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Kerfuffle Shudder
God, apparently the current kerfuffle has made it out of our fandom and spreading:
http://leegoldberg.typepad.com/a_writers_life/2005/08/pay_me_for_my_f.html
Guh!
And, while there are reasonable points, I also want to kick some of THESE people in the nads because... condescending much?
Yes, the 'pay me for fic' thing was outrageous and dumb (and rather illegal). But you can take your 'I'm SO superior to fanfic' crap and stick it as well.
Have any of these people ever read what passes for licensed tie-in novels? Some of those suck far more than fanfic.
So on the one hand, I'm shuddering at the public humiliation of the fandom. And on the other hand I'm sort of pissed on fandom's behalf because of these holier than thou 'fanfic is for losers' crowd.
Basically, I agree with KellyHK's point the other day. Fanfic and fandom are not vocations. It should not be confused with a vocation. It is a hobby. If you want to be a really, real writer then sit down, do the work, and struggle to be published. If, however, your vocation is elsewhere and you're just looking for a way to amuse yourself and share your HOBBY with others of a like mind, awesome.
Professional fic and fanfic serve different needs and different purposes. There is a difference between these things. Fanfic authors shouldn't get it into their heads that what they produce is the actual equivalent of professional fic (and this isn't about the quality of said fiction. I've read some BtVS tie-in novels and 99% cannot compare to the better BtVS fanfics. BtVS tie-in novels are mostly crap). But, there are different conditions and parameters involved in creating fanfic, and -- for the love of God -- different legalities involved. If you write fanfic, it is not professional fiction. On the other hand, I roll my eyes at the endless hordes who act superior because they write original fiction. Yeah. And I bet 90% of fanficcers have some original novel (or three) lurking on their hard drives too. You're not special. And I've seen some complete tripe become published, so professional doesn't automatically mean that you're good. Take the soap box, dust it off, and pack it into the attic. I'm unimpressed with the self-righteous posturing. And, hey, I read the Anne Rice rant on Amazon. Professional writers have their clueless crazies in need of wanking as well.
But just to make clear. Fanfic = hobby Not only is that the way that it is, that's the way that it SHOULD BE.
http://leegoldberg.typepad.com/a_writers_life/2005/08/pay_me_for_my_f.html
Guh!
And, while there are reasonable points, I also want to kick some of THESE people in the nads because... condescending much?
Yes, the 'pay me for fic' thing was outrageous and dumb (and rather illegal). But you can take your 'I'm SO superior to fanfic' crap and stick it as well.
Have any of these people ever read what passes for licensed tie-in novels? Some of those suck far more than fanfic.
So on the one hand, I'm shuddering at the public humiliation of the fandom. And on the other hand I'm sort of pissed on fandom's behalf because of these holier than thou 'fanfic is for losers' crowd.
Basically, I agree with KellyHK's point the other day. Fanfic and fandom are not vocations. It should not be confused with a vocation. It is a hobby. If you want to be a really, real writer then sit down, do the work, and struggle to be published. If, however, your vocation is elsewhere and you're just looking for a way to amuse yourself and share your HOBBY with others of a like mind, awesome.
Professional fic and fanfic serve different needs and different purposes. There is a difference between these things. Fanfic authors shouldn't get it into their heads that what they produce is the actual equivalent of professional fic (and this isn't about the quality of said fiction. I've read some BtVS tie-in novels and 99% cannot compare to the better BtVS fanfics. BtVS tie-in novels are mostly crap). But, there are different conditions and parameters involved in creating fanfic, and -- for the love of God -- different legalities involved. If you write fanfic, it is not professional fiction. On the other hand, I roll my eyes at the endless hordes who act superior because they write original fiction. Yeah. And I bet 90% of fanficcers have some original novel (or three) lurking on their hard drives too. You're not special. And I've seen some complete tripe become published, so professional doesn't automatically mean that you're good. Take the soap box, dust it off, and pack it into the attic. I'm unimpressed with the self-righteous posturing. And, hey, I read the Anne Rice rant on Amazon. Professional writers have their clueless crazies in need of wanking as well.
But just to make clear. Fanfic = hobby Not only is that the way that it is, that's the way that it SHOULD BE.
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It's rather frightening how blown up this whole thing has gotten. And, frankly, if this does come to the attention of some studio, I'm afraid it will be due in part to what the ensuing five hundred zillion people who joined in the fray.
Heck, I have someone on my friendslist who works for Fox. I know he's not a narc, but this may call for a private email requesting that he not mention this crap to anyone he works with even in a joking manner.
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