1. Agreed. They have #666 on #f5f5ed, which is too much. A slightly colored background allows you to use #000 without it looking harsh. I like combinations such

1. Agreed. They have #666 on #f5f5ed, which is too much. A slightly colored background allows you to use #000 without it looking harsh. I like combinations such as #000 on #fcfaf4. 2. Larger font size makes up for lower contrast. The proportions can be correct, but if the text is low contrast the size should be upped to compensate. Ctrl++ is an extra gesture that annoys users (especially when they have to Ctrl+- when they return hit back). Why not make things easier for users?