But if supporting Javascript kills all independent browsers, wouldn't it be better to have some alternative than no alternative?
Supporting a Javascript-less document-based web may be an alternative to creating an entirely separate ecosystem like Gemini. It's probably doomed as a compromise that pleases no one, but it might be worth a shot.
Sure, I'm definitely not going to argue against some making the effort. And I don't want to sound too fatalistic.
I just don't see a way for an alternative to be anything other than a tiny niche of like minded users. Which isn't bad in itself but it's also not really a true alternative. It's a fun extra, not a replacement.
Can I use my government's website in a noscript browser? Can I buy from online shops? Can I use social media? Can I read my preferred news site?
Heck even web savy people find it too annoying to use the noscript addon.