I don't write fanfic.. nor do I draw for fanfic...but whenever I hear talk of "copywrite" involved it seems their biggest concern is the fact that whoever is using their characters or copying their artwork, that they are making money on it..therefore it takes away from their fame and fortune.

I remember long ago when Frank Frazetta (artist) stated that he would go after and prosecute anyone who "copied his art" because no one could do it as well as the original artist (well duh!). but he would not paint on vans and motorcycles etc but still he ventured to state that someone was making money on HIS art, which was copywrited.

so it could be a very long haul for fanfic writers...

I am reminded of JKRowlings stating she was killing off some of her characters so no one could ever use them...this from the woman who is richer then the queen..

it's a topic that could be talked about for a long long time