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Yosemite brings design changes specifically optimised for high-DPI (font, line weights) and a general toning down of brashness (e.g.

The author of this article could have put more effort in toning down the conflict tone, perhaps.

This means getting their hands dirty on actual politics and compromise and at least toning down the Tory-hate-rhetorics, which could prove a very bitter pill to swallow for their base.

One goon willing to drop his gloves is a more effective way of toning down the dirty side-play than 10 more refs.

Yeah, I would have expected a bit more either humor or toning down of the positives (too saccharine).

Or you could just answer here, toning done the marketing as much as possible.

Hey admins, have you considered toning down the shade of orange a bit?

Just toning the sentiment down does not seem like an effective alternative.

Considering 1, 2, and 3, would you consider toning down the language?

Consider toning down the sales pitch and focusing on the language.

I’ve also taken to toning down any rhetorical flourishes that could be interpreted uncharitably in a way that annoys some people.

It needs a lot of work, particularly in toning down the Lisp Evangelism, and staying true to the methodology without accidentally parroting Zed Shaw's voice.