I do think I fully understand where Andy is coming from. I've known Andy for 45 years. He is making a needed distinction at Folk Aliance. If he wasn't making his point subtly and between the lines in setting up these Traditional rooms he wouldn't have left room for Ron's points to fit in this thread too.

Ron, your error, as I see it, is that, by championing inclusivity, a lauditory position to take sometimes, and one that is sure to bring you kudos, you are failing to see the dsirability, and actual necessity, of drawing boldfaced boundary likes. I like and prefer it that way. To me, that is the real world. Thanks so much for your   value judgments.

Respectfully,

Art