JesseApr 21, 2023
If you use #AltText, I have one thing to say to you.
Thank you. You may not get commentary on a post every time you write it out acknowledging that you did, but as someone who's #Blind, trust me. We notice.
If you don't write AltText on your photos, we notice that too. Please give it a try. Imagine how you'd feel if you came across picture after picture that looks like a blank screen to you. You'd be frustrated, right?
If you don't know where to start, check out my pinned thread on AltText.
Show threadVayl Larkin (they/them)Apr 22, 2023
@JesseF8693 Thank you for this affirmation. I have a question that I hope it's ok to ask. Only answer if spoons are available! How is it best to describe large groups, (15+), all in a group, where the viewer is not expected to know anything about who the people are outside the context provided in the text? If you have time, check my most recent photo post (4/22) and see what you think of that tangled mess. To be clear, I'm sure you are inundated and I'm not just assuming you'll get to this. ;)
Show threadJesseApr 22, 2023
@VaylLarkinPoet I looked and I wasn't able to find it for some reason. But I would say generally, in large groups like that, ask yourself, "How much do the details of everyone in this photo matter?"
It's cool to describe details of one or two people, but you also want to be mindful of the fact that describing multiple people can overwhelm your audience. The more people there are, the more diminished the returns. But
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Show threadJesseApr 22, 2023
@VaylLarkinPoet you can always look to see if the group has something in common, i.e if they're all wearing a shirt with the same text on it, and describe things that way.
I hope this helps.
Show threadVayl Larkin (they/them)
@JesseF8693 Thank you thank you! I am sorry you couldn't find it. I actually can't remember if I posted it before midnight, so it Might have been 4/21. In any case, this was above and beyond! My gratitude :).
Apr 22, 2023 at 4:20pmWeb