Dreamer
I also couldn't agree with you more on the observation that it takes a few measures for people to recognize a drummer is doing something interesting - if it all goes away within one or two measures - whats the use? But not to take away from folks who like a drummer to be a bit more reserved - it is what makes you feel good as a player which is ultimately the most important thing in my opinion.

I also think that access to longer looping of almost everything on arrangers can do nothing but help.

Mike H