 Ever since I added dark mode to the @pixelfed app, the light mode just doesn’t look right. I’d love to get basic statistics on stuff like this to get a better idea of how people are using the app and what I should focus on, but only if it’s privacy friendly and anonymous. Will think more about this and organize a community vote if I want to move forward. The final decision I’ll leave to the community, the stats aren’t worth losing your trust! 11 comments
@dansup @pixelfed I edit and view my photos in programs that use mid-grey or darker backgrounds. My shots often look a little underexposed when I upload them to Pixelfed and ironically, to my eyes, look better when uploaded to Mastodon with its default #2d3039 background. It would be great to be able to set a dark background not only for one's own feed, but for visitors to the feed as well. Just as a default mind, if visitors want to override it, that should be their prerogative, of course. @dansup @pixelfed I am a big light mode proponent! I find light coloured text on a dark background far more straining to read. Some research suggests that astigmatism (which I have) can play a part - https://www.vice.com/en/article/ywyqxw/apple-dark-mode-eye-strain-battery-life , https://medium.com/@h_locke/why-dark-mode-causes-more-accessibility-issues-than-it-solves-d2f8359bb46a I prefer dark mode on any app for two reasons. Easier on my eyes, but also that it saves battery where needed.  @dansup @pixelfed Maybe this tool can help creating little Surveys like your question? https://formbricks.com/  |
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@dansup @pixelfed makes me think of how a neutral middle gray is often helpful for image and color software. So a third choice might be warranted?