John Scalzi
I enjoy pie. I'm not here anymore. Where else to find me online: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2022/11/04/where-i-am-online/…
195,494
Followers
533
Following
189,615
Tweets
288.0
Avg Engagement
5,152
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @scalzi's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-03-23
- Verification:No
- Location:Bradford, Ohio, USA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,243
- Avg Likes per Tweet:260.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:27.8
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsHis tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 2,942 likes and 502 retweets. This indicates a strong and active community that values his perspective and humor.
260.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
27.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
843,637
Total Likes
90,285
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
149
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
380
75th Percentile
16,278
Top Tweet
1.47
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Commentator
Adds perspective to others content
34.0%
Original
40.4%
Replies
4.6%
Retweets
21.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.0%
With Media
55.6%
With Links
0.4%
With #Tags
37.3%
With @Mentions
0.4%
With Emojis
145
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.19
Reply/Original Ratio
4.61
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
86.0%
Weekday Posts
14.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 148 retweets (5% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,243 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersHis audience includes fans of science fiction, humor, and online culture. They are likely to be active on social media and interested in commentary on popular media and internet trends.
Good
Audience Quality
19.3%
Suspicion Index
17.9%
Low-Quality %
85
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
26.4%
Empty Bio
14.6%
<10 Tweets
19.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
39.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
75.7%
No URL
9.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
81,776,314
Total Potential Reach
85
Median Follower Reach
370
75th Percentile Reach
12.5%
>1K followers
1.7%
>10K followers
0.4%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
69.7%
Creators
34,868 accounts
15.7%
Consumers
7,854 accounts
14.6%
Dormant
7,278 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
688
Verified Followers
0.68% of total
9,215
Protected Accounts
9.12% of total
9 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,100,051 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @lifehacker | 3,831,678 | Productivity | Productivity, Technology, Life Skills |
| @benlandis | 2,847,735 | - | - |
| @dodo | 2,734,364 | Animal Advocate | animals, compassion, rescue |
| @JoyAnnReid | 2,051,620 | - | - |
| @GRRMspeaking | 1,513,568 | Author | writing, fantasy, storytelling |
| @shwood | 1,509,350 | Magician | Magic, Comedy, Conventions |
| @RexChapman | 1,254,090 | Commentator | Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary |
| @mmpadellan | 1,222,087 | Political Commentator | #BlueWave2022, #Feminist, #TheResistance |
| @dooce | 1,177,574 | Author | writing, blogging, parenting |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
76,036
Followers With Bio
24,962
Followers Without Bio
75.28%
% With Bio
24.72%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,243 analyzed36,509
Combined Engagement
13,712
Total Likes
22,797
Total Retweets
7,302
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Bob_Casey: WESTERN PA 🆘 Hundreds of mail-in ballots have been reported as incorrectly dated. If you submitted a mail-in ballot in Alleg…
I see the head of Spoutible has picked an online fight with romance writers and I am certain that it will go differently for him than it has for every other person who has picked an online fight with romance writers https://t.co/muKAPMsIej
Those of you who are new to this: Never pick fights with romance authors. 38% of them are current/former lawyers and will tear your arguments apart, another 38% are current/former teachers and can handle a tantrum, and all of them were over your bullshit before you even started.
RT @pattonoswalt: WOW that second paragraph. 💯💯💯
Those who will scream about wokeness and cancel culture about this will conveniently forget that this fellow has been consistently horrible for years, there were SO MANY opportunities to "cancel" him before this, and yet it is only now he's shown the door https://t.co/XCAzn8Tv41
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently comments on pop culture and internet trends, often with a satirical or critical tone. His tweets often spark debate, especially around topics like cancel culture and media representation. He uses his platform to highlight and critique issues in the entertainment and publishing industries.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 195,494
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @scalzi reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 195,494 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 288.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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