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Fanwork vs Published originals
Fanworks are just as important as published works. But I don't think folks should hold them to the same standard because...
1) Published works are made for us. Fanworks are shared with us.
Published works are products. We pay to consume it. Hence, it is normal to be particular about something we pay for.
Fanworks, on the other hand, are more like gifts. They are free. Dictating what a gift should be is entitlement.
2) Published works have more resources than fanworks.
Basically the difference between professional and amateur. The former has financial backing to make sure they get things right. The latter is usually just one fancreator armed with a computer, art tools, an internet connection, and their love for whatever fandom they're creating for.
While offensive works are offensive and frustrating in general, fancreators creating offensive works (i.e. whitewashing, stereotypical/offensive portrayals, etc.) is not the same as professional production studios doing it. The former, being created by just one person, can easily be an honest mistake and does not even have much influence. The latter would usually have a team to do quality control, since they are creating a product. It will also have influence because marketing. While there's no harm in criticising both, I'd be more lenient with fanworks. And to be honest, blocking is a more efficient means of discouraging offensive fanworks. Fanworks thrive on relevance and attention. And to those desperate for attention, even bad attention will be seen as a good thing. So, if criticism does not work, just block.
1) Published works are made for us. Fanworks are shared with us.
Published works are products. We pay to consume it. Hence, it is normal to be particular about something we pay for.
Fanworks, on the other hand, are more like gifts. They are free. Dictating what a gift should be is entitlement.
2) Published works have more resources than fanworks.
Basically the difference between professional and amateur. The former has financial backing to make sure they get things right. The latter is usually just one fancreator armed with a computer, art tools, an internet connection, and their love for whatever fandom they're creating for.
While offensive works are offensive and frustrating in general, fancreators creating offensive works (i.e. whitewashing, stereotypical/offensive portrayals, etc.) is not the same as professional production studios doing it. The former, being created by just one person, can easily be an honest mistake and does not even have much influence. The latter would usually have a team to do quality control, since they are creating a product. It will also have influence because marketing. While there's no harm in criticising both, I'd be more lenient with fanworks. And to be honest, blocking is a more efficient means of discouraging offensive fanworks. Fanworks thrive on relevance and attention. And to those desperate for attention, even bad attention will be seen as a good thing. So, if criticism does not work, just block.