Kate,
As Matt mentioned, you can change the title for the post and there should be no problems. I've never had a problem, and some publications actually state that workshops are ok. I've seen poems in The Hudson Review, for example, that I recognized from the Sphere, and other well-respected places as well. Some poems in which only one word was changed or something minor. Reputable publications care about the quality of the work, and having been through the Eratosphere critique process, which itself has a good reputation, in a sense shows that other experienced poets, some of whom are also editors, thought well of your effort, or that you took time to expose your work to more than just friends. Some member editors may even ask to publish a poem that was workshopped. The risk is mostly hypothetical, and the benefits are real and tangible, and far outweigh the supposed risk.
Best,
Siham
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