[outerlimit]

while reading THR. Daytime too because the current scheme is kind of like staring at a lightbulb. Is there a way to change the style to a darker scheme? I thought there used to be a darker style selectable on the bottom left of the page, but it doesn't appear to be there now.

[kingpin008]

Works for me. Why not turn down the brightness on your screen?

[outerlimit]

I do have the brightness down. What worked for you? I can only get it to change from green to green and blue with the same bright white looking scheme.

[Mal H]

Did you try the "vBulletin 3" selection at the bottom? It's mostly blue, but not quite as bright as the THR selection.

Seriously, if staring at a monitor is like staring at a lightbulb, then your screen is overly bright or you have an eye problem. You might want to discuss it with an opthalmologist.

[kingpin008]

When I said "works for me" I meant that the current scheme works for me.

[outerlimit]

Mal, I tried the other scheme, it is a tiny bit better, but it's still all white with a little blue where the green was. The brightness on my monitor is normal, and I don't have any eye problems. This is the only forum I know of that is all white background. I wish there was a gray type of scheme. Anything not so bright and white. I did turn my monitor brightness all the way down to 0, it was at 50% before. :cool:

[Mal H]

Just for you - I've created a darker background "skin". Select the "shaded background" style to use it. Not all elements are darkened, but enough to really dim that lightbulb. :)

[outerlimit]

Woohoo!! Thank you!!! :D

[Ethereal]

I thought this was a Corey Hart thread..... :(

[mmorris]

Just for you - I've created a darker background "skin". Select the "shaded background" style to use it. Not all elements are darkened, but enough to really dim that lightbulb.

That's really thoughtful of you... I too have noticed problems after hours of THR'ing, and this new background helps out my 61 year old "trifoculed" orbs.

Thanks Mal H. :)

Mike

[Erik M]

My thanks also Mal, new theme is great.

[Mal H]

Ok, since several of you are using it, I'll ask if it should be a tad brighter or darker or is it just right?

[docnyt]

I don't know about the other people here, but the shaded background is a tad dim on my MacBook. It's interesting that the "Quick Reply" box is brighter than the rest of the screen.

[kingmt]

I like it. I have trouble looking at something bright also & this helped.

[fireman 9731]

I like the gray... Thanks!

[earlthegoat2]

I like this new scheme too. I suppose it could be a touch brighter but this will work too. I like it greatly over the white. Should there be some kind of memo to the rest of THR that there is a new scheme?

[mmorris]

Mal H

Ok, since several of you are using it, I'll ask if it should be a tad brighter or darker or is it just right?

'bout right for me. :scrutiny:

It would probably be a good idea to inform the others who might not be aware of this option (I was among those myself... ) if possible.

Mike

[ambidextrous1]

I just tried the new background, and really like it! I didn't think the original BG was irritating, but I think I'll stick with this new one. I'll be 78 later this month, incidentally.

[bikerdoc]

Thanks Mal

I like the bright backgound, but the shaded has a place also.

[R.W.Dale]

Bump for a big thanks on the awesome new background!

[Yondering]

Very nice! Easy on the eyes...

Didn't realize how bothersome the default background was, until trying this new shaded one.
Never going back! :cool:

[Walkalong]

Too dark to suit me, but the normal is not too bad. It is a bit brighter than some sites. A slightly shaded would be worth a try IMHO. The light blue of TFL is the best.

[captainofiron]

I turned on the shaded one, and thought, "nah, too dark"

Then, when I was done with the thread, I turned the other setting on, and WHAMMO, hit in the face with 100,000 lumens.


:) great new theme

[Daniel1120]

Holy moly! What a difference the new color scheme makes! Thank you, my viewing at THR has become even more enjoyable.

[Maverick223]

I thought this was a bit of a whiny complaint to begin with, but I am glad that I gave the new background a shot. It makes a substantial difference. The QR box is a little light, but that helps to differentiate it from the rest of the thread, so I don't think it is too bad.

Great job, Mal! :)