I tried NoScript for a bit. Obviously most social networks stopped working, but I liked how NYT became free again (since they track you by a cookie) and obviously HN remained solid. Essentially NoScript just means no online socializing, which I think I might grow to become ok with.

Don't forget that you can whitelist domains, or disable/enable them per session.

Yep, I actually just learned that a minute ago. Thanks for the tip. :)