Reasons for adding alt-text to your images on the fediverse:
* the many blind and partially sighted members of our community will be not be excluded by your toot
* people on poor internet connections, data-restricted mobile devices, or other technical limitations can still get the context of the image you shared
* provide extra context and information perhaps not covered in the main body of your toot, making your toot more engaging
🧵
Next toot, how to write alt-text!
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