Change just for the sake of change isn't worth much. It needs to be an improvement. For me, the dark UI is a major step in the wrong direction.
I've never had a problem with Xtreme's interface getting in the way of my work. Instead, it's boosted it, made it easier. It's always been a joy to work with Xtreme's interface.
Not so with the dark skin. My eyes hurt from strain after a fairly short time. I find it much harder to read on all levels. Even the help file is tough because of the lower contrast. And it's depressing. The only thing I like about the dark UI is the way the swatches on the color line pop, but that's not enough to overcome the physical discomfort.
Two other apps I use have dark UIs. Both of them are more attractive implementations than this one. Even so, I keep going back to older versions or alternative apps with lighter interfaces to get most of my work done.
Bookmarks