I think you have a good suggestion (Use FireFox / Opera instead of Internet Explorer), but I have to strongly disagree with your analysis. Firstly, there are many, many professional, current, safe websites that RELY on JavaScript to work. Examples of this is almost any website using AJAX technologies, many websites that have forms to be filled out (client-side validation), newer web 2.0 websites that use tools like jQuery to dynamically style the website, most of the awesome new stuff we can do on line is all JavaScript based.
I agree with your conclusion, but I feel that you are leading Internet users down the wrong path regarding JavaScript (your post is akin to scare tactics). The problem is truly BAD BROWSING HABITS, and the expectation that computers are there for you to use and do what you need them to. Wait, what? Yeah, just how many of us treat cars like 'I just need gas, and go', people treat computers the same way 'I just need Cable, and go'. (People in America generally don't like reading / learning... just consuming)
So the question is, does prohibition really solve the problem? No, it doesn't. It simply hides the problem... and such as a loud stereo hides the tink-tink-tink of the engine, jS/flash blockers hides the fact that you are (usually) on a **** website to begin with. Learn to use better discretion when browsing the web (like, for example, actually read what the pop up message says before you click 'ok')
Why I'm so against what you posted: JavaScript is a big - fast-growing player in the internet world, and scaring users of it isn't right.
-B
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