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> What's the added value of using imgur's embed code rather than a good ol' <img>? Well, you can shaft users who browse without JavaScript turned on and help d
by zeveb 10y ago
> What's the added value of using imgur's embed code rather than a good ol' <img>?
Well, you can shaft users who browse without JavaScript turned on and help destroy the Web, all in one fell swoop!
I particularly hate how imgur requires JavaScript to use. We have had images in HTML for over twenty years now, and for some reason imgur has decided that they are above all that.
- EatonZ 10y agoDefinitely not my intention. )-: Embeds will be gone soon.
- zeveb 10y agoNo worries — I don't blame you personally. FWIW, I loved the article. But it does sadden me to see the once-promising Web turned into what it has.
- skeletonjelly 10y agoThey could easily write a <noscript> section but probably don't to reduce bandwidth. Anyway they use React pretty heavily which is why they "need" JS support