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[im-a-broken-jar]

This blog is dedicated to making media descriptions.

Feel absolutely free to correct any mistakes I've made! Not only is it allowed for you to put my description in the alt text, it's highly encouraged. (You don't need to ask and you don't have to credit me.) I am very small and I have no money, if you would like to help.

You can request descriptions by sending an ask with what you want me to describe, messaging me, or by tagging me in a post with the undescribed media. My only rule for this is no N.S.F.W. because I am a minor. You can also tag me in posts about accessibility.

The tags I use are About Descriptions for posts about media descriptions, Not A Description for posts that I haven't added a description to, and [Media] Description for media descriptions.

Under the cut are things I recommend reading.

Against Access by John Lee Clark (link).

How screenreaders work (link).

Post about accessibility online (link).

Post about how to write media descriptions (link).

Post about what media descriptions are, who they help, and how to write them (link).

[moniquill]

Biodiversity can be achieved through executive dysfunction!

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[Image Description:

Various bugs above text that reads, "Thank you for leaving the weeds for us to feed and live in." To the right of them is a simplistic gardener clip art above text that reads, "I am too lazy to clear out the weed."

/End I.D.]

[pukicho]

Visit Original Link

I'm getting so saucy with it you might start calling me Soup

[pukicho]

I feel like you didn't mean this as some sorta cool compliment

[serious-tabaxi]

the sauce is

it's so much...!

ITS

EXCEEDING A CERTAIN VALUE IN QUANTITY!!!!

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[Audio Description:

Smooth medieval video game techno music.

Image Description:

A reply by emer4ld-reads that says, "yea this does sound like you"

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[serious-tabaxi]

that's medievalcore trance music man. not video game music.

[im-a-broken-jar]

Ah, sorry, I'll fix it

[pukicho]

Visit Original Link

I'm getting so saucy with it you might start calling me Soup

[pukicho]

I feel like you didn't mean this as some sorta cool compliment

[serious-tabaxi]

the sauce is

it's so much...!

ITS

EXCEEDING A CERTAIN VALUE IN QUANTITY!!!!

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[Audio Description:

Smooth medievalcore trance music.

Image Description:

A reply by emer4ld-reads that says, "yea this does sound like you"

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[mousidy]

everyone in a "queer space" the moment a trans woman says anything

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[Image Description:

Someone holding a gun labeled "Calling a trans woman a man." While putting a silencer labeled "Calling her 'an amab'." on it.

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[dispatchesfromtheclasswar]

(for our non-US followers: in the United States, (poor) people sell their blood plasma to for-profit clinics!)

[stevishabitat]

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[First Image Description:

A tweet, the user who posted it is cropped out. It reads, "My god do we need UNIONS. 'Researchers have found that when a new plasma center opens in a neighborhood, foot traffic at local grocery stores increases, interest in payday loans declines and crime goes down, an indication of the way money from plasma props up households' finances for necessities.'

Second Image Description:

Tumblr tags that read, "And the people that work at those places are underpaid and overworked as well."

Third Image Description:

Tumblr tags that read, "More than unions we need universal basic income. Even if it's just like one hundred bucks a month that you can save up. That'll save people so much heartache."

Fourth Image Description:

Tumblr tags that read, "I still have scars on my veins where the I.V. went in. At best it was like two hundred fifty dollars a month. But it freaked me out to see the difference between donations centers in college towns versus low-income neighborhoods. Like no access to outlets because they didn't want homeless people charging their phones there. I saw a phlebotomist tell a guy that it didn't matter how many hours it had been since he last took heroin they couldn't use his plasma. Also they ask you everytime if you're donating specifically to test yourself for H.I.V. / A.I.D.S. Like it's great to donate and it's great people are compensated. But it's fucked up that the richest country on earth makes people depend on selling their blood to pay for?essential needs."

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[renthony]

The library has a sign in the queer studies section telling people how they can change their name in the library's computer system. 🥰

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[Image Descriptions:

Two pictures of a sign on a shelf of books that reads: Do you go by a name other than your legal name? A.C.L.D. can now add a chosen name to your library account in addition to your legal name. If you would like to use a chosen name or nickname on your library account, please let staff know! If you add a chosen name to you account, here is where you will notice changes! Automated notices sent to your e-mail or home address will now use your chosen name. (This can be turned off at your request!) When you call over the phone, you will be able to give either your chosen or legal name to pull up your account. Holds will be placed under your chosen name. Your online account at link will use your chosen name.

/End I.D.]

[andrewrannellsfr]

gay man questions life after having some absolutely ASS chicken soup

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[Image Description:

Whizzer from Falsettos laying in a hospital bed while staring blankly at a cup he's holding. He looks vaguely devastated.

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[yesornopolls]

If a post has a text description, do you read the original text and then the description ?

Ex : This is a yes or no question [bold text : This is a yes or no question]

If a post has a text description, do you read the original text and then the description ?

Yes

No

Voting ended onJun 17

[yesornopolls]

did you know that you shouldn't put jokes or commentaries only on alt text when you post?

Did you know that you shouldn't put jokes or commentaries only on alt text when you post?

Yes

No

Voting ended onJun 6

[cosmicretreat]

Do… do racists really think Black people only vote for Black candidates?

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[Image Description:

An Instagram comments interaction, in which 901summer_seven says, "😑 these are my representatives. To be clear actually, my representative was locked outside in the hall to prevent him from voting." Against_the_auds replies to this saying, "Here is the reality of redistricting for the sixty one percent Black, ninth congressional district (Memphis): Steve Cohen, the White man career-politician incumbent, will likely be replaced by Black woman, Charlotte Bergmann....... but that doesn't fit your narrative because the Black candidate is a Republican and the White man is a Democrat." 901summer_seven replies with, "here's a fact for you that you didn't consider Ma'am. I DON'T GIVE A FUCK IF THEY'RE BLACK. I want someone in the office that represents my best interests, and Rep Cohen did, which is why I was voiting for him, even though he's a White incumbent. Also, there is no one district for Memphis. Memphis was split into three separate parts, there's no telling who my Rep is right now, or who they will be in the future. Stop sounding stupid."

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[groovysarity]

[rebellum]

Bro didnt even MENTION hullabaloo

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[Image Description:

White text on a black background that reads: Be honest... does ANYONE actually use these words in real life? Bamboozled, flabbergasted, discombobulated, shenanigans, cattywampus, lollygag, malarkey, kerfuffle, brouhaha, nincompoop, skedaddle, tomfoolery.

/End I.D.]

[isuggestusingyourlocallibrary]

"I don't need the library because I don't read much." WRONG!!!

Your local library may be able to offer you:

- 3D printers

- a place to hang out

- articles, magazines, newspapers

- arts and crafts

- cassette tapes

- CDs

- chargers

- coloring pages

- computers

- DVDs

- fax machines

- food

- help filing paperwork

- help finding resources, support groups, or community activities

- phones

- printers

- puzzles

- seeds to plant

- sewing machines

- temporary housing / shelter

- VHS tapes

I suggest using your local library. So go check it out!

[defilerwyrm]

A few months ago my phone's screen got broken. The closest repair shop was in another town more than an hour away and I'd never been to that shop before. I could look it up just fine on my laptop at home, sure. After arranging the repair via email I studied Google Maps and memorized a few landmarks and the position of the shop to help get me there.

Well wouldn't you know it, when I got to that town, the landmarks were different from what they'd been when Google took its photos, so I was up shit creek and got my dumb ass lost for a while because I only had my phone on me and obviously it was useless at the time--I couldn't even call them!

But I knew there was a sign on Main St for the local library, so I went there. They let me use a computer with an internet connection no questions asked (just a sign-in, I think, nbd) and I was able to look the place up and find it that way! And it was free! And they had a nice clean restroom which was a godsend after driving in circles all over town, lemme tell ya

Point being, you might think you don't need a library because you've always got your phone on you, but that is not a safe bet to take.

[mtangelpubliclibrary]

The many many benefits of your local Public Library.

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[Gif Description: A dramatic gif of Sokka, from Avatar The Last Airbender, saying, "To the library!" /End G.D.]

[thestudiouswanderer]

s o o p

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[Image Description:

An emoji looking at the viewer with a small smile. There's a bowl of broth edited in front of them, as if they were holding it. Text above it reads, "mmmmm" (some omitted for readability). The broth is labeled, "Brof."

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[museeeuuuum]

Did you know they're removing all librarians from federal prisons in Canada

[museeeuuuum]

Read more:

Correctional service cutting librarians at federal prisons, in move criticized by advocates | CBC News

The Correctional Service of Canada is finalizing plans to cut all prison librarian positions at federal institutions, in a move that advocat

There is an open letter that you can sign here if you're a resident of Canada:

Open Letter - CSC Elimination of Librarians & CEGEP Education

Book Clubs for Inmates 400-192 Spadina Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C2 OPEN LETTER The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Sa

[awishturnedwell]

@teaboot

[isuggestlandback]

Indigenous people make up 1/3 of the prison population of Canada, and HALF the population of women's prisons, despite making up only 5% of the population.

[sp1c3-r4ck-synd1c4t3]

Please please PLEASE send this to your local libraries! Any director will understand what a bad decision this is!!! I've emailed all the libraries I've worked at, and here's the email I used if you want to do your part as well.

Hi (DIRECTOR NAME)

My name is (YOUR NAME), a concerned patron of (LIBRARY NAME).

Correctional Service Canada has announced that it plans to cut librarians from federal prisons, which limits the informational resources that every Canadian has the right to. You can read more about it here. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prison-librarians-eliminated-correctional-service-canada-9.7123335 

There is an open letter to the minister of public safety in Ontario, pleading the case to maintain these libraries. I have signed it, and I would appreciate if you would consider signing it as well. A library director is an important name to have on a letter like this.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqtBD2prjrQ4ud8bi9LYRhO7XYV9H7WrCYTgIjtN4C-Ev4mw/viewform 

If you know of others in the industry who would be similarly interested in this cause, feel free to forward the link to anyone who would want it.

Thank you,

(YOUR NAME)

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[somnolentbibliophile]

@shiftythrifting idk if you count clearance food, but

Pizza soup for $1.49, anyone?

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[Image Description:

A microwavable pouch of soup with a picture of a pizza on it. The most prominent text on it reads, "Ready to heat and eat. Proper Good. Pizza soup."

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[gravitati0n]

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[Image Description:

A low res picture of picked raspberries laying in green leaves. Text on the screen reads, "I hate sex so much."

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