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What's your best tweet?
The first time I ever tweeted the #CODBlackOps hashtag: http://twitter.com...!/JD_2020/status/13138358673
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Oxygen, Water, The Sun, Sugar, Protein, and Love.
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I use it for all sorts of stuff... Most interesting would be the consumer trending capabilities in the gaming industry.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Twitter or Facebook?
Uh oh... Are Mommy and Daddy fighting again?
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Justin Bieber.
What feature should Twitter add?
The ability to tweet regionally in your area. Would be a huge help to community managers and celebrities holding tweet-ups!
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Pretty much anything... If your tweet is too long expanded, it's not good enough even when abbreviated!
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Of course I have! It's usually personal. Or hilarious.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#BlameJD
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Every time a follower tweets me a candid photo of me, letting me know they saw me in a public setting. And could have strangled me...
How do you make your tweets unique?
I try to give a glimpse behind-the-scenes into the games industry and lifestyle.
What inspires you to tweet?
John Stamos.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
I think we've all been there... Maybe you're on a rant, or just couldn't fit what you wanted into one tweet so wind up sending a few!
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Follow sparingly, and tweet concisely. Twitter's functionality breaks down if you follow thousands of individuals.
How long can you go without a tweet?
How long is this interview? .....
What question are we not asking here that we should?
Other than yourself, who would you nominate for a ShortyAward in your category, and why?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
Twitter becoming a more important force in global communication, and outgrowing the silly stereotypes that come with it.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
Probably @TobyTurner. Pretty much every YouTube video of his makes me laugh at least a little uncontrollably.
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That all it is good for is letting the world know when you're shitting.
Why should people follow you?
Now that I no longer work on Call of Duty, I'd say you should follow me if you care to stay in tune with what I do next in my career ;).
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
Every Twitter account is one-of-a-kind.
How do you decide what to tweet?
I'm always looking out for my followers. I ask "Is this something they'd enjoy / want to know?" If so, I go for it.
Why'd you start tweeting?
Back when Twitter was about the SMS, it was a fun way to record my life & observations on-the-go (this was pre-iPhone, people).
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Absolutely. As a Community Manager, it is THE go-to resource for so many things... Collecting feedback, making announcements, early alerts..
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Utilize hashtagging, the right way. Don't #hashtag every #buzz #word in a #tweet; rather, hashtag the #subject of your tweet.
How will the world change in the next year?
The world of connected devices will be much bigger and better. Most services will be in the cloud, and social media will continue to boom.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Not leaving enough spare characters for others to Re-Tweet you the classic way. I need to leave 12 for "RT @JD_2020 ".
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
More polluted, less oil.
