Ok, that is a lot harder to answer. But I pretty much agree with what most of the other commenters said. You don’t need to disclaim if you are using things that are considered general Fanon, but if you are inspired by something pretty specific and quite original you should definitely credit the original creator.
Take two very recognisable ideas. Both (blood)wards and veela’s are canon creations, but while they were rather minor parts of the canon world they have gone on to lead a life of their own in Fanon. Both are what is considered essential part of fanon and if you are just using general Fanon lore then I don’t see the need for disclaimers. But if you use or are inspired by someone’s very specific and original take on these typical Fanon creations, then an AN is definitely required.
First example: Veela If you are inspired by a veela story that pretty much only uses what are by now considered fanon veela characteristics and plot developments – the wings, the mate, the MPreg, the super strength, …, then you should go and write your fic / draw your art – because there can never be too much veela !!! – and not be at all bother about disclaiming etc.
If on the other hand you read for example RomaFics’ The Survival of the Species and found her portrayal of the Veela inspiring and want to build further on her creation you should definitely mention her in you’re AN. Since she took typical Fanon and made it her own.
Second example: (Blood)wards Wards are another thing that has expanded in Fanon, there are tons of fics out there that play with wards but leave the specifics to it all quite vague. So if you read such a fic and are inspired to write another run-of-the-mill wards story or all of a sudden such a story inspires you to delve deeper and create your own lore around wards then I don’t see the need to disclaim. But if for example you are inspired by Lomonaaeren’s Hephaestus then a thank you and a link to her story is definitely a must. Since she must have put a lot of effort into coming up with all those rules and ideas.
So I think just using your common sense and sense of common etiquette is the most logical rule to follow and if you are not sure I would add an AN mention your inspiration anyway. It is always best to ere on the more cautious side.
Sorry for the long ramble, but I couldn’t concentrate on anything else until I had posted this
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PS I couldn't add the URL's for the fics, because then my comment got screened. But they are fandom fav., so you have probably read them anyway.
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Ok, that is a lot harder to answer. But I pretty much agree with what most of the other commenters said. You don’t need to disclaim if you are using things that are considered general Fanon, but if you are inspired by something pretty specific and quite original you should definitely credit the original creator.
Take two very recognisable ideas. Both (blood)wards and veela’s are canon creations, but while they were rather minor parts of the canon world they have gone on to lead a life of their own in Fanon. Both are what is considered essential part of fanon and if you are just using general Fanon lore then I don’t see the need for disclaimers. But if you use or are inspired by someone’s very specific and original take on these typical Fanon creations, then an AN is definitely required.
First example: Veela
If you are inspired by a veela story that pretty much only uses what are by now considered fanon veela characteristics and plot developments – the wings, the mate, the MPreg, the super strength, …, then you should go and write your fic / draw your art – because there can never be too much veela !!! – and not be at all bother about disclaiming etc.
If on the other hand you read for example RomaFics’ The Survival of the Species and found her portrayal of the Veela inspiring and want to build further on her creation you should definitely mention her in you’re AN. Since she took typical Fanon and made it her own.
Second example: (Blood)wards
Wards are another thing that has expanded in Fanon, there are tons of fics out there that play with wards but leave the specifics to it all quite vague. So if you read such a fic and are inspired to write another run-of-the-mill wards story or all of a sudden such a story inspires you to delve deeper and create your own lore around wards then I don’t see the need to disclaim. But if for example you are inspired by Lomonaaeren’s Hephaestus then a thank you and a link to her story is definitely a must. Since she must have put a lot of effort into coming up with all those rules and ideas.
So I think just using your common sense and sense of common etiquette is the most logical rule to follow and if you are not sure I would add an AN mention your inspiration anyway. It is always best to ere on the more cautious side.
Sorry for the long ramble, but I couldn’t concentrate on anything else until I had posted this
xxx
PS I couldn't add the URL's for the fics, because then my comment got screened. But they are fandom fav., so you have probably read them anyway.