Do folks who are someone’s favorite fic writer, fan artist, etc. know it? Are they aware that their work has made a genuine impact on the lives of other human beings walking the planet? That there are real flesh-and-blood people who have been touched and affected by what they’ve made, and that they are thought of and discussed frequently with affection and gratitude and awe?
I hope they know. They deserve to know.
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You won't hurt me that way, they are not my kits
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The child who swallowed a star✨
Did you guys know I’m a whore for feminine men with wings? Explains my webcomic idea a lot 😳
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The Fine Line Between Fan Art, Fan Fiction, and Finding Yourself Sued
This whole article is worth a read for fan creators, especially those of you trying to make an honest buck off your work.
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How Do You Avoid a Lawsuit?
Due to the popularity of fan fiction and fan art, many content owners have begun proactively providing guidelines to their fanbase. Wizards of the Coast (Dungeons & Dragons),[6] CBS and Paramount Pictures (Star Trek),[7] and EPIC Games[8] have all developed policies to inform fans of what they can and cannot do legally.
Additionally, usually as long as the fan content is non-commercial, it is not a problem with copyright holders. Regardless, unless the work is completely original, fans should be careful about their creations.
Additionally, try to be smarter than this guy who attempted to sue Amazon for the rights to Lord of the Rings.
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Freddy Fazbear!!! 🐻
He’s just a friendly guy who wants a hug ✨ This was inspired by one of the behind the scenes videos of Freddy’s animatronic giving some hugs!
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