dark theme - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2018, 12:00:16 am
content: I would love a (optional) forum color scheme that is light text on dark background. That would be very easy on the eyes. Especially in evenings.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 03, 2018, 02:42:41 am
content: If you want to make things easier on the eyes - make sure the lightingaroundyour screen is of a similar brightness as the screen itself. It can be a bit less, but what youdon'twant is a bright screen surrounded by darkness in your field of view. This lighting needs to be diffuse - indirect works well - and you don't want to have the bare bulb or any bright spots from the lighting anywhere in your field of view.Your pupils will dilate to suit the average brightness - which makes the screen too bright for comfort.Source: I spend HOURS on the computer every day - and this tip makes a HUGE difference (for me, at least).(I have even put an LED strip around the back of my TV to light up the wall a bit for this reason.)

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2018, 06:43:05 am
content: Thanks, but I think anybody with eyeballs figured that out.I would still like the theme. Photo software has it. Youtube has it.

author: frozenfrogz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2018, 08:09:35 am
content: Maybe you could go tohttps://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/styles/board_styles/dark-17and select a preferred style. Then send Dave a message if that theme could be added to the selection.You would save him time going through possible options and integration should be easy. The architecture is already there but only one user has opted for a different skin at the momentOther options include browser extensions like »stylish« or »custom style script« that let you overwrite CSS with your own styles per webpage / URL

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2018, 08:36:40 am
content: I'm using an extension right now and the results are not great. I'll take a look at the style options and make a suggestion. Thanks.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2018, 08:21:05 pm
content: Just use an extension. I am using this for firefox:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/dark-background-light-text/Attached is how your post looks. If you don't like it you can tweak the colors or find another extension.I've also modified my monitors to dim the backlight brightness to lower levels (often they are still very bright at the lowest setting, which might be 50% PWM say).

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 01:20:06 am
content: I put together a dark theme for Google Chrome using the Stylish extensionhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/forum-dark-theme/msg1362387/#msg1362387You should be able to incorporate it into your browser of choice.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 02:29:27 am
content: Your screenshot look really good, Mark.How do I use your theme? Does it affect other website?

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 03:01:27 am
content: Quote from: MarkF on March 06, 2018, 01:20:06 am+10...!That is great.Thanks @MarkF.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 10:09:03 am
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on March 06, 2018, 02:29:27 amIf you're using Chrome, download and install the Stylish extension:Go to Settings (3 dots upper right) >> More Tools >> ExtensionsGet More Extensions (bottom of page)Find and install the Stylish extensionGo to Options under the Stylish extension and cut and paste the my EEVblog-dark.css into a new styleApplies to "URLs starting with" "http://www.eevblog.com/" (below edit code section)Save styleI hope that's clear enough. With the "Applies to" option, it will only affect the EEVblog website. The default is to apply it to ALL websites.

author: hans
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 10:25:35 am
content: If you have stylish, you have integration with userstyles.org:https://userstyles.org/styles/127564/eevblog-forum-flat-greyscaleAlternatively, MarkF could also upload his CSS to userstyles so it's easier to install and update.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 10:39:07 am
content: For Windows IE users: Use the EEVblog-dark.css directly with the "User style sheet" option in the Internet Options >> Accessibility section. However, this applies to ALL websites. Not just the EEVblog forum.Quote from: hans on March 06, 2018, 10:25:35 amI didn't realize it was possible to upload my theme.The dark theme should now be available at userstyles.orghttps://userstyles.org/styles/156638/eevblog-forum-dark-theme

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2018, 09:16:27 pm
content: I would prefer to not bloat my browser with unnecessary extensions if possible. I suggested a couple of themes to Dave about 5 days ago but he didn't reply.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 11, 2018, 02:53:22 am
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on March 10, 2018, 09:16:27 pmYet.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2018, 10:51:45 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on March 10, 2018, 09:16:27 pmSet the extension to only run on the eevblog.com/forum URL and it won't affect other pages.Its not "bloat" when it has a specific useful purpose

author: SirAlucard
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2018, 02:47:06 am
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on March 10, 2018, 09:16:27 pmIn actuality Stylish is one of the very few "Theme" addon's that doesn't slow down websites. The way it handles themes is instantaneous and doesn't add anything to websites to make them slower. I myself am using it for things like facebook and google. It just runs wonderfully. You should give it a try.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 07:13:19 pm
content: I have just updated my dark theme at userstyles.org with font changes and minor color changes for locked threads and for links.https://userstyles.org/styles/156638/eevblog-forum-dark-themeI have also moved to theStylusextension for Google Chrome.Stylusis open source. Chrome blockedStylishbecause it was collecting user data.

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 07:35:15 pm
content: Thanks for the update Mark.Quote from: MarkF on August 06, 2018, 07:13:19 pmI found it hilarious that Google, of all companies, would block someone for collecting data.Any way, I will move over to Stylus as well...

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 08:42:47 pm
content: Installed. Looks pretty cool. Thank you!

author: Microcheap
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 10:06:55 pm
content: Nice work!I'm using it on Firefox, just installed the Stylus addonhttps://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/styl-us/and then got the theme from userstyles.org

author: Dubbie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 11:36:26 pm
content: I've had to go back to the horrible light theme since Stylish committed seppuku.I wish Stylus would come out for Chrome.

author: Microcheap
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 12:30:51 am
content: Quote from: Dubbie on August 06, 2018, 11:36:26 pmIt didhttps://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stylus/clngdbkpkpeebahjckkjfobafhncgmne?hl=en-US

author: Dubbie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 07:24:20 pm
content: Thank you! Much better on the eyes!

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 07:27:50 pm
content: Thanks for all the responses! Enjoy!!My old eyes have problems with small fonts and the bright background. Especially when reading for long periods.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2019, 05:20:45 pm
content: Tired of quotes containing large pictures or Youtube videos?I am!I modified my "Dark Theme" for the EEVBlog to force picture and video sizes to small thumbnails in the quote.The pictures and video sizes in the original post are unchanged.https://userstyles.org/styles/156638/eevblog-forum-dark-theme

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2019, 05:33:31 pm
content: Dave never did reply. I guess he doesn't care.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2019, 10:28:31 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 07, 2019, 05:33:31 pmYou were already given numerous appropriate solutions and decided they were not appropriate, even though they work well for others.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2019, 02:41:35 am
content: A while back, QRZ.com introduced a dark theme".Curious, I tried it, & was underwhelmed!---- To me, it was harder on the eyes than the normal one.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2019, 03:07:26 am
content: @ thm_wIs it that much to ask? It seems like almost every other forum, website or app out there has the option now.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2019, 08:50:15 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 08, 2019, 03:07:26 amIts not too much to ask. But solutions are already available, its not something that can only be done on the forum side or is difficult to do on the end user side.Large sites have dedicated 3rd party plugins to implement hundreds of possible features people want (eg youtube), will those sites ever implement all of the features? No.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2019, 09:22:56 pm
content: I did not mean to start a feud.Just put up my latest changes to my forum theme.Which I seem to be forever tweaking...It would be nice to get a thumbs up or down from Dave on how he likes what I did to his forum.Not that I expect him to implement a dark theme. I would probably just want to tweak it too.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2019, 01:32:59 am
content: I tried the suggestions and found them lacking.It's just a simple theme plugin, and I took the time to hand pick a few of them and sent the links to Dave. All he would have to do is install them as options. I've seen many forums with far fewer members than this one give a few theme options.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2019, 08:22:18 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 11, 2019, 01:32:59 amLacking how, specifically? You can modify MarkF's theme to change the colors, if they are not up to your standards.Attached is what it look like for me, mostly black.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2019, 02:33:03 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on June 11, 2019, 08:22:18 pmI like the shiny colors you have. Would you mind attaching the .css code here?MarkF, thanks again for the effort in designing this.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2019, 07:56:16 pm
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on June 12, 2019, 02:33:03 pmIts a FF extension:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/dark-background-light-text/But attached the options I used.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2019, 08:35:31 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 08, 2019, 03:07:26 amYou're asking for changes to be made to the forum on your behalf although it seems you can solve the issue your perceive yourself. It seems a bit entitled to expect the world to change on your behalf.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 12:50:15 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on June 12, 2019, 07:56:16 pmThanks a bunch! I'll try this tomorrow.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 01:49:11 am
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on June 12, 2019, 08:35:31 pmTo me it's not a solution.Who said I expect anything? I certainly don't need permission from you to ask.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 03:10:59 am
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 13, 2019, 01:49:11 amYou are given a means to easily achieve what you wantedand this is not a solution??Talk about a hard task master!QuoteI sense some arrogance and indignation.Sorry, but you are clearly unaware of what you have been communicating ... and not that many posts earlier.:Quote from: timelessbeing on June 07, 2019, 05:33:31 pmSo, Dave didn't reply in person - and that's not good enough despite you having been given a working solution. Sheesh ... entitled much?Quote from: timelessbeing on June 08, 2019, 03:07:26 amTo ask? No. But to have the expectations that you do is selfish, immatue and wreaks of "entitlement" (You may have to look that up.)

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 03:49:48 am
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 13, 2019, 01:49:11 amWell, it is a workaround to your request. Life will throw some of these at you: not a definitive solution but a compromise to reach your goal.Quote from: timelessbeing on June 13, 2019, 01:49:11 amYou did when you said:Quote from: timelessbeing on June 07, 2019, 05:33:31 pmYou really sound frustrated that you did not get the attention you think you deserve. Frustration = unmet expectationQuote from: timelessbeing on June 07, 2019, 05:33:31 pmYou certainly don't. But you asked already. More than once. The repetition hints that you are trying to rile up the mob to force a change in your terms.Quote from: timelessbeing on June 08, 2019, 03:07:26 amIt may be. Neither you nor I can necessarily tell if there are other implications to this request - it could be an incompatibility, lack of dependencies to the existing infrastructure or even if it is a simple matter of taste. Who is to say that your proposed solutions are any better than the already available workarounds shown on this thread?

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 04:31:19 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on June 13, 2019, 03:10:59 amI am arrogant because I requested theme? Ok there.Quote from: Brumby on June 13, 2019, 03:10:59 amWhat are blathering about? I simply stated that he doesn't care. You are the ones making this dramatic.I don't know what drugs you people are on that you're so outraged that I asked for a theme. On forums that I run, I am thrilled when users request something I can give it to them. Especially when it doesn't affect anybody else.Quote from: rsjsouza on June 13, 2019, 03:49:48 amI only asked once. After that I'm just responding to the stupid accusations.Quote from: rsjsouza on June 13, 2019, 03:49:48 amYou have a very active imagination. The only ones riled up here are you. I have neither the will or the power to force anything.But by all means carry on your witch hunt. It's hilarious.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 07:35:29 am
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 13, 2019, 01:49:11 amInstead of insisting it not being a solution it may help to tell us why you don't feel it's a solution. "Because I want Dave to fix my issue" isn't a reason and I suspect all other reasons can be mitigated or are fixed with a modicum of your own effort. Nobody said you need permission to ask. People are simply observing that this thread reeks of entitlement, which is only bolstered by the attitude.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 12:23:37 pm
content: Have you ever noticed with some people that when 10 others disagree with them, it's the 10 that are wrong ... not them?

author: RoGeorge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 03:32:13 pm
content: Just to be clear for people like me who didn't read the previous page of this topic.There is an EEVblog dark theme athttps://userstyles.org/styles/156638/eevblog-forum-dark-themeand maintained byMarkF. Free and open source.Install Stylus add-on (available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera) then apply theMarkF's dark theme.Use "Stylus", free and open source, not "Stylish" (Stylish is a closed source add-on and known as a spyware).Later Edit:I've just tested theMarkF's dark theme fromhttps://userstyles.org/styles/156638/eevblog-forum-dark-themeOn my Ubuntu/Firefox it changes the fonts type. I'll keep this onehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/forum-dark-theme/, because it preserves the fonts.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 07:13:34 pm
content: All I would like is a forum theme, as my original post states. That's it. I'm not soliciting help or commentary from you. But you're welcome to perceive that whatever way you like. As usual everybody who loves the sound of their own voice comes out of the woodwork.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2019, 07:25:31 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on June 13, 2019, 12:23:37 pmHow fascinating. I request something which is absolutely no business of yours. You come along and invent a contest out of it. You place me on one side and yourself and your buddies on the other. Then you declare a "right" and a "wrong" (you of course on the right), and whoever has the most voices I suppose is "right" (brilliant logic). I suppose some would consider it bullying, except it greatly amuses me to watch it unfold. And you expose yourself as an utterly ridiculous human being. Bravo.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2019, 02:40:29 am
content: You still don't get it ... and probably never will. Sigh.Just for the record: It's notwhatyou requested (which is what you continue to harp on) - it'showyou've conducted yourself (which you continue to ignore).... and if you really want to take exception, try this: I fully expected a response like you have just given. Also, I have no doubt there will be many other members who are not surprised either and have kept to themselves because (a) comments have been already presented and (b) they know how futile any further comments would be.Edit: I'm sure you don't realise this - butyouare telling everyone exactly what you are like. It's your words - not mine - that are digging a hole directly beneath you. Maybe, one day, you will see this.I'll leave you to have the final word...

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2019, 08:13:22 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on June 14, 2019, 02:40:29 amThe reality is that I've said precious little before you showed up. There was no drama. You rode in here high and mighty, zero interest in the actual topic, postured, and preached.Thank you so much for all the love and attention.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2019, 12:32:57 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on June 14, 2019, 08:13:22 amRather than quabling about it which already has gotten ugly, it may be sensible to step back and digest what multiple people have said. You may not end up agreeing with it and that will inevitably be the first impulse, but people aren't making remarks just to spite you. They may have a point, or you may not quite be projecting what you feel you are.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2019, 07:16:45 pm
content: Yes I see how you're stepping back.Quote from: Mr. Scram on June 14, 2019, 12:32:57 pmPossibly. Or, more likely, you are just seeing something that's not really there. Here I thought we were all aware that intent of online comments is often misjudged. Not that it matters. I have to give you drama queens credit for having the balls to suggest that I should now step back from a topic that you had no business in the first place getting involved in, and have now turned into a circus sideshow.