[dataflow]

> The high contrast of font to background requirement is so extreme that most major sites and even ADA related sites fail.

What's so wrong with black text on a white background that it's considered extreme?

[coolliquidcode]

As you are using a site that is almost black text against a tan/grey background? For most copy I agree with you. But requiring that level of high contrast for titles, informational text, text over images, or some measure of flair so your site stands out a little it's too much of a requirement.