Another point of interest in my exploration of authors and their concerns about derivative works: Those that *do* lack tolerance for it, or have concerns about it, are more worried about people claiming the author turned around and stole a fan's idea for a work of fiction - not so much about the development of a community of enthusiasts. For example, J. Michael Straczynski and Terry Pratchett don't seem to *mind* fan fiction inspired by their works, they just don't want them in easily reachable public domains where THEY are known to hang out.
It seems they want to avoid being sued themselves, rather than worrying that these fanfic sites might be detrimental to their works/profits/etc.
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