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Book Review: Yorkshire Railway Disasters by Richard M. Jones http://dlvr.it/TQ93kr #AmberleyPublishing #BookReview #BookReviews #Derailment
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@Amber :neodog_box: @Micr0byte Actually, I strongly recommend not to explain images in the alt-text, and I strongly recommend not to add any other exclusive information in the alt-text that is neither in the image not in the post. That's because not everyone can access alt-text. For example, depending on the frontend, reading alt-text may require at least one working hand, so a physical disability may make alt-text inaccessible to certain people.
So explanations and the like must always go into the post text. Granted, that's often easier said than done. Mastodon has a hard-coded character limit of 500, changing which technically speaking requires a soft fork. Sharkey has a configurable limit that defaults to 3,000. I'm on Hubzilla whose character limit is imposed by the database, and it's over 16.7 million.
That said, I myself always have a lot to write when I post images which is why image posts from me are extremely rare. I've only posted new images twice in 2025; before anyone goes looking for them, they aren't on this channel.
That's because when I post an image, it's always about a very obscure topic. It's either a meme about the Fediverse where Fediverse does not mean only Mastodon. Or it's a meme about usually super-obscure 3-D virtual worlds. Or it's an in-world rendering from one of these super-obscure 3-D virtual worlds, and these image posts need the most work.
Whenever I post images, I follow three premises.
One, next to nobody knows anything about the images in and the topic of my post. After all, just about anyone anywhere in the Fediverse could be my audience. For my virtual world pictures, this means that those who can't see them don't even have a remote idea what anything in them looks like.
Two, on the other hand, my posts about virtual worlds demonstrate something highly unexpected: 3-D virtual worlds, something that was considered the hottest thing ever in the early 2020s and that's now widely considered dead, are not dead after all. So while people don't know anything about them, they might pretty well be super-curious about them.
Three, especially some Mastodon users don't like to look up for themselves what they don't know. And they don't like to ask either. They prefer all information necessary to understand a posed served to them on a silver platter right away in the same post. This goes even more for image descriptions: Having to ask for a detail to be described is almost as bad as having to ask for an image description in the first place.
This means that my meme posts come with appropriate alt-texts including transcripts of all relevant text for all images. But they also come with explanations for a) the meme templates and b) the topic in the post text. I simply cannot assume that absolutely everyone who comes across the post will be familiar with both and able to understand my post with no explanations.
That is, if I can link to useful explanations, I do so. This means that I always link to KnowYourMeme for meme template explanations. And if I can link to someplace that explains or helps explain the topic, I do so as well. But if I can't, I write my own explanations, and I often have to do that. This leads to posts with several thousand characters worth of explanations.
When I post original images from within virtual worlds, it gets even worse. Not only does next to nobody know anything about these worlds, but nobody who can't see the image knows what anything in the image looks like. But they may be curious about what everything in the image looks like because they may be curious about these virtual worlds in general.
In addition, when I post an image from a virtual world, I often don't want to show just one specific element of the image. I rather want to show the entire scenery with everything in it. So there isn't that one element in the image that's important within the context of the post because everything in the image is important within the context of the post all the same. Even more so to those who are super-curious.
So I end up having to describe these images twice.
I start with a fully detailed description that includes everything within the borders of the image. It also includes transcripts of any and all text that's at least partially within the borders of the image, regardless of whether or not it can be read in the image itself. If I can read it in-world, I will transcribe it. And it includes all necessary explanations.
This description alone usually ends up exceeding all known character limits in the Fediverse by magnitudes. For example, it always takes me well over 1,000 characters alone to explain where the image was made. I've once had to describe an in-world object that doesn't exist in real life, and I ended up describing what it looks like in over 1,000 characters and explaining what it is and what it does in another over 4,000 characters. All in all, the long description regularly ends up tens of thousands of characters long. It goes into the post text, of course. I guess it inflates my posts to such sizes that Misskey and its forks reject them due to being too long.
But I also need an appropriate image description in the alt-text. So I start with an explanation that there is a longer, more detailed image description with text transcripts and explanations in the post text itself and where and how to find it; this is a relic from times when Mastodon only hid the post text behind a content warning, but not the images. Then I take the long description and distill a shorter one from it, short enough that this description plus the note about the long description aren't longer than 1,500 characters.
Some people say it takes 20 seconds to describe an image. Well, it tends to take me literal days to describe one virtual world rendering. I haven't posted any virtual world images since 2024 because I have had the image descriptions for a series of avatar portraits in the making since late 2024.
(By the way: Don't go looking for image posts on this channel. I no longer use Hubzilla for posting images because Hubzilla can't make Mastodon blank out sensitive images. (streams) can do that, and so I use two separate (streams) channels for posting images now: @Jupiter Rowland's (streams) outlet for virtual world images and virtual world memes and @Jupiter's Fedi-Memes on (streams) for Fediverse memes.)
#Long #LongPost #CWLong #CWLongPost #FediMeta #FediverseMeta #CWFediMeta #CWFediverseMeta #CharacterLimit #CharacterLimits #CharacterLimitMeta #CWCharacterLimitMeta #AltText #AltTextMeta #CWAltTextMeta #ImageDescription #ImageDescriptions #ImageDescriptionMeta #CWImageDescriptionMeta -
Manchester Evening News: Number one for news, opinion, sport & celebrity news [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·Strictly's Amber Davies calls boyfriend 'the one' in 'unbelievably lucky' admission to fans
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AMBER ISLE + PIT RACE @ THE CIRCUIT - This Tuesday for Party Hour, we running the shop and chatting with the dinos on Amber Isle.
Once the hour is done, we will roll into the MSLA Off-Season Pit Race at the Circuit! We will be doing 35 laps at the Glade with Slow Burn pits on. MSLA 2 Layer Skins will be up for grabs in the race!
#Twitch #StreamingNow #PartyHour #AmberIsle #Dinosaur #Shopkeeping #Bizzness #ResourceGathering #Adventure #Marbles #Simulation #Racing #LapsRacing #PitRacing #MSLAOffseason #AudienceGames
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Strictly's Amber Davies in 'begins' update as she's reunited with best friend who also appeared on show
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An almost pristine copy of the Amber roleplaying game. Maybe I should bring it back home with me. But I’m slightly afraid it will get scuffed if I put in my bag.
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(23/26) ... -> supprimer le sommeil -> conséquences #sante #decisions
- milliardaire afrikaners Musk #magam achète 'maison hantée' à San Francisco -> convoque ses cofondateurs Sam Altman/Greg Brockman/Sutskever d'OpenAI pour surpasser Google + leur offre à chacun 1 édition spéciale de sa Tesla Model 3 -> mère porteuse de 4 de ses enfants biologiques et membre du CA Shivon Zilis prend des notes + actrice #AmberHeard ...#year2017 #anthropocene #climat #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis
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Book Review: Pier Railways and Tramways by Martin Easdown http://dlvr.it/TPy7Ft #AmberleyPublishing #BookReview #BookReviews #RailNews
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Amber Davies’ reality TV journey started way before Strictly and Love Island
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Amber Davies’ reality TV journey started way before Strictly and Love Island
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Amber Davies’ reality TV journey started way before Strictly and Love Island
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Amber Davies’ reality TV journey started way before Strictly and Love Island
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Amber Davies’ reality TV journey started way before Strictly and Love Island
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Amber #rule34 #hentai from #DarkerThanBlack by Merrytail
Check out more Darker Than Black hentai 👉 https://r34.app/posts/rule34.xxx?tags=darker_than_black&utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Post
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Amber #rule34 #hentai from #DarkerThanBlack by Merrytail
Check out more Darker Than Black hentai 👉 https://r34.app/posts/rule34.xxx?tags=darker_than_black&utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Post
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Had really been craving an Animal Crossing-like game lately and gave Amber Isle a go. Not as feature rich as AC, but it was cute and enjoyable and hitting the spot for now.
Unfortunately only learned later that the Switch version was buggy as hell and would slow down or crash the later you got into the game. It's pretty much unplayable now.
Ah well. Was fun while it lasted.
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Book Review: Euston to Birmingham 1837 to Rail Blue by Robert Hendry http://dlvr.it/TPqp07 #AmberleyPublishing #Birmingham #BookReview #BookReviews
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Briton Ferry homes hit by two-foot flood waves as amber alert turns real
Street turns to river as cars plough through
Briton Ferry residents woke to scenes of devastation on Monday morning (15 December) as torrential rain overwhelmed drains and turned Pant Yr Heol into a flood zone.
Photos shared by local councillors show water gushing from manholes, cars half-submerged, and emergency crews responding near a flooded railway bridge. One image shows a fire engine parked under the bridge with lights flashing, while another captures water bursting from a drain as cones struggle to contain the flow.
A third shows a residential street under water, with flood levels reaching doorsteps and traffic lights reflected in the rising tide.
Vehicles left stranded in Briton Ferry as floodwater rises to doorsteps and covers the road.
(Image: Gareth Rice)Floodwater gushes from drains in Briton Ferry, overwhelming streets as heavy rain continues.
(Image: Gareth Rice)Streets in Briton Ferry cordoned off as floodwater submerges bollards and road markings.
(Image: Gareth Rice)“Waves were two feet high”
Daniel Popp, a resident of Pant Yr Heol, said drivers made the flooding worse by ignoring pleas to avoid the street.
Daniel Popp said:
“People are so inconsiderate — even after pleading with them not to go through the water they completely ignored myself and others and made things two times worse for people on the street.
It was worse when the cars were coming through — the waves coming off it were about two feet high.”
Daniel said the road hadn’t flooded in around three years, but used to flood regularly during heavy rain.
Emergency crews respond in Briton Ferry as floodwater blocks a railway bridge and surrounding streets.
(Image: Gareth Rice)Floodwater rises to doorsteps in Briton Ferry, with traffic lights reflected in the submerged street.
(Image: Dan Thomas)Cars plough through deep floodwater in Briton Ferry, sending waves crashing against terraced homes.
(Image: Dan Thomas)Amber warning remains in force
The Met Office’s Amber warning for rain remains in place until 9pm tonight, covering Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Bridgend, Cardiff, Pembrokeshire and 10 other counties.
Natural Resources Wales has warned of a “severe risk to life” in parts of South Wales, urging residents to prepare for further flooding as rivers swell and surface water builds.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Amber flood alert: South Wales told to brace for “severe risk to life” overnight
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Met Office issues fresh warning as saturated ground raises flood risk.#amberFloodAlert #BritonFerry #BritonFerryFlooding #featured #floodAlerts #flooding #PantYrHeol
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TST Images: The USC Trojans defeat the Washington State Cougars, 68-61, at Galen Center https://www.rawchili.com/nba/474464/ #AmberRodriguez #Ausar #Basketball #BigTenConference #ChadBakerMazara #CollegeBasketball #December14 #LosAngeles #ncaa #NCAABasketball #ncaab #USC #UscTrojans #WashingtonStateCougars
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Strictly's Balvinder Sopal responds to Amber Davies tribute after ending winning dance-off streak
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Amber flood alert: South Wales told to brace for “severe risk to life” overnight
Heavy rain set to hammer South Wales
South Wales is braced for a night of chaos as persistent, heavy rain threatens to unleash floods across the region. The Met Office has slapped an Amber warning on South and South West Wales, with Yellow warnings stretching across the north.
After weeks of downpours, the ground is already saturated and rivers are swollen. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) says widespread Flood Alerts have been issued, with Flood Warnings expected to follow as river levels surge.
“Severe risk to life”
NRW says its models show Severe Flood Warnings could be triggered overnight — the highest level of alert, meaning homes, businesses and lives are at risk.
Sally Davies, Duty Tactical Manager Wales at NRW, said:
“Our real concern is the potential for Severe Flood Warnings in parts of South Wales, and how this situation could escalate rapidly in the early hours of the morning.”
“Flood alerts and warnings will be issued as rivers reach trigger levels, and we want everyone to do all they can to keep themselves safe.
“We’re urging people to be vigilant and to make preparations for potential flooding now. You can check if you live in an area at risk of flooding on our website and sign up for our free flood warning service.
“We do not provide flood warnings for flooding from surface water, so it’s important for everyone to know their flood risk.”
“If flooding is possible in your area, think about preparing a flood kit with any important documents and medication, moving your car to higher ground and moving treasured possessions upstairs or to a higher place.”
Updates through the night
Flood alerts and warnings are updated every 15 minutes on the Natural Resources Wales website: www.naturalresources.wales/flooding. Information is also available by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
What residents must do now
Register for warnings
Sign up for NRW’s free flood warning service at naturalresources.wales/flooding or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.Check updates
Flood warning pages are updated every 15 minutes on NRW’s website.Move valuables
Cars, documents and treasured possessions should be moved to higher ground or upstairs.Pack a flood kit
Include medication, important papers and essentials in case you need to leave quickly.#amberFloodAlert #featured #floodRisk #flooding #Floodline #NaturalResourcesWales #SevereFloodWarning
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Another amber alert: South West Wales braced for torrential rain on Monday
The Met Office says up to 200mm of rain could fall in parts of Wales and Cumbria over 48 hours, with Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire all sitting squarely in the amber zone.
And it’s not the first time. South West Wales has already endured three Amber warnings and five Yellow warnings in the past month alone – a relentless barrage of alerts that’s left roads saturated, rivers swollen and communities braced for more disruption.
The warning kicks in Monday morning, with heavy rain expected to lash the region throughout the day. Roads including the A40, A48, A465 and M4 are likely to be affected, and drivers are being urged to plan ahead.
“A slow-moving weather front stretching into the tropical Atlantic will continue to bring adverse conditions,” said Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen.
The Environment Agency has also sounded the alarm, warning of possible surface water flooding and urging drivers not to take risks.
“Just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car,” said Flood Duty Manager Jonathan Day. “Don’t drive through flood water — it’s often deeper than it looks.”
While the south of England stays dry and bright, Wales is once again in the firing line. The amber warning follows a string of recent alerts, with saturated ground and swollen rivers increasing the risk of disruption.
Looking ahead, Tuesday may bring a brief break in the rain — but forecasters say another Atlantic low is already lining up for Wednesday, bringing more wet and windy weather to western Britain.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Amber weather warning issued for South Wales as heavy rain forecast
Met Office warns of flooding and travel disruption as rain lashes the region.Storm Bram set to batter South West Wales with rain and wind alerts
Yellow and amber warnings issued as storm conditions hit Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.South Wales braces for floods as amber warning upgraded
Natural Resources Wales urges residents to prepare for flooding and landslides.Cwmbwrla Roundabout closed again as floodwaters rise under amber warning
Key Swansea route shut as floodwaters surge during latest amber alert.More flood alerts →
Browse the latest flood warnings and updates across South West Wales.#AmberWeatherWarning #Carmarthenshire #floodAlerts #heavyRain #MetOffice #NeathPortTalbot #Pembrokeshire #Swansea #weatherWarning #YellowWeatherWarning
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@ambergrey A #TomHanks special! Those are very nice. I also use a 1965 #SmithCorona Zephre. Light weight, compact with integrated case. You can get a #SilentSuper with a holiday case. You'll love it.
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@ambergrey A #TomHanks special! Those are very nice. I also use a 1965 #SmithCorona Zephre. Light weight, compact with integrated case. You can get a #SilentSuper with a holiday case. You'll love it.
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@ambergrey A #TomHanks special! Those are very nice. I also use a 1965 #SmithCorona Zephre. Light weight, compact with integrated case. You can get a #SilentSuper with a holiday case. You'll love it.
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@ambergrey A #TomHanks special! Those are very nice. I also use a 1965 #SmithCorona Zephre. Light weight, compact with integrated case. You can get a #SilentSuper with a holiday case. You'll love it.
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@ambergrey A #TomHanks special! Those are very nice. I also use a 1965 #SmithCorona Zephre. Light weight, compact with integrated case. You can get a #SilentSuper with a holiday case. You'll love it.
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Jaipur's magnificent citadel! Amber Palace (Amer Fort) is a masterpiece of Rajput architecture. Use our self-guided walking map to discover the famous Sheesh Mahal and much more. #AmberFort #JaipurPalace #SelfGuidedTour #Jaipur #India https://backpackandsnorkel.com/India/Amber-Fort/
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Ambered Scales, a set with holographic foil, pale blue colorshifting powder, and deep coppery brown dragon scales.
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dice #dicemaker #diceaddict #dicegoblin #ttrpg #handmadedice #sharpedgedice #resin #handmade #dragon
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Book Review: Class 126 DMUs: The First Inter City Units in Scotland by Colin J. Howat http://dlvr.it/TPYXSZ #AmberleyPublishing #BookReview #BookReviews #RailNews