If the players of LOTR can organise themsleves to the point that a PC is established to continue the game - then they will need to be represented by a website. The discussion about the website is just one of the many pieces of establishing a PC.
I personally am envious that Deciphers other two licences in Star Wars and Star Trek continue, but LOTR does not. I have played all 3 games and IMO LOTR is the better of the three games. Doesn't seem right. That said LOTR has one thing going for it that the others do not and this is various playing formats. These formats help keep the game fresh without the need for a PC. But even so .... there are players out there that want more.
The nature of the eventual PC (if it happens) is still a large unknown, but its goal would be to support all players of the game. LOTR had a large players network at one point - and the players disappeared for a ranged of reasons - for some it was the loss of the license, others a change in direction of the game that they did not like, etc. The PC would aim to bring these players back to the game by supporting them in any way that they can.
The support might be forums (already have it), downloadable resources (we have some of this, but it can be a challenge for new or returning players to locate), up-to-date rules, structure for a tournament circuit, and so on.
For some players, they want to see new cards be it errata, AI promos or new v-cards. A game that is finished, and does not ever change, can become tired after awhile, meaning players may all eventually leave. And this would be a shame. Ideally, this is the ultimate objective of the PC, and to achieve it and have approval from Decipher perhaps we need a website established prior to obtaining there approval.
To establish a PC is a tricky business, in what order do you do it? Legal, market, website, torunaments, rules, v-cards, etc. There are many pieces to this puzzle. Discussion about the website it simply aimed at putting one of these pieces into place.
Starting a new website does not mean TLHH will stop functioning - anyone can make a website, getting people to use it is another thing altogether.