Hi LOAx3,
Your "research" is absolutely fine here. You are researching for personal growth and information which is what most of us here have and are still doing. That's what we are all about at PC. Finding the information we need/want and making connections along the way
Indeed, the kind of research we do not allow is for students who are studying, data collection etc. You got that right!
I hope you find the information you are looking for.
Take good care!