21 Iyar/5 May, 2010
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bearshortyThis is a lovely defense of fanfic . I particularly love that this person pointed out that much of fiction in general is derivative of something. And that people take different things from books and authors can’t control it. Personally, fanfic keeps me still interested in some stories and universes. When we had to wait years between Harry Potter books it was great to have something else to read to pass the time and kept the interest in the stories high. Most fanfic I like is about TV shows, and except for “Harry Potter,” I don’t read that much based on books. But I understand why people feel the need to play with someone else’s world: sometimes fanfic will address the plotholes and consequences the author did not address, or give tragic characters a happier ending or put a couple together who should have been together in canon.
Papa and I actually had a discussion about this after I brought up the recent internet explosion with one author being offended by fanfic. He never read or heard of internet fanfic but he immediately cited unauthorized ‘sequels’ to some Russian sci-fi novels that were deemed perfectly acceptable and in fact are highly regarded. He also agrees that as long as people don’t make money, it is all fair game. He even suggested that authors should use fanfic to advance themselves by holding a contest and publishing best fanfic as that would generate interest. I showed him some websites. Talking to Papa about this is a bit weird, like worlds colliding a bit but it was fun to discuss it.
Bear was a bit tentative about the subject, surprisingly. Being an artist, he understood the point of view of the author who didn’t like fanfiction and preferred that people didn’t play with her characters (people on the internet tend to be respectful of this, but I don’t think they appreciate being called immoral or perverts). He did think she went too far in calling it an immoral enterprise. But Bear himself does many fan video projects in his animation and other pursuits so I found his support of author a bit weird. I do get his point and I agree about respect of the author but there should be some parallel respect for the fanfic writer. They are not writing maliciously.
Buffy Season 8 #35. Spike! The only reason I walked to the comic book store is because I read online that he finally shows up. I still don’t get Angel’s motivations or his character. Would Angel just leave Connor behind to die, really? I hope we find out more in Joss’s arc. Buffy’s dialogue was wonderful, though. She was certainly back in character. Now we wait for September. The question of whether she knew Spike was alive will finally be answered. I’d be glad when Season 8 will be over. It went on too long. If I buy Season 9, it will only be in trade paperbacks. I’m done buying individual issues.
On the way to the comic book store I bought ice-cream cone, mixed with chocolate sprinkles, from an ice-cream truck. I do this about once a year and to me it screams ‘summer is here.’ And, of course, since I was wearing white pants, I got chocolate ice cream all over them. I was not surprised.
I saw Robin Hood trailer when I was watching “Modern Family.” Hee Hee hee. That was so horrible. “The laws of this land enslave people to its king, a king who offers nothing in return” “Freedom” and “liberty” also made an appearance. Really, movie? All that pesky justice system and army to protect against invaders, and a bureaucratic state are just triffles. Should the king sbe democratic, for your ‘freedom’? And King John actually wearing a shiny shiny crown and I’m sure being super evil. Why do you play with middle ages so? “Braveheart” did enough damage with the whole movie based on ridiculous myths and historical inaccuracies. Granted Robin Hood is a myth in the first place, but still can the times be at least not that anachronistic. At least I can mock the trailer. I have no desire to actually watch the movie.
Cover of Lady Gaga’s ‘Alejandro’ with the guy from "Modern Family."
Papa and I actually had a discussion about this after I brought up the recent internet explosion with one author being offended by fanfic. He never read or heard of internet fanfic but he immediately cited unauthorized ‘sequels’ to some Russian sci-fi novels that were deemed perfectly acceptable and in fact are highly regarded. He also agrees that as long as people don’t make money, it is all fair game. He even suggested that authors should use fanfic to advance themselves by holding a contest and publishing best fanfic as that would generate interest. I showed him some websites. Talking to Papa about this is a bit weird, like worlds colliding a bit but it was fun to discuss it.
Bear was a bit tentative about the subject, surprisingly. Being an artist, he understood the point of view of the author who didn’t like fanfiction and preferred that people didn’t play with her characters (people on the internet tend to be respectful of this, but I don’t think they appreciate being called immoral or perverts). He did think she went too far in calling it an immoral enterprise. But Bear himself does many fan video projects in his animation and other pursuits so I found his support of author a bit weird. I do get his point and I agree about respect of the author but there should be some parallel respect for the fanfic writer. They are not writing maliciously.
Buffy Season 8 #35. Spike! The only reason I walked to the comic book store is because I read online that he finally shows up. I still don’t get Angel’s motivations or his character. Would Angel just leave Connor behind to die, really? I hope we find out more in Joss’s arc. Buffy’s dialogue was wonderful, though. She was certainly back in character. Now we wait for September. The question of whether she knew Spike was alive will finally be answered. I’d be glad when Season 8 will be over. It went on too long. If I buy Season 9, it will only be in trade paperbacks. I’m done buying individual issues.
On the way to the comic book store I bought ice-cream cone, mixed with chocolate sprinkles, from an ice-cream truck. I do this about once a year and to me it screams ‘summer is here.’ And, of course, since I was wearing white pants, I got chocolate ice cream all over them. I was not surprised.
I saw Robin Hood trailer when I was watching “Modern Family.” Hee Hee hee. That was so horrible. “The laws of this land enslave people to its king, a king who offers nothing in return” “Freedom” and “liberty” also made an appearance. Really, movie? All that pesky justice system and army to protect against invaders, and a bureaucratic state are just triffles. Should the king sbe democratic, for your ‘freedom’? And King John actually wearing a shiny shiny crown and I’m sure being super evil. Why do you play with middle ages so? “Braveheart” did enough damage with the whole movie based on ridiculous myths and historical inaccuracies. Granted Robin Hood is a myth in the first place, but still can the times be at least not that anachronistic. At least I can mock the trailer. I have no desire to actually watch the movie.
Cover of Lady Gaga’s ‘Alejandro’ with the guy from "Modern Family."