Fan fiction in general was: MOVED from MAIN - "sequels" to the

[coriandra2002]

Tonks:

I do not like fanfiction. I don't read it, and I don't write it. My
view is that fanfiction is a lot like playing a game and cheating.
There is no glory in winning that way.
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What "glory" does a fanfiction writer expect anywhere except on their
own computers?  The best they can hope for is some nice reviews,
recognition in fan fiction communities and maybe even some new
friends, but certainly no public recognition.  It's strictly a hobby
for most writers. 

Carol:

I think I would be most opposed to the fanficing (sp?) of my
characters if I were planning to write a sequel or prequel or series
using the same characters as in a previous novel. That a fan can sue
the author who provided the basis and inspiration for her fanfic is
just preposterous. IMO, of course.
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How could a fan fic writer possibly sue, or even openly complain when
the fan fiction writer is the one breaking law?  It seems to me the
case would laughed right out of court, and if it isn't, it should be.

I don't see why writers shouldn't read fan fics if they want to.

Magpie:

What authors don't do is *read* fanfic. If an author read a fanfic
and actually took the story, they'd have lifted an idea and made
money off it just as anybody else would. 

Perhaps, but a fan fic writer would have a heck of time proving that
in court, even if they somehow did, there's no money or public
recognition in fan fiction so what harm did the original author do them?