Replying to supporting the industry?

what is supporting the industry? this came up in the joystick post. I feel that I support the newschool industry by buying the magazines, movies, skis, clothing and pretty much everyhing associated with it. I may not be starting a company in my garage (if i had one) or breaking new ground with tricks but isn't buying the products of the industry supporting it? And because I won't buy 60 dollar poles from an independent company and instead will dig a pair out of a dumpster does that mean i'm not supporting the industry? I'd like to support those who support me but i'm starting to feel like the newschool industry isn't really supporting us. i mean look at the prices of new gear. i mean 600 dollars for a pair of aramdas, 624 for some 4frnts, 600 for some lines? i know people will say the high price is beacuse of the high quality but it seems like the industry is getting away from itself. what do you guys think? and if buying stuff isn't support what is?
M~M~C





poach: To take or appropriate something unfairly or illegally (you know what I'm talking about)