Do you have to use JavaScript to have a decent online game

[YourElection]

I usually avoid using JavaScript when programming. One main reason is for accessibility, and for those who shut it off for security reasons XSS etc.

While programming my first online game I styed true to my philosophy and did it all without and JavaScript. The game works, but it doesn't seem to have the pizzazz. I also have to do without ajax. So I starting to soften up on JavaScript.

Am I being silly. Should I break down and start adding JavaScript and Ajax to the game or are there really good reasons no to use JavaScript?

 

[Redwolf]

Interactivity of plain web pages just isn't good enough.

Of course Javascript sucks both for security and compatibility reasons but hey - it beats Flash