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Javascript is the new Flash except it cannot be disabled. That's what the Web became, unfortunately.

It makes the site unresponsive on a raspberry pi.

Why is that unfortunate if you know it has nothing to do with what they're building?

Because presentation of the idea matters.

Sure but context also matters. If they were building something for web or everyday consumers, maybe I would agree. There are plenty of useful platforms and tools that belong to not-so-great site designs (ie: http://curl.haxx.se/ ). Seems silly to have that weigh in on the idea at all but maybe that's just me.

> If they were building something for web or everyday consumers...

Exactly, first impressions matter. If it were a consumer product, than the flashy decoration would have a purpose in marketing terms.

if it has nothing to do with what they're building, why is it above the fold on the landing page?

Because if they can't develop a simple web site properly how can I trust them to host my application?

The skills required to make smooth website animations and the skills required to develop Ethereum don't overlap at all.