Needless to say, we're both happier with the way things are now. Also, there seems to be a resurgence of poetry readings in coffee shops and book stores. Small press publications are always springing up, and with the advent of desk top publishing, poets can self publish at a minimum cost. The opportunities abound like never before, but publishing in the main stream still seems out of reach for most of us. First know the difference between success and recognition.
Success is much harder to come by, but recognition can come from many sources, great and small.
Assuming the poet has studied the craft and is diligently working on that craft, success will come as a result of perseverance and hard work. I would recommend doing poetry readings as a way to connect with other poets and gain ground on a local level. Joining critique groups and organizations are also advantageous and should provide opportunities to network with other writers and publishers. Doing readings and getting published, even on a small or local level, is gratifying and will bring some recognition. Considering SG is on the internet, the coverage should be vast.