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Subject Explainer

The Subject options are what fill the subject line in the email that is submitted. Since a custom message cannot be entered, a reader must choose from one of the options. Yes, they are mostly tailored to The Editor's interests, but the first one is a useful catch-all.

General correspondence: Use this catch-all option for anything non-specific. If you are an acquaintance of The Editor, or a family member who can't keep up with The Editor's email address changes, or just want write to say something nice, or not, this is the option to use.

I offer a citation to consider: See Citations Explainer below.

We are a degrowth initiative—lets collaborate: Use this option if you share The Editor's outlook that 1) society's impact on the planet is out of control, 2) more grassroots degrowth initiatives are essential, and 3) you are planning something and would like help with communicating it (editing, information design ...). If the fit is right, The Editor may like to find time to give, freely.

We are a business and need content help: Use this option if you are 1) a non-profit or commercial entity, 2) environmentally-oriented in some way (technologically, scientifically, grassroots ...), and 3) need editing services, or consultation/help with content migrations and/or editorial planning.

I have a legal matter to smooth over: Use this option if any content on this domain is non-conforming to a copyright policy somewhere. Written content on this domain is always the The Editor's original work, and most imagery is either The Editor's own creativity or from the public domain. But sometimes he will use imagery from a protected source if permission has been granted or licensed for it, or if the source is properly credited. In the latter case, The Editor is happy to be advised of any needed changes.

Citations Explainer

Use this option if you are kindly writing the The Editor to point out any erroneous details in something he has written on this domain. The Editor writes non-fiction, primarily, so using sources and getting facts right is important to him. But The Editor makes mistakes like any human, appreciates info that corrects the facts, and will give credit where due.

If you write for this reason, please also:

1. Indicate where the problem is by title of article and section/paragraph location (n.b. some articles have contents lists; use the closet section links).
2. Explain, clearly, what the potential problem is, and what the real facts are.
3. Provide a source, if possible, that sheds light on the truth, preferably one that is accessible online.

And check the little box at the end of the form if you want acknowledged by the Name you provide. This is an opt-in for sharing your identity. Otherwise, 'Anonymous Contributor' is used in the endnote credit.

While providing a source is optional, it is important and recommended. The Editor reads the source material, considers the context, and edits accordingly. A reference number is then smartly positioned at the end of the revised material, and a corresponding note is added that concisely makes clear the correction, source, and contributor. As an example of how that will look, click the reference number at the end of this sentence, or scroll down to the sole endnote (n.b. back-links and social media @-handles are not included in acknowledgements).¹

Attention: Opinions alone (without the backing of a source) are welcome but may not sufficiently warrant making any revision, just for the record. Similarly, writing The Editor to point out orthotypographical mistakes, though welcome, does not merit endnote credit. The Editor is happy to bear the shame of typos, if need be, until he finds them himself, if ever.

Warranted revisions are made at the first opportunity, but generally within a week's time. Regardless, additional messages asking When? or Why not? are counterproductive.

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