LearningQuestion:
Is it possible to define that images that don't have #altText do not show up in the trending and explore page?
Somehow it doesn't look reasonable to promote posts that don't respect the community standards.
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@jesuisatire
Much as we would like alt txt if possible, there are good arguments for accepting that there is a "best effort" threshold and not applying specific sanctions when missing.
The purported purpose of alt txt in most cases is accessibility, and that's great, yes, we want it.
However, the process of adding alt txt *is not accessible* for all users, and they should not be kept out of participation. This is a case for encouragement and education, not censure.
I wouldn't see not showing up on the explore page as censoring and I wonder what would be the cases when it's not possible to add altText nore at least an altText that states that for some reason there is none.
@jesuisatire in the case of some of my users … their own visual and manual dexterity, interacting with the clients they use or have available, and cognitive fatigue due to covid or all kinds of other conditions. Yet, they are authors or people who have/need/want public reach. There is no particular reason another person needs to give to an admin for me to judge the validity of their need or challenge.
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