MiriPiriNov 20, 2022
I’m feeling concerned that many of us have recently joined #Mastodon and that the long term visually impaired community are now inundated with beautiful photos with no #alttext to describe the photo. Only about 1 in 5 Toots describe photos on my timeline. We all need to curb our enthusiasm to share undescribed photos and embrace our descriptive writing. I’m not on my high horse just concerned that we’ve arrived en masse and need to do our very best to embrace #MastodonCulture.
Show threadMichael CartyNov 20, 2022

@miripiri Very well said.

I have been particularly impressed with the way that #Mastodon seems to go out of its way to make it easy to add #AltText.

When you go to add an image, there is a nice alt text prompt... AND they gift you 1,500 characters to describe the image.

#FediTips

Show threadMiriPiriNov 20, 2022
@MJCarty I agree which is why I think we should all embrace it. I’m not confident in descriptive writing or writing anything in the public domain, I never did Twitter, but I’m going to do my best.
Show threadMichael Carty

@miripiri It's a new discipline to me, too - but I am enjoying it so far! I try to put in a little message of gratitude to people who have taken the time to access the alt text, too.

How is your Sunday treating you?

Nov 20, 2022 at 11:10amWeb
Show threadMiriPiriNov 20, 2022
@MJCarty I took my friend’s pony and donkey for a walk. Sunday has been good to me. How about you?
Show threadMichael CartyNov 20, 2022

@miripiri Wow, what a terrific picture! I trust a good walk was had by all?

We have had the builders in all week (including yesterday)... so it has just been lovely to have the chance to rest and unwind in perfect peace and quiet today, before they return tomorrow!

Show threadMiriPiriNov 20, 2022
@MJCarty Quiet is a beautiful thing❤️
Show threadJoseph KatzNov 20, 2022
@miripiri @MJCarty okay, I guess my descriptions have been slightly underwhelming. I'll try to do better.