I've had this argument a gazillion times, and I'll probably have it a gazillion more. It isn't snobbery to correct someone's improper use of a word, it's pedantry. Saying someone's music isn't really 'folk' isn't saying it's bad music, or unacceptable. The oldest song you can think of was new at some time.I completely agree with the dictionary and the pedants (N.O.I., I R 1) about the use of the word. I also like a lot of contemporary accoustic music. The oldest song you can think of was new at some time.