poll on background color for DU (an option only, not the default)

[steve2470]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12598204

That thread sparked this poll. I'm asking about an OPTION, not the default. I realize brown or black background is unconventional.

7 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Yes, I'd like black or brown to be an optional background color
	1 (14%)
	No thank you, I do not want another option
	4 (57%)
	Other (see my post)
	0 (0%)
	American Football
	1 (14%)
	Baseball
	1 (14%)
	Football (what Americans call soccer)
	0 (0%)
	Hockey
	0 (0%)
	Auto racing
	0 (0%)
	Synchronized swimming
	0 (0%)
	Beer!
	0 (0%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[PoliticAverse]

1. I'm all for giving people options. I know that there are people that prefer light text/dark page n/t

[demmiblue]

2. You can change the background color manually:

Or, if you use Firefox, they have an add-on that enables one to change website colors. I tinkered with it a long time ago.

[MerryBlooms]

7. rec.

[steve2470]

12. thank you, I'll watch this nt

[greyl]

16. Firefox now has a few Add-ons to reverse the colors.

The one I use sometimes for DU at night is called eyeguard. Button on the toolbar to quickly swap to Night Mode, and to customize the darkness.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/eyeguard/

[brush]

3. Drop out text on a dark background is harder on the eyes

One of the things you only do sparingly in web or graphic design.

[OKNancy]

4. I hate black backgrounds

save it for gamer and anime sites. Yuck.

[Gemini Cat]

5. The current background

colour doesn't bother me. To be honest, I've never noticed.
Not being around baseball bothers me a lot more.

[octoberlib]

6. I'm all for options that might help people read posts in the forum more easily. Options are good.

[lpbk2713]

8. I like pie.

...

[canoeist52]

9. When our house is on fire, is always the best time

to call a family meeting to discuss whether to re-paint the living room.

[NCTraveler]

10. If it's an option, and will not affect me, I want you to have it if possible. nt.

[steve2470]

11. thank you, it will not affect you or anyone else who does not want it nt

[Brother Buzz]

13. A proper DU poll should have the "Robb is a dingbat" option

[Throckmorton]

18. Hear, Here!!!!

Robb is a Dingbat, is a must for DU polls.

[steve2470]

14. in case you're interested

done by this Firefox addon: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/black-background-white-text/?src=ss

[Spider Jerusalem]

15. I would like an optional high-contrast background; it reduces eyestrain.

[ManiacJoe]

17. A lot of this can be handled in your browser settings.

In IE, /internet options/general/accessibility
In FF, /options/content/, "colors" and "advanced" buttons

[KamaAina]

19. Rainbow!

[uppityperson]

20. Options are good.