[LINK] What's a website (was Welcome to our new website)

[sylvano]

On Tuesday 05 June 2007 10:55, Ivan Trundle wrote:
> I disagree with whatever dictionary you are reading at the moment, Tom.
>
> There are many websites with no linked documents, or even documents
> (what's a document, anyway?). And relatedness is arbitrary.

Dictionary definitions are useful in so far as one understands the context to 
which the word will be applied, I suppose.  One only need consider the humble 
word 'set' that has hundreds of definitions to choose from, ranging from a 
heavenly body dropping below the horizon, to the outcome of putting one's 
jelly mixture into the fridge.  

As for a definition of 'website' that would satisfy a judge, it would be 
wisest to walk away, if it is at all legally possible!  The following 
sequence of  'question : listener' couplets and associated definitional 
clarity comments reveals why:

- CEO shouts, "Why is the website down!?" : IT support (Absolutely clear)
- "Have you checked out *that* website?" person asks friend : friend 
(Absolutely clear)
- "What is a website?" a judge asks a lawyer : lawyer (Expert witness 
required)

It is also more fun to disagree with people than dictionaries, especially when 
the topic of 'website' vs 'web site' arises in mixed company...

Sylvano
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