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In reply to the discussion: Hoe do you like the new DU format? [View all]usonian
(19,199 posts)I read countless sites every day, with all kinds of visual garbage.
Prior to the DU change, I loaded up one or more "dark" extensions, and use one of the tricks listed below. (*)
By the way, browsers usually have a way to increase the type size. Look for it in your browser. Usually "aA" or View->Zoom In.
So, I concentrate on content. Yes, it seems like there are extra steps to view my post in context, or whatever else needs to be done.
(*) On other sites:
Make sure my ad-blocker is active.
Select dark mode if it's not automatic.
Select "reader" (built-in to Safari and there are many for other browsers as extensions)
--- This strips out all the sidebars, ads, creates a single column with READABLE type, white on black or black on white, not light gray type on a light gray background.
--- Reader/Readability often kills the paywalls or nag-walls!
Optionally disable javascript to kill the many nags and popups that the adblocker missed.
Use archive.ph or archive.md to read paywalled articles.
I mention these because they are all USABILITY KILLERS.
Especially the tiny 6-point type.
"The Internet is One Tough Town"
DU4 is a breeze by comparison.
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