Thanks for a genuine answer at last, Brian. I think I would agree with what you're saying. As for defining what folk is - I realised that you're on a hiding to nothing, there.

"Just be happy that people are being moved by your songs."

Oh, I'm more than happy with that. I'm not a professional musician, just someone who loves to write songs abot things that mean something to me. I was just curious to know if people thought that the "folk process", which is what this thread is about, is still happening.

GUEST:Shimrod, will you kindly stop trying to drag me down to your level with your unwarranted personal attacks. The only person who is being dishonest here is you by trying to imply that I have some hidden agenda which is simply not there. Just be a good chap and crawl back under your bridge and let those who are interested in the subject have an intelligent discussion.