One 'might' argue that, Dick...*grin*..and one 'might' argue that by clarifying your general definition, you're making it easier to find, participate in what you wish to explore, and filter extraneous stuff masquerading as folk.

"Hey...I'm going to a concert, wanna come along?"

"Oh?...what kind?"

"Folk music.."

"Really?...who is it?"

"Some young Celtic group with electric bagpipes. Their lead singer has written some really neat stuff about politcal responsiblity."

"Ummm....no thanks."

'Distancing' is valuble if is saves you $15 and a bad evening.... ;>)