@AlwaysSkint said:
I'll be straight to the point: an enforced dark background with pale text would ruin this already clear/clean forum. I tried HB forum for a couple of looks and gave up. An option to switch colour scheme is fine; just don't enforce "night mode".
Agree with your there. I didn't like the looks of hostballs for some reason as well. But having a theme chooser might be nice. It'll be well in the future, but it might be nice.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
I mean this in the least offensive way possible but the problem generally on themes is that opinions and preferences are like arse (ass) holes in that everyone has one of their own
The best solution is to include code to allow users to tweak their own view preferences, I imagine the most simple method being a css switcher button or something similar, but that may need to wait as I cant imagine its only a small amount of work but it will be done.
Actually as I say that i wonder if its possible for me just to have an alternate server running just a web server connecting back to the same database but forcing it on to the dark theme on a separate sub domain but showing the same content night.lowendspirirt.com or something.
@AnthonySmith said:
The best solution is to include code to allow users to tweak their own view preferences, I imagine the most simple method being a css switcher button or something similar, but that may need to wait as I cant imagine its only a small amount of work but it will be done.
@AnthonySmith said:
The best solution is to include code to allow users to tweak their own view preferences, I imagine the most simple method being a css switcher button or something similar, but that may need to wait as I cant imagine its only a small amount of work but it will be done.
@AnthonySmith said:
The best solution is to include code to allow users to tweak their own view preferences, I imagine the most simple method being a css switcher button or something similar, but that may need to wait as I cant imagine its only a small amount of work but it will be done.
If you want to style the comment box too, use the one below. I deliberately didn't do that because due to the difference in colors it's more obvious to users where actions can be taken (the pager stands out as well as the comment textbox).
When I had a play with inspect element I found setting the whole page BG to fafafa, but the container as white worked nicely, as on a wide monitor the off white edges break it up, but as Ant says - opinions...
I'm not a massive dark mode fan for websites, but it depends how it's done. My monitor brightness is pretty low anyway, but I do think breaking up some of the white would improve the look - as I say even if the white for the content stayed but the edges were off white.
@AnthonySmith said:
I mean this in the least offensive way possible but the problem generally on themes is that opinions and preferences are like arse (ass) holes in that everyone has one of their own
Ah, yea, I came up with my own one btw. See if this is something you want to use as a "dark theme". All you need to do to implement this is upload the CSS file and add it to your header file of the theme. Just ensure this is the "LAST" line before the tag.
@somik That looks really good! I hope it can be a switch on-off thing though. I like both versions, just that I need one for different times of the day.
Hope @AnthonySmith decides to use it. I can think of a few ways to implement cookie based theme change but that would require a JS script to set the cookie and a JS script to load the css as long as the cookie is valid. But for both, I need access to the theme files. Also as I said before, I'm not that good at JS or jquery...
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
When time is there it should be an easy task to create a plugin that will let people toggle between light and dark mode. That said, it's repeatedly pointed out before it's not much of a priority for now so I don't think it'll happen soon. It's good to see so much feedback though
I don't really feel its right just to change everyone to a dark theme, I mean I can switch dark mode on from the back end, this theme has one, I will enable it for the rest of the day.
But a user driven switcher is 100% required for the long term, will make a separate post about it now.
@AnthonySmith new theme looks horrible man, I suggest you change it back, even if we dont want to copy lowendtalk they did not invent the green color honestly
@tgl said: @AnthonySmith new theme looks horrible man, I suggest you change it back, even if we dont want to copy lowendtalk they did not invent the green color honestly
It was very temporary so I could take a look at some stuff to let people choose their own theme.
@tgl said: @AnthonySmith new theme looks horrible man, I suggest you change it back, even if we dont want to copy lowendtalk they did not invent the green color honestly
It was very temporary so I could take a look at some stuff to let people choose their own theme.
Ah, I missed it... Can someone screenshot me what it looked like?
Btw, I'm using chrome addon Stylus now to use the css I posted. It works great as a temporary dark mode for my browsers in the mean-time.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
@tgl said: @AnthonySmith new theme looks horrible man, I suggest you change it back, even if we dont want to copy lowendtalk they did not invent the green color honestly
It was very temporary so I could take a look at some stuff to let people choose their own theme.
Ah, I missed it... Can someone screenshot me what it looked like?
Btw, I'm using chrome addon Stylus now to use the css I posted. It works great as a temporary dark mode for my browsers in the mean-time.
We're working to bring a dark theme, including a theme selector . Thanks for sharing!
@tgl said: @AnthonySmith new theme looks horrible man, I suggest you change it back, even if we dont want to copy lowendtalk they did not invent the green color honestly
It was very temporary so I could take a look at some stuff to let people choose their own theme.
Ah, I missed it... Can someone screenshot me what it looked like?
Btw, I'm using chrome addon Stylus now to use the css I posted. It works great as a temporary dark mode for my browsers in the mean-time.
We're working to bring a dark theme, including a theme selector . Thanks for sharing!
Attached updated CSS that I'm using to convert the white theme to dark theme. I missed out the notifications tab previously, and the attachments still had padding issues. Also, fixed the emotes centering issue.
Comments
Agree with your there. I didn't like the looks of hostballs for some reason as well. But having a theme chooser might be nice. It'll be well in the future, but it might be nice.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
I mean this in the least offensive way possible but the problem generally on themes is that opinions and preferences are like arse (ass) holes in that everyone has one of their own
The best solution is to include code to allow users to tweak their own view preferences, I imagine the most simple method being a css switcher button or something similar, but that may need to wait as I cant imagine its only a small amount of work but it will be done.
https://inceptionhosting.com
Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.
Just change around the font in End and Spirit; puting the emphasis on LowEnd and the Spirit more 'ghostly'. (Geddit?)
Damn, it's past Halloween. :-|
It wisnae me! A big boy done it and ran away.
NVMe2G for life! until death (the end is nigh)
Actually as I say that i wonder if its possible for me just to have an alternate server running just a web server connecting back to the same database but forcing it on to the dark theme on a separate sub domain but showing the same content night.lowendspirirt.com or something.
Will ponder that.
https://inceptionhosting.com
Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.
Why not just propose to install the stylus plugin so each user can have their own experience?
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stylus/clngdbkpkpeebahjckkjfobafhncgmne/
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
@AnthonySmith
Didn't mean to add to your burden but now I know you're having fun.
It wisnae me! A big boy done it and ran away.
NVMe2G for life! until death (the end is nigh)
Because that only caters for those that use chrome and its a bit more effort for people to make for 1 site.
https://inceptionhosting.com
Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.
But it's great to use it to mod the style and once it's complete, you can just offer it as an add on css in the method I mentioned over PM.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
This may have been useful, shame it was abandoned though:
https://open.vanillaforums.com/addon/bootstrapthemeswitchlayout-plugin
Perhaps a coding guru here can update it, if considered worthwhile.
It wisnae me! A big boy done it and ran away.
NVMe2G for life! until death (the end is nigh)
@AnthonySmith here goes the background color
If you want to style the comment box too, use the one below. I deliberately didn't do that because due to the difference in colors it's more obvious to users where actions can be taken (the pager stands out as well as the comment textbox).
In dire need of a dark theme
ExoticVM.com - Find VPS in exotic locations!
When I had a play with inspect element I found setting the whole page BG to fafafa, but the container as white worked nicely, as on a wide monitor the off white edges break it up, but as Ant says - opinions...
I'm not a massive dark mode fan for websites, but it depends how it's done. My monitor brightness is pretty low anyway, but I do think breaking up some of the white would improve the look - as I say even if the white for the content stayed but the edges were off white.
Ah, yea, I came up with my own one btw. See if this is something you want to use as a "dark theme". All you need to do to implement this is upload the CSS file and add it to your header file of the theme. Just ensure this is the "LAST" line before the tag.
Homepage:
Reply box:
Code blocks:
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
Updated CSS to fix the attachment display.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
@somik That looks really good! I hope it can be a switch on-off thing though. I like both versions, just that I need one for different times of the day.
Deals and Reviews: LowEndBoxes Review | Avoid dodgy providers with The LEBRE Whitelist | Free hosting (with conditions): Evolution-Host, NanoKVM, FreeMach, ServedEZ | Get expert copyediting and copywriting help at The Write Flow
Hope @AnthonySmith decides to use it. I can think of a few ways to implement cookie based theme change but that would require a JS script to set the cookie and a JS script to load the css as long as the cookie is valid. But for both, I need access to the theme files. Also as I said before, I'm not that good at JS or jquery...
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
When time is there it should be an easy task to create a plugin that will let people toggle between light and dark mode. That said, it's repeatedly pointed out before it's not much of a priority for now so I don't think it'll happen soon. It's good to see so much feedback though
I don't really feel its right just to change everyone to a dark theme, I mean I can switch dark mode on from the back end, this theme has one, I will enable it for the rest of the day.
But a user driven switcher is 100% required for the long term, will make a separate post about it now.
https://inceptionhosting.com
Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.
When I write if I tried to add Format by GUI, it will refresh the page.
@AnthonySmith new theme looks horrible man, I suggest you change it back, even if we dont want to copy lowendtalk they did not invent the green color honestly
It was very temporary so I could take a look at some stuff to let people choose their own theme.
https://inceptionhosting.com
Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.
thank you!
Ah, I missed it... Can someone screenshot me what it looked like?
Btw, I'm using chrome addon Stylus now to use the css I posted. It works great as a temporary dark mode for my browsers in the mean-time.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
We're working to bring a dark theme, including a theme selector
. Thanks for sharing!
full refresh, the favicon is green now!
https://inceptionhosting.com
Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.
Attached updated CSS that I'm using to convert the white theme to dark theme. I missed out the notifications tab previously, and the attachments still had padding issues. Also, fixed the emotes centering issue.
Looks good.
Artificial intelligence is no match for our natural stupidity.
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
On mobile
When trying to select text to make it either quote or code, it doesn't work and jumps to top of the page.
I bench YABS 24/7/365 unless it's a leap year.
Can not add url correctly (gets stuck at ok, Chrome), pictures should be added using url, not uploaded
It would be nice if the user info looked like this:
it would be good if you add a picture to not ask for the minimum requirement of characters