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kgrin on March 22, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: How to Kill a Great Idea

Friendster launched circa 2002; I don't have the etymology of "Web 2.0" committed to memory, but it's safe to say the silly naming really kicked in much later.

jfarmer on March 22, 2010 [–]

If anything, "Friendster" is what started that trend.

paul9290 on March 23, 2010 | [–]

Ever heard of Napster?

stretchwithme on March 23, 2010 | | | [–]

he he. good one, paulster

jfarmer on March 23, 2010 | | | [–]

WHY YES.

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