This frequently comes up in NYT submissions. The answer is: this is intentional/you have stumbled upon an "improved experience" (welcome to the future), and: no

This frequently comes up in NYT submissions. The answer is: this is intentional/you have stumbled upon an "improved experience" (welcome to the future), and: noscript. It is a true fractal of bad design. "This didn't need fixing guys, but A for effort."