As a rule, people tend to support the status quo--even when the status quo is problematic. I would argue that there are good reasons for thinking that the curre

As a rule, people tend to support the status quo--even when the status quo is problematic. I would argue that there are good reasons for thinking that the current widespread use of JS is problematic. How, for example, is allowing the execution of arbitrary code in your browser not a major security flaw? Didn't we learn anything from Java applets and Flash? Usability is also a problem. JS heavy sites often break standard web expectations such as the back button. They are often overly complicated, favor design cleverness over usability, and don't work on mobile devices. Sure JS is great for web applications but is really needed for every single site? Whatever your view it is at least worth discussing whether or not the status quo is misguided.