Hi Jim

< " By calling badly (or well) performed pop songs, music hall, light or heavy opera, swing...... 'folk', you are operating a con and removing my right to choose." >

I don't recall that I said that I would consider calling those styles folk.

I was only referring to contemporary folk music - I know that this can sometimes be almost anything that some people want it to be.

I completely agree with your wish to be able to choose what you want to watch and listen to. I have the same desire.

I can and do listen to much traditional music. But I aslo like to watch listen to and play contemporary "folk" music.

Cheers

MikeL2