I agree with this. We've gotten a bit of flack on blog.darknedgy.net for this, and we've been putting off making a light-background alternative theme. I'll get around to it eventually because people want it, but I prefer the darker background with lighter text. It feels easier on the eyes for me, personally.
And really, folks who have complained have been the minority anyway. For us anyway.
And really, folks who have complained have been the minority anyway. For us anyway.