Sometimes loud, formerly poet, always opinionated. As in guillotine... Here via BlackSky, but more active elsewhere: https://loudpoet.com | https://gardenstate.social/@glecharleshttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.comhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mnab3355dc2aBooks I read, games I played, things I watched in May 2026. Do we have similar tastes, or will you be questioning how we ever got connected? Let's find out! https://loudpoet.com/2026/06/01/media-notes-may-2026/01 Jun 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnab3355dc2ahttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmr7oejgo22dEver since announcing that I’m on the market a couple of weeks ago, every conversation has included a variation on a single question: “What do you want to do?” https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/26/how-can-i-help-you/26 May 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmr7oejgo22dhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmzuecfzj22fWhile the AAP and Authors Guild inexplicably continue to spread misinformation about libraries (which leads to authors and agents being misled), a new joint statement from a coalition of library organizations strikes back. https://www.wordsandmoney.com/with-a-simple-statement-have-five-library-organizations-just-called-the-publishing-industrys-bluff-on-library-ebooks/30 May 2026 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmzuecfzj22fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmz4gnamak2kLooking forward to attending the #USBookShow next week! I'll be there both days (and nights) for a mix of programming, networking, and meetings. If you'll be there, drop me an email and let's plan to catch up.29 May 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmz4gnamak2khttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmvwwzucds2f"The best resourced ones have the worst priorities." On AI policies, loopy humans, bloated sequels, B2B mythbusting, and alphabet soup. https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/28/five-things-may-28-2026/28 May 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvwwzucds2fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmvwwzucds2f"The best resourced ones have the worst priorities." On AI policies, loopy humans, bloated sequels, B2B mythbusting, and alphabet soup. https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/28/five-things-may-28-2026/28 May 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvwwzucds2fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmr7oejgo22dEver since announcing that I’m on the market a couple of weeks ago, every conversation has included a variation on a single question: “What do you want to do?” https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/26/how-can-i-help-you/26 May 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmr7oejgo22dhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmomkwlitc2kBlogrolls used to be one of the best ways to discover new-to-you voices, and mine is a curated selection of my current favorite bloggers (and newsletterers?), microbloggers, vloggers, and podcasters. Is it time for webrings to make a comeback, too? loudpoet.com/blogroll/ https://loudpoet.com/blogroll/25 May 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmomkwlitc2khttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mmfpf4yrmc2g"The Father of Sword and Soul" I wasn't familiar with Charles R. Saunders, but this episode of Imaginary Worlds has put Imaro on my TBR. https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/episodes/father-of-sword-and-soul22 May 2026 00:44 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfpf4yrmc2ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mlxv75gsn22tThere are no unequivocally 'good' platforms — being online is a daily series of compromises — but there are levels of bad. Choose your fighter with clear eyes. https://www.revenuerulebreaker.com/beehiivs-ceo-backs-a-maga-candidate-but-dont-pack-your-bags-just-yet/16 May 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxv75gsn22thttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mltbjpn5222j"Who sent you? If the community didn't ask for you, who sent you?" Great episode unpacking the nuances of political activism, community engagement, and marketing fundamentals through the lens of Black influence and the current moment. Recommended. 👍🏽 https://pca.st/episode/18be832c-fba9-4b8c-9e0c-abde57de927814 May 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltbjpn5222jhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mlsuc2gfzs2h"That makes me a bad employee." On supporting-character energy, Influencees, Entrepreneurs, Advocates, and movement-shaped projects. https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/14/five-things-may-14-2026/14 May 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsuc2gfzs2hhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mlo2bpmdpk25"But with the collapse of so much book media, I hate the idea that newsletters are meant to replace other kinds of book coverage." @maris.bsky.social We live in the future. It isn't quite what we imagined. 😞 https://www.themarisreview.com/the-maris-review-vol-104/12 May 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo2bpmdpk25https://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mled5hxom222💯 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 May 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mled5hxom222https://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mlb5qasank26For the first time since 2015, I’m on the open market, looking for my next gig! If you’ve ever wanted to work with me, or have been curious about what I’m actually good at, let’s talk. https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/07/personal-news-open-to-work/07 May 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb5qasank26https://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mlb5qasank26For the first time since 2015, I’m on the open market, looking for my next gig! If you’ve ever wanted to work with me, or have been curious about what I’m actually good at, let’s talk. https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/07/personal-news-open-to-work/07 May 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb5qasank26https://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3ml6px6ln4s27Even if you would never fly Spirit yourself, you probably benefited from their existence, especially if Puerto Rico was a primary destination for you. Ripple effects. https://www.caribjournal.com/2026/05/05/puerto-rico-hit-harder-spirit/06 May 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6px6ln4s27https://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3ml4snau5z22b“...supporting instruction, choice, and access at a time when literacy outcomes are under increasing scrutiny.” The Holy Trinity of Reading, but traditional ebook licensing means 2 of 3 are an obstacle for schools and libraries to support equitably. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/100326-student-reading-app-sora-reports-on-digital-literacy-trends.html05 May 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4snau5z22bhttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mksvgcluhk27Books I read, games I played, things I watched in April 2026. Do we have similar tastes, or will you be questioning how we ever got connected? Let's find out! https://loudpoet.com/2026/05/01/media-notes-april-2026/01 May 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksvgcluhk27https://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mkppkii56s2c"Pragmatism and ethics don’t goose valuations." On contracts of adhesion, arbiters of reality, software brain, trustworthy resources, and clear visions. https://loudpoet.com/2026/04/30/five-things-april-30-2026/30 Apr 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkppkii56s2chttps://blacksky.community/profile/loudpoet.com/post/3mk452ic3l22vYou, secretly using AI: "That *is* my unique voice." @microcosm.bsky.social : "Friend, we know you can do better." How many publishers could credibly have a transparent and nuanced AI policy like this? The answer should be most, but sadly, it's not. https://microcosmpublishing.com/blog/2026/04/microcosms-ai-policy-tldr-no-thank-you/22 Apr 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:5woi6h3y7ygxpgygk6jpytau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk452ic3l22v