http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/folksong

folk song also folk·song
1. A song belonging to the folk music of a people or area, often existing in several versions or with regional variations.
2. A song composed in the style of traditional folk music.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/folksinger

folk·sing·er or folk sing·er
n.   A singer of folksongs.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=30132&dict=CALD

folk
modern music and songs that are written in a style similar to that of traditional music:
I enjoy listening to folk (music/songs).
folk singers
a folk club/festival

Do none of you understand the difference between "folksinger" on the one hand and "folksong-singer" on the other?

Two separate dictionaries say there's no difference. Maybe instead of the rest of the world being ignorant, *your* usage is what's out of step...?

And if you get wound up over "folksinger" instead of "folksong-singer", man, you really need to get yourself a hobby - you've clearly got way too much free time. ;-)

Graham.