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[image description: a photo of a fox standing on the windshield and staring at the camera. Caption reads "privacy doesn't exist in atlanta i fucking hate it here. End description.]

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cowboys are to pirates what werewolves are to vampires

thank you for answering!

Hello! First, I'd like to thank you for this blog, it's really helpful and informative!

Second, I have some questions about image descriptions and plain text:

1.) If an image has an alt text, should I copy and paste it in a post when reblogging or is it accessible as is? What about if there are several images with alt text in a post separated by text? I'm guessing if I post an image myself it's best to have both alt text and a description, but I've seen you do just alt text, so is it enough?

2.) What if another user posted some images and the text under them is generally describing the images but is not marked as image description. Should I write an image description in my post when reblogging? Just say that the images are of what the OP talks about?

3.) If there is a post that is made of multiple additions and reblogs and several undescribed images. Is it accessible to just describe them in order of appearance in my reblog? Or is it confusing and I should just tag it as undescribed instead?

4.) Is plain text needed when any kind of text formatting is applied or are there exceptions? And again, if only some posts in a chain need plain text, is it accessible to just list them all in a reblog or is it confusing?

5.) this one is more minor, but is it ok if my avatar and banner are only described in the pinned post or should I put them in my bio as well?

If you answer this or leave some links to the answers, thank you greatly for your time!

You're so welcome!

1.) This one is tricky. As you've noticed, I've decided to consider images with alt text as accessible enough to be on this blog becasue they come with a built-in expandable written ID, and even do it myself when it's short enough. However, some people still very much prefer image descriptions for various reasons. You can also use them together by putting a short description in the alt text that ends by directing people to a longer description (when needed) in the body of the post.

2.) This is what I like to refer to as "functionally described." Once in a while I will reblog something without an image description and tag it #functionally described as an indicator to people that the text in the post fully described the image or images in it.

3.) I usually described them in order, yes.

4.) This one is also tricky. Some will say yes, but there are certain cases, such as headings, where I've yet to encounter someone who benefits from making a smaller plain text version of the large text. I hope some day to meet one, because in theory they exist. I am also a bit more lax with things like bold or italics in moderation, because the research suggesting that can hamper readability for those with dyslexia is really more for huge chunks for text. But again, doesn't necessarily hurt!

5.) That one is up to you! I do it in my bio to make it as easy to get to as possible, but I think a pinned posts is good too. Honestly, I wish they'd let us add alt text to it, it would be a good use for it.

This is my unethical polycule. The nonmonogamy is consensual and negotiated we're just evil in other ways.

[image description: a comic by Shen titled "How I make my comics so relatable!". The plot is as follows.

Shen says: "People always wonder how I make my comics so relatable! Well today, I wanted to show y'all the process behind some a' that comic magic!"

"Just follow me down to the facility!" - he says, pointing to a shady entrance.

Humming, Shen walks by the door saying "cloning lab" and enters the door that says "Holding cells". He opens the little cell window and says: "Clone 1560C. I need to ask you some questions".

Sitting on the floor and chained to a wall the clone whimpers: "Please. Please let me go".

"Hehe, silly clone 1560C~ You're already free! There's a 'you' out there living a happy and fulfilling life. You're a copy of that person. Shouldn't that be good enough for anyone?" - says Shen.

"What do you want from me?" - asks the clone.

"Oh, right" - Shen reaches into his pocket and pulls out a little paper. It's a comic about a person tired when it's not sleep time and not tired when it's sleep time with the caption saying "wtf???".

"Do you find this comic relatable?..." - asks Shen.

"Y-... Yes?..." - hesitantly answers the clone. [transcript: "Yes?" end transcript.]

"Say it." - commands Shen, staring at the clone.

"This is sooo meee" - gives in 1560C. [transcript: "This is so me". end transcript.]

"Excellent. This should be a real hit with your real self then." - Shen puts the paper back into his pocket with a big smile. He opens his phone.

"Oh. He unfollowed me".

"Does that mean you'll set me free?" - asks the clone happily.

"In a sense", - says Shen, loading up a revolver.

"And that's how that relatable magic happens!" - happily exclaims Shen in the last panel. End description.]

oh, the blocked thing makes sense, I didn't consider it. Thanks for the addition!

Hello! First, I'd like to thank you for this blog, it's really helpful and informative!

Second, I have some questions about image descriptions and plain text:

1.) If an image has an alt text, should I copy and paste it in a post when reblogging or is it accessible as is? What about if there are several images with alt text in a post separated by text? I'm guessing if I post an image myself it's best to have both alt text and a description, but I've seen you do just alt text, so is it enough?

2.) What if another user posted some images and the text under them is generally describing the images but is not marked as image description. Should I write an image description in my post when reblogging? Just say that the images are of what the OP talks about?

3.) If there is a post that is made of multiple additions and reblogs and several undescribed images. Is it accessible to just describe them in order of appearance in my reblog? Or is it confusing and I should just tag it as undescribed instead?

4.) Is plain text needed when any kind of text formatting is applied or are there exceptions? And again, if only some posts in a chain need plain text, is it accessible to just list them all in a reblog or is it confusing?

5.) this one is more minor, but is it ok if my avatar and banner are only described in the pinned post or should I put them in my bio as well?

If you answer this or leave some links to the answers, thank you greatly for your time!

You're so welcome!

1.) This one is tricky. As you've noticed, I've decided to consider images with alt text as accessible enough to be on this blog becasue they come with a built-in expandable written ID, and even do it myself when it's short enough. However, some people still very much prefer image descriptions for various reasons. You can also use them together by putting a short description in the alt text that ends by directing people to a longer description (when needed) in the body of the post.

2.) This is what I like to refer to as "functionally described." Once in a while I will reblog something without an image description and tag it #functionally described as an indicator to people that the text in the post fully described the image or images in it.

3.) I usually described them in order, yes.

4.) This one is also tricky. Some will say yes, but there are certain cases, such as headings, where I've yet to encounter someone who benefits from making a smaller plain text version of the large text. I hope some day to meet one, because in theory they exist. I am also a bit more lax with things like bold or italics in moderation, because the research suggesting that can hamper readability for those with dyslexia is really more for huge chunks for text. But again, doesn't necessarily hurt!

5.) That one is up to you! I do it in my bio to make it as easy to get to as possible, but I think a pinned posts is good too. Honestly, I wish they'd let us add alt text to it, it would be a good use for it.