New dark mode.

[BossHogg]

As part of our hosting renewal, Matt has kindly agreed to introduce a dark mode for the forum. It's a work in progress at the moment but looks very good. What does everyone think?

 

[Swissgreys]

I think I like it, but it's hard to tell from a screen shot.
It would be interesting to see with an actual live page though.

I am colour blind so can struggle with web pages that are very light with minimal contrast, so something like this really appeals.

 

[Engel]

I like it! When will we be able to use it? I prefer dark mode on everything as the white background hurts my eyes (probably all thanks to my asd).

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Looks like a good thing - my OH sometimes complains if I'm looking at the forum when he's trying to sleep, dark mode will help to make it less visible presumably. I wonder if it would also make it easier to see in bright sunlight - my phone screen can be difficult to see in those circumstances.

 

[BossHogg]

It will be available once Matt has fine tuned it.

 

[MattW]

To be honest, it's mostly usable now, I'm just fine tuning a few bits as and when I find them. I'll make it live shortly.

 

[MattW]

It's now available for users to select - TGPF Dark

 

[Lorcan]

I'm a fan! My only complaint is the sans-serif font, but I'm a bit of a weirdo like that. Looks great though.

 

[piggl]

Where would the option be?
I’ve had a little look and maybe I am blind but I am struggling to find it.

 

[MattW]

I'm a fan! My only complaint is the sans-serif font, but I'm a bit of a weirdo like that. Looks great though.

The font is inherited from the default white version.

 

[Engel]

Beautiful. Thanks @BossHogg and @MattW

 

[MattW]

Where would the option be?
I’ve had a little look and maybe I am blind but I am struggling to find it.

Down the bottom in the footer.

 

[Lorcan]

The font is inherited from the default white version.

I figured, there's a couple of other visual differences between this and the one I was using (other than colours, obviously). Sans serif is at least easier to read in a dark mode than a light one. I'm unlikely to switch back, anyway.

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Where would the option be?
I’ve had a little look and maybe I am blind but I am struggling to find it.

On the main page, look for the paintbrush icon + TGPF.

It looks nice and clear to me on my phone. Will try it on the 'puter later

 

[MattW]

I figured, there's a couple of other visual differences between this and the one I was using (other than colours, obviously). Sans serif is at least easier to read in a dark mode than a light one. I'm unlikely to switch back, anyway.

Yeah, there are other Child versions of the light theme, which have either Arial, Monospace and a larger font. While not ideal, as it's more stuff to maintain, the same could be replicated for this one once everyone is happy with how it looks in general.

 

[piggl]

I’ve found it, didn’t even realise there were different options

Looks great

 

[Lorcan]

There's a few smileys that don't transfer well, but that's an emoji problem. <-- is gone entirely, lol.

 

[poggle]

A good idea, but too dark for me. White text on a too-dark background is almost as bad as black text on a bright white background. It does look good though!

 

[Betsy]

Looks a bit spooky but works on my phone and my laptop.

 

[Wiebke]

It looks great on my desktop screen and it will hopefully help reduce my eye strain headaches further.
It's already made quite a difference for me on Facebook.

and from me, @MattW !