The Fediverse ALT-Text issue
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/45437770
I've been thinking a lot about the Fediverse ALT issue.Some people are annoyed by posts without Alttext, & others get reminded¹ to add it.
The core question is: How can we improve accessibility?
Proposal:
☑️ Add a user filter to hide media posts without AltTag
☑️ Reduced engagement on hidden posts would encourage adding Alt text
☑️ People who need accessibility wouldn't have to encounter unlabeled mediaIf this gets traction, I'll open a Mastodon GitHub issue (maybe on others too?).
MadeInDex 📰🌎 (@madeindex@mastodon.social)
Some people are simply UNABLE¹ to write #Alt text of their images for various reasons. Here are some solutions on the #Fediverse: 1. Ask the community for help using #ALT4ME (needs more support) 2.MadeInDex 📰🌎 (Mastodon)
Allero
in reply to MadeInDex 📰🌎 • • •With just how many posts don't have alt-text, the feed may get to look quite empty.
This, in turn, would drive many off the Fediverse altogether, as it will be seen as a dead place.
Besides, we are not at the level of popularity where we can afford to exclude any creators.
Just my humble opinion
Tangentism
in reply to Allero • • •Allero
in reply to Tangentism • • •No, I just don't think enforcement is good at this stage of platform development.
I do support adding alt-text!
dr-e ✨
in reply to MadeInDex 📰🌎 • • •I can reassure you. With this feature, the Fediverse is still looking good