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Originally Posted by ardeegee
Anyone who knows jack shoot .....would associate the prefix "vapor" in any tech-related compound word to be a new spin on the meaning of the word "vapor" already deeply entrenched with "vaporware" and thus would make absolutely no sense to them until it was explained to them-- then they would dismiss it.
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Darren, the dude who coined this word knows a lot more than I do about all this. I agree, the word he coined is a bit too long, 4 syllables, and not real easy to say, but I think he is trying to make a point about how we, or future gens, will store digital info in some kind vaporsphere, and what might happen if a global war breaks out and all electrical grids go down from war or climate chaos in distant future. He is actually someone who is deeply versed in the tech side of things. But you are right, this word might not stick. I told him the same. But I also said I would post the idea here and see what others might have to say. That's what forums are all about, right?
So far, the comments have all been very good, pro and con. And mostly con. I think the con arguments will persist. Still, the issue in the background is what is important. Let's discuss that.
As for paper storage, well, not very good, it doesn't last forever either. Books in libraries cannot last forever, and digital books are a better gamble. Still, it's a gamble, no? What are the risks? I think this is the issue here, not the word vaporpapers itself. Let's ignore the word and focus on the issue.