Understanding Norms: Why is f(0) = 0 Necessary?

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You didn't state your definition of norm. Does you definition include ||f||>0 if f is not 0? Think of the norm of a constant function.
 
Fine. Check the 'definiteness' condition without the assumption f(0)=0.
 

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