On 11/1/12 11:04, "Charlie Kester" <corky1...@comcast.net> wrote:

> On 01/10/2012 11:02 AM, Boyko Bantchev wrote:
>> 
>> 1. I strongly believe that, in general, a dark background
>>     reduces the eye strain.
> 
> When they get older, many people (myself included) find it more
> difficult to read light text on a dark background.  I don't know if it's
> eye strain, or if it's an inability to make out certain shapes.
> All I know is that I find a light background less tiring.
> 
> There doesn't seem to be any settled science on this topic, and
> therefore there is room for disagreement.  Vim allows its users to use
> whatever colorscheme they like, and that's something we should all
> appreciate.
> 
> I only wish web page designers were as accommodating.

Having passed the half century myself & having to use reading glasses, I
really struggle with a light background. My eyes have always been
over-sensitive to light though (I wear sunglasses outdoors year round) so
maybe that's it...

Cheers,

    Phil...

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