Popups were an evil of the Dark Times (the 1990s). Web developers stopped using them more than twenty years ago because they are garbage. It is straight up em

Popups were an evil of the Dark Times (the 1990s). Web developers stopped using them more than twenty years ago because they are garbage. It is straight up embarrassing that the new generation of web developers have embraced popups again. Not just the preferences popups, but the nigh-ubiquitous popups begging people to subscribe/register. Have some self-respect! Fundamental system design rules include: Don't add garbage which prevents users doing what they want to do. Popups prevent users doing what they want to do. Don't use popups.