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    Default Should we turn the lights down?


    We are working on our site skins and want to take a community poll to see what you would like for the site default: Light UI (Current - light BG and dark text) or Dark UI (dark bg with light text). We have already recieved votes to make the forums dark by default, but this would be site wide, all pages default UI color scheme.

    FYI a dark UI would be something like

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    I think a little darker might be nice.
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    hmmm, I like it lighter, it's fresher and gives CGhub a certain look...
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    From a graphic and readability Point of View, the current light shade is best overall.

    For presentation of imagery, the darker UI can present imagery/galleries more due to the contrast/framing.

    Existing forums all already have dark frames. This doesnt mean its better. Its just the current vogue.

    Overall, do keep the current skin as is for longevity. Besides which, CGHUb has a refreshing light look to it, whereas a darker tone is more commonplace. (and if must, provide an option for site users to change skins as desired - larger semi thankless task)
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      I agree with the lighter aspect, since most others out their are dark gives it a curtain uniqueness?
      seems a bit fresher.
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        I like the light. Its clean and friendly
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          Make it dark ^^
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            I don't know. If it's really important - I choose light. But...

            Actually I love dark colors, but since I'm on CGHub I never felt some discomfort because of it's light. I think we have clean nice skin here, can not see a reason to change something.

            But maybe you can create two skins - light and dark - and let all users choose what they like more?
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              I think that all the other forums out there uses dark colors, so the light one gives CGHub a bit of highlight among them. Also, I have to confess that this was one of the first things that caught my attention in CGHub. I think the contrast is well balanced here and adds to the design. If it's necesssary to add darker colors, maybe using something lighter than the general forums dark colors would work too.

              Another option is having a "choice" for skins on the forum- for example, A lighter one and a darker one- I want the lighter version, I use it, you want the darker, you use it, and everybody is happy. I don't know if it's possible, but it could be a good idea, since I am sure it'll be really difficult to please all users with only one skin option, and the opportunity of choosing between 2 skins could be a good way to please a wider range of hubbers. Hope it helps. =)
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                The light colours are actually too bright for me. However, I don't think the UI should be that dark, either. I like the subtle warmth, too.
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                  I like it as is, it's perfect for me.
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