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Default theme change (infosec.pub)

submitted 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) by mrmanager@lemmy.today to c/lemmytoday@lemmy.today

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Hi guys,

So I decided to change the default theme to cyberpunkish.css to make this instance look different from a default lemmy instance.

If a lot of people tell me this is a shitty idea and I should not do this, I will revert it. Just wanted to give this instance a style of its own. The default theme is still there under lemmy_default.css if you prefer it.

Let me know if you have strong feelings about it, one way or the other!

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[–] paequ2@lemmy.today 4 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (2 children)

😬 Personally, I don't like dark themes. I have poor eye sight and dark themes always make the text look blurry to me.

Is it possible to change the theme at the individual level?

However, color inversion makes it harder to read for others. If this happens to you, eye dilation may be the culprit.

When you look at dark text on a light background, your pupils constrict to provide sharper visual acuity. Your pupils dilate when the background changes from white to black or darker colors.

Eye dilation is a normal response to low light conditions, but it makes it harder to focus on text. People with astigmatism might have a tough time reading in night mode.

https://www.visioncenter.org/blog/dark-mode-eye-health/

[–] mrmanager@lemmy.today 3 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

I added some media queries to the lemmy_default theme so if you pick that one now, it will choose the default light theme if your browser or operating system prefers light mode, and otherwise dark mode. Should be the easiest for everyone.

You may have to hold shift and reload the page to clear any browser cache, since I just changed that theme. :)

[–] mrmanager@lemmy.today 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Absolutely, go into settings and pick a light theme there. The default theme has light version for example. Hope you find something that fits your eyes, otherwise I can add some more themes from the internet as well.

[–] paequ2@lemmy.today 2 points 15 hours ago

Sweet, thanks!