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> For example, if you wish to read fiction about the Death Star's project manager, or My Little Pony characters living in the world of Fallout, or a rationalist
by wolfgke 10y ago
> For example, if you wish to read fiction about the Death Star's project manager, or My Little Pony characters living in the world of Fallout, or a rationalist-themed fanfic rewrite of Harry Potter, you can do so. There is even erotic fanfic to the aforementioned Harry Potter fanfic.
Which all is only tolerated but not allowed by copyright laws.
- marcoperaza 10y agoHis point was that the internet allows for much more diversity, rather than less. The example he chose is a little unfortunate. Copyright issues surrounding fan fiction are not relevant to the matter at hand. I'd argue that the goal with the French cultural protectionist laws is not to allow diversity, but to choose winners and losers by constraining choice.