If you want to undo this: find a browser plugin that lets you apply custom CSS rules, and add this line:

html { filter: grayscale(0) !important; }

You can see the coloured page when you first load and then it “pops” to greyscale – that’s the clue that this is done in CSS. https://twitter.com/carseatarmrest/status/1381336765659803651

I don’t have any strong opinions about Prince Philip, because like he was a complete non-entity in my life – but the level of performative mourning is just embarrassing.

Trashing a website’s accessibility is far from the worst, but it’s the one thing I can help with.

Meanwhile, many people complaining about the National Rail site being inaccessible are posting screenshots without alt text… which are inaccessible to screen readers.

I see you, and I’m giving you a side-eye.

WRITE ALT TEXT FOR YOUR GOD DAMN IMAGES. https://twitter.com/thingskatedid/status/1362713860126347264

To end this thread on a happier note: this blow-up has led me to discover https://traintimes.org.uk , which seems to be a much simpler and more accessible way to get railway timetables, and will be my preferred site if/when I can get on a train again.