Tycho wrote:
> I think you'll find that most authors would agree, that these are
legitimate
> grievances. But, for example, when the story in question is rated R(or M
for
> the new ratings system) and contains a description of ****ity using words
no
> more offensive than breast or nipple - well within the boundaries of the
> guidelines - and it gets pulled. Or another similarly rated fic for
using
> the word 'hell'..... I think you get my point. These stories are not
getting
> pulled for plagiarism, breach of the guidelines or being misrated. They
are
> being pulled for the same reason that half the all time best seller list
are
> also on the most requested black list. It's censor****p at its worst.
>
> Tycho
> tychompx@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Mors Principium Est
>
Which authors have grievances against ff.net? You've offered vague
examples, but nothing concrete. There have been no listings of stories
that have been pulled for those reasons. It seems to me that you and
possibly others are getting confused between censor****p and a PRIVATE
company/group exercising their rights to do what's best for their
concern. Not every letter submitted to a newspaper or magazine will be
published. Not every article submitted to a magazine will be published.
Why? Because the editors and publishers will look out for the best
interest of the magazine or newspaper in general, and if a letter or
article doesn't meet their requirements or guidelines, then they won't
publish it. It's not censor****p, and it's not a free speech issue.
It's a money and responsibility issue. Fanfiction.net is not the only
archive out there who has rules and guidelines regarding stories, nor
are they the only one who will turn down stories. They are not required
to host anything by anyone. Fanfiction.net is privately owned and is
not a government run or sponsored entitity, and therefore CAN censor
anything submitted if they wish to.
If you don't like the way ff.net does business, then either get your own
website or take your stories to another archive. Boycotting a business
is far more effective than polls or petitions about grievances that may
or may not have any weight to them.
Cathy
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