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		scarab92 on Jan 20, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Please don't force dark mode That depends entirely on ambient light levels. All screens are brighter than white paper under moon light, almost none are brighter than white paper under midday sun.

Ferret7446 on Jan 20, 2025 [–]

And reading under the midday sun is painful, much more so than a bright screen.

If you haven't experienced before, I recommend it. It helps you appreciate just how bright direct sunlight is relative to other light sources.

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