A note on fanfiction disclaimers

A Question About Plagarism by Silenthunder on 2016-06-27 01:00:00 UTC Reply

Okay, so. How to explain this briefly.

I've been combing the internet for Doctor Who fanfic ideas, and came across one: http://cubicle7.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DWAITASTheMatterofSilver.pdf

Pretty awesome, right? Unfortunatly, even though it is a sourcebook and free to use in regards to roleplay, I doubt the same can be said of writing. And even worse, I am afraid that if I tried making this into a fanfic, that it would still be considered plagiarism even if I credited the BBC, due to the story being so well planned out and all the highlights of the plot given for the GM.

So what do you guys think? If I made this into a fanfic, would it be considered plagiarism even with the disclaimer?

A note on fanfiction disclaimers by Storme Hawk on 2016-06-27 02:49:00 UTC Reply

Just to let you know, even with the standard 'disclaimer' in most fanfics, it doesn't actually have any legal standing. If the creator of whatever you're writing a fanfic on wants to sue you, they are not only able to, but fully entitled to (if they choose). So in your case, with or without the disclaimer it could still be taken down for plagiarism (and thus probably isn't a good idea).
Even if it's not... by Data Junkie on 2016-06-27 02:11:00 UTC Reply

I wouldn't risk it. This is from a sourcebook that is currently for sale. My comic shop has about three copies on the shelf right now.

Okay. How about an old serial idea that was never used? (nm) by Silenthunder on 2016-06-27 02:25:00 UTC Reply

Hm. by Data Junkie on 2016-06-27 18:45:00 UTC Reply

Personally I wouldn't, but I guess it would depend on how you went about it.