I get a few alerts throughout the night saying people have submitted posts for review, that's great! However, you'll see only one has been accepted to far. What is mostly getting denied, are the interviews some people have done.

I'm not trying to be the only guy doing these, however what most of these others lack, is content. Sure you're getting the interviews, but when I read them, what am I learning? It seems that you guys are trying to meet me half way with info, you'll ask a bit about dev, and then another small bit about the personal life and thats it. You really aren't trying to get more info, it seems like you're just casually asking and not really trying to find out.

We have the technology, we can rebuild him..

There are some things that can be done to help you out!

(*) Do some research on who you've interviewing. I know that before I do an interview, i'm using that search function more than I ever use it for casual look ups, try to see what your person has talked about, done, and what they are doing. This way you're coming to them knowing what to talk about and what they have done. By doing this you'll know to ask about certain projects, or why one died, or what happened to this idea, etc.

(*) If you're dealing with a developer, start off asking them what got them into BYOND, what they like about the software, what they would like to see with it, what has kept them going with this site, what are their recent developments in the gaming world, if there is news, what spoilers can they share?

(*) If you've got a Pixel Artist, or any type of person who deals with graphics, on your hands, ask them what they love the most about art, What was it that got them into art among anything else, any tips they have for new pixel artists, what are they trying to convey with their art?

(*) Try to make it personal, sure it's great to hear about their BYOND life and development, but what is going to make the community feel more attached to them, is knowing how they are as the "average joe", when they're not here being awesome, what are they doing? What are their hobbies? What do they do to relieve stress? Has their life influenced or affected what they do here? Do they have a professional job (IE Masterdan is an accountant), if so, ask them about it, what degree do they have. If they're in college, what degree are they going for.

(*) Always get follow ups! If you're interested in their response and want to know even more, ask more! You're still letting people into their life and you're showing them you're interested in them which can boost their self esteem.

(*) LET CURIOSITY GET A HOLD OF YOU. Nothing is exactly out of bounds when you're interviewing (minus a few things that can get a bit inappropriate). If you really want to know something, or if you know the community really wants some untold answers, go for it and ask. By interviewing you're not only getting to know them personally, but you're letting the community and even random passerbys know what's going on with this site and them. This is giving your interview that content I have tried to provide.

So next time you want to submit an interview, please read over these tips and remember to take your time on this, I know I always do them by e-mail because it allows them to think out their answers and hopefully give them non-regrettable answers.

- Enigmatic Gallivanter