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The Shorty Interview
with Scott Derek

How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
As mentioned before I use Facebook and my Tweets appear there-Some notable people have found me (and mentioned me) on Twitter!
What's your favorite Twitter app?
I used to use Tweetdeck, but just having my Twitter account hooked up to Facebook is good enough for me. :)
Twitter or Facebook?
Both. I set up my Twitter to accept my Facebook posts because I tend to go over the 140 character limit at times.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
When there are fake celebrity deaths.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Almost every word. I dislike the "texting world" that we live in-is it so hard to write out simple words?
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Sometimes there are spam bots, but as long as you are polite and enjoy the weather I don't mind. :)
How do you make your tweets unique?
I really don't-I just try to mention the location so if someone were to look up the weather for a specific area my tweet will appaear!
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Be accurate, be patient, and then people will find you. :)
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
Adding more characters and allowing images to just appear with the tweets.
Why should people follow you?
People should follow me to get accurate weather info and join in on the conversation too! I will respond back!
Why'd you start tweeting?
I like to stay up on social media as much as I can so I try to do whatever I can to help people to stay safe as well during severe weather.
How will the world change in the next year?
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
For most of my tweets they are shortened statuses from my Facebook or Google+ weather pages; sometimes important words get cut off.

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Most recent nominations
for Scott Derek

Ana
Ana @Miamisweetie
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because he turns all my grey skies into sunny days!!
Lauren Gizzi
Lauren Gizzi @twixie09
I nominate @scott_derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because I can. :D
Michael J. Davis
Michael J. Davis @Mikeydct
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because... my son wants to be a weather man like him.
Craig Holmes
Craig Holmes @HeroOfGaming
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because... he tells amazing forecasts while being accurate.
Vincent Gizzi
Vincent Gizzi @amatoryknight
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because... he makes it rain. :D
Randy Leije
Randy Leije @RandyMW
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because... he's excellent at what he does!
greg_
greg_ @seabassjtv
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because... hes a really really good weather guy.
Matt Teymant
Matt Teymant @mrt031079
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because...he keeps the weather in meteorology!!
Enzo Torino
Enzo Torino @BigEnzo
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because he takes the time to explain the weather in Jersey!
Maurice Shamell
Maurice Shamell @MoeWx
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because he is an outstanding Meteorologist and great friend.
Scott Derek
Scott Derek @Scott_Derek
I nominate @Scott_Derek for a Shorty Award in #weather because he's an excellent meteorologist for the Jersey Shore!