I'm quite lucky being based in london, there's loads of record shops and I still use them lot's , I use the net for reserching about artists and getting up to date info and maybe have a listen to some stuff, However I don't actually but much over the net.....I've bought so much good stuff from music exchanges and also get new releaes from a number of good stores (when I can afford it anyway).

The internet is great for communication and being able to hear what other people who are into their techno think on forums like this is great imo. Yeah, it is easier to get access to records, you could be in timbuctoo and still buy lot's of new releases but it still not like having access to loads of record stores. There's more producers, dj's etc etc but as there may be more shit there is also more chance of new good stuff emerging. Before the net I found it very difficult to get info about techno artists i was into and also was frustrated that only a handful of my pals realy appreciate techno.....I don't personnally know anyone on this forum so it's great to see all you techno heads on here form all over the country and the world with true love for the music.

I think the pros of the net outway the cons