@fastfinge@interfree.ca@cavyherd @jeridansky To me, this is a perfect example of why we (the indiweb) need to double down on standards and customizations. With microformats, non-obfuscated HTML and JavaScript code, and an open browser ecosystem that allows everyone to modify the online experience as they like, there's no reason why conflicting accommodations should be a problem. Why can't I set a "date display preference" in my browser, and have every website respect that? We can't expect every developer to know about every possible accessibility need. But we can expect them to use open APIs and follow open standards, so that everyone can interact in the way that works best for us, even if it wasn't the way the developer planned for. That's why the fediverse took off in the blind community. Don't like the Mastodon app? Use one that works with Braille displays, voice control, switch systems, game controllers, or whatever else is best for you. Don't like the Mastodon server? Activity Pub means you have a dozen to choose from. My personal server just drops anything from pixelfed servers, because I'm the only user and image-based content just doesn't interest me. I also just have display names turned off, and only see everyone by their username, solving the problem of emoji in display names entirely. The primary issue with this approach is tech literacy. Unfortunately, most people who use the word "tech literacy" are ablest, classist, or working for big tech. Tech literacy doesn't mean knowing how to program and compile your Linux kernel. Nor does it mean knowing how to use Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Cloud. It means knowing how to discover your available options, determine what works for you, when to set things up yourself, and when you shouldn't, how to judge if the person or organization you're allowing to do it on your behalf has your best interests at heart and is doing a good job.