You could get away with being a one girl operation 10 or so years ago. There were lots of girls who ran little fan sites without ever getting in front of a "mainstream" porn camera. Wifey and Becca Lynn come to mind. I don't think they could start a similar business model today.
Very true. Before porn, it didn't take much other than the most candid, raw and amateur photos that would throw people over the edge in excitement. I did this for almost two years before making a slow entrance to porn. If it wasn't for that and the long time performing combined, I wouldn't be fortunate enough to have my life as it is today utilizing this industry. Good times!