{"id":13243,"date":"2019-04-05T18:30:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T22:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=13243"},"modified":"2024-11-11T17:25:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T22:25:22","slug":"2019-afp-icon-twitter-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/2019-afp-icon-twitter-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 AFP ICON X Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON) was this week! While we loved meeting our clients, talking to new people, and visiting the local attractions (and sampling the favorite local margarita spots), our favorite part of AFP ICON is all the amazing sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We pulled some of the top tweets from AFP ICON\u2019s sessions and included a takeaway for each. Look at all the amazing content we learned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Using matte or low-gloss paper reduces glare, which makes appeals easier to read for senior eyes. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 qgiv (@qgiv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/qgiv\/status\/1113102941597007872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Readability isn\u2019t only a digital metric! Making direct mail appeals easy to read is important\u2026 especially since the majority of direct mail donors are seniors. We learned that using matte paper for appeals and updates is a simple way to make your appeals easier for seniors to read. Other readability tips included indenting paragraphs, making margins larger, using 14-point font (at a minimum!), and using high-contrast colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in other ways you can make it easier for seniors to donate, we can help! Here\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/accessibility-making-it-easy-for-seniors-to-donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to tweak your donation process<\/a>&nbsp;to make it more accessible to everyone\u2026 including seniors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Need a reason to call your donor to say thank you? Here&#8217;s a few!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hollyhpolly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hollyhpolly<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nsAD9V6xeZ\">pic.twitter.com\/nsAD9V6xeZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sarah Willey, MA, CFRE, SMS TEDx Speaker she\/her (@SarahNicole838) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SarahNicole838\/status\/1112823445249654784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does contacting your donors to thank them for a gift really make a difference? Research says \u201cyes!\u201d Put an emphasis on thanking your donors in personal ways if you want to increase the odds of them giving again. We especially loved that donors who received a thank-you call within 24 hours usually gave 39% more the next time they gave. A 5-minute phone call results in a nearly 40% gift size increase?! Talk about a return on your investment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donor retention can seem intimidating. But don\u2019t fret!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/donor-retention-five-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s an infographic<\/a>&nbsp;that breaks down 5 donor-retention activities that will take you 5 minutes or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fascinating! Use a credit card update service and you can make your monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/giving?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#giving<\/a> program very successful! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fundraising?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fundraising<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AFPIHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AFPIHQ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/18pzN99EE7\">pic.twitter.com\/18pzN99EE7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gail Perry (@GailPerrync) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GailPerrync\/status\/1112790611608981505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know the value of recurring donors. It makes sense to work on keeping them engaged! One way to do that is to use a credit card update service to prevent lapsed, expired, or replaced cards. They prevent hitches or delays in recurring payments, and it\u2019s also a lot less work for your staff. Forget playing phone tag with someone to try to get their new card info: this does it for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Qgiv hint:&nbsp;<\/em>if you\u2019re using Qgiv, this is already available to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Donors want three things:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; A prompt, personal thank-you<br \/>&#8211; An understanding of where their money will go and how you&#8217;ll use it<br \/>&#8211; An update containing measurable, quantifiable reports on what their money achieved.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 qgiv (@qgiv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/qgiv\/status\/1112712506307280896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wonder what donors want from the nonprofit they support? It\u2019s this. This is what they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one of the sessions we attended, the speaker told us that it\u2019s not enough any more to just make donors feel good about their gift. Donors&nbsp;<em>already&nbsp;<\/em>feel good about their gift. Instead, treat your donors like investors. They\u2019ve invested money in your cause. What did you accomplish with it? Share&nbsp;<em>that<\/em>&nbsp;with your donors. They\u2019ll be more likely to give again if they feel their money accomplished something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know where to start? That\u2019s okay!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/a-donor-thank-you-letter-template-plus-extra-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out this blog article<\/a>&nbsp;to see a great thank-you letter, understand why it works, and get a template that will get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02\" id=\"hs-cta-7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02\"><!--[if lte IE 8]>\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/8356283\/7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/8356283\/7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02.png\" alt=\"Schedule a demo to receive a personalized tour of Qgiv's full platform and find  out how we can help you change the world!\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(8356283, '7061015b-7a2b-4ec5-9aac-37ca0d5acd02', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fundraising consultant <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rachelmuir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rachelmuir<\/a> says including photos in your automatic email replies is a &#8220;great way to stand out and be memorable.&#8221; (Another tip for fundraisers from Muir: Add your photo in your email signature, so that your donors will recognize and remember you.) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/afpicon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#afpicon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WmXXqsF3ht\">pic.twitter.com\/WmXXqsF3ht<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lisa Schohl (@LisaSchohl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LisaSchohl\/status\/1113075633100410881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictures are powerful! Our BFF Rachel Muir (you can check out a couple recent webinars she\u2019s done with us&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/12682\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/upgrade-donors-boost-revenue-donor-surveys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>) suggests putting pictures in two unusual places: in your automatic email replies and in your signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know we should include pictures on appeals, donation forms, thank-you pages, and receipts, but this tip is genius. Pictures can soften the often-impersonal process of sending automated email replies, and the bit about using signature photos to build face recognition is brilliant. This is a low-cost, low effort activity that can make a BIG impression!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about other places to use good images?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/how-to-use-powerful-images-to-boost-your-online-fundraising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There\u2019s a blog entry for that<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gen Z and Millennials prefer to be called &#8220;advocates&#8221; or &#8220;allies&#8221; instead of &#8220;donors&#8221; or &#8220;supporters.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Semantics moment: this implies they want to be seen as &#8220;coming alongside&#8221; others, not donating out of a sense of obligation or pity.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 qgiv (@qgiv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/qgiv\/status\/1112810848878120960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Young donors (Millennials and Generation Z) don\u2019t have as much spending power as their parents and grandparents\u2026 yet! But they are still passionate about nonprofits and the work they do. Gen Z is so philanthropic-minded that people call them \u201cphilanthro-kids!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One big difference between young donors and their parents is that younger donors prefer to be called \u201cadvocates\u201d or \u201callies.\u201d In their mind, these donors aren\u2019t giving to people out of pity, obligation, or a sense of \u201ccharity.\u201d Instead, they view themselves as helping out their fellow humans. It\u2019s a subtle difference, but it\u2019s an important one\u2026 especially as we try to engage more and more young supporters as donors, volunteers, and even advisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more about how to approach young donors?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/millennial-donors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s a blog entry written&nbsp;<em>by<\/em>&nbsp;a Millennial on how to reach us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Fundraising is not mining or hunting; it&#8217;s farming&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/afpicon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#afpicon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gala<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Fundraising?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Fundraising<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SZQRni8ASp\">pic.twitter.com\/SZQRni8ASp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Inspired Hearts (@iinspirehearts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iinspirehearts\/status\/1112371764317900800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to think of fundraising as a game. And we still can\u2026 it\u2019s just much more \u201cFarmville\u201d than \u201cBattlefield.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t \u201cwin\u201d fundraising when someone makes a gift. You \u201cwin\u201d fundraising when someone gives loyally, over and over, gradually increasing their gift each time. A successful donor relationship doesn\u2019t just result in a gift! It results in a lifelong partnership between you and your donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psst: want to grow your relationships with your donors? We have an eBook for that! It\u2019s even farm-themed! Download it here \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.qgiv.com\/ebook-donor-cultivation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grow Your Giving: Donor Cultivation Strategies for Every Nonprofit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First year retention rates for one-time gifts is 24%. First year retention rates for recurring gifts is 73%. Revenue per donor for single gifts is $108 and for for recurring gifts is $222. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SMacLaughlin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SMacLaughlin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/afpicon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#afpicon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris LeBrun (@chrislebrun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chrislebrun\/status\/1112791728820572161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahem. Please listen to me:&nbsp;<em>allow recurring donations.&nbsp;<\/em>They\u2019re (almost) literally the best thing since sliced bread. Donors who set up recurring donations are three times more likely to stick with you after their first year. Their annual contributions are generally more than double their one-time-gift-giving counterparts. They\u2019re predictable revenue, which makes planning easier. PLEASE let people donate to you on a recurring basis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to start a recurring giving program? No problem.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/form-design-tips-that-will-help-you-build-a-recurring-donor-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s an article on how to build your donation form<\/a>&nbsp;to attract recurring donors. And here\u2019s an article on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/turn-1-time-donors-recurring-donors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to turn 1-time donors into recurring donors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If you want to make a big impact with a CTA, pose your photographs so the subject is looking at or pointing at the CTA. Donors will instinctively look where they are gesturing. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZMIRcbasfS\">pic.twitter.com\/ZMIRcbasfS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 qgiv (@qgiv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/qgiv\/status\/1112749786380140545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not gonna lie: this one blew our minds a little bit. Humans are hardwired to take cues from other humans in our area\u2026. including humans that are printed on an appeal or appear on a webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an experiment, researchers included a picture of a baby next to a \u201cDONATE\u201d button on two different web pages. On one, the baby was looking at the camera. On the other, the baby was looking at the CTA button. The second page attracted many more clicks on the CTA! On the first, people just made eye contact with the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more image tips? Here\u2019s\u00a0how to add a hyperlinked image\u00a0to your next email appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Five exercises &#8211;&gt; five stories <br \/>Do these exercises with your Board:<br \/>1) Why do I care? <br \/>2) Why should someone give?<br \/>3) What are we raising money for? <br \/>4) Killer short story about your work.<br \/>5) Wouldn&#8217;t it be wonderful if&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GailPerrync?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GailPerrync<\/a> @LJacobwith <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Julia Campbell (She\/Her) #BlackLivesMatter \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@JuliaCSocial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JuliaCSocial\/status\/1112463800978956288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your board members engaged in the fundraising process can be a nightmare. But is it any wonder? They\u2019re not professional fundraisers. They don\u2019t work with your organization full time \u2014 they have other jobs, instead. And they don\u2019t often get to connect with your work on a daily basis like you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help overcome those obstacles, get your board members engaged with storytelling exercises. Telling stories reconnects them with their passion, gets them excited about your work, and gives them room to dream about the future. Plus, any killer stories they tell can be used in future appeals, updates, and other communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for other ways to get them more engaged? Here are some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/get-board-members-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips from a real-life fundraiser<\/a>&nbsp;(now a real-life Qgiv writer) that will help you connect with your board. And here\u2019s an article about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/peer-to-peer-fundraising-for-boards-you-betcha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to engage board members using peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a>. Yes, we\u2019re serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus Post<\/h2>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you to the staff at @TexasMedClinic for taking care of me tonight.\ud83d\ude91<br \/>A fractured radial head in my elbow two-hours after being in town, was not how I planned on starting my time in San Antonio for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFPICON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AFPICON<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BlameJosh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BlameJosh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cmflVTMhf1\">pic.twitter.com\/cmflVTMhf1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TheDudeAbidez.eth (@TheDudeAbidez_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDudeAbidez_\/status\/1111865722580422656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know those electric scooters that are popping up in cities across the country? They\u2019re sinister. 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