There’s another web out there, a better web hiding just below the surface of the one we surf from our phones and tablets and laptops every day. A web with no ads, no endlessly scrolling pages, and no annoying modal windows begging you to share the site on social media or sign up for a newsletter. The best part is that you don’t need a special browser extension or an invite-only app to access this alternate reality. All you need to do is change one little setting in your browser of choice. Just un-tick the checkbox that enables “JavaScript” and away you go, to a simpler, cleaner web.
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With the rise of script blockers, ad blocking, flash killers, etc., is there a growing contingent which has no use for javascript? In the interest of discussion, how much js do you use on your sites? (I use only one routinely, a frame buster, but don't worry if it is defeated).
On ecommerce sites js has a real and valid purpose for carts and display. Visitors to those kind of sites will usually enable js to complete, that is those who have it disabled at the get go. Some banking and financial sites require js, and again those would be on a site by site basis enabled by the user.
Your thoughts?
Disclaimer, I am an FF NoScript and Ad Blocker Plus surfer on the personal side. I am also adverse to using js building a site when Perl or php will do the same thing. That is me. I do have clients that specify js for some perceived result (against my advice) which is implemented per their wishes (if I decide to manage/code for them).
Just wondering what you think regarding the future of javascript.
