richfish

Say NO to Javascript

March 25, 2026 · Code Projects

But only if you want to...

I'm working on a new project and just re-architected things so that everything still works if you have Javascript disabled.

Why do this?

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Via (Stuart Breckenridge)

Disabling Javascript isn't such a crazy idea. I'm using a light sprinkling, just a soupson, but if people want to disable it, they should be able to.