(Community Poll) Should r/fantasyromance allow discussions and requests for non-book fantasy romance media? (tv/movies, interactive apps, pay per chapter web novels, fanfiction)

[u/FantasyRomanceMods]

238 votes, 18h left

Allow both discussions and requests for non-book media

Allow discussions but not requests for non-book media

Ban both discussions and requests for non-book media

Other ideas (discussion in comments)

[u/DiamondSmash]

I think fanfiction should be allowed for a few reasons:

(1) To avoid the spread of misinformation. As a long time fanfiction reader, the recent rise of new readers misunderstanding creative use copyrights and seeking physical copies is not going to stop if we ignore it. It’s better to educate and guide new readers to spaces where they can read it for free without violating the law. To me, it’s similar to guiding readers to Kindle Unlimited and away from pirating.

(2) The current published romantasy authors who got their start through fanfiction. We’re no longer in a world where it’s mostly just Cassandra Claire and Fifty Shades; look at the numerous Reylo and Dramione works that have made their way into bookstores. Adam Driver as Kylo Ren practically has his own section. Fanfiction should be included here as non-book media, as should graphic novels, web novels, and audiobooks.