XanathonNov 14, 2023
I have a problem. I wanted to post my art here, but I feel overwhelmed by the need to add an image description every time. Since my images are fantasy and scifi themed, describing the content in a meaningful manner often is very time-consuming and difficult. And because in the #Fediverse I get yelled at if I do not add an image description I am highly frustrated. So I have lots of images that were not posted here.

Any idea how to solve that? Insights? Ideas?

Obviously a good solution would be to add a mechanic so others can describe an image and the image poster can approve (or deny) a description that then is added. But that would have to be done at protocol level.
Show threadWeird 2 - Electric BoogalooNov 15, 2023
@xanathon Theoretically something like this would work already! Sometimes people add image descriptions with replies. Problem here: Happens relatively rarely compared to complaints.
Regardless if we had such a feature or use replies for suggestions, this only works as long people don't feel like you take advantage of their help. So you might have to put your own short suggestion in there as well.
Show threadWeird 2 - Electric Boogaloo
@xanathon I don't know if this helps: Don't overthink it. In my own limited experience, broad descriptions without many details (unless important) are enough most of the time.
And you always can call for better descriptions, if someone has an idea, nurturing constructive interactions instead of complaints.
Nov 15, 2023 at 12:33pmWeb