Why do we use a lousy term like Web 2.0 ?

As most technical people I dislike definitions that are fuzzy. I like to see that something IS or IS NOT. But on the other hand what people want to say when they talk about Web 2.0 is good. I like the tools that fit the Web 2.0 label. I believe Indivirtual sees the opportunities for our clients. So most likely I will keep using the term. I did have to laugh reading this on http://www.joelonsoftware.com/items/2005/10/21.html and I kind of agree with Joel :

The term Web 2.0 particularly bugs me. It's not a real concept. It has no meaning. It's a big, vague, nebulous cloud of pure architectural nothingness. When people use the term Web 2.0, I always feel a little bit stupider for the rest of the day.
To quote the line from Billy Madison:

Principal: Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Billy Madison: Okay, a simple no would've done just fine.

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