[nikanj]

jQuery is implemented in vanilla JS, thus logically all of it’s features can be done vanilla JS

[0xFF0123]

That's a bit like saying everyone should code in assembly. The argument isn't whether it's possible, but whether it's easier / more efficient.

[nikanj]

I guess I should have added more meat to my comment:

It’s frustrating when people reject a good tool like jQuery, with the argument that the same functionality can be achieved with just vanilla JS.

[adamisom]

That is generally true and not really specific to jquery