Both points have merit.
It should be fun. And as artists are involved, inspiration needs to be there for progression.
But business does need to be considered.
The parties cost money to put on, and are a business. As are the clubs that they are put on in.
As well as the pressing plants, distributers etc.
The whole thing will grind to a halt unless there is money there.

The idealism of "free" music, is great, but it won`t work, cos someone needs to pay for the vinyl, and the decks, and the soundsystems, and the club nights, and the travel fees etc