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· Föderation EN Mi 25.06.2025 19:39:17 @FediTips in fairness this is what is one of the biggest networking challenges #Mastodon has against #bluesky is that you have to pick a server and people just want to sign up. The #GreenParty could use Mastodon today, but can't be bothered to do so, despite having the resources to do so. As they want to target where everyone is even if said platform goes against green party policies. |
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Föderation EN Mi 25.06.2025 19:44:05 It makes sense to have a nominated "default" server where people can just sign up without thinking too hard. It doesn't make sense to have the largest server as the default server though 😞 They should be rotating a default server from a pool of reliable servers, so that the growth is spread out instead of concentrated in one place. This is what mastodon.social used to do in the old days, they would close m.s and direct people to sign up on a specific other server. |
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Föderation EN Do 26.06.2025 18:06:07 @FediTips @NorthantsGreens Was about to say just that. |
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Föderation EN Do 26.06.2025 18:42:15 @FediTips @NorthantsGreens for that, you need a pool of reliable servers. Hint: "I like my server" is not a proof of reliability. |
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Föderation EN Mi 25.06.2025 23:57:48 Would it make sense for the party to run their own server which only has official accounts? |
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Föderation EN Do 26.06.2025 14:17:32 Yes you are right, but we have asked numerous times when they will get on the #Fediverse and they did mention that they did a test server internally, but gave a vague response of "we decided not to take things further" which is basically saying we won't get enough engagement. Or they say "they have a small team" but then contradict themselves by joining bluesky. Even when one applies for a job or offers to help volenterally, they will still ignore or find a reason not to. |
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Föderation EN Do 26.06.2025 14:23:46 It's really easy to run your own server if you use a managed hosting service such as @mastohost or @Cloud68 or @fedihost or many others. They do all the techy stuff, you just pay a small monthly fee that includes everything. If they don't want their own server and don't have time for more platforms, there are social media services which let organisations post to many platforms at once including Mastodon: |
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Föderation EN Do 26.06.2025 18:14:05 @FediTips @gbargoud @mastohost @Cloud68 @fedihost Oh you're 100% right. But it's like pulling teeth. We have mentioned numerous times on such options and that Mastodon is widely supported on social media scheduling tools such as buffer which we use. But national greens 1, haven't told anyone what tools they use, so it's much harder for us to direct them and 2 when we have asked we get excuses instead action. You can't lead a horse to water and make it drink. |
