Hello UK #GreenParty members on here: I would really like the Green Party to set up on #Mastodon.
-
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.
-
@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
@NormanDunbar @junesim63 @Gillinger @pvonhellermannn
I suspect it's due to the organisational capacity being overstretched (rather than a paranoid interpretation) but it isn't encouraging. -
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'd cosign that.
My local party collapsed a few years ago. Membership has shot up and a core group age looking at relaunching. If I could persuade them to have a presence here, that would be awesome. If I had the energy I'd set it up myself. -
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
@markhburton @junesim63 @pvonhellermannn
Scottish Greens are on here. It is very disappointing that Zack and Green Party are not here. Seriously, what on earth are they thinking?
-
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 if Zac Polanski is on here why are you even asking?
-
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 @purplepadma
If it helps to add weight to the argument....
-
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
We have spoken to uk greens and they do have an account @thegreenparty@mastodonapp.uk and we had managed to get them to enable federation on Facebook threads @thegreenparty@threads.net but some instances have joined #fedipact best advice is to go through green party tech support page. Hope to see @ZackPolanski back here as well.
-
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 have you tried suggesting a motion to be voted on at one of the next conferences?
-
@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 @pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63 Is this account of Zack active? @ZackPolanski ?
-
@markhburton @junesim63 @pvonhellermannn
Scottish Greens are on here. It is very disappointing that Zack and Green Party are not here. Seriously, what on earth are they thinking?
@junesim63 @pvonhellermannn @ScottishGreens @eco-g @lionelb
He isn't:
"bot from x to mastodon managed by mastox.eu," -
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63
We have spoken to uk greens and they do have an account @thegreenparty@mastodonapp.uk and we had managed to get them to enable federation on Facebook threads @thegreenparty@threads.net but some instances have joined #fedipact best advice is to go through green party tech support page. Hope to see @ZackPolanski back here as well.
-
@robtherunt @pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63 Is this account of Zack active? @ZackPolanski ?
@robtherunt @pvonhellermannn @junesim63 @ZackPolanski @ElaineActivism
No. Nothing since 2023 other than 2 reposts in 2024. -
@junesim63 @pvonhellermannn @ScottishGreens @eco-g @lionelb
He isn't:
"bot from x to mastodon managed by mastox.eu,"@junesim63 @pvonhellermannn @ScottishGreens @eco-g @markhburton
I follow the bot but I feel very uncomfortable about it.
-
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
Maybe a conversation with folks from the @greenpartyni could be productive?
-
2/2 Just tagged more people who have have used the #GreenParty hashtag (apologies if you are not actually a member!):
would be great to link up about this
️ and in general! Please do share widely as I don’t think i see everyone @samsterby @ScienceCommunicator @DoubleTreble @greenhousethinktank @MelSedds @Simon318ppm @corin_ja
@markhburton @junesim63 @samsterby @ScienceCommunicator @DoubleTreble @greenhousethinktank @MelSedds @Simon318ppm @corin_ja @pvonhellermannn the @WestNorthantsGreens use it already, hit them up for some tips!
-
@26aafa19 @markhburton @junesim63
Yes. Apologies. Have learned that now. I meant #GreenPartyOfEnglandAndWales@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63 No problem! I hope you are successful in getting the #GPEW on Mastodon
-
2/2 Just tagged more people who have have used the #GreenParty hashtag (apologies if you are not actually a member!):
would be great to link up about this️ and in general! Please do share widely as I don’t think i see everyone @samsterby @ScienceCommunicator @DoubleTreble @greenhousethinktank @MelSedds @Simon318ppm @corin_ja
@pvonhellermannn @markhburton @junesim63 @samsterby @ScienceCommunicator @DoubleTreble @greenhousethinktank @MelSedds @Simon318ppm @corin_ja
Wondering if @tess_machling may know anyone or be able to help? (apologies if not)
-
@pvonhellermannn @aaron
Thanks. No idea whether he will respond or even notice. I will try the same thing with other GP members over there@pvonhellermannn @aaron
Have since messaged Natalie Bennett on BSky who replied saying that she understands the argument for a Green Party instance and more presence on fedi but, they want reach via big socials. Also wanted stats.I replied with @fedidb stats link and mentioned there’s plenty of bridges from fedi to big social and said it would make a big point to post from fedi with bridge going out rather than the other way round.
-
@aaron oh that’s amazing! Please keep me updated!
My local party is really small, and don't know a lot about the fediverse.
If you or others get some ideas / plan that would be really helpful. I'm not tech confident enough to set up a server for them, but would help if others have done this to learn from.
If you want to make change to the GPEW, best to put yourself forward to join Policy Development committee (anyone who is a member can contribute), or join the spring conference (online). I'll DM you with details.
-
@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/ )@GregorClaus @pvonhellermannn @aaron
Interesting. I have posted those stats to Natalie Bennett on BSky.
