The site did run fine for me without java script, after I deleted the semi transparent div that told me that the site needs java script. ( Apparently to automatically hide the div.)

Seriously, I sometimes wonder if there would be a market for a lightweight text display app, the server would then serve some kind of markdown text, perhaps with a few hints like headlines and the client would render the text based on the local screen setting and the hints of the text structure in the markdown. That would be great for short articles.