Why so hard to read?

I don't like to kick a dead horse but seriously, why does some of the text on this site have to be so close to the same shade as the backround. I don't know why it's like that. I think I heard someone here say it's because they want the not-so-important text to not stand out so much. They're right because it's a real strain to read if you're sitting back relaxing. You've got to peer forward to even see it let alone read it. I didn't even notice the "HISTORY, FAVORITES, FRIENDS, PREFERENCES, SEARCH" text was there for weeks.
 
Here's an example where it's hard to read the text, emphasized by the huge contrast on the Bombcast page.
 

I agree, it is kinda dumb

I don't get it, I've never had a problem reading any text on this site. Do I just have really good vision?

Agreed.

" I don't get it, I've never had a problem reading any text on this site. Do I just have really good vision? "

it would be nice but i dont really have a problem with it

No problems from me. Maybe because I ctrl +'d the site until it took up the whole screen...

It's not the size of the text it's just when you're sitting back it's kinda hard to distinguish the text from the black backround that easily. 
 
The shade of grey that they use for the bit under my post for instance (The "Posted X hours, X minutes ago" text) is absolutely fine and looks good. I don't know why they can't up the shade to that. It would be totally fine, then. I don't understand why it's so taboo to have things have a lighter shade of grey.

People have different brightness/contrast settings on their monitors, so it will of course be easier to read for some than others. Personally, I can easily read it, but my monitor is also tuned to be quite bright.

ive never had a problem i love it cause its easy on the eyes :D

This was a design decision and is not a bug. Moving out of Bug Reporting.

Seems easy enough to read.

It's fine to me, maybe turn your brightness up?

IT USED TO BE YELLOW!

The text on Giant Bomb is great for a LCD, shit for a CRT.  Simple as that, CRT isn't being taken into consideration with the site design.  At least not a properly calibrated CRT.

I have issues with the text and stuff. Especially on the Achievements page when I wanna check Last Played. I end up highlighting a lot with the mouse.

 
For fucks sake guys, calibrate your monitors. The text is not too dark, it's your monitor that's too dark.

"  For fucks sake guys, calibrate your monitors. The text is not too dark, it's your monitor that's too dark. "

" I don't get it, I've never had a problem reading any text on this site. Do I just have really good vision? "

" @Drebin_893 said:

" I don't get it, I've never had a problem reading any text on this site. Do I just have really good vision? "

It just depends.  Some people find dark text on light backgrounds very difficult to look at, while some of us have the opposite problem (hint:  This website is almost impossible for some of us to look at!) They really need to bring back the option for the white background. "

It has never bothered me. I like it.

I've never had any problem reading the darker text on the site. If you're having trouble, either your monitor is too dark, or you need to get your eyes tested.

" I've never had any problem reading the darker text on the site. If you're having trouble, either your monitor is too dark, or you need to get your eyes tested. "

OP should take a photo of what the text looks like on his monitor, a screenshot won't show anything.

I really don't have your problem whatsoever. Maybe it is because I have a good resolution and a bright monitor but I can read just fine. My vision isn't perfect either. I would suggest brightening up or zooming in your monitor.

Well to be fair to the TC, sometimes you can't just brighten up your monitor, especially if it is older. I can barely read a lot of the stuff on this site on my work monitor, and the brightness is maxed out (completely readable on my newer monitors at home, thankfully). Dark grey on lighter grey or black is just bad design, you shouldn't need a good monitor or eyesight to enjoy a site. Contrast can be your friend, if you let it. 

I don't have a problem with any of the darker text but this white text on black does kind of hurt my eyes for some reason. >_>

I've not got a problem with it but I can see how some people might.

Now that I think of it, the gray text is a easier on the eyes and easier to read in general.