On Jun 10, 2004, at 12:46 AM, Dfox22@aol.com wrote:

First, sorry about the HTML.  Will remember that for the future.

Second: It is my understanding that many Japanese creators view
the creation of fanworks (doujin, cosplay costumes, etc.) as a sign
of honor; these works are symbols of the fans fondness for the
Creators work.  Not all creators feel this way, of course.

About a year or so ago, someone on this list posted a link to an
article on MSN.com that dealt with fanfiction, Harry Potter in
specific.  That article made mention of JK Rowling's disapproval
of HP fics, especially lime/lemons.  IIRC, she didn't ask outright
that these fics not be written, just that she wasn't happy with them.

In the case of Rowlings and the Japanese creators, it's not like
one can simply pick up a phone and ask permission. However,
one *can* email a fanfic writer and ask.  As such, when an
author asks that you not post something set in an universe they
created, shouldn't you at show some consideration?

I'm not trying to stir up trouble here folks, just curious.

Well there is the whole Anne McCaffery Debacle, which muddies the 
waters quite a bit.

-Steve "Komodo" T.
http://www.geocities.com/studio_pc_hub/



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