23 Things & Web 2.0

So, I'm making this blog as part of the 23 Things program run by Oxford University Library Services (or should that be Bodleian Libraries?) I'm James, and I work at the Oriental Institute Library.

Why am I doing 23 Things? Hmm. Difficult. I already know most Web 2.0 sites- I set up and run the blog and facebook page for OIL, for example. So I'm really looking just at filing in the gaps in my knowledge. I'm particularly looking forward to the photo ones- I've got a new camera recently, and have been planning to join flickr.
Plus the Amazon voucher is a good incentive!

I'm personally ambivalent about Web 2.0. I think that many sites have Web 2.0 features that just aren't neccessary, and jump onto the Web 2.0 bandwagon just for appearances & to try and keep up with the Kool Kidz. I also think that a lot of Web 2.0 features make webpages messy and cluttered. So yes. No doubt I'll need convincing on some of the 23 Things...