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From: "Glen Lipka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> 3. This is assuming that javascript is enabled right?
> Yes.  Although, at this date, I actually believe in forcing the user to have
> javascript on.  I am making alot of assumptions.  Color monitor, screen
> resolution, modern browser that understands CSS.  I do believe in delighting
> 96% of the audience even at the expense of the 4%, but you have to know your
> audience and circumstances. ... [snip]

I am SO glad to see someone else mention this. In my mind, users who do not 
have Javascript enabled in this day and age fall are missing out on a LOT the 
Web has to offer. And why? Most often, because someone has filled their mind 
with some nonsense that Javascript is some great security risk, despite the 
easily-obtainable facts to the contrary. Some people turn it off because of 
pop-ups, but that's largely a non-issue with the improved blockers inherent in 
browsers now.

This isn't to say that our sites should fail miserably if the user DOES 
disabled Javascript. But to completely discount it as a tool anymore is quite 
limiting, me thinks. After all, it's not as if the user has to do anything to 
enjoy Javascript-enhanced experiences; there's no plugin to download, and most 
(in fact, ALL the major) browsers have it enabled by default. And with 
wonderful tools such as JQuery, developers have an easier time of it, too.

My three cents. Anyone got change? :)

Kevin

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