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Why has MN changed colour?

329 replies

GeniuneWorkOfFart · 18/09/2025 15:31

It's awful! About 10 mins ago I refreshed a page and the blue banners changed to a much brighter shade, and the OP is highlighted in grey instead of green, and I hate it. It's too bright. What's happening??

Galaxy A55, latest version of Chrome.

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CatchHimDerry · 18/09/2025 16:23

I like it too

boopthatdog · 18/09/2025 16:23

CoubousAndTourmaIet · 18/09/2025 15:57

This is not kind for those of us with migraine.

Agree - there contrast doesn’t look right

Shelteringfromthestorm · 18/09/2025 16:23

The OP is pale blue for me.
Problem is I can't remember what colour it was before. 🫣

ViciousCurrentBun · 18/09/2025 16:24

I suppose this will at least encourage me to look at MN a lot less.

HostaCentral · 18/09/2025 16:24

Lilac and peach for me...... Vile

TigerRag · 18/09/2025 16:26

Shelteringfromthestorm · 18/09/2025 16:23

The OP is pale blue for me.
Problem is I can't remember what colour it was before. 🫣

Green and everyone else was purple

There's a link to a survey at the top of the page which asks for feedback on the new layout

Dorb · 18/09/2025 16:26

Can’t we strike a deal? Keep this new colour but get rid of the awful advert at the top of the page.

RuttleTuttle · 18/09/2025 16:26

hilariousharold · 18/09/2025 16:15

Me too @RuttleTuttle! It makes it much clearer for me IMO

What MN shouldn't have done is change so much all at once. Change one thing per month, people can cope.

TabbyMcTats · 18/09/2025 16:26

Eh?! Only posting to see what colour I am!

Shelteringfromthestorm · 18/09/2025 16:27

So the OP is pale blue. I'm pale pink.
Are the colours different for everyone or is it one of those things that different people see different colours?
Like with the dress that some saw blue/ black, others saw gold.

ifIwerenotanandroid · 18/09/2025 16:27

Another bizarre thing is that I've set my posts to 'grey'. But look what happens when I quote someone: it comes up in real grey. Bleurgh!

Why has MN changed colour?
NoTouch · 18/09/2025 16:28

there was a thread a while ago asking for feedback on a new design. Obviously mine was ignored! A purple box saying Orginal Poster is a complete waste of space (and irritating) if the posters posts are already coloured.

Teddy589 · 18/09/2025 16:28

I like it!

TabbyMcTats · 18/09/2025 16:28

I’m pink, but OP is bright purple? It’s very bright.

3pears · 18/09/2025 16:29

Argh so bright

ThreePears · 18/09/2025 16:29

No33 · 18/09/2025 15:37

Ew, a gross salmon colour for my post

Revolting, isn't it?

EtonMessy · 18/09/2025 16:30

Cornflower blue belongs in wildflower gardens not on Mumsnet ! Far too bright and not accessible!! Change it back ! Please !

UnctuousUnicorns · 18/09/2025 16:30

I've tried green for the OP. Well, I say "green" - the shade is positively homeopathic in strength.

murasaki · 18/09/2025 16:31

UnctuousUnicorns · 18/09/2025 16:30

I've tried green for the OP. Well, I say "green" - the shade is positively homeopathic in strength.

🤣🤣

TigerRag · 18/09/2025 16:31

Shelteringfromthestorm · 18/09/2025 16:27

So the OP is pale blue. I'm pale pink.
Are the colours different for everyone or is it one of those things that different people see different colours?
Like with the dress that some saw blue/ black, others saw gold.

You can change it in your settings

Beachtastic · 18/09/2025 16:32

I thought I'd broken it with a post! But I really like it 🤩

ifIwerenotanandroid · 18/09/2025 16:32

MrsMitford3 · 18/09/2025 16:17

Why give us the choice of colours and then just change them -to MUCH MUCH worse colours.

And we don't need an "original poster" banner over their posts-we know it is them by the colour.

What colour is a MN reply?

Are ppl at MN paid to just make up changes- that no one has asked for and add no value-to justify their salaries???

edit to reiterate the query-How do we watch a thread?? 😡

Edited

It's at the far right of the line of options underneath the OP, & there's a small tick box under the Message box I'm typing into now.

moto748e · 18/09/2025 16:32

Also, where's the UnwatchThread option gone? Like, for example, this on!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/09/2025 16:32

murasaki · 18/09/2025 16:18

It seems a pointless change when the advert issue still abounds, the frequent iffy moderation of racism etc.....

I wouldn't have had it as top of the to do list.

And the Report function STILL hasn't got Troll Hunting on its list of reasons for the report!

That really would be useful.

MysteriousInspector · 18/09/2025 16:34

Please put Watch Thread back at the bottom of the thread.
Leave the option to do it on the OP as well if you like (although it's the thread we watch, not the OP).
Hate the colours.