But this isn't a discussion about whether or not modals are good idea. The OP was arguing —without any idea what the mechanics are, I'm sure, because that's how we decide how technology works these days— that CSS should not be allowed to layer and position one thing over another.
Modals have a place, but like everything, they get abused by people with no idea about how things should work. But that isn't a good standalone argument for going back to pre-1997 CSS.
Modals have a place, but like everything, they get abused by people with no idea about how things should work. But that isn't a good standalone argument for going back to pre-1997 CSS.