Unfortunately, there is no way to customize the interface here at OpenPetition, the platform on which we publish our appeal. Therefore, unfortunately, the share button for X (Twiter) is displayed in our petition - also here next to this news...
We understand if a supporter does not sign the appeal because the OpenPetition platform only provides the function for sharing comments on X and Meta platforms (facbook/WhatsApp). At the same time, we regret this very much, because every signature shows that we demand different, better social media, for universities, for other educational institutions, but also for all other institutions, organizations and companies.
We will work to ensure that the petition platform is further developed to this end and at least expanded to include a button for sharing on Fediverse.
Follow our channel @neuSoM@bewegung.social ( profile: bewegung.social/@neuSoM ) and you will find plenty of content to share in the Fediverse!
Wikimedia Deutschland @wikimediaDE@social.wikimedia.de is committed to free access to knowledge and education at all levels of society.
Regarding their value orientation, they say: "#participation, #diversity, free and open access, #justice, #sustainability and respectful collaboration - these #values are at the core of Wikimedia Deutschland."
A logical and responsible decision @wikimediaDE@social.wikimedia.de !
But not only that: since last week we also welcome @wikimediaDE to the group of supporting organizations of our action alliance.
Welcome @wikimediaDE@social.wikimedia.de !
We look forward to working with you to encourage the #universities for a better internet.
A number of universities have started to use Mastodon for their electronic communication. And the number of followers is steadily increasing. More and more Internet users want to use media that do not promote anti-democratic agitation and destruction. Because democracy thrives on the exchange of good arguments and not on knowingly disseminated false reports. Who should know this better than the universities?
The compilation shows their logos, which are linked directly to their accounts.
Feel free to share the image via LinkedIn, Insta etc. so that even more people know about Mastodon as the truly social medium.
Everyone is talking about the digital transformation.
Sounds good.
But what does that mean?
We, the New Social Media Action Alliance, understand it to mean the use of sustainable platforms that promote democracy.
But sometimes it's not easy to get there. Some people are willing but don't have the confidence to make the transition. That's why we're giving some tips on how to get started with Mastodon (the die-hard Mastodont already knows all of the following).
It starts with downloading the Mastodon app from the app store: it is quickly found, downloaded and installed from the two major providers.
After starting it, you have to enter your email address and the instance where the account should be located.
This initially strange request is due to the decentralized structure of Mastodon. There is not one large central server, but many different small ones, which are called instances.
Those who register with Mastodon for the very first time usually want to see what it's like and register with one of the regional servers and a good list can be found here: joinmastodon.org/en/servers
If it later appears that the right server was not chosen at the first attempt, this is not a problem. Because you can switch to another server at any time (taking all active and passive followers with you). So don't worry about the server selection: just start.
Once this dial-up process has been completed, you may receive further information here: blog.mozilla.org/en/internet-culture/how-to-get-started-on-mastodon/
Some US mail providers are not yet familiar with openpetition.de and classify their mails as spam, which is why they are not even delivered. Please try another e-mail address if you have one. In case of technical problems, signatories can always contact info@openpetition.de .
A major research policy organization in Europe that has recently left X/Twitter and is now active on Mastodon is the All European Academy, ALLEA, a federation of academies of science and similar institutions in Europe. allea.org/allea-ceases-activities-on-x-twitter/
ALLEA justified this move as follows:
"Our commitment to academic freedom and science as a global public good is at the heart of our activities, and X's current policy is not in line with our mission." twitter.com/ALLEA_academies/status/1737751876521607295
ALLEA is active on Mastodon at: eupolicy.social/@ALLEA
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