Mary Rohrer DexterDec 5, 2022
David

I think it's time for a few of our own #Genealogy inspired emojis.

What do you think? Give me some suggestions and I will see what I can dig up.

Our Mastodon instance can have its own set. If you use them, a copy is sent to any other instance where post will appear -- so they see them too.

#geneadon #geneadons #emoji

Nov 27, 2022 at 2:59pmWeb
Show threadFlominatorNov 27, 2022
@david Maybe some more bricks (🧱 ) in order to build a brick wall 😉
Show threadRobertJacksonNov 27, 2022

@Flominator @david

Or a set of flying bricks for the wall being broken.

Show threaddenvillekoriNov 27, 2022
@david I did find this one 🪦 and this one 🧬which are perfect! I also use the flags for the various places my ancestors were born. 🇧🇪🇮🇪🇺🇦🇧🇾
Show threadMary YNov 27, 2022
@david 🌳family tree
Show threadWhatsMyLineageNov 27, 2022
@david 🌳 family tree 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 various families👵👴 grandparents📚books
Show threadPat ReynoldsNov 27, 2022
@david will the emojis be read to those with vision loss (I know they often do, but not whether or not this is always the case - I can still see well enough to read text).
Show threadDavidNov 27, 2022

@SeaMonster

they should be, as they are given a description.

I'd be interested to know once we have a few added

Show threadSue WilsonNov 27, 2022
@david @SeaMonster
This excellent article by @ScientistSoph discusses how the over-use of emojis can make social media use difficult for people who rely on screen readers
https://parchmentrustler.com/family-history/lets-make-genealogy-accessible/
Let’s Make Genealogy Accessible

I’ll start today with a minor confession. Microfiche readers pose a big problem for me. Not because of their mechanics or the often poor visibility, but because of the intense backlight used …

The Parchment Rustler
Show threadPat ReynoldsNov 27, 2022

@david Thanks for this!
#Genealogy inspired emojis that I'd use:
#census #will (last will and testament) #mispaternityEvent (or is there a better term for where the father's name is never mis-identified, just never known?) #brickwall #brickwallSmashed

I guess birth, marriage and death are already there.

Show threadTami at ConferenceKeeperNov 27, 2022
@david - genealogy emoji suggestions: a tree, a leaf, a DNA strand, a puzzle piece, a magnifying glass, an old scroll and/or quill pen, a book, something akin to "Eureka" or "Aha!" -- just a few off the top of my head. THank you for considering this specific audience!
Show threadKimberly Burgoyne McLaughlinNov 27, 2022
@david 🧬🌳📒📖✏️📝👀🕵️‍♂️🔎🔍👓🔦🙌🧱
Show threadLiz in NorfolkNov 28, 2022
@david When I think of genealogy, I think a tree, maybe with a couple name plates to suggest it is a family tree, aka genealogy.