On fair use and the value of Fandom

[red_lasbelin]

Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire fantasy novels, testified before a Congressional Subcommittee on Tuesday about fair use - specifically the creative communities that make up fandom as we know it. She herself writes fanfic (and other fanworks!) as astolat. I had a chance to read her written testimony and it gave me goosebumps and illustrated how important and impactful fandom can be and how it should be protected. I encourage you to read this: Naomi Novik's testimony

Just - could not have said it better. It choked me up a bit.

Comments

[red-lasbelin.livejournal.com]

No problem, Min dear. She said it so beautifully.

Is the fic going okay?

[minuial_nuwing]

Depends on who you ask. =D

I think it is going to be okay, if a bit abrupt in places. The stars of the episode are Not Amused. I hope they don't get hateful in the home stretch.