Re: The Fanfiction Documentary
Wait, what? Background music? Went for the multimedia all-round experience, eh? Too bad it wasn't FanArt, or you could have thrown in a 1-minute movie "how to draw a figure" or something.Originally Posted by mr_pikachu
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Anyway, I kept a list of things to quote as I read this in pieces the last few days. Nice documentary; it would make a fine reference wherever fanfic gets flamed - not that the opposing side wouldn't ignore every sensible argument in favor, though.
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What is
Really? Ada is a published writer? Man, I'm out of the loop.
I agree, there are a lot of writers writing stories set in world’s that aren’t their own: Star Wars, Star Trek and LOTR to name a few.
Fanficcers
Weird to see these known names commenting like it’s a real article in a news paper.
There are some fanficcers who just try to show off their own personal fantasies and cry when they meet lack of enthusiasm on the readers' side […] people who seem to want to post only to get into arguments with the readers
Heh, I can name at least one person like that…
'live fiction'
Nice synonym…
Fanfiction fosters different traits than many forms of conventional writing
Should have been “more different”, I think.
"I reckon there's a general perception that replying takes a long time and is difficult, which puts off a lot of people including myself at times," says Gavin Luper. "The reality is, it doesn't take long at all to make a few comments on someone else's work, and then that person has the benefit of feedback and the chance to learn and expand their writing abilities. At the same time, the person who replies begins to build on their critical and analytical skills, which are essential for reviewing."
The reader and the writer… they are in symbiosis like the Paras and the ‘Shroom.
The only solution, it seems, is for readers to respond more often of their own volition. Only by remembering how it felt to be a novice praying for just one devoted reader can fanfic veterans find the motivation to support their peers.
Rephrased: writers, remember your roots and do some reading yourself!
Many forums feature special activities in which members can get involved. A natural addition to a fanfiction community is a writing contest designed to test the creativity and skill of members and reward those with the best manuscripts, usually with badges of honor such as image "plaques." Other incentives for posting may include E-zines, or electronic magazines, dedicated to fanfiction; "chat" threads for casual communication between members; and periodic award ceremonies with prizes similar to those of writing contests.
Or chain fics…
Moderators are more than just the internet police; they serve to promote all aspects of their forum no matter what the method. Whether it's settling disputes, advertising big events or simply getting fanficcers to post, moderation is a full-time unpaid job.
Talking from experience, are we?
Legality
"Kingdom Hearts copyrighted by important people who also own Final Fantasy, enjoined with the people who own Disney things, but not the Nintendo people who own the Mario stuff. That’s a disclaimer, folks, I don’t own them." –Houndoom_Lover, Kingdom Hearts, Saga of memories
Best. Disclaimer. Ever. (Not just saying that because I already knew it before.)
"Disclaimer: Of course I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, or this story would be in the series as a story arc. All similarities between charachters and situations in this story, and other characters and situations real or fictional is purely coincidental. All in jokes, gags, and Gem lines are VERY intentional." –jkBAKURA, Yu- Gi- Oh, Lady of Dragons
Gem lines? I mistakenly read "Gremlins" at one time, lol.
I simply want to tell a little story.
The only real disclaimer needed.
Some fanficcers argue that their fanfics do not (or at least are not intended to) detract from the sales of the original work; therefore, they have no perceivable "market effect." This is a purely theoretical topic, and the question "What would have happened if...?" is always difficult to answer.
True, it’s a tough question to ask: is fan fiction a crime? Legally, yes, but to some extent, it’s the pure textual expression of someone’s imagination.
And if a fanfic becomes more popular than the “real” work of art, that might go to say something about the original, no?
Two books written expressly for a children's charity that had raised $A32.25 million had been entirely gutted for the Lexicon
Well, I didn’t hear that in the news – only the thing about her own encyclopaedia.
Fanfiction: The Legal Paradox
… *updates ‘To read’ list*
Many fanficcers, in fact, claim that their work is beneficial to their fandoms of choice. In Fanfiction: The Legal Paradox, "mr_pikachu" correlates fanfiction, presented free of charge, with Japanese doujinshi, manga similarly derived from copyrighted works but that sell for around $5 a copy.
It’s a little strange to see you quote yourself in your own paper, but what the teacher doesn’t know, won’t hurt you, right?
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