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The Fediverse ALT-Text issue
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MadeInDex 📰🌎 lemmy.world madeindex@lemmy.world
Joined: 2026-03-31
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Screenshot of Mastodon "Preferences" > "Filters" > "Add new filter". The "Add new filters" page is open, under "Filter controls" a new red checkbox labeled “NO ALT” is added.

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
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