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Re: Disabling Javascript is a necessity on most websites.

To block malware. Works better than AV software. Esp. Zero day exploits. Both BBC & CNN have served malware because the greedy people selling adverts that they use don't vet advertisers and the ads use 3rd party javascript.

3rd party javascript should be illegal.

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