Why is this such a hard concept for people?

[alisanne]

You know, I'm getting tired of this sort of thing.
A few months ago I was alerted about someone who took it upon themsleves to keep a list of HP fics that they were distributing for the pleasure of their "friends" in PDF format. The stories were not theirs to distribute, of course, but since when did that stop anyone? Anyway, everyone was up in arms and the person slunk away.
Well, it's apparently happening again HERE. *eyeroll*
This time the fics are listed by title and not author, and you have to join a yahoo group to have access to the distribution list. Also, note the cover page art.
I recognize several pieces by authors who I know, like sansa1970, dementordelta, calanthe_fics and kit (on LJ kit84) to name a few, and I recognized at least one of my stories there.
*sigh*
Is this so hard to understand? I know I can't control who has "copies" of my stories. Hell, who can? But why set up a list for distribution with no acknowledgement of the author, no way to check that the people who are accessing the fics are of age, no warnings, bla bla bla. How many time have we got to say it? It's fecking rude. Don't do it! GAH!
/rant.

All right. I guess I'll start by commenting and asking that she not distribute any of my stories that are on her list. And I suppose I need to notify ppl of this. Again. You know, this is why I can't get more porn written. Shit like this. Grrrr.

Edit: Apparently it was a misunderstanding and the list maker is taking steps to disband the distribution list. I think the overwhelming response of fandom may have had something to do with that. *sigh* I hate that we came down so hard on her, but really, it had to be made clear how strongly we feel on this.

Comments

[lackofmendacity.insanejournal.com]

I agree it's terribly rude of her, and the fact the she didn't even mention the respective authors makes it much worse.

As sorry as I am to believe this, I don't think she'll stop doing this regardless of criticism. She'll probably just be a bit more discreet about it. *sighs*

(By the way, I recall you mentioning that you preferred having comments all in one place. I'm not sure if it's deliberate on your part, but you haven't blocked comments over on lj for this post.)

[alisanne.insanejournal.com]

*sigh* I suspect you're right, but I guess I'll give her a chance to respond first.
And I bet there of more of this underground than any of us know, but this sort of blantant thing deserves to b eoutted and stopped, IMO.

And yes, I deliberately left the comments enabled at LJ for this topic. ;)