Now, as for the subject in question.
really what can we do?

Ego and greed cause a lot of the problems and to eliminate it is very hard.
More genuine acts of fraternity?

It is happening, with Glens public demo rollcall for templ8
I myself am turning future DB Releases to be mainly new talent.
I`ve seen a few other offers and similar things happening.
The club side of things is a little different, as there is a very competative streak that causes some nsty behaviour sometimes between promiters.

I dunno, it`s a real mindbender and something I¬m gonna have a good think about.

Definitely a good post though Mark.