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I'm not sure what sites you're visiting but most sites i have attempted to use with JS disabled simply did not function and thought I was a robot. I was then presented with a human verification process that required javascript to run.

But yes I can disable javascript on HN.

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Even more irritating are sites that just appear as a blank page with javascript disabled. If your site requires javascript to load any content then you've done something wrong.

Fortunately these tend to be clickbait type sites which I am visiting against my better judgement. Not being able to load them without javascript is a good reminder to not load them at all.

Yeah, screw those sites. I do toggle JS on for select places that I have more trust in, but generally most places I browse work fine.

There is no site so wonderful and special that I'll tailor my operating environment to suit their business model for the privilege of viewing it.

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