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		pmontra on Aug 29, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Alexandria: A minimalistic cross-platform eBook re... I read red on black at night, with lights off. White is too much bright. I think astronomers would agree with me.

randcraw on Aug 29, 2023 [–]

Yes. Black text on white background in an underlit room is like reading a lightbulb.

pmontra on Aug 30, 2023 | [–]

White text on a black background in a dark room is also too bright. That was my point.

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