Can you (Admin) suggest a way to submit bio info for purchasers of articles? I noticed (just now) DIY.com prefers one as well as a photo. How can we get one through the 'no personal info' clause?
I'm not sure if Admin would OK this or not, but my first instinct was to write up a bio & photo, and put it up separately for free - usage only. That way, anyone who wants the bio / photo can download it to go with your article, and anyone who doesn't isn't stuck with it in the article.
Add a second document to the same submission and add optional at the top of that. Do not make it a part of the same article (same Doc). The Bio should not contain contact (email, address, phone) information, just name and a little bit about yourself.