1) Yes, I love these threads.
2) I do really believe the positions I've taken in these recurring threads.
3) Folk music should be more than a springboard to pop and country success. This is apparent to anyone who takes the time to immerse themselves in the totality of these terms and their meanings over the years.
4) Declaring that the emperor is wearing clothes will never obfusticate the obvious.
5) I just made up the word obfusticate.
6) As Bob Franke--a fine singer/songwriter -- said in one of his creations:

"As long as sentimental super salesman tell it wrong and make it big,
I will make it small and tell it right.

7) PARADOX: Yes, Bob Franke is a singer/songwriter--and I'm using his modern song to make my point for the traditional side. (Will wonders never cease.)

8) I'm done ! (But I'll be back -- if the people need me.)

Art Thieme