and whether you're male or female. We also would like you to answer one survey question per week to build a profile of you.
How can it be free?
Advertisers pay all costs. You will have to view a 30 second commercial before you can watch the bitcom. It is a part of the BitTorrent file and is targeted to your profile.
I don't want advertisers knowing this info about me?
They won't. They will only know your profile. Your name will never be provided. The closest they can come is your zip code.
I'm still nervous...
Then make up a name. Please try and be honest about your profile though, it is for your benefit.
Is it limited to sitcoms?
Nope. I just haven't come up with any witty names besides bitcom. Anything that has not been copywritten and can be uploaded to the website can be viewed. In fact, the concept is completely scalable. Local programs such as weather or sports can be created that would include advertising targeted either by national or local business.
Who owns the file?
As soon as the file is uploaded it is considered copywritten by the creator. The creator and the website are the only ones that can get revenue from the file.
Who can make a bitcom?
Anyone with a video camera, computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. They will also need a creator account.
Who gets the revenue from the advertiser?
Fifty percent goes to the creator of the bitcom. Fifty percent goes to the website.
How much do ads cost?
Advertisers will bid against each other based on the number of advertisements they want to send out and the demographic they wish to target.
Why do advertisers have to bid against each other?
Because I have no idea how much per person an ad is worth. But I bet advertisers do.
What does the website do with its fifty percent of the ad revenue?
Technology and development, employee salaries, headquarters. Possibly advertising the website using other mediums.
Why can't I start a company producing bitcoms?
You can. In fact, it would probably be a good idea.
If I produce a bitcom how do I get paid?
All transactions will be made electronically through Paypal and/or Automated Clearing House (ACH). Ideally I would like to have as little latency as possible. Advertisers would pay nightly and creators would be paid as soon as that batch is run. It would all be automated.
Why would advertisers agree to pay daily?
Because this is a more effective way to advertise. It will also be easier for them to evaluate the effectiveness of an ad by being able to target specific areas and take note of any changes in sales.
Are you one of those guys that hates network television commercials?
No. I just don't think it is a very effective way to market anything. You really don't know who, if anyone is watching.
How do you know people will agree to watch one commercial?
Because the business model will be done in the spirit of open source software and available for anyone to look at. They will see that half of the revenue is going to the creator.
How do you know they wouldn't agree to watch more than one commercial?
I don't. Maybe users can have preferences and if they are willing to watch more than one in order to support the artists that create the programming, they can choose to do so.
Why does the website get half?
Seems like the logical place to start. Maybe it will need to be adjusted.
How do you know people won't upload crap?
Well, nobody would watch it. And then they wouldn't get any ad revenue. There are incentives for everyone involved. Chances are your return on investment would increases as you increase t
What is a bitcom? It is a sitcom distributed by BitTorrent.
Who can view a bitcom? Anyone with a computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software.
How much does it cost to view a bitcom? Nothing.
How do I view a bitcom? You download custom BitTorrent software, create an account, and log into the website. Once logged in you search for a bitcom you want to view and click on it.
How much to set up an account? Free. You do need to provide a name, email address, zip, age, and whether you're male or female. We also would like you to answer one survey question per week to build a profile of you.
How can it be free? Advertisers pay all costs. You will have to view a 30 second commercial before you can watch the bitcom. It is a part of the BitTorrent file and is targeted to your profile.
I don't want advertisers knowing this info about me? They won't. They will only know your profile. Your name will never be provided. The closest they can come is your zip code.
I'm still nervous... Then make up a name. Please try and be honest about your profile though, it is for your benefit.
Is it limited to sitcoms? Nope. I just haven't come up with any witty names besides bitcom. Anything that has not been copywritten and can be uploaded to the website can be viewed. In fact, the concept is completely scalable. Local programs such as weather or sports can be created that would include advertising targeted either by national or local business.
Who owns the file? As soon as the file is uploaded it is considered copywritten by the creator. The creator and the website are the only ones that can get revenue from the file.
Who can make a bitcom? Anyone with a video camera, computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. They will also need a creator account.
Who gets the revenue from the advertiser? Fifty percent goes to the creator of the bitcom. Fifty percent goes to the website.
How much do ads cost? Advertisers will bid against each other based on the number of advertisements they want to send out and the demographic they wish to target.
Why do advertisers have to bid against each other? Because I have no idea how much per person an ad is worth. But I bet advertisers do.
What does the website do with its fifty percent of the ad revenue? Technology and development, employee salaries, headquarters. Possibly advertising the website using other mediums.
Why can't I start a company producing bitcoms? You can. In fact, it would probably be a good idea.
If I produce a bitcom how do I get paid? All transactions will be made electronically through Paypal and/or Automated Clearing House (ACH). Ideally I would like to have as little latency as possible. Advertisers would pay nightly and creators would be paid as soon as that batch is run. It would all be automated.
Why would advertisers agree to pay daily? Because this is a more effective way to advertise. It will also be easier for them to evaluate the effectiveness of an ad by being able to target specific areas and take note of any changes in sales.
Are you one of those guys that hates network television commercials? No. I just don't think it is a very effective way to market anything. You really don't know who, if anyone is watching.
How do you know people will agree to watch one commercial? Because the business model will be done in the spirit of open source software and available for anyone to look at. They will see that half of the revenue is going to the creator.
How do you know they wouldn't agree to watch more than one commercial? I don't. Maybe users can have preferences and if they are willing to watch more than one in order to support the artists that create the programming, they can choose to do so.
Why does the website get half? Seems like the logical place to start. Maybe i
What is a bitcom? It is a sitcom distributed by BitTorrent.
Who can view a bitcom? Anyone with a computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software.
How much does it cost to view a bitcom? Nothing.
How do I view a bitcom? You download custom BitTorrent software, create an account, and log into the website. Once logged in you search for a bitcom you want to view and click on it.
How much to set up an account? Free. You do need to provide a name, email address, zip, age, and whether you're male or female. We also would like you to answer one survey question per week to build a profile of you.
How can it be free? Advertisers pay all costs. You will have to view a 30 second commercial before you can watch the bitcom. It is a part of the BitTorrent file and is targeted to your profile.
I don't want advertisers knowing this info about me? They won't. They will only know your profile. Your name will never be provided. The closest they can come is your zip code.
I'm still nervous... Then make up a name. Please try and be honest about your profile though, it is for your benefit.
Is it limited to sitcoms? Nope. I just haven't come up with any witty names besides bitcom. Anything that has not been copywritten and can be uploaded to the website can be viewed. In fact, the concept is completely scalable. Local programs such as weather or sports can be created that would include advertising targeted either by national or local business.
Who owns the file? As soon as the file is uploaded it is considered copywritten by the creator. The creator and the website are the only ones that can get revenue from the file.
Who can make a bitcom? Anyone with a video camera, computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. They will also need a creator account.
Who gets the revenue from the advertiser? Fifty percent goes to the creator of the bitcom. Fifty percent goes to the website.
How much do ads cost? Advertisers will bid against each other based on the number of advertisements they want to send out and the demographic they wish to target.
Why do advertisers have to bid against each other? Because I have no idea how much per person an ad is worth. But I bet advertisers do.
What does the website do with its fifty percent of the ad revenue? Technology and development, employee salaries, headquarters. Possibly advertising the website using other mediums.
Why can't I start a company producing bitcoms? You can. In fact, it would probably be a good idea.
If I produce a bitcom how do I get paid? All transactions will be made electronically through Paypal and/or Automated Clearing House (ACH). Ideally I would like to have as little latency as possible. Advertisers would pay nightly and creators would be paid as soon as that batch is run. It would all be automated.
Why would advertisers agree to pay daily? Because this is a more effective way to advertise. It will also be easier for them to evaluate the effectiveness of an ad by being able to target specific areas and take note of any changes in sales.
Are you one of those guys that hates network television commercials? No. I just don't think it is a very effective way to market anything. You really don't know who, if anyone is watching.
How do you know people will agree to watch one commercial? Because the business model will be done in the spirit of open source software and available for anyone to look at. They will see that half of the revenue is going to the creator.
How do you know they wouldn't agree to watch more than one commercial? I don't. Maybe users can have preferences and if they are willing to watch more than one in order to support the artists that create the programming, they can choose to do so.
Why does the website get half? Seems like the logical place to start. Maybe i
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BITCOM FAQ's: What is a bitcom? It is a sitcom distributed by BitTorrent. Who can view a bitcom? Anyone with a computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. How much does it cost to view a bitcom? Nothing. How do I view a bitcom? You download custom BitTorrent software, create an account, and log into the website. Once logged in you search for a bitcom you want to view and click on it. How much to set up an account? Free. You do need to provide a name, email address, zip, age, and whether you're male or female. We also would like you to answer one survey question per week to build a profile of you. How can it be free? Advertisers pay all costs. You will have to view a 30 second commercial before you can watch the bitcom. It is a part of the BitTorrent file and is targeted to your profile. I don't want advertisers knowing this info about me? They won't. They will only know your profile. Your name will never be provided. The closest they can come is your zip code. I'm still nervous... Then make up a name. Please try and be honest about your profile though, it is for your benefit. Is it limited to sitcoms? Nope. I just haven't come up with any witty names besides bitcom. Anything that has not been copywritten and can be uploaded to the website can be viewed. In fact, the concept is completely scalable. Local programs such as weather or sports can be created that would include advertising targeted either by national or local business. Who owns the file? As soon as the file is uploaded it is considered copywritten by the creator. The creator and the website are the only ones that can get revenue from the file. Who can make a bitcom? Anyone with a video camera, computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. They will also need a creator account. Who gets the revenue from the advertiser? Fifty percent goes to the creator of the bitcom. Fifty percent goes to the website. How much do ads cost? Advertisers will bid against each other based on the number of advertisements they want to send out and the demographic they wish to target. Why do advertisers have to bid against each other? Because I have no idea how much per person an ad is worth. But I bet advertisers do. What does the website do with its fifty percent of the ad revenue? Technology and development, employee salaries, headquarters. Possibly advertising the website using other mediums. Why can't I start a company producing bitcoms? You can. In fact, it would probably be a good idea. If I produce a bitcom how do I get paid? All transactions will be made electronically through Paypal and/or Automated Clearing House (ACH). Ideally I would like to have as little latency as possible. Advertisers would pay nightly and creators would be paid as soon as that batch is run. It would all be automated. Why would advertisers agree to pay daily? Because this is a more effective way to advertise. It will also be easier for them to evaluate the effectiveness of an ad by being able to target specific areas and take note of any changes in sales. Are you one of those guys that hates network television commercials? No. I just don't think it is a very effective way to market anything. You really don't know who, if anyone is watching. How do you know people will agree to watch one commercial? Because the business model will be done in the spirit of open source software and available for anyone to look at. They will see that half of the revenue is going to the creator. How do you know they wouldn't agree to watch more than one commercial? I don't. Maybe users can have preferences and if they are willing to watch more than one in order to support the artists that create the programming, they can choose to do so. Why does the website get half? Seems like the logical place to start. Maybe it will need to be adjusted. How do you know people won't upload crap? Well, nobody would watch it. And then they wouldn't get any ad revenue. There are incentives for everyone involved. Chances are your return on investment would increases as you increase t
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BITCOM FAQ's:
What is a bitcom?
It is a sitcom distributed by BitTorrent.
Who can view a bitcom?
Anyone with a computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software.
How much does it cost to view a bitcom?
Nothing.
How do I view a bitcom?
You download custom BitTorrent software, create an account, and log into the website. Once logged in you search for a bitcom you want to view and click on it.
How much to set up an account?
Free. You do need to provide a name, email address, zip, age, and whether you're male or female. We also would like you to answer one survey question per week to build a profile of you.
How can it be free?
Advertisers pay all costs. You will have to view a 30 second commercial before you can watch the bitcom. It is a part of the BitTorrent file and is targeted to your profile.
I don't want advertisers knowing this info about me?
They won't. They will only know your profile. Your name will never be provided. The closest they can come is your zip code.
I'm still nervous...
Then make up a name. Please try and be honest about your profile though, it is for your benefit.
Is it limited to sitcoms?
Nope. I just haven't come up with any witty names besides bitcom. Anything that has not been copywritten and can be uploaded to the website can be viewed. In fact, the concept is completely scalable. Local programs such as weather or sports can be created that would include advertising targeted either by national or local business.
Who owns the file?
As soon as the file is uploaded it is considered copywritten by the creator. The creator and the website are the only ones that can get revenue from the file.
Who can make a bitcom?
Anyone with a video camera, computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. They will also need a creator account.
Who gets the revenue from the advertiser?
Fifty percent goes to the creator of the bitcom. Fifty percent goes to the website.
How much do ads cost?
Advertisers will bid against each other based on the number of advertisements they want to send out and the demographic they wish to target.
Why do advertisers have to bid against each other?
Because I have no idea how much per person an ad is worth. But I bet advertisers do.
What does the website do with its fifty percent of the ad revenue?
Technology and development, employee salaries, headquarters. Possibly advertising the website using other mediums.
Why can't I start a company producing bitcoms?
You can. In fact, it would probably be a good idea.
If I produce a bitcom how do I get paid?
All transactions will be made electronically through Paypal and/or Automated Clearing House (ACH). Ideally I would like to have as little latency as possible. Advertisers would pay nightly and creators would be paid as soon as that batch is run. It would all be automated.
Why would advertisers agree to pay daily?
Because this is a more effective way to advertise. It will also be easier for them to evaluate the effectiveness of an ad by being able to target specific areas and take note of any changes in sales.
Are you one of those guys that hates network television commercials?
No. I just don't think it is a very effective way to market anything. You really don't know who, if anyone is watching.
How do you know people will agree to watch one commercial?
Because the business model will be done in the spirit of open source software and available for anyone to look at. They will see that half of the revenue is going to the creator.
How do you know they wouldn't agree to watch more than one commercial?
I don't. Maybe users can have preferences and if they are willing to watch more than one in order to support the artists that create the programming, they can choose to do so.
Why does the website get half?
Seems like the logical place to start. Maybe i
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Bitcom FAQ's:
What is a bitcom?
It is a sitcom distributed by BitTorrent.
Who can view a bitcom?
Anyone with a computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software.
How much does it cost to view a bitcom?
Nothing.
How do I view a bitcom?
You download custom BitTorrent software, create an account, and log into the website. Once logged in you search for a bitcom you want to view and click on it.
How much to set up an account?
Free. You do need to provide a name, email address, zip, age, and whether you're male or female. We also would like you to answer one survey question per week to build a profile of you.
How can it be free?
Advertisers pay all costs. You will have to view a 30 second commercial before you can watch the bitcom. It is a part of the BitTorrent file and is targeted to your profile.
I don't want advertisers knowing this info about me?
They won't. They will only know your profile. Your name will never be provided. The closest they can come is your zip code.
I'm still nervous...
Then make up a name. Please try and be honest about your profile though, it is for your benefit.
Is it limited to sitcoms?
Nope. I just haven't come up with any witty names besides bitcom. Anything that has not been copywritten and can be uploaded to the website can be viewed. In fact, the concept is completely scalable. Local programs such as weather or sports can be created that would include advertising targeted either by national or local business.
Who owns the file?
As soon as the file is uploaded it is considered copywritten by the creator. The creator and the website are the only ones that can get revenue from the file.
Who can make a bitcom?
Anyone with a video camera, computer, high speed internet, and custom BitTorrent software. They will also need a creator account.
Who gets the revenue from the advertiser?
Fifty percent goes to the creator of the bitcom. Fifty percent goes to the website.
How much do ads cost?
Advertisers will bid against each other based on the number of advertisements they want to send out and the demographic they wish to target.
Why do advertisers have to bid against each other?
Because I have no idea how much per person an ad is worth. But I bet advertisers do.
What does the website do with its fifty percent of the ad revenue?
Technology and development, employee salaries, headquarters. Possibly advertising the website using other mediums.
Why can't I start a company producing bitcoms?
You can. In fact, it would probably be a good idea.
If I produce a bitcom how do I get paid?
All transactions will be made electronically through Paypal and/or Automated Clearing House (ACH). Ideally I would like to have as little latency as possible. Advertisers would pay nightly and creators would be paid as soon as that batch is run. It would all be automated.
Why would advertisers agree to pay daily?
Because this is a more effective way to advertise. It will also be easier for them to evaluate the effectiveness of an ad by being able to target specific areas and take note of any changes in sales.
Are you one of those guys that hates network television commercials?
No. I just don't think it is a very effective way to market anything. You really don't know who, if anyone is watching.
How do you know people will agree to watch one commercial?
Because the business model will be done in the spirit of open source software and available for anyone to look at. They will see that half of the revenue is going to the creator.
How do you know they wouldn't agree to watch more than one commercial?
I don't. Maybe users can have preferences and if they are willing to watch more than one in order to support the artists that create the programming, they can choose to do so.
Why does the website get half?
Seems like the logical place to start. Maybe i