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Dark or light theme? (self.discuss)
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Before you may have seen the new dark theme, I've updated the default theme to the new light theme.

Did you know in your user preferences, you can change which theme you use?

Which do you prefer? Which should be the default for the site?

I think the light should be the default for accessibility. Those that want dark can change it.

Let me know!

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[โ€“] Herbert_W 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The light theme doesn't look anywhere near as good IMO. It's too visually noisy - the text isn't as clear and the bright colors compete for attention with it.

Having a lightmode as an option is good, but if I may be blunt this ain't it and especially if this is going to be people's first impressions of the site.

I'm under the impression that darkmode is the more widely accessible option; whitemode is the common standard only due to cultural inertia. Is this wrong?

I'd personally be inclined to take darkmode as the default, due in part to the above and in part to personal preference.

[โ€“] jgrim 1 points 2 years ago

I agree, but I'm also used to dark themes. I read that dark themes aren't that great for accessibility. I suppose if it's an option that is good enough.

I changed the default back to Dark unless I hear a reason not to.

Thanks a lot!