: "I was just wondering only moments ago if it was appropriate to link the know-your-meme page when you've used a popular template. Are links in alt-text okay?"

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I was just wondering only moments ago if it was appropriate to link the know-your-meme page when you've used a popular template. Are links in alt-text okay?

Apr 19, 2024 at 21:16 UTC

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 19, 2024 at 21:32 UTC

I do not have any visual impairment but as far as I know you should not put links in ALT text because they will not hyperlink so the screen reader will just annoyingly and uselessly read the whole thing out loud.

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Mlle Defarge ♿ @hearing-girl.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 19, 2024 at 21:34 UTC

Links in alt text generally aren't usable, but if you reference the name of the meme, people can look it up on KYM if they want more context! (And tbh, "Spiderman pointing meme" is more efficient & useful than "a picture of two people in Spiderman suits standing in an alley in front of a car, poin--

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Krista Koeller @kristalerista.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 19, 2024 at 22:09 UTC

I usually just describe the meme and say it’s a meme. For example: “the meme of Homer Simpson slowly disappearing into the bushes, hoping not to be noticed. Text says “it’s above 50 degrees. Time to let the forest reclaim me.”

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