"While I no longer make or read fan-fic I can see positives for both those who do write it ... and those who originate the material ... and few, if any, drawbacks if the fan-fiction is restricted

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The redoubtable Henry Jenkins takes a long two-sided look at the fan-fic / participatory culture debate.

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