The disagreement is about whether we think that's a good thing or a bad thing.

It matters not what our personal tastes might be, or yet our specialisms; we get on with that regardless and bring that to the pot. The important thing is the sense of unity we find in the Folk Scene as a whole which comes through the mutual appreciation of the diversity which is essential to the very nature of Folk. You know - this sort of thing:

Matt Armour - When the Saints go Marching In

Matt's legacy is the human warmth of inclusivity. His singarounds were legendary in this respect - a utopia of perfect belonging & community regardless of whatever stripe of folk you were.