No, you said that now, in modern times, that means ideological closeness, not merely geographical. Somehow, human nature seems to have shifted. If it can shift like so in the transition to modern times, I don’t suppose this appeal to human nature could also shift in an imagined future. That it is not such an immutable quality - that even you have conceded as such by your own reply.

Goal post moving doesn’t sound too rigid now does it? Human nature seems to be awfully flexible in the right hands

Small outlets are fundamentally reliant on working with big clients to earn enough money for a decent wage, so you’re not achieving anything by going it alone. In no sense are you “balancing” the market.

Nah it’s not welsh at all, he was born there but grew up entirely in England.