Kate Dyer-Seeley  

Okay so since I’m not yet published, my thoughts on this subject are somewhat hypothetical, but come on J.K. suing your biggest fan–it just doesn’t make sense.  For anyone who isn’t a Potter-head you can can get up to speed on the lawsuit here or here.  I totally understand suing a fan who drives by your house at 2:00AM, or knows where you buy your underwear.  But suing a fan who has helped promote your work in this new-fangled medium called the Internet seems unwise. 

J.K. Rowling’s lawsuit could potentially set precedent for future contract rights online.  Again, admittedly I’m not versed in copyright law so maybe my opinion on this subject will change after I’m published.  But, J.K. Rowling is hardly a struggling author.  Mr. Vander Ark, the librarian, who’s spent the last decade organizing all things Potter, doesn’t appear to be someone hoping to make a quick buck (making $6,500 in ad revenue from his website).  Bigger than the money, is that he’s a true fan, giving up Star Trek for Harry!  Why bother is my question?  Why not collaborate or find new and innovative ways to use the Internet for promotion?  I say. “J.K. let the Muggle go!”

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