cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45437770

I’ve been thinking a lot about the Fediverse ALT issue.

Some people are annoyed by posts without Alttext, & others get reminded¹ to add it.

The core question is: How can we improve accessibility?

Proposal: ☑️ Add a user filter to hide media posts without AltTag ☑️ Reduced engagement on hidden posts would encourage adding Alt text ☑️ People who need accessibility wouldn’t have to encounter unlabeled media

If this gets traction, I’ll open a Mastodon GitHub issue (maybe on others too?).

¹ https://mastodon.social/@madeindex/113996311493021102

  • Allero@lemmy.today
    21·
    9 hours ago

    With just how many posts don’t have alt-text, the feed may get to look quite empty.

    This, in turn, would drive many off the Fediverse altogether, as it will be seen as a dead place.

    Besides, we are not at the level of popularity where we can afford to exclude any creators.

    Just my humble opinion