2 pages to say "hi".

Apple's terms and conditions is shorter. It reminds me of the phrase "the left can't meme".

Information can be expressed simply and quickly, or,

One can present an overview of the data concerning, or referencing a subject or set of ideas in a very lengthy and convoluted process. Adding unnecessary details, repeating phrases about that data, both as an overview and in specifics.

I think it comes from a mis-step in 'higher' education, where great store is set in the minutiae of potential interpretations of anything that is said. In an attempt to control the received interpretation of what someone is trying to say, every detail and avenue of possibility is explored, with the ever increasing tidal wave of verbosity intended to create within it some semblance of the shape of the things being said. Nuanced and accurate and unable to be misinterpreted.

Its all a fallacy, of course, as all that is really happening is the edifice of shared misunderstanding grows ever larger until someone gives up and says "bollox".

EDIT and then moans about not being able to unsub quickly. Because they didn't read it all.