Nothing wrong with a bit of sarcasm sometimes, makes internet more fun! ;-)

As I've said lots elsewhere, I came to this music through singing rather than listening, and that route in was entirely unmediated by the work or style of popular contemporary folk artists. I also sing unaccompanied traditional material, which by necessity means projecting and articulating clearly without a mic, usually over a noisy bar rabble. It can and does sound pretty strange to some of my friends & family too. So your description of your route in via contemporary singers 'bridging the gap' between alt/pop and folk makes sense.
I'm with Matt though, I don't find the more 'girlie' artists you cited who drew you into listening to earlier revival singers work, quirky or personally engaging. But that's a taste thing, and I think you made some sound points in defending their work and style. Cheers :)