New Youtube "light switch" - Permanent or not?

[AlexGTV]

I learned it's for earth's day. But would you like it to stay?

I for one love the dark background. Just wish the letters of the comments were brighter.

 

[Ross]

It's good for when I'm watching films and other long programmes so I love it.

 

[Emptyone]

I found it made the videos somewhat better especially the darker one and was kind of cool, it's useful to shift. So yes I'd like it to stay.

 

[Wiegert]

Me and everyone else I talked to about it agree that it should become a permanent feature. The dark background really is much easier on the eyes.

 

[Lizard]

Mine doesnt work it just directs me to an environmental channel.

 

[Epic B]

Yes, I want it to stay, the light switch looks cool.

 

[Tom]

Mine doesnt work it just directs me to an environmental channel.

It's when you actually watch the videos. By the title is a light-switch, I'm sure you can work it out from there..

 

[mattythedog]

I like it, dark themes are always good for late night browsing.

 

[Liquid]

I like it. Much better.

 

[1241Penguin]

I like it. It should be made permanent. It gives you a sense that you're watching in the theater. Much easier to concentrate on the video.

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

Because everybody likes it, they wont keep it. But yeah, I'd like it to stick around.

 

[dhandeh]

I like it, dark themes are always good for late night browsing.

I always seem to prefer darker themes as well, given an option, I normally go for a dark theme.

 

[DG_Silva]

You can get it as a plug-in for Firefox or Chrome

 

[terminator363]

I really like it. I find myself watching Youtube videos in the dark sometimes and it's easier on the eyes when I have to option.

 

[Sleek Stratos]

I usually widen, or go full screen so the contrast doesn't bother me, but with poor video quality clips that makes them look even worse. So I really like this option.

 

[Watt2159]

If its celebrating something hell no, that might actually make YouTube BETTER.

 

[terminator363]

but with poor video quality clips that makes them look even worse.

I agree, it's only usefull on 480p-1080p videos 👍

 

[GTPmrpotsworth]

yep dose look better

 

[Skython]

I never clicked it because there was always the possibility of it taking me to some dodgy site or giving me some form of virus... But now it's gone and I know what it is I wish I could click it and see what it looked like.

 

[AlexGTV]

I never clicked it because there was always the possibility of it taking me to some dodgy site or giving me some form of virus... But now it's gone and I know what it is I wish I could click it and see what it looked like.

In a sentence, it is like the GT5 menus only darker. Quite slick in my opinion.

 

[Skython]

I googled it anyway, it looks alright. But really it is still the same to an extent.

 

[Northstar]

Since this thread is YouTube related, here is a new service they are launching.

Link

I always love their April Fools jokes.

 

[Watt2159]

since this thread is youtube related, here is a new service they are launching.

link

i always love their april fools jokes.

Amazing!!!!!!!

I can't wait to see what [adult swim] will do this year

 

[Northstar]

Placed my order, I should have the 2.7 million they require by 2045.

Although DVD's will probably be obsolete by than.

 

[Watt2159]

Placed my order, I should have the 2.7 million they require by 2045.

Although DVD's will probably be obsolete by than.

I ordered Lazerdiscs, the only way to go. 👍

 

[shmogt]

It's funny because changing it to black theoretically would use more power since black is every color turned on at once.

I think they just need a dim screen button. Other video sites like put locker has one and it really makes a big difference. It keeps the video same size but lowers the brightness on everything around it. Gives the same sort or effect as this darker layout only even better. It's like of you were watching a movie at your house. Would you paint all the walls black to give it a darker room effect or would you just dim the lights to make the screen appear brighter.

 

[Antonisbob]

I want it to stay, the dark color is easier on the eyes & looks better honestly.

 

[Prince.M5]

I already have a ''lights-off'' add-on on my Firefox and it automatically darken the screen except for the video when it's being played. However, I'd still love to have this as a standard feature by Youtube and therefore, I like it and I want it to stay.

 

[AlexGTV]

They removed it.

 

[Matthew77258]

I wish it was still there