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It is very difficult to read inline code when it is located inside of a spoiler block:

Readable (standard quote):

ActionScript already contains a Math.pow() function.

Not readable (spoiler quote):

ActionScript already contains a Math.pow() function.

asked Jan 4, 2014 at 18:35
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    \$\begingroup\$ Should I include a proposed CSS fix for this as well? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 4, 2014 at 18:36
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    \$\begingroup\$ Agreed. After clicking in the spoiler, I use to select its text for reading. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 4, 2014 at 19:32
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    \$\begingroup\$ @Victor used to. I don't correct you to be a prick; I correct you because I care. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 4, 2014 at 19:39
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    \$\begingroup\$ Sorry, english is not my main language, so I am likely to make a few grammar mistakes sometimes. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 4, 2014 at 19:41
  • \$\begingroup\$ FWIW, this bug seems to be specific to the beta theme; it doesn't happen on SO, for example. Also, looks like it's been reported before. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 27, 2014 at 23:03
  • \$\begingroup\$ @IQAndreas It is very difficult. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 28, 2014 at 13:48
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    \$\begingroup\$ meta.stackexchange.com/a/227391 \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 29, 2014 at 21:48

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So after being ignored with more than 70 votes for 2 years on MSO, I flagged this question for moderator attention on Thursday.

On Saturday, it was fixed. Coincidence? Possibly. Either way, this is great!

answered Apr 6, 2014 at 20:08
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The problem is in line 1 of all.css. (Admittedly, this information might be more helpful if the file had been created by someone with a functioning return key.)

More specifically, the problem is caused by this rule starting at character 31,193:

.spoiler:hover code{color:#222;background-color:#444;}

If the background colour could be changed to something a bit more sensible like #ddd then everything will be fine.

answered Jan 27, 2014 at 21:23
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    \$\begingroup\$ "(Admittedly, this information might be more helpful if the file had been created by someone with a functioning return key.)" I feel like using your enter key where it's not strictly necessary flies in the face of the spirit of this site. :) \$\endgroup\$ Commented Mar 27, 2014 at 17:04
  • \$\begingroup\$ Hey, that's what i said! \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 29, 2014 at 21:48
  • \$\begingroup\$ @TheDoctor :-D Is your tardis on the fritz again? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 29, 2014 at 22:12

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