Oxide Computer CompanyJun 27, 2025
Why Does Oxide Use Rust?
Show threadMichael DexterJun 27, 2025
@oxidecomputer ALT tags/descriptions please.
Show threadKevin Spring
@dexter @oxidecomputer checking on this with our vendor; our social tool (Buffer) doesn’t seem to support alt text for video.
Jun 27, 2025 at 10:02pmMastodon for iOS
Show threadKevin SpringJun 28, 2025
@dexter @oxidecomputer confirmed this is a limitation on Buffer’s side, they’ve got an enhancement request folks can upvote (no login needed) to let them know it’s desired- https://suggestions.buffer.com/p/support-alt-text-in-mastodon-for-videos Support Alt Text in Mastodon for Videos | Buffer
Support Alt Text in Mastodon for Videos | Buffer

Please add alt text for videos, in the same way you support alt text for static images. Many users on Mastodon decline to favorite or boost posts which don’t include alt text, including posts with videos.

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