I hope that it can be lightened more. They have been kind enough to listen. But with my disabling migraines, this new darker background means I have to brighten my screen way more than I normally do. Light is my enemy and it makes it so I can't work very long : ( I do so hope that they can make it transparent again. Thanks so much everyone for your support and understanding.
I've complained again ... they're probably sick of hearing me say that programmers should not be allowed to muck with the user experience (user interface and more). I'm like a broken record ... an old lady with YEARS of UI experience and LOTS of complaints ... BUT, I'm sure glad they tweaked things enough that you are now able to create or gorgeous sets!!!!
oh! I see now - they've grayed out the create area when you are using the clipper tool. i'm glad it's lighter than original so that you can still work.