Tonbo wrote:
Ano ...
So, if we have to get a ficwriter's permission to use them in a filk,
do we have to get their permission to use them in a spam?
Depends... is it a reference to them, or are you actually using them?
What about if they have self-inserted into an anime fic? Do we have
to get their permission in order to use them as a charcter in that
same anime universe? After all, now they're a character instead of
simply a persona.
Absolutely. It is still their persona, after all.
< rant snipped>
Hey, here's an idea!
Is it just maybe possible ...
just maybe, now ...
that ...
that ...
... THAT IT'S ALL JUST FANFICTION AFTER ALL!?
There's a lot of difference between using someone's characters and
using someone's likeness. If someone uses my likeness without my
permission, it is highly unlikely that the depiction of me will be
accurate. Therefore it becomes a personal affront. Besides, it's just
bad manners.
Tonbo
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