I'm the same way, that is why I find it interesting that so many people are complaining that the tips in the article. They definitely help my type of vision a lot. I find #000 very harsh and difficult to read and these softer tons help me.

If I find an article with #000 (or for example... HN comments) I can't sit and read them all at once, I have to go through them in bits and pieces and give me eyes a rest.