Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon.
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@pvonhellermannn
I feel as if I could devise a use case: here are the managed service providers (and cost), here is the potential reach, etc I could put a good case to them.That said there's nothing stopping me actually doing that, so I'll get started on it this weekend then reach out to my local party.
@aaron oh that’s amazing! Please keep me updated!
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@pvonhellermannn
It's such a shame when people don't stick with it.
I understand there isn't the reach of other social media but that doesn't mean the message doesn't get through.
People are just so accustomed to an algorithm it feels like they're speaking into a void here.@Sarahw yes, and i think it doesn’t work especially for those who are used to or indeed may need a big platform and follower counts - as you say, without algorithms, everyone is equal..
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Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
Poor IT skills, but keen to support if possible!
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@pvonhellermannn
@ScottishGreens are here and busy.
@markhburton @junesim63@mikerspencer @ScottishGreens @markhburton @junesim63
Yes, thank you! Learned that this morning! Brilliant. Others have also pointed me to @greenpartyni and @WestNorthantsGreens - i hadn’t realised. Will see what we can do locally (in #Eastbourne). And also what can be done to establish Mastodon more in #GreenParty as a whole. Though aware that v clearly not the first to come up with this idea.
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Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
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Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
I messaged Zack via BlueSky yesterday saying he needs to be on here properly and also suggested that maybe Green Party should run their own instance. Would show proper commitment. -
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
I messaged Zack via BlueSky yesterday saying he needs to be on here properly and also suggested that maybe Green Party should run their own instance. Would show proper commitment.@robtherunt oh fantastic! Well done. And yes, @aaron also mentioned the idea of a #GreenParty instance. That would be amazing.
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@mikerspencer @ScottishGreens @markhburton @junesim63
Yes, thank you! Learned that this morning! Brilliant. Others have also pointed me to @greenpartyni and @WestNorthantsGreens - i hadn’t realised. Will see what we can do locally (in #Eastbourne). And also what can be done to establish Mastodon more in #GreenParty as a whole. Though aware that v clearly not the first to come up with this idea.
@pvonhellermannn @ScottishGreens @markhburton @junesim63 @greenpartyni @WestNorthantsGreens it can help others join if they see it's normal elsewhere
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@robtherunt oh fantastic! Well done. And yes, @aaron also mentioned the idea of a #GreenParty instance. That would be amazing.
@pvonhellermannn @aaron
Thanks. No idea whether he will respond or even notice. I will try the same thing with other GP members over there
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@robtherunt oh fantastic! Well done. And yes, @aaron also mentioned the idea of a #GreenParty instance. That would be amazing.
@pvonhellermannn @robtherunt @aaron A UK Green party instance certainly would be great news!
The German Greens (die Grünen) certainly seem to have made positive experiences with their instance gruene.social, with relatively modest operational costs (630€ for 2025, for 1610 accounts, see here for reference, translate should hopefully be able to handle it for non Germans: https://netzbegruenung.de/blog/2025-auf-gruene-social-in-zahlen/ ) -
Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@pvonhellermannn @NormanDunbar @markhburton @junesim63
I've emailed the Green Party about this directly, twice and Zack once. No response from either, which is not useful. Perhaps if you can put together an email with multiple signatories that would help (I would sign).
The Zack bot, while welcome, isn't all that useful for engagement. -
Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@junesim63 @pvonhellermannn
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Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63 Hi! Sorry to bother but which Green Party in the UK are you discussing? I am a Scottish Green Party member and the Scottish Greens are already on Mastodon at https://mastodon.scot/@ScottishGreens. Thank you!
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@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
The US Green Party has the same problem. They are all on fascist X, Meta and TikTok. It drives me nuts. This morning the LeftUnitySlate.org leader was slandered on corporate social media. They were not even aware that part of the problem is that corporate social media allows, and maybe even amplifies such content. Here it would be taken down by the volunteer administrators.
What to do?
@pvonhellermannn @junesim63 @PythonLinks
Quite a few on Bluesky (to where my accounts bridge), I don't know if some are xitter reposts. But Mastodon is far better for meaningful engagement. -
@pvonhellermannn @NormanDunbar @markhburton @junesim63
I've emailed the Green Party about this directly, twice and Zack once. No response from either, which is not useful. Perhaps if you can put together an email with multiple signatories that would help (I would sign).
The Zack bot, while welcome, isn't all that useful for engagement.@pvonhellermannn @NormanDunbar @junesim63 @Gillinger Not surprising, I've asked 3 times how to get on to policy fora, no response my skills unused there.
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@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63 Hi! Sorry to bother but which Green Party in the UK are you discussing? I am a Scottish Green Party member and the Scottish Greens are already on Mastodon at https://mastodon.scot/@ScottishGreens. Thank you!
@26aafa19 @markhburton @junesim63
Yes. Apologies. Have learned that now. I meant #GreenPartyOfEnglandAndWales -
@pvonhellermannn @NormanDunbar @junesim63 @Gillinger Not surprising, I've asked 3 times how to get on to policy fora, no response my skills unused there.
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@markhburton @NormanDunbar @junesim63 @Gillinger That’s interesting and somewhat disappointing to hear, Mark. Surely everyone who is willing and has something to contribute should be able to participate? For democracy reasons but also overall effectiveness? I would have thought everyone’s skills and experiences are needed now more than ever
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@pvonhellermannn @ScottishGreens @markhburton @junesim63 @greenpartyni @WestNorthantsGreens it can help others join if they see it's normal elsewhere
best of luck.@mikerspencer @pvonhellermannn @ScottishGreens @markhburton @junesim63 @greenpartyni @WestNorthantsGreens The @HI_Greens are also here and active.
As @GregorClaus said, there's a volunteer-run Green Party instance for the German one - they might be able to help with the technology. Talk to @netzbegruenung
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@Sarahw yes, and i think it doesn’t work especially for those who are used to or indeed may need a big platform and follower counts - as you say, without algorithms, everyone is equal..
@pvonhellermannn
And yet the EU are here
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Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon. Our local party (closed down after last election by somewhat erratic unilateral decision) has just reestablished and it is all X, FB and Insta. I have suggested Mastodon but noone knows it. I will work on it locally but is there any way to take it to the top somehow? Can we get together on here to write an email? Any suggestions welcome. #UKpolitics
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
Very disappointed to find many Green Party officials are still using X/Twitter as well. Includes the leaders.
