
What, I am often asked, is the harm in fan fiction? . . . "What is the harm in it?"
I might counter by demanding to know 'What is the good of it?' I'll resist that temptation.
*coughs* Allows chance for creative expression, deepens the fan community, creates bonds, broadens the fanbase of the original work *cough*
I was about to endorse the above quote with regard to fanfiction, but . . . these high minded sentiments don't quite fit with my low-minded sentiments (above) . . . hmmm . . ? There is much to ponder. Good thing this thread is calld "Randomness."