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<blockquote data-quote="Grimjack99" data-source="post: 7689783" data-attributes="member: 6761696"><p>First and foremost, the use of someone else's IP without permission is basically wrong. Its stealing from someone else's work and livelihood. Fan creations that are posted as an homage, and not for profit should only be allowable within a narrow band of parameters. This is based purely on the concept of freedom of speech. If the indie product is so good to threaten the income potential of the official product, then market business models dictate the license owners should look at the new possibility, or eliminate the new product. Regardless if they do or not, they do have the right to request the removal of the indie product. Yes, this is a thick grey line. </p><p></p><p>Should the Mass Effect RPG have garnered a nomination? No, it was an IP used without permission. Was it a good product that did the IP justice and show what its creators could do? No, it was a GREAT product, that was professionally produced and should have been given license by the IP owners. A stunning tour de' force of its creators that's only crime was illegally using an IP and shaming other professionally produced products. And cudo's to its creators for taking it down as soon as issues arose. While I thought it was fine for them to produce this free document, they recognized the seriousness of the situation once complaints were filed. I'm just glad I got one of the final downloads. Ironic that it's still be available if not for that nomination.</p><p></p><p>I support fan work. Its one of the hallmarks of our niche. But I also support the rights of IP owners. So to creators: keep pushing the envelope; and to IP owners: pay attention to those fans who do your work proud. Once in while, you can both come together, and make a dollar.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grimjack99, post: 7689783, member: 6761696"] First and foremost, the use of someone else's IP without permission is basically wrong. Its stealing from someone else's work and livelihood. Fan creations that are posted as an homage, and not for profit should only be allowable within a narrow band of parameters. This is based purely on the concept of freedom of speech. If the indie product is so good to threaten the income potential of the official product, then market business models dictate the license owners should look at the new possibility, or eliminate the new product. Regardless if they do or not, they do have the right to request the removal of the indie product. Yes, this is a thick grey line. Should the Mass Effect RPG have garnered a nomination? No, it was an IP used without permission. Was it a good product that did the IP justice and show what its creators could do? No, it was a GREAT product, that was professionally produced and should have been given license by the IP owners. A stunning tour de' force of its creators that's only crime was illegally using an IP and shaming other professionally produced products. And cudo's to its creators for taking it down as soon as issues arose. While I thought it was fine for them to produce this free document, they recognized the seriousness of the situation once complaints were filed. I'm just glad I got one of the final downloads. Ironic that it's still be available if not for that nomination. I support fan work. Its one of the hallmarks of our niche. But I also support the rights of IP owners. So to creators: keep pushing the envelope; and to IP owners: pay attention to those fans who do your work proud. Once in while, you can both come together, and make a dollar. [/QUOTE]
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