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Yonnie3

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13. To answer your specific query ...

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Thu Oct 19, 2023, 08:30 AM

Oct 2023

I've tried night mode globally on both an Android phone and my PC and it totally screws up a few websites.

Having it as an option only for this site that I use a lot is helpful.

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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