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I allways assumed it was put on heavily downvoted posts to kind of "hide" low quality content. TIL I suppose.

• TylerE 3y ago
  Even if it is, it is not an accessible solution. Edit: except it can’t be, since HN doesn’t actually allow downvotes on posts, only comments.
  • fragmede 3y ago
    It's very ableist and dang doesn't suffer from old people eyes, yet.
• yCombLinks 3y ago
  It's on all text posts. Look at the "Ask HN: Who's Hiring/ Who wants to be Hired" posts.
• Sohcahtoa82 3y ago
  Heavily downvoted comments will be lighter grey. But text posts are always that same light gray. I don't know why. It's awful.
  • asalahli 3y ago
    I've always been under the impression that the poor contrast is to discourage text posts. Can't remember whether I've read that somewhere or it's just my own assumption.
    • TylerE 3y ago
      That’s… evil, frankly. If you don’t want them, don’t allow them. Don’t cause discomfort for thousands.