Poor Text Readability

Users complain that the text on the linked webpage is extremely difficult to read due to low contrast, inadequate fonts, scrolling effects, and other design choices.

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Sample Comments

welcomebrand • Jun 18, 2012 • View on HN

It's not just you. Could barely read it.

shinamee • Dec 8, 2014 • View on HN

Is it me or the text is really hard to read?

ehutch79 • Oct 31, 2012 • View on HN

Plus, i can barely read the text.

adamtulinius • Oct 26, 2015 • View on HN

I'm sorry to be that guy, but the lack of contrast makes the text difficult to read.

annoyingnoob • Mar 3, 2021 • View on HN

Is it just me or is that really hard to read?

geoka9 • Apr 28, 2012 • View on HN

It's really hard to read, I wish the text would contrast more with the background.

morgango • Oct 16, 2025 • View on HN

That was incredibly difficult to read. Text would be nice.

ukdm • Mar 23, 2011 • View on HN

Is it just me or is the text on that page very difficult to read?

cbd1984 • Feb 19, 2016 • View on HN

Because it's difficult to read.

gardnr • Jan 21, 2025 • View on HN

It's hard to read with all the fancy scrolling.