Morgan DawnNov 25, 2022

Context: fan writers have been offering their #fanfic in printed format. Some via 3rd party printers, some simply formatting fic allowing you to print.

A group of #Destiel #Supernatural fans have formed & written a how to guide to impersonate as an interested fan to gain access to these locked/private copies or the formatted files to report them, their websites & ultimately get them banned from #AO3

Links & more context in the replies

https://chaoticdean.tumblr.com/post/701750704842375168/you-reap-what-you-sow-etc-etc

#fanzines #FandomHistory 1/n

You reap what you sow, etc etc.

Bouncing off this post by @ltleflrt, and because most of this has been happening over the bird app, I think it’s relatively essential to cross-post this to Tumblr so that the Destiel community knows...

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Show threadMorgan DawnNov 25, 2022

Caveat: #TermsofService (TOS) for many 3rd party printers prohibit printed copies of fanfic (even #LuluPress which allows you to set zero profits).

#AO3 has strict policies against mentioning fanfic for sale or linking to fanfic for sale. Again, this is a Terms of Service issue

However, AO3's platform allows anyone to format fanfic for printing or offline reading (PDF, epub etc.)

#TOS are not #copyright laws - you can be fine under copyright & still violate TOS 2/n

Show threadMorgan DawnNov 25, 2022

Printed #fanfiction is not "illegal". It is called #fanzines & has been around for 50 years. All #TransformativeWorks (#FanArt, #FanVids) rely on the #FairUse defense to #copyright. Commercial activity is only 1 of the 4 factors when deciding if an activity violates copyright. The fact that $ exchanged hands is not an automatic copyright violation. $ weighs heavily, but with printed fanfic, only a few copies made, maybe not

Again: #TermsofService =\= copyright law

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/fair-use-rule-copyright-material-30100.html 3/n

The 'Fair Use' Rule: When Use of Copyrighted Material Is Acceptable

In some situations, you may make limited use of another's copyrighted work without asking permission or infringing on the original copyright.

www.nolo.com
Show threadMorgan DawnNov 25, 2022

OK, now to more links

1. Top level overview from a #FanFiction #FanWriter who has their own bigcartel store.

Note: this is only one example of how printed fanfiction can be offered. Do not assume all fanwriters are using commercial, 3rd party platforms

https://chaoticdean.tumblr.com/post/701750704842375168/you-reap-what-you-sow-etc-etc

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You reap what you sow, etc etc.

Bouncing off this post by @ltleflrt, and because most of this has been happening over the bird app, I think it’s relatively essential to cross-post this to Tumblr so that the Destiel community knows...

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Show threadMorgan DawnNov 25, 2022

2. Twitter links showing that a group of fans have organized and written how to guides to impersonate interested readers to obtain copies of printed fanfiction and report the writers in an effort to get their websites taken down and get the writers banned from #AO3

https://twitter.com/caslostwings/status/1595121722218647554

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robin // castielslostwings 🏳️‍🌈 #SPNNASH on Twitter

“On request, I’m making the doc Fran aka palominopup created to facilitate reporting fics public: you can see she (and Susan—I’m making an assumption that’s “destiel forever” Susan) signed it. This came from someone inside the SMALL private group she encourages to brigade us.”

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Show threadMorgan DawnNov 25, 2022

Thoughts: I don't know #AO3 terms well enough to evaluate their actions in this situation.

But the tradition of offering #FanFiction for "sale" in printed format is long and rich and core to our community. Printed fanzines continue to this day with #fanbooks being created and sold, usually heavy on fanart, but with fanfiction included.

Examples: Raw, a #Hannibal fanzine https://rawfanzine.tumblr.com/

Some zines done for charity, some at cost and some offer any $ leftover to the creators


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RAW: A Hannibal/Will Fanthology

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Show threadMorgan Dawn
When we write: “Selling Fanfiction is illegal or “Printed fanfiction is illegal” we criminalize our community, our history & ourselves. And we buy into a corporate narrative that works to crush us every day. Again, Copyright =\= Terms of Service =\= our community or our culture. Many of us have chosen a gift culture...but there are many ways to distribute those gifts & not all are online or without $. Do not let others place us inside of boxes or behind fences. And do not obey in advance. 7/n
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Show threadMorgan DawnNov 26, 2022

Finally, back to the "How To Report Other Fans For Copyright Infringement"

Here's the part where they're suggesting people commit crimes to target fanfic:

You can only use the DMCA to address takedowns of your copyrighted works. You can't submit a claim on behalf of Warner Brothers or the CW.

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