yeah that's true, techno wont support a household these days, unless a persons production happens to hit a nerve in the current scene and their sales take off, but even then obviously you have to keep it up
but i think its a good thing that people cant make a living off techno, and the quicker more people getting into the scene realise this, the better for the scene, as those who truely have a natural desire to make music will still be around, whilst those thinking its a quick route to cash and fame will simply fall off the radar
i personally seperate all my music making endevours from my financial situation, always have and until i hit a level production wise were i have enough work coming my way to be financially viable, i will always support myself outside of techno with a regular job. This way any monies i have made off my releases and appearences is a lovely bonus, but getting the finished vinyl through the post means more to me than any paycheck thats following it .Wouldnt have it any other way really, the freedom enjoyed is just immense, ive had so many of the older guys who are my friends moaning how bad their sales are etc and whilst sympathising to a point, im so so glad its not me
and i really wouldnt worry about this site guys, i dont even see it as free promotion because anyone whose going to buy my records knows who i am anyway, and i dare say those savvy enough will see right through this site anyway