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cma
on Aug 26, 2021
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Why are hyperlinks blue?
Blue is the least dense rod cell, so shows up best against white over any other color. Green is the most dense rod cell, so shows up best against black.
This is why Apple makes Android users have white on green text, the least readable choice.
seabass
on Aug 26, 2021
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Why would Apple have made white on green the default for so many years prior to introducing blue?
cma
on Aug 27, 2021
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It wasn't. There was black on green, I don't see white on green on any screenshots from before.
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This is why Apple makes Android users have white on green text, the least readable choice.