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sl8

(16,276 posts) Thu Oct 19, 2023, 08:05 AM Oct 2023

What is the purpose of "Night Mode"? [View all]

Just curiosity on my part, not a problem or complaint.

What's the advantage in using "Night Mode" for one particular web site, rather than using the dark/night mode option(s) in the browser or OS?

It seems to me that it would be a lot easier to set it in the browser or OS than have to set it on individual web sites, if even offered as an option on the web site.

What am I missing? Does the DU (or other site) version offer better/different options?

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What is the purpose of "Night Mode"? [View all] sl8 Oct 2023 OP

It's easier on the eyes. BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2023 #1

How so? sl8 Oct 2023 #11

No, I wasn't aware there was a browser option. BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2023 #20

Ah, got it. sl8 Oct 2023 #23

YAWN............... JohnSJ Oct 2023 #2

I don't get it. sl8 Oct 2023 #6

No, night mode, sleep. I guess not very funny JohnSJ Oct 2023 #19

No, no, it was good. sl8 Oct 2023 #21

Thanks JohnSJ Oct 2023 #22

it doesn't cast as much light. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2023 #3

I understand that part. sl8 Oct 2023 #4

I think it's just a benefit for people like me. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2023 #8

OK, thank you. nt sl8 Oct 2023 #9

Lol intrepidity Oct 2023 #5

Thanks. sl8 Oct 2023 #7

I wonder if maybe certain sites benefit more from it intrepidity Oct 2023 #10

I could see that, thanks. sl8 Oct 2023 #12

To answer your specific query ... Yonnie3 Oct 2023 #13

Thank you, that makes sense. nt sl8 Oct 2023 #14

Not everyone has a global dark/light browser mode, and it may not always render correctly if you do ZoltarSpeaks Oct 2023 #15

Thank you. nt sl8 Oct 2023 #16

I like the night mode because it helps me sleep while reading DU. Otherwise, I'd have to hide my desktop monitor under my pillow while I sleep. Wonder Why Oct 2023 #17

Sleeping while *reading* DU is fine, but sleeping while *posting* on DU can be problematic. sl8 Oct 2023 #18

Night mode is for Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha SpankMe Oct 2023 #24