Yes. Just like “Kleenex”, bricked has become a generic term. Words and meanings morph over time. Some need to lighten up.
Maybe, but it sure does make troubleshooting difficult when different people have different meanings for the same word. This is different from Kleenex, which is a brand name for a specific product that was applied to all product that are the same thing. A parallel would be if Kleenex were applied to any disposable paper cloth such as paper towels, wet wipes, toilet paper, eyeglasses wipes, etc. That would also make communication more difficult.