After using the "Disable Javascript" function and unchecking it after a few minutes, the previous behavior (no javascript) persisted even with the option unchecked. Meaning, the menu item's state wasn't synchronized with the actual setting that was used by the browser.
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Did you reload or navigate the page after toggling the setting?
(In reply to comment #2) > Did you reload or navigate the page after toggling the setting? Considering the originator used a bug-me-not email address, we are unlikely to receive any useful information. :(
This was reported by @inket on Twitter. I asked him there.
Cannot reproduce and no way to contact originator. Closing.