Is reading fan fiction illegal

Answer 1

Fanfiction is technically against the copyright law. Many authors will defend their rights and sue fanfiction authors. Other authors don't really mind. The best way is to check out the author on the internet before you post anything!

Answer 2

Yes it is, as long as the author of the fanfiction disclaims ownership or publishes it on a site that has permission from the author/creator of the original work. Sites like fanfiction.net have a more detailed explanation in their terms of service and privacy agreements if you want more info.

Answer 3

People can't upload documents with attached viruses or malware, if that's what you mean. Fanfiction.net's built-in uploaders prevent certain types of attachments, and strip out any content that doesn't seem to be in line with their rules.

That said, phishing, where emails or links from other sites pose as sites that they are not (for example, an email claiming to be from Fanfiction.net when it is not) are still something you need to watch out for. When you visit a legitimate fanfiction.net site, it should say fanfiction.net or fanfiction.com in the browser URL (in your Address Bar).

You should still utilize security measures on your computer, such as trusted anti-virus software, anti-malware or malware removal tools, spam filters for your email, and a firewall for the best protection.

Bear in mind that fanfiction posted on other sites may not have the same "scrubbing" or "virus checking" that fanfiction.net (as the Internet's largest fanfiction archive) has.

Answer 4

Technically, yes, fanfiction is illegal. You're writing about copyrighted material that someone else has invented.

In actuality, most authors do not mind people writing fanfiction about their worlds so long as you don't try to publish it and get money for it. Be very sure that you include a disclaimer with all of your fanfiction, stating that the ideas and characters belong to the actual author.

However, there are some authors -- Anne Rice is one! -- who will legally pursue fanfiction authors and try to take them to court and make them take their fanfiction stories off the internet.

Answer 5

Reading fan fiction is not illegal, as long as it does not infringe on copyright laws or involve illegal content. Fan fiction is a form of creative expression and fan culture that is generally protected under fair use guidelines. However, writing and distributing fan fiction that directly copies or profits off of copyrighted material without permission can potentially lead to legal issues.

Answer 6

Some of it is meant to be scary. Some is meant to be funny, or romantic, or even pornographic!

Answer 7

Reading is not illegal.

Answer 8

No.