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Disappointed to say I'm leaving zirk(dot)us behind today as admin communication continues to be non-existent despite promises to the...

Disappointed to say I'm leaving zirk(dot)us behind today as admin communication continues to be non-existent despite promises to the contrary.

Running a server isn't easy, but if you're going to do it and are accepting money from users to help support you, there are some basic obligations that come along with that.

It's been a month since updates were promised followed by a return to radio silence, so I'm moving on.

New profile: @glecharles@gardenstate.social

The baseball gods have a sick sense of humor, and I find it hard to believe they're rooting for the Mets... 😥 🤞🏽#LGM

The baseball gods have a sick sense of humor, and I find it hard to believe they're rooting for the Mets... 😥 🤞🏽

#LGM

Isco must be watching Lo Celso with mixed emotions. Part, "Fuck, yeah!" part, "Woah, don't take my spot!"I can see...

Isco must be watching Lo Celso with mixed emotions. Part, "Fuck, yeah!" part, "Woah, don't take my spot!"

I can see them playing together better than Isco and Fekir did, especially with Carvalho out, so hopefully Betis can keep steady until he's fully fit.

#AlwaysWatchBetis is back? 🤞🏽

#FediFC #LaLiga

"Make progress among the willing." The Good, Bad, and Ugly of #PIF24An excellent reminder that the industry is so much bigger than...

"Make progress among the willing." The Good, Bad, and Ugly of #PIF24

An excellent reminder that the industry is so much bigger than Amazon and the Big 5, and if we prioritize making progress among the willing, we can disrupt the industry for the better — from within.

#publishing #libraries

https://loudpoet.com/2024/09/28/make-progress-among-the-willing-the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-pif24/

Unable to beat Orlando and Washington so far this season, this is a psychological must-win for #GothamFC against KC, the only other real...

Unable to beat Orlando and Washington so far this season, this is a psychological must-win for #GothamFC against KC, the only other real competition for the top 4 spots.

With all of the high-profile off-season additions, it's amazing to see Martin, Sheehan, and Ryan not only held down their starting roles, but remain the heart of the team.

Best additions: Berger, Sonnett, Lavelle, and, most impressive, the unheralded Ella Stevens. 🦇

#FediFC #NWSL

This is the best video book promo I've ever seen! 🤔🙌🏽🤣#bookstodon...

This is the best video book promo I've ever seen! 🤔🙌🏽🤣

#bookstodon

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAbfNnvvJWH/?igsh=MTY1Zm5mcTNhYW1jYw==

The post-conference LinkedIn connection request game: 1. Did I actually meet this person?2. Did I actually like this person?3. Is this...

The post-conference LinkedIn connection request game:

1. Did I actually meet this person?
2. Did I actually like this person?
3. Is this person involved with any AI tomfoolishness?
4. Did this person include a personal note with their request?

I try to keep my LinkedIn connections clean, but the 48-hour post-conference high has steered me wrong in the past. Their addition of Follow as an option that you can prioritize over Connect might be one of their most underrated features.

Probably switching servers soon and am trying to remember the ideal order of operations before finalizing the migration because I screwed it...

Probably switching servers soon and am trying to remember the ideal order of operations before finalizing the migration because I screwed it up two years ago when I left mastodon dot social.

Updating my abandoned profile was the biggest one I didn't do, but I vaguely recall a couple of others.

Anyone done it recently and has some tips?

#MastodonMigration #MastodonTips

"How long does a Mastodon post take to federate between servers?" @stefan I've wondered this myself, so it was nice to see a...

"How long does a Mastodon post take to federate between servers?" @stefan

I've wondered this myself, so it was nice to see a test that shows the variance across servers, but for the most part, it seems pretty fast.

https://stefanhayden.com/blog/2024/05/10/mastodon-federation-speed-test/

Of all print magazines, I figured airline magazines would last the longest but this is the final print issue of Hemispheres (United) and...

Of all print magazines, I figured airline magazines would last the longest but this is the final print issue of Hemispheres (United) and it's going out with a whimper.

Hard to believe airlines can't turn a captive audience into a profitable one, or at least imagine a way to engage fliers that works as a brand marketing investment. Focusing on travel was arguably too narrow-minded, but there are so many other angles they could have played.

#magazines

I probably still have another ~20 hours of Persona 3, not including the new DLC, and I hate buying games I'm not ready to play... but...

I probably still have another ~20 hours of Persona 3, not including the new DLC, and I hate buying games I'm not ready to play... but this is really tempting right now. 🤔

#gaming

Day One of #PIF24 was solid overall, including one of the best marketing panels I've ever been to, full of practical insights from a...

Day One of #PIF24 was solid overall, including one of the best marketing panels I've ever been to, full of practical insights from a range of publishers, and another failed attempt to convince me that AI in publishing isn't *mostly* smoke and mirrors with a few repackaged features that already exist.

Andy Hunter did a great job of communicating Bookshop's value to indie bookstores and the publishing ecosystem overall, along with an intriguing update on their ebook plans.

Favorite quote of the day (so far) from Brian O'Leary: "Make progress among the willing." re: Stop using Amazon as an excuse...

Favorite quote of the day (so far) from Brian O'Leary: "Make progress among the willing." re: Stop using Amazon as an excuse not to change the way things are done.

Least favorite moment: Influencer marketing examples focused on inspiration and vibes; no numbers, no metrics, no ROI. 👎🏽

#PIF24

A guy walked into the bathroom while on the phone (no Bluetooth; old school cheek to shoulder), hit the urinal and continued to talk while...

A guy walked into the bathroom while on the phone (no Bluetooth; old school cheek to shoulder), hit the urinal and continued to talk while peeing, and then left without even a glance at the sink. WTF?!?

I never saw his face so I'll have to look for his jacket to make sure I don't shake his hand. 🤮

#cmonson

Michael Tamblyn (Kobo) is always a great speaker, and "I Choose Enthusiasm" was a perfect way to start #PIF24.Disruption and...

Michael Tamblyn (Kobo) is always a great speaker, and "I Choose Enthusiasm" was a perfect way to start #PIF24.

Disruption and publishing are like hurricanes and Florida.

"We can win by caring about reading."

"AI as shitty literary Photoshop... it becomes the Drop Shadow of writing."

#publishing

"During this time, I talked to several high-profile writers who collectively make millions of dollars writing on Substack. Their...

"During this time, I talked to several high-profile writers who collectively make millions of dollars writing on Substack. Their readers were also asking them to leave, too. In the end, almost none of them did. They bet that they could simply put their heads down and wait for the controversy to pass. And it worked!" @caseynewton

Newton is a little too polite with the light shade here, but I hope the people he's referring to felt the sting anyway.
https://www.platformer.news/leaving-substack-platformer-year-four/

I hadn't paid attention to baseball in nearly 10 years when I realized the Mets were having an amazing season in 2022, only for them to...

I hadn't paid attention to baseball in nearly 10 years when I realized the Mets were having an amazing season in 2022, only for them to flame out as soon as I started paying attention in September. It was a familiar feeling, but it also reminded me that I used to love baseball — especially the postseason.

Fast forward two years and I'm fully engaged again, loving this special OMG season... and nervous af about this week's series in Atlanta. 😬🤞🏽

#LGM

https://sny.tv/articles/new-mets-baseball-gods-alliance-braves-2024

Anyone else attending the Publishing Innovation Forum in Nashville this week?I'm looking forward to it, and also to sneaking off for...

Anyone else attending the Publishing Innovation Forum in Nashville this week?

I'm looking forward to it, and also to sneaking off for some hot chicken and the Mets games after hours!

#PIF24 #publishing

https://loudpoet.com/2024/09/16/is-the-publishing-innovation-forum-an-event-the-industry-really-needs/

"Weak leadership and lack of administrative support—not parental or community activism—are the No. 1 reason teachers cite for...

"Weak leadership and lack of administrative support—not parental or community activism—are the No. 1 reason teachers cite for altering, limiting, or otherwise censoring their instruction."

Soft censorship is the biggest victory book banners can claim because it spreads far beyond the challenging of individual books. It also aligns with the ongoing attacks on public education.

#BookBans #FreedBetweenTheLines #libraries

https://slate.com/life/2024/09/banned-books-week-schools-censorship.html

Put it in the books!!!! #OMG #LGM 👀

Put it in the books!!!! #OMG #LGM 👀