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professor plum September 25th, 2019 9:45 AM

Light Mode vs Dark Mode
 
Many Operating Systems, websites, applications, etc. now have the option to display in a Light or Dark mode. Do you tend to stick to one or the other, or does it vary?

colours September 25th, 2019 9:51 AM

Dark mode on mostly everything. It's not even really because it's easier on my eyes (because it is), but it's also a huge help for battery life reasons. On occasion, I'll switch to light mode on certain applications though if i feel like I'm living perpetually inside a cave, but that's not too often.

8-bit Zeta September 25th, 2019 9:56 AM

It's really only a help for battery when using an OLED/AMOLED due to the individually lit pixels actually not using as much power draw (none when it's true black because the pixels are completely off).

Still, I use dark for everything (aside from web pages that don't properly support it because the mixed results with images and text not rendering properly is just...no).

Slack finally got a dark theme on Dekstop, and I'm ecstatic about that. Been having to set Dark Mode manually by adjusting their config files. Gets reset each update, but no more of that. :)

colours September 25th, 2019 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Zeta (Post 10072853)
It's really only a help for battery when using an OLED/AMOLED due to the individually lit pixels actually not using as much power draw (none when it's true black because the pixels are completely off).

I know the OnePlus 6T uses an OLED screen, but I'm not too familiar with whether or not the Surface Book 2 does. I'm fairly sure it does, which is why I use dark mode on both.

Taemin September 25th, 2019 10:17 AM

I love dark mode, because my eyes are strained enough as it is, looking at white layouts gives me headaches, unfortunately.

Fair to say, I also set custom pink themes on some places.... still better than the white, IMO. lol

8-bit Zeta September 25th, 2019 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colours (Post 10072856)
I know the OnePlus 6T uses an OLED screen, but I'm not too familiar with whether or not the Surface Book 2 does. I'm fairly sure it does, which is why I use dark mode on both.

OnePlus 6t definitely is (I have a 6 and I'm about to get a 7 Pro), but the Surface Book 2 is not. It's LCD is just that good when it comes to contrast. :)

Sami September 25th, 2019 11:27 AM

I do not like being flashbanged so dark mode it is 24/7

Caite-chan September 25th, 2019 3:21 PM

It's easier for me so if I can use a dark mode I will.

Qibli September 25th, 2019 4:23 PM

Dark mode conserve battery better it also wont hurt your sight as well

Percy September 27th, 2019 6:37 AM

dark mode everything!! easier on the eyes. not so easier though when you're in broad daylight hehe

ZeoStar September 27th, 2019 7:50 AM

Light mode. I'm too accustomed and it feels weird to switch for more than a couple of minutes.

mikey September 27th, 2019 10:20 AM

Dark mode to match my soul.

Flowerchild September 27th, 2019 11:45 AM

i usually use light mode unless that light mode is way too blinding (discord & twitter)
and then i prefer semidark modes like twitter's blue to pitch black like new reddit's terrible dark mode

EC September 27th, 2019 2:51 PM

Use dark themes everywhere but here, since it seems there just aren't any.

colours September 27th, 2019 6:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EC (Post 10073438)
Use dark themes everywhere but here, since it seems there just aren't any.

what do you mean? johto elite/yggdrasil/infernal smash (to some extent) are all dark themes o.o

EC September 27th, 2019 6:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colours (Post 10073471)
what do you mean? johto elite/yggdrasil/infernal smash (to some extent) are all dark themes o.o

Huh, I don't know how I missed those.

Cubeth September 27th, 2019 7:11 PM

Dark mode on everything I can.

starseed galaxy auticorn September 28th, 2019 11:42 AM

Because of my autism, I always like having a dark mode. It's much easier to deal with on my eyes than light. I have a tendency to not like a lot of white and what not. I'm actually waiting for Wattpad to come out with a dark mode for people with sensitivity issues. ><

Tsutarja September 29th, 2019 4:38 PM

It depends on how well they contrast. Like, if it's entirely black then probably not, but I definitely lean towards dark themes because it's easier on my eyes.

8-bit Zeta September 29th, 2019 6:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auticorn (Post 10073656)
Because of my autism, I always like having a dark mode. It's much easier to deal with on my eyes than light. I have a tendency to not like a lot of white and what not. I'm actually waiting for Wattpad to come out with a dark mode for people with sensitivity issues. ><

I can relate to this honesty. I forget it's a thing though.

speedroy September 29th, 2019 11:13 PM

I prefer dark mode, especially on OLED/AMOLED screens.

Hiroshi Sotomura September 30th, 2019 12:08 AM

Got an iPhone with an OLED screen; dark mode all the way, baby. How could I ever do without it?

Except for on PC. Need to design a few new dark-mode styles first. :)

Sheep September 30th, 2019 2:58 AM

Light mode everywhere except Discord, lol. I knew tons of people used dark mode, but didn't realize I was such a minority!

alisaie October 5th, 2019 4:42 PM

White text on a dark background i actually struggle with more so light mode for me when i can. Weird bc its normally the opposite i know but id rather not get headaches from looking at white on dark haha.

Treecko October 6th, 2019 12:14 AM

Dark mode whenever I can cause it's easier on my eyes. But some apps dont awful in dark mode so I'll switch to light for those.


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