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Usually, I’ve seen it with forms, but I’ve found it helpful to group related sets of data (eg when you have multiple tables on a page, using a fieldset around each table or group of related tables to define a visible meaning and a group name (legend)). Is this abusing the fieldset tag to the point where, in my uses, it no longer has semantic meaning?
I can see semantic advantages to blocking content into fieldsets with legends.
Although the W3C associated the use of fieldsets and legends with forms, allowing the use outside the form tag opens up new boundaries to experimentation. Potentially similar to definition list in use.
I personally do not think that the “field” in fieldset is specific to form field. It just inherited relationship from it’s use within the form tag.
field is in reference to the grouping.
Imagine going to your local parks and recreation to play softball with your friends. There are 3 available fields. All of them are have signs on the fence “BASEBALL ONLY”
Do you pack up your gear and go home?
labeling the use of fieldsets and legends outside the form tag abuse is narrow sighted.
No where in the definition does it mention forms:
I consider xhtml tags formatting control. div p blockquote etc.