Evil Jim O’Donnell
@eatyourgreens.org.uk
Research software engineer. Comics lover. Accessibility enthusiast.
https://mastodon.social/@eatyourgreens
Oxford RSE: https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk
Professional bio: https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk/dr-jim-odonnell
https://mastodon.social/@eatyourgreens
Oxford RSE: https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk
Professional bio: https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk/dr-jim-odonnell
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Hey! Scholars! If you're using someone's work in your class, sometimes it's nice to email them and tell them, because then they might feel good about their research instead of entirely crushed by the academic humanities' ongoing descent into the grave
February 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Hey! Scholars! If you're using someone's work in your class, sometimes it's nice to email them and tell them, because then they might feel good about their research instead of entirely crushed by the academic humanities' ongoing descent into the grave
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look at my country man, we’re getting out-No Kings’d by the fuckin’ british
King Charles has issued a statement following his brother Andrew’s arrest
February 19, 2026 at 2:22 PM
look at my country man, we’re getting out-No Kings’d by the fuckin’ british
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Have been commenting "Alt-text, please" when big accounts post images without alt-text. No one has eaten me alive - yet.
In Bluesky settings (gear icon, bottom left), click Accessibility, check the "require alt-text before posting" button and it will remind you to add it if you forget.
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In Bluesky settings (gear icon, bottom left), click Accessibility, check the "require alt-text before posting" button and it will remind you to add it if you forget.
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Alt Text Guidelines
press.princeton.edu
February 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Have been commenting "Alt-text, please" when big accounts post images without alt-text. No one has eaten me alive - yet.
In Bluesky settings (gear icon, bottom left), click Accessibility, check the "require alt-text before posting" button and it will remind you to add it if you forget.
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In Bluesky settings (gear icon, bottom left), click Accessibility, check the "require alt-text before posting" button and it will remind you to add it if you forget.
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Oh, the grand old duke of york
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February 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Oh, the grand old duke of york
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yeah the whole ARIA thing has always confused me
"this is how to build accessibly" ... "but omg don't use it!"
frustration is thrown at well meaning developers who try, but the web platform equally fumbles, it shouldn't be this difficult
www.stefanjudis.com/notes/notes-...
"this is how to build accessibly" ... "but omg don't use it!"
frustration is thrown at well meaning developers who try, but the web platform equally fumbles, it shouldn't be this difficult
www.stefanjudis.com/notes/notes-...
Notes on relying on the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide
Many people treat the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (APG) as source of truth about building accessible websites and implementing accessible components and widgets. Eric highlights why the guide isn't...
www.stefanjudis.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:43 AM
yeah the whole ARIA thing has always confused me
"this is how to build accessibly" ... "but omg don't use it!"
frustration is thrown at well meaning developers who try, but the web platform equally fumbles, it shouldn't be this difficult
www.stefanjudis.com/notes/notes-...
"this is how to build accessibly" ... "but omg don't use it!"
frustration is thrown at well meaning developers who try, but the web platform equally fumbles, it shouldn't be this difficult
www.stefanjudis.com/notes/notes-...
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If you are not testing with a screen reader, you are missing real user barriers.
Shawn Jordison highlights common accessibility failures and why they matter. Are you testing beyond automation?
buff.ly/bnrDk9R
#A11y #DigitalAccessibility #UX #WCAG #ScreenReader #AT #AssistiveTechnology
Shawn Jordison highlights common accessibility failures and why they matter. Are you testing beyond automation?
buff.ly/bnrDk9R
#A11y #DigitalAccessibility #UX #WCAG #ScreenReader #AT #AssistiveTechnology
Common Accessibility Problems When Using a Screen Reader - The Accessibility Guy
Learn common screen reader accessibility issues and how to fix them using proper headings, links, alt text, tables, and lists.
theaccessibilityguy.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM
If you are not testing with a screen reader, you are missing real user barriers.
Shawn Jordison highlights common accessibility failures and why they matter. Are you testing beyond automation?
buff.ly/bnrDk9R
#A11y #DigitalAccessibility #UX #WCAG #ScreenReader #AT #AssistiveTechnology
Shawn Jordison highlights common accessibility failures and why they matter. Are you testing beyond automation?
buff.ly/bnrDk9R
#A11y #DigitalAccessibility #UX #WCAG #ScreenReader #AT #AssistiveTechnology
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Daily bunny no.3234 can't get it right
February 19, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Daily bunny no.3234 can't get it right
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Just saw an advert in Hammersmith for the Tree Council.
90% sure that’s something from Tolkien. Or an old Rush song. Maybe both?
90% sure that’s something from Tolkien. Or an old Rush song. Maybe both?
February 19, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Just saw an advert in Hammersmith for the Tree Council.
90% sure that’s something from Tolkien. Or an old Rush song. Maybe both?
90% sure that’s something from Tolkien. Or an old Rush song. Maybe both?
In a pub that’s playing:
The Eagles
Boston
Steve Miller Band
Styx
Had to double-check what year it is.
The Eagles
Boston
Steve Miller Band
Styx
Had to double-check what year it is.
February 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM
In a pub that’s playing:
The Eagles
Boston
Steve Miller Band
Styx
Had to double-check what year it is.
The Eagles
Boston
Steve Miller Band
Styx
Had to double-check what year it is.
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Definitely this, but also can’ be excuse for too long.
Still relevant: youtu.be/_vcUUi4T-9Y
I talk about what APG is meant for, and how to really use the spec as a proper guide to using ARIA when needed.
Still relevant: youtu.be/_vcUUi4T-9Y
I talk about what APG is meant for, and how to really use the spec as a proper guide to using ARIA when needed.
February 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Definitely this, but also can’ be excuse for too long.
Still relevant: youtu.be/_vcUUi4T-9Y
I talk about what APG is meant for, and how to really use the spec as a proper guide to using ARIA when needed.
Still relevant: youtu.be/_vcUUi4T-9Y
I talk about what APG is meant for, and how to really use the spec as a proper guide to using ARIA when needed.
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A @zooniverse.bsky.social recap video from Douglass Day 2026, featuring footage from the in-person event at the University of Michigan library! Produced by our fantastic Adler Planetarium Manager of Creative Content, Meredith Stepien www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2U5...
@douglassday.bsky.social
@douglassday.bsky.social
The Zooniverse hosts Douglass Day 2026
YouTube video by The Zooniverse
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM
A @zooniverse.bsky.social recap video from Douglass Day 2026, featuring footage from the in-person event at the University of Michigan library! Produced by our fantastic Adler Planetarium Manager of Creative Content, Meredith Stepien www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2U5...
@douglassday.bsky.social
@douglassday.bsky.social
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Today’s meeting notes… except it’s entirely a doodle of birds 🐦 not sure what was decided. But they look very aligned. #TodaysDoodle
February 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Today’s meeting notes… except it’s entirely a doodle of birds 🐦 not sure what was decided. But they look very aligned. #TodaysDoodle
Historically, has there been an arrest of an English royal that didn’t end in beheading?
February 19, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Historically, has there been an arrest of an English royal that didn’t end in beheading?
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Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
Prince Andrew's Arrest
Across the pond in Britain, justice and accountability is a serious matter
open.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
Is BlueSky almost entirely made up of sighted people?
I’m noticing that conversations with blind people happen on Mastodon but not here.
I’m assuming this means the BlueSky app accessibility is still terrible.
I’m noticing that conversations with blind people happen on Mastodon but not here.
I’m assuming this means the BlueSky app accessibility is still terrible.
February 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Is BlueSky almost entirely made up of sighted people?
I’m noticing that conversations with blind people happen on Mastodon but not here.
I’m assuming this means the BlueSky app accessibility is still terrible.
I’m noticing that conversations with blind people happen on Mastodon but not here.
I’m assuming this means the BlueSky app accessibility is still terrible.
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He's in politics for senior executives at kitchen appliance companies? Niche.
February 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM
He's in politics for senior executives at kitchen appliance companies? Niche.
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This is how you show up
At the Cinema For Peace Awards in Berlin, Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania delivered a powerful speech condemning Israel’s war on Gaza and the international complicity that, she said, enabled the killing of Palestinian child Hind Rajab.
February 18, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This is how you show up
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Oh, we're all off Discord now. I use Witchhazel now. Lindworm doesn't let you stream your screen. Paprika is actually a foreign surveillance app. Dude, send me your Dingo. I can't sign up for Jester Plus. I don't like the UI for Cabinet's mobile app. Just toss me your Spork. We're on Spork now.
February 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Oh, we're all off Discord now. I use Witchhazel now. Lindworm doesn't let you stream your screen. Paprika is actually a foreign surveillance app. Dude, send me your Dingo. I can't sign up for Jester Plus. I don't like the UI for Cabinet's mobile app. Just toss me your Spork. We're on Spork now.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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