I'm thrilled with some of the improvements in web2py in the AJAX area -- esp. LOAD(). But I am a little concerned about architecting my new website in a way that *requires* Javascript to access the basic navigation and display of my site's pages.
A lot of computer security "experts" over the years have advised people to turn OFF Javascript, Java, and all other potential vectors for malware. These experts tell people never to use sites that require Javascript or Java or Flash or... If I expect a fairly wide audience for my site, what is the likelihood that I will run into a significant number of these risk-averse users today? But how can I build a current website and meet expectations for a "year 2013" site if I forgo the power of Javascript and AJAX? Or compromise the site such that no-Javascript still works, i.e. reducing the AJAX to only non-critical functions (gimmicks) instead of providing the core of the site? -- Joe --
