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From: karthik k
Date: Feb 9, 2017 7:48PM

Thanks for your feedback jp.

On 2/10/17, JP Jamous < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> I know you already decided on this, but I want to add a quick UX feedback.
>
> On my Facebook page, I have all of my relatives, friends and family members.
> They also write in 3 different languages. So that adds to the complexity of
> the alt attribute.
>
> My policy and they all know it, When you upload a video or image, you are
> presented with a text box for a description. If you do not add that, I will
> not play the video nor ask my wife about the pictures. I provide
> descriptions to them even though they can see to give them additional
> information and for me to organize any images. If they don't do that, JP
> does not like the posts.
>
> I have gotten most of them trained now to use it. So yes it can help
> tremendously. Those who do not are a different story.
>
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