This is one of the most ridiculous/uneducated/incorrect statements I've ever heard. Java is a platform that runs apps from the Java programming language and they're not all malware. Generally, you're a good source of knowledge. But I guess computer software and operations isn't one of your known topics.

To the OP: I have typed that in many times by accident and have never caught a virus from that page. I have Java installed and use chrome as a browser not internet explorer / edge.

During Thanksgiving, I just cleaned two MACs that were massively infected with adware and the users didn't even know it. Mr Jobs didn't do such a great job, really.

Just give it up. Most people here are super old and can barely use a computer. They're not qualified to have an intelligent argument with facts about anything technical. You're wasting your time trying to convince them. And what do you care what they believe?

Sorry but the only writer on ars tech I trust is Erica Sadun. I don't consider this a definitive source.

Bummer. I guess your only credible writer doesn't even work there.