I'm just looking at this and getting quite excited.
I'm thinking 5 year cycles (that's my own theory), and I'm looking at techno in general and the way it's gone over the years. And I'm looking at the ppl that I know in the industry and what they're going to be releasing in the next year (believe me, if you're not already planning this shit, there's some big plans going on).
Distributors are at the lowest point that they can be, we can't go any lower. But now we have a load of ppl who are ridiculously passionate. Instead of a load of money making whores, we have ppl who really want to take this music forward.
I say, be proud of what you're a part of. These are the foundation times for the next cycle. Bring on the future :)