1) Xbox-Scene is the far greatest one stop Xbox Scene information on the net. First, it helps people especially the newb I am learning how to fully utilize the Xbox to its fullest potential with tutorials. Secondly, it provides up to date news on the scene, sort of like a CNN, but for Xbox! Lastly, the people here are great helping eachother out and this site is practically a place that has everything about the scene from A-Z.
2) I'm a new member, but with his posts he seems to be greatly involved in the community, usaully something you don't see from a moderator and is very knowledgable.