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(DIR) Post #9uV6s2OdAa6myvX2Se by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-28T11:22:41Z
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Day 04 of my #100DaysToOffload journey. Today is longer post about some research I've done into #DarkMode vs #LightMode.TL;DR - I'm now using light mode everywhere.https://kevq.uk/is-dark-mode-such-a-good-idea/
(DIR) Post #9uV7vnjVjGICcJemXI by freddyym@social.privacytools.io
2020-04-28T11:34:44Z
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@kev really interesting.
(DIR) Post #9uVAIe0eFNRF1ph1CS by boblmartens@fosstodon.org
2020-04-28T12:00:55Z
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@kev I think I may need to join this little shindig. I have been looking for a reason to do some more light writing outside of my doctoral work.#100DaysToOffload
(DIR) Post #9uVArgmFwq5JkSfhxI by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-28T12:07:40Z
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@boblmartens you should!
(DIR) Post #9uVBC5nkcPvB9Q6GPY by nicofee@fosstodon.org
2020-04-28T12:11:16Z
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@kev Great post!My software has a dark mode that is mostly pitch black, but apparently that was still too light for one techbro. They even offered to pay for an even darker theme. It's staggering how far this dark mode hype goes
(DIR) Post #9uVF9dW5D5cgfEv7Ue by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-28T12:55:39Z
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@nicofee I suppose it’s like any fad or fashion.
(DIR) Post #9uVKRNxeHbSfP463aC by bart@mastodon.fam-ribbers.com
2020-04-28T13:54:51Z
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@kev I'm sure there are reasons to prefer one over the other, but imo application and website developers shouldn't decide it for me. Personal experiences differ, and I most definitely prefer dark mode, switching back to light literally makes me squint.So please everyone make your website and/or application support both light and a dark mode. Then users can decide for themselves.
(DIR) Post #9uVLWzzMQNdykJ8cFM by sullybiker@sully.site
2020-04-28T14:07:01Z
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@kev There's a lot of research out there. I have macular damage and dark mode does work better for me because I have particular sensitivity to brightness, but that's just my case. I think one of the studies showed older people found dark mode easier even if it didn't improve their results.
(DIR) Post #9uVR8L8VGFg2oq2Unw by techzerker@social.librem.one
2020-04-28T15:09:55Z
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@kev Excellent read Kev! I have not been heavily set either way. My Write Freely sites are white based, but my OnePlus phone defaulted to dark mode, worth playing around with so e settings!
(DIR) Post #9uVSA4od0lzKjd8QV6 by mikebabb@mastodon.technology
2020-04-28T15:21:32Z
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@kev interesting reading! From what I've heard, in low-light conditions dark mode can sometimes reduce eye strain, but in all other scenarios light mode is better for you.Personal preference is a different thing entirely of course, and I have my phone automatically turn on night light and flip to dark mode at sunset (and with it, all apps that respect the system preference), so I suppose I'm a weird outlier who uses both every day 😅
(DIR) Post #9uVSm4rbHWG9t6e4EC by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-28T15:28:27Z
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@mikebabb I actually do the same on my phone and tablet. I don't know whether is helps eye strain or not, but it certainly stops that sudden shock to the eye if you open your phone at night.
(DIR) Post #9uVWppqvQvJYJ7NQkS by R10T@infosec.exchange
2020-04-28T16:13:49Z
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@kev Great post!
(DIR) Post #9uWU31eskHw7yyIlii by geekgonecrazy@fosstodon.org
2020-04-29T03:17:22Z
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@kev very interesting post! Enjoyed reading this perspective especially after seeing so many arguing for dark mode. Very well done
(DIR) Post #9uWtZJj7bJos8omNIe by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-29T08:03:20Z
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@geekgonecrazy thanks! 😊
(DIR) Post #9uYBELcdLrCAGsr5BA by angristan@mstdn.io
2020-04-29T22:55:56Z
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@kev great https://mstdn.io/@angristan/104070359356415846 👍Will we see a option for a light theme on your blog someday?
(DIR) Post #9uYBFrDjM580YrvWPg by angristan@mstdn.io
2020-04-29T22:56:05Z
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@kev great https://mstdn.io/@angristan/104070359356415846 👍 Will we see a option for a light theme on your blog someday?
(DIR) Post #9uYriE5I8a7ZeiBnZQ by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-30T06:51:50Z
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@angristan my blog is light by default. It only displays dark mode if you have your OS set to use dark mode.
(DIR) Post #9uZ0d2p5TjlSrvDKNM by angristan@mstdn.io
2020-04-30T08:31:56Z
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@kev yes, but that's exactly what bothers me, the macOS dark mode is very different from your dark mode :)
(DIR) Post #9uZ39taT2PUjgmATFw by kev@fosstodon.org
2020-04-30T09:00:13Z
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@angristan but still highly contrasted, and dark mode nonetheless, so I’m not sure what the issue is?