The problem with lay explanations in physics articles is that they tend to be wrong: they over-simplify to the point of contradicting the physics, or diverging

The problem with lay explanations in physics articles is that they tend to be wrong: they over-simplify to the point of contradicting the physics, or diverging into a discussion of language. Neither of those are considered acceptable, (though you could argue otherwise.) You start saying things like "one way to think about it is like this..." and anyone who knows better will tell you that, while it's an easy way to think, it is ultimately not correct.