The big difference is that WebAssembly can only do what Web APIs allows it to do. You'll have to do the same AJAX calls, the same DOM manipulations as with Javascript. There is no plugin here.
> I always feel like the most obvious use for it is to start writing truly hateful and abusive code.
Sure, but it will also developers to have a better experience by allowing them to chose the language they want, and not to be forced to use JavaScript. Choice is good, it's something you cannot deny.
> I always feel like the most obvious use for it is to start writing truly hateful and abusive code.
Sure, but it will also developers to have a better experience by allowing them to chose the language they want, and not to be forced to use JavaScript. Choice is good, it's something you cannot deny.