I understand what you're saying, but it goes above the scope of this thread. For instance, every oil thread doesn't turn into what is/isn't considered truly synthetic because at the end of the day, it doesn't matter; the same can be said about this ceramic/non-ceramic debate because I'm sure that as long as the pad in question meets the users needs, you could say it was made out of animantium and it wouldn't make a bit of difference.

I'll put it to you like this; the op is considering a change from oem to a "ceramic" pad. Regardless of what you would take "ceramic" to mean, what "ceramic" pads would you deduce to be an appropriate option for the street car in question?