In my case, with NoScript blocking all javascript (and cookies also blocked) I got the full article appearing with no nag pop-ups (the nag pop-ups are almost al

In my case, with NoScript blocking all javascript (and cookies also blocked) I got the full article appearing with no nag pop-ups (the nag pop-ups are almost always javascript based) or any other irritant. The article was fully readable, and mouse wheel scrolling worked perfectly to scroll through the full text. So you have the ability to "stop this bullshit" yourself, at least for the Economist's current page design.