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So, I have used both routinely, and don't really care too much one way or the other. I use dark more often, but if for whatever reason I'm in an editor that is

So, I have used both routinely, and don't really care too much one way or the other. I use dark more often, but if for whatever reason I'm in an editor that is light-themed (which happens not uncommonly), it's not worth any of my time to switch. So I don't have strong emotions on this. However, I do notice that "because science says so" is becoming a more and more common "you are not allowed to argue with my conclusions" kind of add-on to any assertion. It is an oddly religious, faith-like use of the word "science".

ziml77 6y ago
It's so weird. Why isn't it enough to just say "I've tried both, and light backgrounds are easier on my eyes." Pulling out weak science just makes it seem like they're insecure in their opinion (if you can even call it an opinion when talking about which option is causing an individual discomfort)
avmich 6y ago
> However, I do notice that "because science says so" is becoming a more and more common "you are not allowed to argue with my conclusions" kind of add-on to any assertion. It is an oddly religious, faith-like use of the word "science". Conclusions are based on science? So, in a sense, they are the best result available based on evidence, best accepted theories, reasoning? Isn't it logical to say then that one approach is better that another because it's "based on science"? What is faith-like here? Faith in scientific method, instead of having scientific method based on best results?
- dragonwriter 6y ago
  What is faith-like is taking conclusions which the science justifies, at best, as being true on average and treating them as invariably true for each individual. It's the fallacy of division elevated to dogma.
traveler01 6y ago
> However, I do notice that "because science says so" is becoming a more and more common "you are not allowed to argue with my conclusions" kind of add-on to any assertion. It is an oddly religious, faith-like use of the word "science". True. I don't care with what science says, I actually tried to use a light theme and I just couldn't do anything.

ziml77 6y ago

It's so weird. Why isn't it enough to just say "I've tried both, and light backgrounds are easier on my eyes." Pulling out weak science just makes it seem like they're insecure in their opinion (if you can even call it an opinion when talking about which option is causing an individual discomfort)

avmich 6y ago

> However, I do notice that "because science says so" is becoming a more and more common "you are not allowed to argue with my conclusions" kind of add-on to any assertion. It is an oddly religious, faith-like use of the word "science". Conclusions are based on science? So, in a sense, they are the best result available based on evidence, best accepted theories, reasoning? Isn't it logical to say then that one approach is better that another because it's "based on science"? What is faith-like here? Faith in scientific method, instead of having scientific method based on best results?

dragonwriter 6y ago
What is faith-like is taking conclusions which the science justifies, at best, as being true on average and treating them as invariably true for each individual. It's the fallacy of division elevated to dogma.

traveler01 6y ago

> However, I do notice that "because science says so" is becoming a more and more common "you are not allowed to argue with my conclusions" kind of add-on to any assertion. It is an oddly religious, faith-like use of the word "science". True. I don't care with what science says, I actually tried to use a light theme and I just couldn't do anything.