Computer was always for me a tool for expression. My machine with 2x 2080ti is quite dated, but nothing feels more empowering than creating something cool.
I can imagine many points where this kind of signals will lead to distorted results. (e.g. video goes viral because of other thing than your game). Do you have also experience when it went wrong? How did you handled it?
I agree with most of your points. Although It may be matter of a time to grow that niche. IMO Pople who value it are willing to take sacrifice of less functional outputs.
Privacy is most effective selling point when working with sensitive information.