Black Theme for Site?
Black Theme for Site?
Just curious if there's any interest in a black theme for the site? Youtube and a few other sites do this and it seems to be easier on the eyes especially browsing in the evening.
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My Youtube page isn't black at all. Did you customize it? Or perhaps you are paying them for services? Or perhaps its your browser.
I'm not a fan of the white on black. I find black on white easier to read. There was another site I was going to that was white on black for years and then changed - feedback was mostly positive.
I'm not a fan of the white on black. I find black on white easier to read. There was another site I was going to that was white on black for years and then changed - feedback was mostly positive.
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If you go to Youtube settings it's called Dark Theme. I find it's easier on the eyes after sunset. I also have a program to make my screen warmer in the evening and some phones have this too. The Google Chrome Browser also has this feature.DaftInvestor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:33 am My Youtube page isn't black at all. Did you customize it? Or perhaps you are paying them for services? Or perhaps its your browser.
I'm not a fan of the white on black. I find black on white easier to read. There was another site I was going to that was white on black for years and then changed - feedback was mostly positive.
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I use the Dark Mode on YouTube and like it, too, but this is a reading site and studies have shown that black letters on a lite background are best for a majority of people and devices.
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Something you might consider is using a browser add-on to adjust the appearance of any website. For example:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... ieeh?hl=en
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... ieeh?hl=en
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The black background might be good for watching videos but would be terrible (at least on my old tired eyes) for a site like this where there is mostly reading.Alexa9 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:38 amIf you go to Youtube settings it's called Dark Theme. I find it's easier on the eyes after sunset. I also have a program to make my screen warmer in the evening and some phones have this too. The Google Chrome Browser also has this feature.DaftInvestor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:33 am My Youtube page isn't black at all. Did you customize it? Or perhaps you are paying them for services? Or perhaps its your browser.
I'm not a fan of the white on black. I find black on white easier to read. There was another site I was going to that was white on black for years and then changed - feedback was mostly positive.
If the Admins decide to make a change in this direction that isn't customizable I likely would stop coming.
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I've used it on another forum and prefer it. It is an option to use it there, not a requirement. It is actually very high contrast for older eyes. I was hesitant at first.DaftInvestor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:56 amThe black background might be good for watching videos but would be terrible (at least on my old tired eyes) for a site like this where there is mostly reading.Alexa9 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:38 amIf you go to Youtube settings it's called Dark Theme. I find it's easier on the eyes after sunset. I also have a program to make my screen warmer in the evening and some phones have this too. The Google Chrome Browser also has this feature.DaftInvestor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:33 am My Youtube page isn't black at all. Did you customize it? Or perhaps you are paying them for services? Or perhaps its your browser.
I'm not a fan of the white on black. I find black on white easier to read. There was another site I was going to that was white on black for years and then changed - feedback was mostly positive.
If the Admins decide to make a change in this direction that isn't customizable I likely would stop coming.
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White text on black hurts my eyes
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My eyes are getting old. I don't think the dark theme displayed is "easy" on them.
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black print on white background for me period.
my safari screen is blue print on white background....easy on my eyes.
my safari screen is blue print on white background....easy on my eyes.
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I avoid sites with white text on black background and would oppose this proposed change.
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http://uxmovement.com/content/when-to-u ... ackground/
...a better choice for displaying paragraph text is black text on a light background with a tint of gray. With a gray tint background, less light reflects behind the words, making it easier on the eyes. The black text works better because black is also a color that doesn’t reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum. Therefore, fixating on black text while reading won’t put as much stress on the user’s eyes because it absorbs the light that hits each word...
...There are times when white text on a dark background works well. This is when users are scanning text. Users typically scan headings, titles and labels. Using white text on a dark background for these types of text is an effective way to highlight them to grab user attention...
...a better choice for displaying paragraph text is black text on a light background with a tint of gray. With a gray tint background, less light reflects behind the words, making it easier on the eyes. The black text works better because black is also a color that doesn’t reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum. Therefore, fixating on black text while reading won’t put as much stress on the user’s eyes because it absorbs the light that hits each word...
...There are times when white text on a dark background works well. This is when users are scanning text. Users typically scan headings, titles and labels. Using white text on a dark background for these types of text is an effective way to highlight them to grab user attention...
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Currently it is mostly grey on various shades of blue for meDaftInvestor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:33 am
I'm not a fan of the white on black. I find black on white easier to read.
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I love the light blue background on bogleheads. Very easy on eyes. I wish the homepage uses that as well(the left panel uses that or some type of grey if I am not wrong).
When in doubt, http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=79939
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If using a Chromebook (Chrome browser might have it too) you could try "high contrast mode" under accessibility.
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Chromebooks have settings for accessibility:
Settings > Show Advanced Settings > Accessibilty
The Chrome browser has extensions available for accessibility:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/cate ... essibility
Mac computers have settings for accessibility:
System Preferences > Accessibility > Display
Windows 10 has high contrast settings:
Start button > Settings > Ease of Access > High contrast
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For many reasons, we're staying with the "stock" theme.
As noted earlier, try adjusting the "accessibility" settings in your OS.
Additionally, web browsers can adjust the text size via a "Zoom" setting (or equivalent).
As noted earlier, try adjusting the "accessibility" settings in your OS.
Additionally, web browsers can adjust the text size via a "Zoom" setting (or equivalent).
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I don't think the OP was ever advocating for a dark theme to be the ONLY theme, rather that it be a theme option. phpBB does have support for other themes, but it only provides prosilver with the base system.
Since the admins stick with the base system, it is what it is and we'll only have prosilver for now. But I wouldn't be opposed to having more options if phpBB were to expand the set of automatically provided styles.
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Everybody knows that text readability achieved perfection in 1989.
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At my work, one of the databases (?) I use is similar except the screen is a brighter blue and text is all yellow. It’s pretty easy on my eyes.whodidntante wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:36 pm Everybody knows that text readability achieved perfection in 1989.
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I sometimes have migraine symptoms (no pain, but visual effects) and light backgrounds on computer screens seem to exacerbate the problem. I avoid the problem on bogleheads.org by using a text-based browser.
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Yup, I just use the handy invert colors option in iOS. Read BG at night all the time. Quick triple tap of the home button on my iPad and we are set.
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Dark grey background is superior and all forums should have the option . Black with white text, not so much.
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I use this add-on for Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... src=search
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prefer black text on white, thanks
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ahhh, the old dayswhodidntante wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:36 pm Everybody knows that text readability achieved perfection in 1989.
I remember changing someones screen to purple on light green.... hideous combination (and now I can’t remember how in DOS to get there or the command for that.... )
as for white on black...NO... already shown to be poorer readability for text
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That is a good idea. I found a few Chrome extensions that work pretty well although the site is white first everytime you load a new page and then it converts it which is a little annoying.Pajamas wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:54 am Something you might consider is using a browser add-on to adjust the appearance of any website. For example:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... ieeh?hl=en
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I try to use dark backgrounds on cell phones as it saves energy. I heard in the past that green was the easiest color on the eye.
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Let us not forget amber/yellow on black, green on black, and white on black displays for the late 1970s / 1980s / early 1990s terminals. The DEC VT series pretty much sealed the ANSI standard as the primary standard for monochrome and color terminal displays.whodidntante wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:36 pm Everybody knows that text readability achieved perfection in 1989.
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No - I like it just the way it is.
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Alexa9 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:57 amThat is a good idea. I found a few Chrome extensions that work pretty well although the site is white first everytime you load a new page and then it converts it which is a little annoying.Pajamas wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:54 am Something you might consider is using a browser add-on to adjust the appearance of any website. For example:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... ieeh?hl=en
The "Owl" add-on for Firefox seems to be working OK.
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Here are a couple additional ideas for easing eye strain. I use a pair of Gunnar glasses. They are tinted to take out light spectrums harmful to your eyes. These glasses help my eyes immensely and I can still differentiate simiilar colors on my monitor.
There is also a free application called f.lux that adjusts the colors on your monitor to be easier on your eyes. I think its defaults adjust the colors after sunset but you can customize the settings. The drawback for me is that the adjustment with f.lux is so extreme that I can't differentiate similar colors in certain programs. It might be a matter of me needing to play around a bit more with the settings.
There is also a free application called f.lux that adjusts the colors on your monitor to be easier on your eyes. I think its defaults adjust the colors after sunset but you can customize the settings. The drawback for me is that the adjustment with f.lux is so extreme that I can't differentiate similar colors in certain programs. It might be a matter of me needing to play around a bit more with the settings.
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Good conversation! Plenty of good ideas, but I like my current settings. I do remember this one from The Outer Limits. " . . . Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make it softer, we will tune it to a whisper. We can reduce the focus to a soft blur, or sharpen it to crystal clarity. We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical . . ." Good luck, and thanks for reading ~cfs~
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To those with browser add-ons: Be sure to check with a mobile, or a device with a small screen size.
I'm assuming those add-ons modify style sheets (.css). However, there can be subtle differences between desktop and mobile view which can cause the theme to display incorrectly.
(That's why we stick with "stock" themes tested by the phpBB developers.)
I'm assuming those add-ons modify style sheets (.css). However, there can be subtle differences between desktop and mobile view which can cause the theme to display incorrectly.
(That's why we stick with "stock" themes tested by the phpBB developers.)
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In Firefox, you can also go to Tools>Add-ons>Themes and enable the "Dark" theme.
Here's what it looks like when it's enabled, along with the Dark Background and Light Text add-on.
Much easier on the eyes.
Here's what it looks like when it's enabled, along with the Dark Background and Light Text add-on.
Much easier on the eyes.
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OMG you just changed my life.angelescrest wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:48 am Yup, I just use the handy invert colors option in iOS. Read BG at night all the time. Quick triple tap of the home button on my iPad and we are set.
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I do what I can.folkher0 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:40 pmOMG you just changed my life.angelescrest wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:48 am Yup, I just use the handy invert colors option in iOS. Read BG at night all the time. Quick triple tap of the home button on my iPad and we are set.
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If it were just another theme that could be chosen in your personal user profile I wouldn't care. Black backgrounds with white text give me a visual disturbance that persists for several minutes. For this reason I also avoid them like the plague.