Is there a trick to adapting to dark themes

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Hexenherz
03/21/2025
01:25 AM
#1
I realize they're better for the eyes and generally look better under some circumstances
but after 30 years of regular ass white-dominant-space on my screen I'm having a really difficult time adapting to the idea of dark themes

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Dungeater
03/21/2025
01:26 AM
#2
i cant speak for others, but theyre just naturally comfier on my eyes. took no getting used to ever
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AceMos
03/21/2025
01:30 AM
#3
Dungeater posted...
i cant speak for others, but theyre just naturally comfier on my eyes. took no getting used to ever

same
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badjay
03/21/2025
01:32 AM
#4
Dungeater posted...
i cant speak for others, but theyre just naturally comfier on my eyes. took no getting used to ever
This, changing from dark theme to white theme is basically a flash bang to the eyes that happens every 2 weeks on gamefaqs.
https://c.tenor.com/XEiOi9xw07cAAAAC/flashbang.gif
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Hexenherz
03/21/2025
01:35 AM
#5
there's something just ... aesthetically difficult for my mind to process.
Like black mouse cursors. I love the idea of black mouse cursors. Have zero issue working with it on the macbook that they gave me for work because I don't really have a choice. But if I try to set it up on Windows, it just looks so out of place because I've been using a white cursor for three decades

Maybe I should try again though.
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Princess_Eev
03/21/2025
01:39 AM
#6
After getting used to a light environment for a long time, and suddenly switching to a dark theme, I think the main thing for me has just been sticking to it and making it your new normal.

Reminds of that one factoid that floats around that says it takes 21 days to turn something into a habit.
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CobraGT
03/21/2025
02:20 AM
#7
It is mostly convincing yourself. I first went to dark mode when my eyes were giving out. Then I got annoyed with it. Now that I read your topic I am trying it again. You have to be in the mood for it I think.
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ZEROWOLF
03/21/2025
02:26 AM
#8
Yes, switch to dark theme and use your device in low light environments for a couple of days. Bedtime, movie theaters etc. After a few days switch to light theme and you'll quickly switch back to dark.
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Senta
03/21/2025
02:28 AM
#9
Dungeater posted...
i cant speak for others, but theyre just naturally comfier on my eyes. took no getting used to ever

This.
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A_Good_Boy
03/21/2025
02:41 AM
#10
My phone has a setting where it switches the theme to a light setting during the day and a dark setting at night. I have trouble adjusting to and dedicating myself to dark mode, but this is an alternative that seems to work out well for me.
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Enclave
03/21/2025
03:15 AM
#12
Darker the better, easier on the eyes and more energy efficient.
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thenotoriouscat
03/21/2025
04:28 AM
#13
Enclave posted...
Darker the better, easier on the eyes and more energy efficient.

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rexcrk
03/21/2025
06:32 AM
#14
Dungeater posted...
i cant speak for others, but theyre just naturally comfier on my eyes. took no getting used to ever
Same. I utilize a dark mode whenever I can. I keep my brightness at a low too. Im always amazed when I walk by someones desk and theyve their computer at like full brightness with this blinding white background lol. How do they stand it?

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Bass
03/21/2025
07:14 AM
#15
Dungeater posted...
i cant speak for others, but theyre just naturally comfier on my eyes. took no getting used to ever

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Turbam
03/21/2025
07:17 AM
#16
Just try it out incrementally.
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badjay
03/23/2025
12:42 PM
#17
Enclave posted...
Darker the better, easier on the eyes and more energy efficient.
OLED dark theme and knowing you're actually saving energy per pixel that is off, mmf.
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furb
03/23/2025
12:46 PM
#18
It it is just more comfortable for me. There was no adjusting.
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Enclave
03/23/2025
01:34 PM
#19
badjay posted...
OLED dark theme and knowing you're actually saving energy per pixel that is off, mmf.

Hell yes.
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