There's plenty of ways in which we could improve on the current setup. Everything could be so much easier, for one thing. Basic things like animation, drag & dr

There's plenty of ways in which we could improve on the current setup. Everything could be so much easier, for one thing. Basic things like animation, drag & drop and responsive design all require libraries or extensive knowledge to get them right. Something like websockets is not exactly accessible to a beginner, but there is a huge need for online content that supports live interaction. You are right that it's not going to be easy to get everyone on board, but that should not be a reason to stop trying.