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Ableism in the Signup Process (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello comrades! I am new to the world of reddit alternatives and have been interested in exploring welcoming anti-capitalist communities. I want to see a post-capitalist world in my lifetime, which means we are going to need to be open to new comrades of diverse backgrounds and abilities. With that in mind, we need to talk about the problematic signup process. In question here is the all important Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart every user must engage with in order to join the community. The current captcha process is very difficult for those with divergent visual abilities. As someone who relies on accessibility tools to interact with the digital world, I call on the techncs community to address the problematic choices in the sign up process. Additionally, consulting people with different abilities for input on technical architecture is a must to promote diversity in the community.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 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.