No, Google Maps is actually a case where JavaScript makes sense. But this message reminded me of many seemingly static pages that are actually blank if you don't enable JavaScript, without even any hint that you should enable JavaScript. Reader mode often works perfectly on these pages. Sometimes, blocking the white element hiding the content of the page works well too.
I don't hate JavaScript, I have actually developed several web applications using it, and like it.
I don't hate JavaScript, I have actually developed several web applications using it, and like it.