jQuery vs. javascript?
<p>I recently stumbled upon some javascript forums (sadly, link is lost somewhere in the universe), where you could feel real hate against jQuery for not being... any good?</p>

<p>Most arguments seem to make sense actually.</p>

<p>Now, I really like jQuery, mostly for letting me concentrate on things I want to do rather on browser inconsistencies and it actually makes AJAXing with cool (or <em>overused</em>?) effects fun.</p>

<p>But if really is something rotten in the core of jQuery, I don't want to rely on it the way I actually... rely on it.</p>

<p>I don't want to start yet another argument over which framework is the best... but... Which framework is the best <em>(joke)</em>? As a case usage, think about small to medium web and it's administration.</p>

<p>I'm just trying to figure out, if stuff in <em>some</em> framework or pure javascript with few mine functions really makes difference.</p>

<h2>Edit:</h2>

<p>I actually tried to had a normal objective discusssion over pros and cons of 1., using framework over pure javascript and 2., jquery vs. others, since jQuery seems to be easiest to work with with quickest learning curve. However, some people just don't understand it and think that I'm starting yet another flame (what I am not). I am actually voting to reopen this question.</p>

<p>Also I'm really interested in:</p>

<ul>
<li>Does jQuery heavily rely on browser sniffing? Could be that potential problem in future? Why?</li>
<li>I found plenty JS-selector engines, are there any AJAX and FX libraries?</li>
<li>Is there any reason (besides browser sniffing and personal "hate" against John Resig) why jQuery is wrong?</li>
</ul>

<p>jQuery actually, as most used, stands for other frameworks also.</p>
