There are those who post here who regard the "entertaining themselves" aspect as necessary in order to justify the "Folk" appelation when they are making money out of entertainment.

Like most aspects of such a nebulous concept the middle ground is where the bulk of Folkdom resides, happily. It is just that when commerce comes into it, it can be heavily weighted on the side of entertainment. And that pre-supposes fashion changes at a rate that folk finds uncomfortable. And, as we are finding, nervousness at the profit line, especially in an uncertain economic climate. And there is plenty of evidence for nervousness, it makes people ratty. And a few cancelled events, or a downsizing, or like Burntwood FF, a rest year with no promises as to the future.

One thing you do get, as discussed at Crediton (I am told), is a tipping point, in folkie minds. The event gets too big and ........... OH! Don't get me started on the other things, we will be here all day.