Outstanding posts Kate & Elf!
Some of the holier than thou attitudes in here need to get themselves some lives.
If writing fan fic gives someone enjoyment and also brings enjoyment to the readers of said fan fic and no money is being asked for or made than no harm is done. Especially if the writers of fan fic go onto become published for their own works after having gained valuable experience and knowledge from writing the fan fic.
Star Trek would not have lasted for over 40 years if fan fic writers & diehard readers hadn't kept it alive long after it was canceled back in the 60s.
Those that don't like it, don't read it, but by all means do get over yourselves, and stop trying to label those of us who do like it as criminals.
"Because frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!"
