I too got a headache after a short time and think I know why, (though I'm not absolutely certain).

I think the previous (lighter) orange color in combination with some light gray text (post count, thanks, etc), and the large light gray area to the right side all combined to make my mind go into "looking into a light source" mode. I felt a slight strain which I don't get as much now since the change to darker orange, though it's still there in a tiny amount. I haven't figured out why, but at the top of the page there must be up to a dozen different fonts on a single screen, which is annoyingly "busy" (note: 'single screen' as opposed to a 'single page,' meaning the content, not page title area, etc.)

I didn't want to post on the subject of the new theme, besides adding "Thanks" to those posts I agree with, because after a while it seems like "piling on," but I found myself leaving the forum after a very short time, whereas I used to spend quite a while.

I do want to thank those who took it upon themselves to do the necessary work for the changeover -- I will, however, be happier when there are options, though.


Joe