I don't see any negative point with hosting web sites at home, there are unpleasant hosts out there, I host my web sites on established web hosts, though I have to admit that crossed my mind once.
Of course, speed is a issue. I don't have to worry, but of course, you couldn't host a web site on a Dialup connection, I'm on a 24 mbps line, should be quite fast. I have a space pc I could set up anytime, though I'll rather pay 30$ a month and go with a webhost company.
Hackers, viruses and security issues? What makes the "hosting computers at webhost companies" any safer? It may not be easy, but you will have to install a secure OS, install firewall and antivirus, and enable your router firewall, as well. I believe you may even have a better security at home, than you have on a web host. Especially if you are on a shared server.
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