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Originally Posted by QuantumIguana
Of course, even when permission is granted, the original author will object if the fanfic writer exceeds the granted permissions, but the author would object to any use in excess of permissions, not just when fanfic writers exceed the granted permissions.
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..and the authors can change their minds at any point in time.
(Rowling did just that that, remember?)
Revocable "permissions" aren't permissions, they're shrugs.
All that the authors are saying is they won't pursue the violators unless they are *really* annoyed. The violation remains. And so does the liability.
Unless the "inspirational" is released under a Creative Commons-type license, the fanfic writer proceeds at their own risk.
For most, the risk is low but it not zero.
As I said: it is dangerous territory and sooner or later somebody is going to get burned. Especially not that the Trad Publishers are hunting for the "next 50 Shades".
I'm betting on sooner rather than later.