At 12:06 1/4/97, Mike W. Loader wrote:

Note that sending fics to Mr. Donovan would be a _bad_ idea. While Viz is
likely aware of our existance, they aren't officially aware...which gives
both them and us the legal basis to write these things. They don't know
*wink* so there's no infringement. It's still technically illegal, but...

  They whole upshot of this is: Even if you think it would be neat of
have the guy who dubs Ryoga admire your work, _don't_. It's asking for a
cease-and-desist, or possibly a suit.

This is VERY GOOD Advice, people.  The powers that be can, and generally
will overlook the legal questions involved with fanfics when they are not
forced to acknowledge them.

Forcing the issue can create a challenge to the copyright that they would
be *required* to deal with.  That would be bad.

Meddle NOT in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and good with
ketsup.

Zen the Heretic-