Emma KennedyTip for newbies: filling in the text description for pics posted is, I have learned, really appreciated. There’s a sizeable community of the visually impaired over here and doing it means they’re not excluded. Also, it’s fun to do. If you’re on your phone, tap on the pic and start typing. (I didn’t realise I could go that) On the desktop app you’re given a prompt. It’s super easy.
Phil Smythe@EmmaKennedy it can also be an Easter egg for sighted people. Great descriptions say not just what the picture is can also add some insights by the author.
Marsupial Robot@psmythe @EmmaKennedy
Yes! I don’t have vision problems (well, as long as I wear my glasses or contacts), but I love looking at the descriptions that people write of their photographs or artwork. It tells me what they think is important in the image, as well as the tone that they mean to convey.
Also, because there are many visually impaired people here, many of us will not boost posts with images that do not have descriptions. #AltText
Yes! I don’t have vision problems (well, as long as I wear my glasses or contacts), but I love looking at the descriptions that people write of their photographs or artwork. It tells me what they think is important in the image, as well as the tone that they mean to convey.
Also, because there are many visually impaired people here, many of us will not boost posts with images that do not have descriptions. #AltText