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steve2470

(37,457 posts) Wed Jul 8, 2015, 08:06 AM Jul 2015

poll on background color for DU (an option only, not the default) [View all]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12598204

That thread sparked this poll. I'm asking about an OPTION, not the default. I realize brown or black background is unconventional.

7 votes, 0 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Yes, I'd like black or brown to be an optional background color
	1 (14%)
	No thank you, I do not want another option
	4 (57%)
	Other (see my post)
	0 (0%)
	American Football
	1 (14%)
	Baseball
	1 (14%)
	Football (what Americans call soccer)
	0 (0%)
	Hockey
	0 (0%)
	Auto racing
	0 (0%)
	Synchronized swimming
	0 (0%)
	Beer!
	0 (0%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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poll on background color for DU (an option only, not the default) [View all] steve2470 Jul 2015 OP

I'm all for giving people options. I know that there are people that prefer light text/dark page n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #1

You can change the background color manually: demmiblue Jul 2015 #2

rec. MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #7

thank you, I'll watch this nt steve2470 Jul 2015 #12

Firefox now has a few Add-ons to reverse the colors. greyl Jul 2015 #16

Drop out text on a dark background is harder on the eyes brush Jul 2015 #3

I hate black backgrounds OKNancy Jul 2015 #4

The current background Gemini Cat Jul 2015 #5

I'm all for options that might help people read posts in the forum more easily. Options are good. octoberlib Jul 2015 #6

I like pie. lpbk2713 Jul 2015 #8

When our house is on fire, is always the best time canoeist52 Jul 2015 #9

If it's an option, and will not affect me, I want you to have it if possible. nt. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #10

thank you, it will not affect you or anyone else who does not want it nt steve2470 Jul 2015 #11

A proper DU poll should have the "Robb is a dingbat" option Brother Buzz Jul 2015 #13

Hear, Here!!!! Throckmorton Jul 2015 #18

in case you're interested steve2470 Jul 2015 #14

I would like an optional high-contrast background; it reduces eyestrain. Spider Jerusalem Jul 2015 #15

A lot of this can be handled in your browser settings. ManiacJoe Jul 2015 #17

Rainbow! KamaAina Jul 2015 #19

Options are good. uppityperson Jul 2015 #20