My observations are...

[crazylegsmurphy]

That it is really hard to read white text on a black background. Doesn anyone else feel strange after reading long posts on here?

I find my eyes take a few minutes to adjust back to normal after the high contrast of white on black text.

anyone find this hard on the eyes or am i just getting old?

 

[Katt in Hat]

Eye friendly monitor viewing.

My setup is black or very dark green text on a medium to pale yellow background. Give it a try...

 

[mysterygal]

actually, I really like it, the words pop out more...maybe you need glasses..seriously, if you're eyes are weak, a computer screen can put a lot of strain on them

 

[Pilgrim]

This may be a case of individual differences - but I find the high contrast of white text on black background extremely easy to read.

 

[BellyTank]

Personally, I find it easier on the eyes than the the traditional.
Black on white is normally boring stuff- this deserves better-
And I usually have sore eyes...

B
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[RedPop4]

Looks like a "Lounge" to me. Dark, hard to communicate due to noise....perfect.

I didn't know we could change the look, I'll explore the options.

 

[Irena]

Light text on a dark background is pretty easy for me to read. In fact, whenever I'm reading dark on light, it is easier for me if I highlight the text with my mouse. Personal preference, I'm sure.

Irena

 

[Matt Deckard]

I have no opinion on the subject whatsoever!

 

[Twitch]

White on black works for me like automobile instruments.[huh]

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Now if I could only find a font like the one used on Smiths instruments.

 

[Doh!]

Maybe it's your monitor -- I have a flat screen so there's no glare whatsoever.

Love my flat screen!

 

[Naama]

Light text on a dark background is pretty easy for me to read. In fact, whenever I'm reading dark on light, it is easier for me if I highlight the text with my mouse. Personal preference, I'm sure.

Irena

Funny, for me it's exactly the same!

Naama

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Maybe the font and /or color should be differant by default?

With the thought of viewability in mind, I often use this,....... Franklin Gothic Medium, size 3, in silver, as it does not appear as glaring against the black background. Also the letters are plain and spaced a bit farther apart than some of the other fonts.
Is this a little easier on the eyes? [huh]
I sometimes also use this teal color, as I know from my studies of the science of color, that green is supposed to be easy on the eyes and has a calming effect. Some of the colors available here are really hard to look at though.



Like this one,...
......and this.

 

[The Reno Kid]

White on black is much easier on my eyes.

I stare at a computer for most of the day at work. Almost everything is black on white. Frankly, the large areas of white make my eyes tired. It's the glare or something. The dark background here is nice. It's sort of like kicking back in a comfortable bar.