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If a content provider don't care about accessibility, why would they care about validation? They can leave out the alt-attribute whether it is required by the s

• kalleboo 14y ago
  Because they're all using wordpress/blogger/etc which put it in for them.
  • olavk 14y ago
    If the developers lets these tools insert `alt=""` per default with all images, then they are not in compliance with the spec.
    • kalleboo 14y ago
      But if they leave out alt="", then they won't validate. What are they supposed to do, force the user to enter text? Then you'll end up with alt="sldfjsjf".
      • olavk 14y ago
        No, it is correct according to the HTML5 spec to leave out the alt-attribute if there is no valid alternative text available.