True... perhaps it would be better stated as the GPL gives you the right to distribute derivative works. I always thought that fan fiction lived in a legal gra

True... perhaps it would be better stated as the GPL gives you the right to distribute derivative works. I always thought that fan fiction lived in a legal gray area that was tolerated by some and not others. So in my opinion, it's a bad example to use in this case. GPL is very explicit as to your rights and responsibilities.