Here's an interview I gave at REDUX.
Behind the Profile: JanetB
October 29th, 2010
Continuing with our veil-lifting series of interviews, our next subject of study is the most prolific contributor Redux has yet to see. Simply, she is the queen of our community, and she’s earned that title both through relentless longevity and her charming virtual charisma. Most impressive is that as soon as you think you know her, she’ll start a new channel completely out of leftfield, and have it filled with choice content within hours. The 617 channels she’s joined, most of which she’s created, are a testament to her rabid hunger for knowledge, and her desire to share as much of it as possible with her followers.
I’m Community Dude Andy, and welcome to this edition of Behind the Profile: JanetB.
Community Dude [CD]: How’s the weather out there in Puerto Rico?
JanetB [JB]: It’s nice and hot here!
CD: Thanks for joining us today. Redux and you have been going steady for a very long time. How did it all start?
JB: Hi Andy, and thanks for the invite. Redux and I came together when I ran across a review for the upstart. I found it quite interesting and the decided to check it out for myself. That was one of the best things I ever did!
CD: You have probably been to as many corners of the Internet as Google’s crawler. What about Redux makes it, and I quote, “the best entertainment site on the web“?
JB: Redux is like the center of the social content galaxy. Everything that is anything of interest or “viral” can be found here and a whole lot more. The community is top notch, knowlegeable, fun, funny and friendly. No where else will you find a better group of people. The real-time post action and live interaction with other members is outstanding. To top it all off, the staff of Redux is bar none ‘THE BEST’.
CD: Aside from your shares, you are known for being very welcoming to every new user you cross paths with, and have helped to make this community the most inviting one around. What drives you to do this?
JB: It is my belief that Redux is the best at what it does and just want new members to feel as welcomed as I did when I first arrived. Telling them how much fun it’s been is just like ‘duh’ – hahaha. Just want to let them know I’m here and interested in what they have to share as well.
CD: Do you have a favorite share, either of your own or someone else’s?
JB: Let’s see, I’d have to say that one of my favorites is “We Are Here, The Pale Blue Dot“. Art, shortfilms, animation and ‘the sciences’ are probably my top interests.
CD: With just under 7,000 shares logged, your status as the Queen of Redux appears to be safe from usurpation for some time. Also, your 1:1 share to prop ratio proves that you are a benevolent ruler with the support of the people. Any words of advice to fledgling new ‘Duxers?
JB: Just dig in. Make sure you use the Redux bookmarklet and you’re half way there. It’s a whole lot of fun if you truly enjoy sharing.
CD: I didn’t have time to check all 7,000 or so shares to research your style, so instead I think I’ll just ask you. How would you describe your style on Redux?
JB: I would say eclectic. I just select what seems best from various styles, videos, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc.
CD: I asked fellow superstar Gioser this same question, and I think you are just as qualified to answer: what has it been like being with Redux for so long, particularly with respect to all of the changes and design revisions?
JB: It has been a great process to see the site evolve. Each ‘update’ bought its own feature or improved upon existing ones. Redux is continuously being innovative. Involving their users in fine tuning the site is a big plus. They LISTEN.
CD: Have any questions for us?
JB: Just one, when is the next jam session?
CD: You’re right; all work and no DJing makes this community manager, well, still pretty happy. However, I’ll see what I can do :) Thanks so much for giving us a peek inside the mighty machine that is JanetB.
