That is the point I was refuting. In the current web, communication is still the overarching motivator. Content still matters, and the usability of your site is

That is the point I was refuting. In the current web, communication is still the overarching motivator. Content still matters, and the usability of your site is a factor in communicability. So, if someone's site is easier to navigate and more frequently updated due to the use of updated technology, that may be a factor when people decide where to spend their time.