Why “fanfiction” is being discussed
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I generally do not read anything from this century and definitely bothing mainstream, but just going trough what ibooks and book stores offer, it seems that it really is bunch o…
by delis-thumbs-7e · Sep 22, 2026
The fearmongering is based in the notion that the LessWrong fanfic is coming true as we speak, not LLMs being used as tools for hacking.
by bogzz · Sep 20, 2026
>>> having read a few chapters of HPMoR, which I agree is standard for anyone who spends enough time on the Internet >> You have to be quite unaware of your bubble if you think…
by FreakLegion · Sep 19, 2026
> "niche"? It's literally one of the most read pieces of fanfiction of all time. Where did I say it wasn't niche on the internet? Though you seem to be more interested in person…
by ChickeNES · Sep 18, 2026
You people are so quick to correct me that you don't understand my argument: HPMOR is not niche in the world of fanfiction, and this doesn't require fanfiction to not be niche.…
by ChickeNES · Sep 18, 2026
> Do you think Chinese lab researchers have not read Yudkovsky Most of then haven't, probably. "Do you want to study ethics from an egomaniac Harry Potter fanfiction author" is…
by bigyabai · Sep 18, 2026
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Fan fiction or fanfiction, also known as fan fic, fanfic, fic or FF, is fiction typically written in an amateur capacity by fans as a form of fan labor, unauthorized by, but based on, an existing work of fiction. The author uses copyrighted characters, settings, or other intellectual properties from the original creator(s) as a basis for their writing and can retain the original characters and settings, change them, or both. Fan fiction ranges in length from a few sentences to novel-length and can be based on fictional and non-fictional media, including novels, movies, comics, television shows, musical groups, theatrical productions, cartoons, web series, anime, manga, and video games. Read more on Wikipedia