The RuntApr 13, 2023
flexghost.

I need your help…

NPR is leaving Twitter but they are planning to focus on Instagram

We need to tell them to join the Fediverse

Many of their journalists’ accounts, as well as their main account, haven’t been active on mastodon. Tell them how much we need them here. (In fact, they should have their own instance)

Use the link, tell NPR we are waiting for them here and spread the word far and wide:

https://help.npr.org/contact/s/

Apr 12, 2023 at 3:47pmWeb
Show threadJudeau (EatTheRich)Apr 12, 2023

@flexghost Glad to see you pushing this out! Already sent mine!

C'mon Masto! This is a perfect opportunity to have your voices heard!

Show threadJarvis SlacksApr 12, 2023
@flexghost They've set up shop here. @npr
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023

@Jayslacks @npr read their timeline. It’s barely used in most are cross posted.

It took more energy for you to reply to this than to reply to them

Show threadJarvis SlacksApr 12, 2023
@flexghost @npr From what I'm seeing, it's become far more active in the last few hours.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@Jayslacks @npr look over there…it’s the point I’m making. Catch it!
Show threadIt's Just Jenn 🏳️‍⚧️Apr 12, 2023
@Jayslacks @flexghost @npr That's a bot. Completely automated. Might not even be set up by NPR.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@Tweetfiction @Jayslacks @npr absolutely. And cross posts don’t count. We want an instance including all their major journalists
Show threadDavid HarlanApr 12, 2023

@flexghost @Jayslacks @npr

Maybe now @NPR has incentive to GET BUSY over here

Show threadDavid HarlanApr 12, 2023

@flexghost @Jayslacks @npr

and in this case, "barely used" includes "not at all in three years" 🙄

Show threadAmanda BeeApr 12, 2023
@Jayslacks @flexghost It looks like @npr is a bot that reposts their twitter content, not an actual NPR managed account.
Show threadComrade WeezApr 12, 2023
@Jayslacks That appears to be a repeater account set up by someone else, not NPR themselves. @flexghost @npr
Show threadPrecureJunkieApr 13, 2023
@Jayslacks @flexghost @npr that looks like a Twitter re-posting bot, there's nothing new on it since they left Twitter.
Show threadMidLifeBroadApr 12, 2023
@flexghost I left them a message.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@MidLifeBroad Thank you
Show threadDavid HarlanApr 12, 2023

@flexghost @MidLifeBroad

I would think National Public Radio would be quite interested in International Public Social Media

Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@DavidMHarlan @MidLifeBroad right??
Show threadMidLifeBroadApr 12, 2023
@flexghost I actually think they have an account. I follow a NPR account.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@MidLifeBroad bot
Show threadMidLifeBroadApr 12, 2023
@flexghost I wasn’t sure. Is there any kind of verification here?
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@MidLifeBroad depends on the server but yes
Show threadJohn AndersonApr 12, 2023
@flexghost especially, I'd think, anyone who has experience setting up their own mastodon server and can give them advice on how to do mastodon.npr.org
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@quizzicus agree
Show threadKelley GrahamApr 12, 2023
@flexghost thanks! i posted the following under 'Business Development' "I received this call to action this morning. You need to look closely at making and maintaining your own Mastodon instance on the Fediverse. It's the future of Social Media. I've been here for years and you will find it to be a great independent forever home that NPR can control. Please consider at least testing before you jump to another commercial entity like Instagram."
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@imklg ❤️❤️❤️
Show threadKelley GrahamApr 12, 2023
@flexghost and in reply i received: NPR | 4/12/2023

Dear Kelley,

Thank you for contacting NPR.

We appreciate your interest in partnering with us. We’ve shared your note with our Business Development team for consideration.

Please note that we do not offer updates regarding submissions. If we have further questions, a representative from our Business Development team will contact you.


Thank you,
NPR Business Development
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@imklg beautiful
Show threadDinah Phillips 🏳️‍🌈Apr 12, 2023
@flexghost Sent a message to NPR asking them to come to Mastadon!
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@Diphi yay!!!
Show threadShield MaidenApr 12, 2023
@flexghost "Tell them"??? Invite them, persuade them, cajole them surely?
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@Judeet88 pay them
Show threadLydia SchochApr 12, 2023
@flexghost @Bam I just sent off my request.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@lydiaschoch Thank you
Show threadBill WoodcockApr 12, 2023
@flexghost

Done. I encourage everyone else to as well.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@woody ❤️
Show threadChris Cramer 🇺🇸👨🏼‍🔬🇮🇹🌎Apr 12, 2023
@flexghost
Thanks! I sent management a note as you suggested.
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@ChemProfCramer Thank you
Show threadHippo 🍉Apr 12, 2023
@flexghost any specific category you'd recommend? I opened the page but got a little overwhelmed 😅
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@badrihippo business development or other
Show threadMimiApr 12, 2023
@flexghost Done!
Show threadBC253Apr 12, 2023
@flexghost
Done
Show threadDerek Caelin is writing a bookApr 12, 2023

@flexghost I sent a letter.

"I was fascinated to see this article detailing NPR's decision stop posting on Twitter because of the "government funded" media label. https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169269161/npr-leaves-twitter-government-funded-media-label

I know that NPR is planning to focus more on Facebook and Instagram as large networks. Please also consider a federated network, like Mastodon or Pixelfed. While these networks are smaller than instagram, they are growing quickly. Content on Mastodon is not algorithmically prioritized..."

Show threadDerek Caelin is writing a bookApr 12, 2023

"... so non-clickbait, non-bombastic content performs better and engagement tends to be higher.

Also, the network is not governed by a mercurial billionaire but a collection of volunteer-run moderators.

Some media companies are encouraging their journalists to create mastodon accounts, such as the Washington Post: https://mastodon.social/@drewharwell/109711258904364441

Various other media companies are spinning up Mastodon services for their staff:
- Medium: https://me.dm
- Flipboard: https://flipboard.social"

me.dm by Medium.com

Ideas and information to deepen your understanding of the world. Run by the folks at Medium.

Mastodon hosted on me.dm
Show threadDerek Caelin is writing a bookApr 12, 2023
"I've often wished for NPR in my own feed - I hope to see some of my favorite reporters in my favorite network!"
Show threadEvan LightApr 12, 2023
@flexghost Done. Also linked them to https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/run-your-own/
Running your own server - Mastodon documentation

Show threadRoryApr 12, 2023
@flexghost Done!!
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@customer228 Thank you Rory
Show threadJeff RizzoApr 12, 2023
@flexghost I just sent a message. I was somewhat bewildered by all the options, but I decided "NPR management" was best. I encourage others to chime in!
Show threadJudeau (EatTheRich)Apr 12, 2023
@jeffrizzo @flexghost
Yep! That was what I settled on as well!
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@jeffrizzo ❤️
Show threadRoreyRNApr 12, 2023
@flexghost Done! I hope it works. I don’t use any Meta products for the same reason I don’t use Twitter: batsh!t crazy leadership.
Show threadKyozouApr 12, 2023
@flexghost - @timkmak is here
Show threadGorbaApr 12, 2023
@flexghost I already sent them an email & mentioned the fact that mastadon users helped raise over 200,000$ to save the Texas observer
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@Gorba nice
Show threadTyler McGeeApr 12, 2023
@flexghost I just sent one to NPR management letting them know how great Mastodon would be for its ability to create an instance that is managed by the agency and contains all the shows and journalists that people are wanting to follow so you know you’re following the right people!
Show threadStan FletcherApr 12, 2023
@flexghost Done! I suggested they set up their own instance or join an existing one like https://journa.host
Journa.host

The server for working journalists and news outlets on Mastodon. Home to active & retired journalists, media scholars, and a variety of news and journalism adjacent professionals. #Newstodon

Mastodon hosted on journa.host
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@IrwinFletcher0 ME TOO!!
Show threadI TRIED TO TELL YOUApr 12, 2023
@flexghost done!
Show threadflexghost.Apr 12, 2023
@4d3fect Thank you