Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 At the huge risk of 10 members giving us 11 different opinions, we've managed to get a second, slightly tweaked colour scheme up and running. Hopefully this will address issues for some folk who find the default scheme a bit bright on the eyes etc. To give it a try, scroll right down to the bottom of the screen. Alongside the Privacy Policy you'll see a Theme selection button. Very little has been tweaked. See what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 This should certainly address the problems encountered by some members who have complained of eye strain from the white background. For the most part, I prefer the default scheme but it's great to have a choice. You can't hope to please everyone but I think this option may go a long way towards addressing the needs of almost everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Thats a better option for my eyes to a query I put on the system two days ago Thank You saves a visit to opticians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I think the new site/colours/layout is great Guys. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Is it me or something else sign in and change background colours great sign out and it reverts back to default Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Well, I didn't really have a problem with the original scheme but the darker one is much much better in my opinion. Thanks to Mods and Developers. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I just tried that Keith and it stayed on the dark scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I'll stick with the original thanks. I find the lack of contrast between the grey background and text harder to read, even though it's larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 For me it just switched to default theme while I was logged out but had remembered my selection when I logged back in. Theme selection is also available to guests, i.e. anyone not logged in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, David P Williams said: I'll stick with the original thanks. I find the lack of contrast between the grey background and text harder to read, even though it's larger. This is what's great about having the choice. Who knows, some may prefer to switch between them in differing lighting conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said: This is what's great about having the choice. Who knows, some may prefer to switch between them in differing lighting conditions. I don't mind either lighter or darker, but switching between them is so easy, and it remembers which theme you have selected. I changed it on the PC to darker, then when opened the site up on my phone it was already in the darker theme. Changed it back on my phone and that changes it on my PC as well - brilliant. Having moved back and forth a few times, I think I will leave it in the darker version for now. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Feather Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Much better! thanks! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Yes, much better. Old one far too bright and straining on the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Lambert Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Oh yes I get my black text! If I could get it on a white ground that would be great. Edited February 19, 2021 by Brian Lambert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Lambert Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 It now looks white, did you change it? Looks fine now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Brian Lambert said: It now looks white, did you change it? Looks fine now. Thanks! No change made recently. If you switch back and forth between themes you'll spot the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 i just did as Chris said and chose "darker"....its also made all the txt on screen larger...... ken anderson...ne..1..large txt dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxG Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Definitely an improvement for me. Thanks Maxg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I liked the all white, bright and airy scheme and felt that the contrasting grey background then became a bit more stark when that was introduced, but could live with it. I think on balance I prefer this "darker" scheme of grey on grey. Thanks for the tweaks- and the choice- guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 When I swap between the 2 themes it also resizes (viewing on my iPad) Dark Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 There is a subtle difference in behaviour Ron. The default scheme is fixed width while the darker one has dynamic width which fills out higher resolution screens better. It's all a bit of a compromise in order to try to suit as many users using as many types of devices as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Ron, mines opposite as Chris points out, having a wider PC screen the darker gives me a wider (better viewing less border) but still only 3 posts per page at best. Lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chris Bott - Moderator said: There is a subtle difference in behaviour Ron. The default scheme is fixed width while the darker one has dynamic width which fills out higher resolution screens better. It's all a bit of a compromise in order to try to suit as many users using as many types of devices as possible. Dynamic is better as the screens resolve themselves to different platforms. But minor nitpicking really! Edited February 20, 2021 by Ron Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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