> maybe, not a fanfic when the author gives SPECIFIC approval before release
Interesting view that it has to be specifically stated instead of it the norm.
I mean, for example, any work I release in the PD, By, or By-SA, I don't see the need to state any derivative work is not a fanfic; for me, it is understood by default.
In any case, I'm not saying how view things is incorrect or invalid. I do appreciate sharing it, different perspectives are good. ^_^
By the way, I got curious how the #Wikipedia community defines #fanfiction
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_fiction
What's your take on it?