Hacker News Reader

Comment by sevenf0ur | Hacker News Reader

Yup, not enabling javascript is akin to using an outdated browser for better or for worse.

Disabling JS protects you from cross site scripting, invasive tracking and cryptominers though. So there‘s definitely a plus. I would like to know the percentage of sites that use JS for actually improving the user experience (e.g. voting not requiring a page reload on HN) vs. those where it‘s just a gimmick (e.g. „want to talk?“ popup). I expect the majority to fall in the second category. So I applaud every effort of websites getting rid of their JS.

Disclaimer: I have JS enabled.

Disabling Javascript makes video game wikis, recipe webpages and news articles far more usable for me. The primary content of these pages is text written in HTML, and leaving Javascript on means that the ads will make the webpage clunky, scroll badly and occasionally consume enough memory to crash the tab.

But the sites need revenue too, so the way to make ads go away is coming up with a ubiquitous micropayment system which can compensate the site editors if no ad is shown.

That's fine. If someone builds that, I'll sign up.

In the meantime, their need for revenue is not my problem. I do not feel bad about preventing their ads, trackers, and malware from consuming my battery and bandwidth.

Leaving javascript running is akin to opening every email attachment you get.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com