vb.org Archive

vb.org Archive (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/index.php)
-   vB4 Design and Graphics Discussions (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=253)
-   -   Do you like dark themes? (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=326372)

Mattwhf 05-08-2018 12:52 AM
Do you like dark themes?
 
I am liking to create a similar theme for my forum but with dark colors. Currently I am using a light theme and I think it looks good but if there is a dark theme then some members can be interested in using it as another option beside light theme.

What do you think about this? is it a good idea? any comments?

iamme_meisi 05-10-2018 10:15 PM
its possible. To be honest with my eye sight the way it is i prefer light themes and if i go to a website that has a dark theme as there primary theme i leave straight away it is too hard to read with these squinty eyes :D

final kaoss 05-11-2018 05:55 PM
If your users want a dark & light theme, go for it. Might want to put up a poll first to see what their opinion is.

Oh and meisi, it's too bad that you don't like dark themes, Explorer is getting a darker theme.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2018/05/3.png

Mattwhf 05-13-2018 02:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamme_meisi (Post 2594584)
its possible. To be honest with my eye sight the way it is i prefer light themes and if i go to a website that has a dark theme as there primary theme i leave straight away it is too hard to read with these squinty eyes :D
Honest thought :d

Quote:
Originally Posted by final kaoss (Post 2594625)
If your users want a dark & light theme, go for it. Might want to put up a poll first to see what their opinion is.

Oh and meisi, it's too bad that you don't like dark themes, Explorer is getting a darker theme.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2018/05/3.png
It looks like you changed color there. I don't think it's default color.

final kaoss 05-13-2018 03:20 PM
Did you click the link? I didn't change anything lol and I definitely don't work for arstechnica.

Dave 05-13-2018 03:30 PM
Personally I've always preferred dark themes and my forum only provides dark theme options (which is okay, since we always had dark themes).

Aside from that I also use f.lux to give my screen an orange/brown hue at night to avoid eye strain.

Max Taxable 05-13-2018 06:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattwhf (Post 2594542)
I am liking to create a similar theme for my forum but with dark colors.
I do that with all of my sites.

Any job where staring at a screen is most of the work, it's a dark screen. Aircraft carriers, submarines, air traffic control, etc. It's just easier on the eyes than the white screens. So i always make sure to accommodate that with at least one dark style for folks.

My own personal preference is the dark themes as well.

Mattwhf 05-16-2018 01:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave (Post 2594698)
Personally I've always preferred dark themes and my forum only provides dark theme options (which is okay, since we always had dark themes).

Aside from that I also use f.lux to give my screen an orange/brown hue at night to avoid eye strain.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Taxable (Post 2594700)
I do that with all of my sites.

Any job where staring at a screen is most of the work, it's a dark screen. Aircraft carriers, submarines, air traffic control, etc. It's just easier on the eyes than the white screens. So i always make sure to accommodate that with at least one dark style for folks.

My own personal preference is the dark themes as well.
Thanks Dave and Max Taxable for sharing your thoughts.

According to you, dark theme can work for a hosting site? I am asking this because I am having a hosting forum and can want to have a dark style for it but not sure our members will like it.

Dave 05-16-2018 02:37 PM
You can always make a bright and dark theme version, then provide an easy and obvious way for your members to switch between the bright and dark theme.

Max Taxable 05-16-2018 05:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave (Post 2594760)
You can always make a bright and dark theme version, then provide an easy and obvious way for your members to switch between the bright and dark theme.
Exactly. It does not matter if they like a dark style or not, you give them the option. And they "use what they choose."


All times are GMT. The time now is 05:31 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.12 by vBS
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

X vBulletin 3.8.12 by vBS Debug Information
  • Page Generation 0.01046 seconds
  • Memory Usage 1,735KB
  • Queries Executed 10 (?)
More Information
Template Usage:
  • (1)ad_footer_end
  • (1)ad_footer_start
  • (1)ad_header_end
  • (1)ad_header_logo
  • (1)ad_navbar_below
  • (6)bbcode_quote_printable
  • (1)footer
  • (1)gobutton
  • (1)header
  • (1)headinclude
  • (6)option
  • (1)post_thanks_navbar_search
  • (1)printthread
  • (10)printthreadbit
  • (1)spacer_close
  • (1)spacer_open 
Phrase Groups Available:
  • global
  • postbit
  • showthread
Included Files:
  • ./printthread.php
  • ./global.php
  • ./includes/init.php
  • ./includes/class_core.php
  • ./includes/config.php
  • ./includes/functions.php
  • ./includes/class_hook.php
  • ./includes/modsystem_functions.php
  • ./includes/class_bbcode_alt.php
  • ./includes/class_bbcode.php
  • ./includes/functions_bigthree.php 
Hooks Called:
  • init_startup
  • init_startup_session_setup_start
  • init_startup_session_setup_complete
  • cache_permissions
  • fetch_threadinfo_query
  • fetch_threadinfo
  • fetch_foruminfo
  • style_fetch
  • cache_templates
  • global_start
  • parse_templates
  • global_setup_complete
  • printthread_start
  • bbcode_fetch_tags
  • bbcode_create
  • bbcode_parse_start
  • bbcode_parse_complete_precache
  • bbcode_parse_complete
  • printthread_post
  • printthread_complete