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I
am not fully cognizant over the controversy regarding the fan fiction.
I've read that it was wrong because the writer garnered fans through
her fan fiction and then absconded with them to her own kingdom of sex,
pain and pleasure.
One
thing blogging has taught me is that YOU don't take anyone anywhere.
If they want you they will come, if they don't, well they won't bother.
Seriously if we download so-called mommy porn on our e-readers for its
anonymity then why, in our anonymity, would we rush to another website
because someone wanted us to.
I
have also read that the characters were inspired by Edward and Bella
but honestly I can't imagine a less similar character scenario. I hope
it is the case that the fan fiction forum gave the author of FIFTY
SHADES the feeling of freedom to let go and write. And, most art is
conceived in reference to some other art.
Maybe
I have only skimmed the issue. But, it feels like the same kind of
angry envy that was directed at Amanda Hocking after her success. The
world of publishing has been altered by the internet; in this strange
new world new things are going to happen that won't please everyone. One
post I read in Erotic Novel '50 Shades Of Grey,' Fan Fiction And Copyright
says that a problem is that 89% of the book was previously available
for free as fan fiction and because it's provenance is denied, this has
lead people to shell out the $10 for the story. That strikes me as more
of an ethics issue than one of legality. I wonder what Stephenie
Meyers thinks about it? And, I remember people saying her books had been
largely derived from others.
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Greater minds than mine have, I am sure, cogitated over this.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT? If you want to forum here about it, tell me and I will respond here rather than via email.
