User blog comment:Rupert Giles/Global Navigation January Update/@comment-5645428-20150213140046

I have mixed feelings about this new implementation.

I like how it turns into a dark transparent, mainly because it is not as blinding as white is. But it wouldn't make sense to consider it on one wiki alone. I looked at lighter wikis, and while it doesn't stick out if your eyes are not focused on it, it's dark, while the rest of the wiki isn't, I would like to say "yes, it's good enough", but in honesty, the colour switching is inconsistent. You've got to go one or the other, or there has to be a transition for there to be compromise; that in itself is distracting, and tacky,

Focus then turns towards the footer bar, and it's probably a different colour again. I would hate a prodding stick to go anywhere near it, for it is executed elegantly and efficiently, serving extraordinarily well while looking good doing it. So why can't the header bar do the same? I'm now at a loss, because after seeing both light and dark themes in addition to transparency, I just don't see any logic in there being all this fuss over a colour scheme. The header bar is undeniably noticeable regardless of its shade. There is stark search bar nailed to it, and it follows you down the page. What else than make it stick out so you cannot even forget it is there?

I've looked to consider these other options, across the gradual update period, but I return to supporting the following of the specified colour scheme. I always recognised a Wikia wiki from its navigation bar back before I was an editor. Working a fixed header bar with an improved search bar should make an even greater statement to others who are not familiar with specific wiki brands: those are the breakthrough features. I see no sense in forcing it as overly conspicuous. Allow changing the colour scheme as it always could be. I see no better solution.