These Educ threads are for newcomers to learn astrology and I feel probably would have benefited from collaboration,rather than just individuals.
This is also true. I have always seen the ED board as a place for
basic learning. The articles should be simple and clear to newcomers, because intermediate or advanced astrologers know more of course. The material supplied also does not have to be totally professional. We have books written by renowned astrologers for that. Most newbies dont really feel like reading one whole book after another, but a few articles with simple instructions are just what they can absorb in the beginning.
We therefore welcome all attributions. When the member is not native English speaking, we can edit their grammar, no problem there. When we see things that dont add up, we change them etc. etc. so that the final product will be acceptable for the ED board. We are 5 moderators and between all of us, there is always one who will know how to correct a certain statement.
Should copyright issues arise, then we also will make sure that the copied material will be shortened. If that will blow up the whole article, then that is a pity of course, but we cannot do otherwise. Only solution then is to re-write the article in your own words, which, even though the info comes from another source, is permitted as far as we know.