Request: Darken HN text color from #828282 to #717171
The text you are currently reading is in color #828282 which has a low contrast ratio (http://leaverou.github.io/contrast-ratio/#%23828282-on-rgb%28246%2C%20246%2C%20239%29)
Let's be better, let's at least do #717171!
(http://leaverou.github.io/contrast-ratio/#%23717171-on-rgb%28246%2C%20246%2C%20239%29) You might want to check out some of the many HN enhancement plugins. There are also more generic plugins, like Stylish for FireFox or Chrome, that let you add your own style to any website.