My question:  Should all the writers have waited untill Sharp finished (or 
at least seemed to), or did they have the moral right to post?
Did Sharp right is asking them to hold off?  These other authors were
writing fics set in another writers playground; isn't it an unwritten
rule that you don't do that? 

I think you're asking something that can't really be answered, at least
not definitively. Everybody has his or her own opinion on what's right
and what isn't. On the one hand, all of us are using manga/anime
characters without the creators' permission. On the other hand, none of
those creators have told us *not* to use their characters. It's up to
the consciences of individual writers (and readers, who might or might
not choose to boycott the work of such authors).

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.

Dave Fox



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