dark mode requires javascript

[adlai]

Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the existing issues
• I have read each one of the search results
• I have explained why only one of them was considered irrelevant

Describe the bug

modern operating systems allow static pages to defer themeing to the user preferences.

disabling javascript increases power consumption [white background] unless specific additional actions taken to override default themes in ways that excessively reduce designer freedom [e.g. forcing "high contrast" mode]

the site's //*[@id="__next"]/footer/div/div[1]/span[1]/svg action seems to require javascript.

Screenshots

no

Steps To Reproduce

1. find your chosen web browser's settings, either per-site or global
2. disable javascript
3. visit https://stacker.news
4. pay your power bill

Expected behavior

website should not reduce my will to keep using it

Logs

No response

Device information

• display: backlit liquid crystal
• browser: any
• extensions: none

Additional context

this is taking too long

[adlai]

possibly relevant:

• Accessibility Considerations for Stacker News Media Kit & Brand Guidelines v1.2 - WIP #1922 something about a11y
• SSG vs CSP Round 2 #833 something about security
• Sub choosing dropdown unselected items are again invisible with dark theme under Google Chrome #392 actua11y also about dark mode
• Light/Dark Splash Screen on iOS PWA #390 also about dark mode
• 🖤 Add an option to change back to true-Black background. #379 surprisingly relevant for power consumption beyond simply kvetching about aesthetics
• Dark mode #33 seriously, it's a two-digit issue number, why bother