So now I am the Pol Pot of folk music! A strong remedy is needed.
I would not go to those lengths.

Yes I told my folkie friends that a. I was a conservative republican (no not tea party far from it) b. I was religious c. I tend to favor authentic celebrations and old non commercial folk over commercial and festivals that have become nothing but masquerade.

Actually a big issue was that I objected to folk, other festivals where one's impression of the festival was more of an outside shopping mall and money collecting activity than the stated goal.

Generally I do not render an opinion unless asked and generally abstract discussions here are more in more colorful language than face to face communication.

So there you go that complaint dealt with on to the next defense of the status quo.

Conrad