> To use the word start-up for every tiny little project that gets started devaluates the amount of risk taken and dedication given to 'real' start-ups. I'm no

> To use the word start-up for every tiny little project that gets started devaluates the amount of risk taken and dedication given to 'real' start-ups. I'm not sure this matters much. What matters the most to a startup is the product and the product's users. I don't think users care much about the actual company, but rather the company's product (unless the company is some sort of outlier, one that invests publicly in bad things, or something). Who cares if you call your project a startup? If it gains users and makes money, who cares what you call it?