How dare people use CSS without learning in-depth all 20+ specifications! It's an outrage!
When people have problems using a tool, you should look at the tool rather than blaming the people. People aren't going to change. You don't tell people to be more careful using a bandsaw; you install safety features.
I'm a big believer in learning new stuff, when that stuff has lasting value. However it is far more efficient to fix things, a one time cost that benefits everyone, than to ask everyone to learn the quirks of a tool, a cost that is paid every time someone new comes along.
JS is in general better because by the time it came out people knew what to expect from a scripting language.
CSS didn't really have a lot of earlier styling and layout languages to copy. Also the original vision was much more limited.
Is this about CSS or JS (and things like Node)?
How about we do both? We expect people to be able to use the tools, you know, properly, and make sure the tools are well-designed?
Is strange reaction to:
> ... then have a strong opinion after they were forced to use it for a day.
There is not problem with using something without understanding all complex rules. Point is about forming strong opinion based on superficial knowledge.
People are not humble these days.