Are fanfics legal?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. Are fanfics legal?
2. Is fanart illegal in Japan?
3. Is Tumblr still a thing 2020?
4. Is AO3 illegal?

Are fanfics legal?

The legality of fanfiction falls under copyright law and in the U.S. is classified as a “derivative work.” A derivative work is defined in copyright law as “an expressive creation that includes major copyright-protected elements of an original, previously created first work.

Is fanart illegal in Japan?

Fanart itself is not illegal. You can draw whatever you want in whatever way you want. Don´t worry, if you draw a character from your favorite Anime you won´t be making yourself punishable by law.

Is Tumblr still a thing 2020?

Tumblr was once a place for young creators. ... But Tumblr is practically dead, and TikTok is very much alive. While a Tumblr spokesperson says that 48 percent of its current user base is Gen Z, it's undeniable that the site's total user numbers have dropped off in the past few years.

Is AO3 illegal?

AO3 allows the posting of content that is legal in the US. This includes written depictions of sex with children because those are not against the law here. If Tumblr doesn't like US law, they can try to change it, but they should stop lying about what it actually is.