WEB 2.0 is very important in the Seattle Area.  Often it is difficult to explain the meaning of WEB 2.0 vs. WEB 1.0 and the benefits of having "a long tail".

A blog entry in and of itself, can be very WEB 1.0.  A one-way conversation.  Information people can surf to and away from, taking knowledge with them, but not interacting with that information.  Valuable, yes, but entirely dependent on the single writer who provided the information.

WEB 2.0 expands the topic in the comments section to the point where both readers and the writer gain more and more information.  When you are still getting valuable comments months later that add to the conversation and knowledge and skill stream, you have developed a very long tail.

In that regard, I'd have to say that the very best blog post I've ever written was on Popcorn Ceiling Removal.

Almost a year later, valuable comments like this are still coming in.

I have noticed lately that sometimes when homeowners remove the acoustic material themselves they will sometimes not completely remove the light fixture but instead mask off the base and remove the ceiling material up to it. This can present a problem in the future should you change fixtures as not all light fixture bases are the same size.

and this one...

For sheetrock, look kitty corner across your ceiling, like you were looking at the Horizon.  If you see waves, that's a pretty good indicator that you have a bad tape and mud job.

Another is probing the popcorn with a small nail, if it goes way in without hitting Sheetrock you have issues and it will cost more to remove and repair.

If you have lath and plaster and you see something like a bowing or cracks, check your wallet.  Plastering is more of an art and repairs cost bucks.

And even had some people reporting back as to quality and cost after having their popcorn ceiling removed.

I just had my asbesto's-containing popcorn-ceilings removed. An amazing company did the work for me.

Affordable Environmental (Tony) - 206-793-1321

They had my 675 sq ft apartment done in 2 days. One day for set-up and a second day for the removal. I was quoted $3/sq ft for all areas needing removal. (Kitchen and bath excluded) They were professional and left my place in the same condition as they came. Minus the popcorn ceiling of course. Oh, and they had removed the light fixtures and doors, which would be put up by the drywall repair company. They did little damage, which I was warned could be an issue. I was so pleased when I walked into my condo to find the ceilings in good shape, all they needed was some drywall mud and texture. I have pics of what the ceilings look like after the removal, just email me.

I honestly think that the post is one of the best sources of information regarding Popcorn Ceiling Removal available on the web, WEB 2.0 style.  The conversation in the comments, back and forth, for many months, from all kinds of people who provide the service and who are having popcorn ceilings removed in their homes and condos, is ongoing.  The info keeps on coming...WEB 2.0 style.

Sometimes I think the best description of WEB 2.0 is "it takes a village".  WEB 2.0 is never only about the blog owner or the blog writers.  It's an ongoing stream of comments that add to the knowledge base of the readers.  Be of value by leaving comments that broaden and expand the post topic.  Not "hi, good post", but something each reader can gain from that expands the original topic, or offers another viewpoint.