you'll see that what I have complained about is those people who seek to define and segregate the different strands of folk music instead of welcoming and celebrating its diversity. A "do what thou wilt" attitude would be much more beneficial to folk music.

Anyway

I agree with a "do what thou wilt" attitude and believe that there is health in diversity but:

Do what thou wilt to me means

If you wish to use the 1954 definition for discussion or other purposes, feel free to do so. Similarly if you wish to use say a "meaningful words" definition" feel free to do so. In both cases though, be prepared to accept that not everyone will agree with your choice.

It also means to me. If you wish to run your event with a narrower definition or focus feel free to do so or enjoy it. Similarly if you wish to include everything that anyone could possibly consider to be folk, feel free to do so but in both cases be prepared to accept that not everything will be for everyone.

Do what thou wilt to me does not mean enforce "free for" all definitions and policies on everyone any more that it means enforce "1954 rules" on everyone.