Maybe a year or two ago, I posted some screenshot and I think it was Donuts responded to me in passing that night mode is superior. I dismissed it at the time because I was foolish and arrogant. A while later, I tried dark mode briefly to see what all the fuss was about and I found it difficult. I quickly switched back to light mode and concluded that all the dark mode people simply wanted something to help them feel speshul and superior. More recently, however, I tried dark mode again and this time I stuck with it long enough to acclimatise. After a while, I found it to be fine, but not significantly better or worse than light mode. I revised my conclusion to say that dark mode people simply have different preferences.
Then, though ... I had to switch back to light mode for a couple of days recently and ... my god .... my eyes ... they burn. It was like staring into the sun. How have I been browsing the internet for so many years like this? How have I not been blinded by millions of web pages with searing white backgrounds? This is an open apology to all night mode people who I have ignored and insulted. Dark mode is superior.
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[–] no_guatones_culiaos 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Another modern eye issues thing: I haven't been able to pay much attention when on the computer in maybe a couple of years. I recently bought a pair of those blue blocker glasses and magically I can spend all the time I want on the computer again. The headaches were so subtle I didn't even realize it was a problem.
[–] Carsandsarcasm [S] ago
Tell me more. I haven't heard about this and it sounds interesting.
[–] no_guatones_culiaos 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This article gives a good overview of what blue light from screens does to our bodies.
[–] Gimme_Shelter 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Most phones have a blue filter app. It really eases your eyes. Somehow blue light damages our eyes. I'd like to link but I'm on the bus. The cops shot 2 unarmed protestors today. So I got that to deal with.