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Part 2 of the Interviews Double Feature! Thank you guys for retaking interest in these like I have and I'm glad I got back into things. This is an older member that most of the newer members probably don't know but ought to get to know. He's been around for a very long time now. It's Kurt! Enjoy: DD: "So Kurt what have you been up to lately on the site? I haven't seen you in the shoutbox much really or posting in the forums so I'm wondering: are you mainly lurking ?" KURT: "I've actually been really busy of late. I was home schooled last year for freshman year and didn't really enjoy it so I decided to go back to public school. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to get back into school as a homeschooler here. It was easier to get into three different private schools then the local high school. So i spent most of the summer studying to get back into school. But now that that's over with, I hope to spend more time on this great site." DD: "That sounds rough, was it only your freshman year that you were homeschooled for education in your life? (If you don't mind me asking)" KURT: "Not at all. I've been back and forth from public to home. Specifically I've been home schooled 1st-3rd, 5th-6th, and 9th grade, the rest public school." DD: "Alright so that right there is just a little fun fact for the readers . What's the biggest change you've noticed recently at 343i and what is the best?" KURT: "Whew, that's a tough one. I think the most important change is the addition of staff positions. By staff I mean "News Group" "Event Organizer" stuff like that. I think it relieves some pressure off the moderators and helps keep the forum running smoothly. I know, not that recent, but I think it has been a great change to the forums." DD: "I joined after the two positions were made so I could only imagine the stress the Moderators had to deal with in the before-time. So Kurt you're a very senior member here, how have you seen the site evolve and what do you think of the site's evolution overall?" KURT: "Well, the first major change to this site I was present for (that i remember) was the new skin. I think this is a huge improvement over the plain white skin that was present when I joined. I've also seen the addition of awards, some new sections in the forums, and once again, the staff positions. I think that all these changes and tweeks have really contributed to the site as a whole and have improved user experience here." DD: "Could you tell us your most memorable moment on 343i.org?" KURT: "That's tough. There's been so many! I'd have to say when one of the mods, (I never found out who) kept on changing users names in the shoutbox. I actually think I recorded it. Here's a link to the video on dropbox. Zing! (ignore the skyrim theme. It's an old thing i recorded for someone. And if those aren't the correct videos im sorry, i don't have any way to view them as I am running windows 8 until I can get windows 7). It's a little long and probably boring but basically, a mod started messing with Azaxx by changing his name to troll him. It then turned into a lot of laughs and fun. I don't know why that particular moment stuck with me but it has to be one of my favorite moments on the forums." DD: "That does sound hilarious . So you do video recording? Have you ever thought about recording playdates or doing videos for the forum or is this just a small hobby of yours?" KURT: "Actually I don't really use it. I just got bandicam so I could just record a few minecraft creations to show a few friends. I couldn't really use it effectively on my laptop because of performance issues but I have yet to try it on my new computer. I mainly use it just to monitor my FPS, not for actually recording anything. So to answer your question, I don't do it with any seriousness. It's just nice to have if I see a funny glitch in a game or create something epic in minecraft, or if a funny moment occurs in the shoutbox. :awesome:" DD: "That's a nice little hobby you got there it sounds pretty cool! I want to talk to you about your personal opinion on something Kurt, what do you think of the Top 15 list that comes out monthly? I've seen a lot of contraversy over it and it's made with no bias from people who swear to be fair. Do you think it's as just as it was when it started or do you feel it's turned into a popularity contest?" KURT: "Hmm... I haven't seen the last one yet but I remember it started as just a fun little topic (but i'm not sure. There were quite a few top users lists a while ago). I don't think it has turned into a popularity contest. And if it has, I haven't seen anyone trying to get on it. I haven't seen a significant change in user behavior since the first one." DD: "I agree with you there, I never thought it was about popularity and I haven't seen users act differently to achieve a spot on the list. The users who are nice and helpful are nice and helpful because they want to be. Ok let's bounce to another topic and get to Halo. When it comes to Halo are you a campaign player or a multiplayer kind of person? Which do you prefer is what I mean." KURT: "I am more of a multiplayer person. I just love the satisfaction of being at the top of the leaderboard and just PWNing then killing a few grunts. I still enjoy the campaign though. I just get more satisfaction and enjoyment out of multiplayer." DD: "Wow interesting! To be honest I thought you were more of a campaign person being that you're very into the Halo Universe lore, specifically Ghosts of Onyx. What's your favorite thing about Kurt Trevelyan that made you want to model your profile after him?" KURT: "He is, to me, a very heroic figure in the halo universe. (Spoiler alert) I love the fact that he sacrificed himself for the saftey of his spartans, and stopped the covenant from getting to the shield world and getting their hands on all the forerunner tech. And of course, his epic quote "Didn't you know? Spartans never die." (kaboom). Ghosts of Onyx was my favorite in the halo series, and he has been my favorite character." DD: "Wow Kurt it's been an honor getting to know you more because you are one of the senior members that I don't know very well. Or at least I didn't until now! This is also important because with the population of the site growing exponentially, it's good that they know who some of the longer term, dedicated members are even if they are not as active. So Kurt can you give words of wisdom to the readers who want to be recognized as you are recognized?" KURT: "For words of wisdom, I can only say to keep active in this community. Stay active in the forums, have some fun in the shoutbox, and participate in playdates if you can. There's really nothing else to it." So that's it for the Double Feature! Everyone give it up for Kurt :clapping: . Again I hope you all enjoyed that or thought it was interesting thank you all. Another fun fact: Kurt wrote this all in his signature choice of lime color text even in the PMs. Watch out for this member out there and get to know him! And look out for the next one!