Comment on Ableism in the Signup Process
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
It’s definitely an issue with captchas and other “verification” methods.
However, you’re going about this the wrong way. You’d be better off contacting admins first, they may not be aware that captchas are difficult for the visually impaired (it isn’t common knowledge, since the accessibility methods aren’t something most people have used).
Heck, I didn’t even know the accessibility tools didn’t work with them. I had figured it wouldn’t be any worse than any selection field, and I know visually impaired people that use them. This is the first I’ve heard of it, so a random admin wouldn’t be more likely to know.
You’d likely get a faster response with a direct communication, and be more likely to be able to discuss alternatives.
blubfisch@discuss.tchncs.de 11 months ago
I think OP has every right to complain about it in public. Since it is not common knowledge (like you said), the community is obviously lacking awareness. Telling people of marginalized communities to make their complaints about discrimination in private is harmful and hinders progress. Lets talk about these problems openly, so we can find solutions together! PS: I think there is enough space in our hearts for admin appreciation and constructive criticism.