This has been asked many times in these new format threads. The followed link color needs to have more contrast with the unfollowed link color. But I guess it has no chance of being changed, because it doesn't seem to matter how many times we ask.
One thing that helped was to change the sidebar background color to the greenish color. It's called "Stand Out". I hate the color, but at least I can distinguish the followed and unfollowed links.
Thank you so much! What was the problem with the previous sidebar colors?
I know this seems like we are being picky...but it does make a difference and I just can not see the need for this new faded look.