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i have noticed herein that people want information to help them get started, do spells enhance magic etc..
i have found books and links and wonder what format or rules are there as to how to post spells, books, links etc...
which would ensure safety of posting someone elses work herein,
so as to make the information available?
so far, i give very general information, not specifying exactly where to look for what is being asked for.
have been out of school a long time and technology has changed research so much, that i am not certain how to make the work of others available more exactly, and without discrediting the original author, site owner etc...