The whole point is that this particular truth is subjective. If thinking you are producing folkmusic helps the creative process - you are entitled to think what you want.

If thinking that Ewan MacColl's composition, or anybody else's song isn't folkmusic helps Dick get on with what he does - he's entitled to think what he likes.

What anybody else thinks is irrelevant. I have noticed that the actual people kicking ass and getting things done creatively, like Carthy and MacColl are actually very broad minded when you talk t o them.

I suppose if you think imposing your beliefs on others will help your vision forward, you are omnce again entitled to think that. But I really do see no possible advantage.