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Old Nov 16, 2007, 12:50 PM
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I just wanted to to post that while it isn't a rule that requires chatters to change their font, it is a courtesy. I like the word compassion too. I know I struggle reading the light fonts too. I've got one eye that works and when it gets tired, I have a reall hard time focusing on the light fonts.

There are several options here, which have been pointed out. If someone's text is too light, and they don't want to change it, you can use ignore. While I don't physically ignore the light texts, I tend to not read it because its painful at times.

Another option like Kazzi said is to make a private room.

A third option is to disable font colors all together. This can be done on the "settings" tab. All the fonts become black and bold in that case. I have a difficult time with that one because it makes all the posts fun together for me.

This is really a "netiquette" topic. Its all about having compassion for the members and using the courtesy. I understand needing a personal identity and that is important too. I always use purple and green. Thats just my thing. If someone asked me to change it I would.

We all need to be gentle with one another. None of us found this site because we were well and stable all the time. Everyone here is a fragile soul. We all need to use self care and if someone does something that upsets us, we have to take care of ourselves.

This is a difficult area because its not a clear cut guideline. It all comes down to courtesy and compassion.

The other thread was locked because it went off the track of being supportive. Lets make sure to keep this one supportive, and we can keep sharing our views and needs on the topic. So far so good.

Thanks,
Rayna
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