Dear Leeneia,
Please note that I merely contributed to the lively discussion in this thread. Having neither started the pronounciation "argument", nor having any particular desire/need to have attention focussed on me, I am succumbing to the temptation of now beginning to wonder if you consider that all "average Joe" posters on Mudcat, who either start discussion threads, or contribute to to those threads, to be attention seekers ? Surely not !! Designating us as "attention seekers" is such a regrettably negative response to all the varying opinions expressed by all of the preceeding contributers to this thread.
As for admonishing us that use of the adjective "Celtic" on CD's, band names, or other ventures, will have a resulting detrimental effect of promoting mere argument rather than people paying appropriate attention to the content ......... it has been my experience that any lively discussion, or controversy, is in effect, positive and beneficial FREE publicity for the people, product, or endeavour, concerned !!
Celtic is an accepted international definition which anyone (Celt or non-Celt) is free to use to define either a language, cultural identity, heritage, geographical region, or artistic activity.
How many more words should be similarly "proscribed" in order to eliminate possible sources of argument from this world of ours ?
Stating that using the term Celtic is "not a smart idea" is in effect a sweeping generalisation on the presumed lack of intellectual capabilities of those who are proud to use this definition of either themselves, or their activities.
I have no idea what your racial/cultural background is, but I am absolutely sure that you are just as staunchly proud of your origins and heritage as us Celts are of ours, so please lighten up a wee bit and accept that we have the right (smart or otherwise!) to proudly define ourselves and our appropriate endeavours as Celtic, should we choose to do so.
Kindest regards,
Anne XX