It's a matter of degrees, ain't it? If you were born in Vernon, FL and happened to cultivate an interest in Detroit techno, do you think there'd be a chance in hell you could evangelize about it there? We had some success doing it in Iowa City (a city of less than 100,000), and thankfully some people like Kent keep making it happen for those who can't get out. But I don't see how anyone who wants to leave an insular place for a cosmopolitan one can be seen as a scene-deserter.
Sometimes it's more important to enjoy life on your own terms (musical and otherwise), than it is to stay put somewhere, fighting for the good of a scene that shows little promise. Not everywhere can satisfy everyone and no one moves purely for the musical benefits, even if they may be a primary motivator. Tristan ======= http://www.phonopsia.co.uk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
