I feel like I lampooned the account at Otaku2 as mad ravings of vintage member of Japaneze intelligenzia, but don't remember where: perhaps it was IRC. But that was in jest, WAH is more serious about it. I would say we are in complete agreement, except that WAH puts his faith in Shaft and I do not. Regarding the avenues of entry for the talent, I also think doujishi (including animated ones) are playing a big role. Anyway, read it all.