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Dearest Patrons, just a quick one. Seeing how MPL fanfics have been growing in number, I thought I'd take a moment to address an issue. I'll just keep it simple with the following:

1. I do not read MPL fanfics for personal and legal reasons. As such, any story ideas that appear on MPL are my own, and any MPL story idea that bears resemblance to fanfics is purely coincidental. If they are not (e.g. a story suggestion made by other Patrons), I will always give credit to the source.2. Fanfic writers who post links to their stories, as well as fanfic readers, here on my Patreon page, should acknowledge it as such. On the same note, I would really appreciate if y'all will refrain from making any MPL and MPL fanfic comparisons, over here.3. If this is something that does not sit right with you, I would strongly recommend not posting links to your fanfic, here on this Patreon page. You are, of course, free to do so on any other platform that I do not participate in.4.  The same applies for fanfics derived from my stories and creations.

The first MPL fanfic was shared here on this Patreon page, with permission given by me, written by a very dear Patron and friend. Since then, many more have followed. And I want y'all to know that I love all of you guys, and I will gladly share my story and characters with my readers. Because I know writing and reading fanfics bring fun, joy and enjoyment to many of you. But also, please understand that I have been working on MPL, alone, on my own, long before MPL fanfics came along. And I intend to continue doing so, alone.

I try not to police comments on here, but this is important to me because this story is my heart and soul. Hours spent in my head everyday, planning and plotting out the story. It's not just my baby - it is a very literal part of me. Like, a digital, virtual piece of my brain. So I hope y'all can understand my stance on this. 

Thanks for reading <3

Comments

Giselle

Your story gives me much joy. Thank you for developing Tora and Poppy!!!

ForsakenPuddle

Hey we get it! We won’t make those comparisons anymore. 💕💕

Ruin

Love you and your wonderful story, Lily ❤️🥰

Kaylee Ellen Cleveland

You are wonderful and so are your characters, you handled this very professionally. 💜

Myosotis

I perfectly understand actually. I mean, don't compare the original story with a spin off who copied the original and then Say the original copied the spin off 😂😂😂 it's nonesense to me. Lots of love and support ❤️❤️

andrea foster

I feel like people need to remember that MPL is yours and there would be no MPL fanfic without your wonderful characters. I feel like a lot of parallels that may be seen between actual MPL and fanfic are a combination of coincidence and lucky guessing by us readers. Thank you for the wonderful story Lily! You make my week better knowing I have MPL updates to look forward to. Thanks for being the absolutely best author. You're killing it❤❤❤❤

Kim Graff

I think this is totally and completely fair

Queen Delgado

Very understandable. This is your brain baby. I'm just so grateful that you shared this awesome story with us. Thank you Lily 🧡

Laura Ingle

Thank you for speaking out. I love and respect how much your work means to you. I can only imagine what it's like to see it in the hands of others. I picture it as both an honor and a little terrifying :D Best of luck and I hope you continue to find pleasure in your work!

Yolanda Miguez

I think there's a channel in the Discord for fanfics and a pinned post in Facebook for fanfics too. Those seem better places for it.

Soosie

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and beautiful part of you with us (MPL)! Love you and respect your stance 💖

Shprinze

It’s completely fair, but always some people don’t understand. Perhaps this isn’t the case. But, I jus love to read what you’re doing in MPL, I’m dying for read the next episode. And isn’t fear compare fan fiction and your creations

Mykala Kearney

You throw so many twists and turns at us I havent been able to predict practically anything correctly so I know it's all coming from you. Fan fic is predictable. You have a knack for throwing me off every episode lol. WHO HAS THE NOTEBOOK? Are you keeping it from us that Poppy has it and has looked at it or does her boss have it? It's crazy! Is Poppy or Tora ever gonna shake their booty when they're not moody? These questions keep me up at night.

Britanny Wilson

Who the muff would attack the literal author of their fanfic?! Your legit the creator of this story, and have every right to do and design the story anyway you choose. Ugh..... And we love you too! You literally have one of the best stories on webtoons, and I anticpate the next update eagerly!!!!

stargazing

I'm very active in the fanfic community for Lore Olympus and only breaking ground over here in this fandom. but Rachel has the same approach-- she does not consume fic personally, but does recognize that they happen. many of the established fanfic writers in LO have a standard disclaimer we include on our creations that covers exactly what you've said; that any overlapping plot points are only that-- pure coincidence, and it is a transformative piece of fiction based upon the artists creation. I absolutely love your work, and I give credit where it is due always, because even with my random shenanigans I write, this is still your baby! and anyone who doesn't respect that needs to reevaluate what they're doing. thank you for everything that you do, and all that you provide for us within your fandom; you are so appreciated!

Rebecca Darby

I wonder how many people here are aware of the legal ramifications of creators reading related fanfic - as far as I understand the situation, this puts the creator in the difficult position of potentially having to defend their copyright against a derivative work because the fanfic writer is suing them over it! We'd all love to believe that no fan in their right mind would ever go that far, but I understand it's actually happened... So let's all be kind to @Lilydusk and heed her wishes here, especially as they also come from a personal desire to keep the story as she intends it to be, free of the influence of others. Honestly it's amazing we get to theorise as much as we do WITH HER INPUT!

Lacey Blankenship

This is a very important line to draw. While fan fictions can be fun, they are absolutely completely separate from the original material and should be treated as such. To compare them feels like such a violation of the author's work. It seems so clear to me, with the way you talk about your characters and their world, how real and important they are to you. They don't even seem to be characters. It's more like they're real people, dear friends of yours, and you just happen to be sharing their story with us.

Marina Lourençato

I love that you've been sharing a part of your soul and brain with us through mpl, and that original story is certainly one of the best I've ever read!!! Thanks for sharing this amazing story with us 🥰

larosamorada

Lady, this story is all yours and while I can only speak for myself, I'm just grateful to have something that sparked me to write or do anything creative. 🥰🥰

Christina Rush

That’s certainly understandable since this is your IP after all... I love it when creators graciously share their characters with fans who will also write their own “head cannon” with the characters but I can see (If clear boundaries aren’t drawn) how that can be an encroachment on a creator’s process with an ongoing work like MPL. I love the story so far & eagerly await to see where it goes! ❤️ (along with cheering for Poppy’s strength & drooling over Tora’s *caugh* muscles) 😉

TMK

I hate that this has to even be said 😔

Allison

I am just here for the original. Fanfics are cool but it just lacks something only the author can provide.

Erin Blair

This is totally understandable! I think it's completely healthy to draw a line between the two. I cannot wait to see more of this story. (Just so ya know, I missed MPL when it was on discover, but was so drawn in by the drawing of Tora & Poppy that I waited for months to read it when it came out again. I even joined Patreon because I couldn't wait & needed some extras! It was worth the wait - MPL is one of the best stories I've ever read, on and outside of Webtoon. You're a captivating story teller & your art is amazing!! So basically, I'm trying to say thanks for sharing this world you've created with us.)

Lisa Beyer

Likewise, do you allow followers to print your images? I for one need a big ol' glossy poster of a certain Balthuman bodyguard. 😍☺️

comicbookwaifu

I respect that and completely understand where you’re coming from ❤️

MissT

As a fanfic writer myself, as @stargazing said, I have a disclaimer on EVERY fic. These characters and world down to the DETAILS belong to Lily, and I am just writing for fun. All the fic writers I know are truly the MOST hard core fans and would never insinuate such a thing. If you read fanfic please do NOT get it twisted. When/if a headcanon we have ever aligns with Lily's, it is a HUGE surprise and delight. We are inspired by Lily...it's a one way street .. and that's that on that ❤️❤️❤️

Irene A

I agree with Tabitha that this shouldn't even need to be said. But since it does, I want to add that your professionalism, and steadfastness to your autonomy are always inspirational and aspiring. Love you.

Julia B²

I love reading & writing fanfic as a means of engaging with the comics I love so much, as well as for the sense of community it provides fans & writers. But I really think comparing any fics vs. MPL is really off base and uncalled for. First off, as others have pointed out, there would BE no fanfic without Lily’s amazing source material to provide the inspiration. Second, visual comics vs. written prose are two vastly different media formats so to compare even the best would be like comparing apples & oranges. As others have stated, fanfics are for fun and to feed our collective addictions for more MPL-related content, but should never be a metric against which we judge the actual source material.

Emma Lou

It's crazy how much you have grown in popularity Lily... That people are actually writing fanfics...all deserved of course!! But I remember around 2 years ago, just being a lowly Patreon who actually managed to make it into the credits of Asura's Bride and MPL before you got featured... Makes me so proud and shed a tear. 😁 You've inspired to take up drawing again seriously. I'm sure you're super busy but I hope you're keeping safe and well ❤️ xx

Devin Burleson

This story is the only reason I have Webtoon. It came up as an ad on Facebook and I was immediately into your world. I joined this site because I believe in backing independent art. Thank you for making this statement. It's well said and frankly, needed.

Annie J

Lily, I love you with all my heart and I love what you create. The stories you create (all of them) are yours and only yours and as such I will always follow your guidelines. Thank you for crearing such an inspiring universe that made me want to write again and channel my creativity. I hope I never let you down or disappoint you. 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤

Cynthia

I read fanfics sure, as they provide some fun but never thought to compare them with the original... and I never thought this kind of stuff as an issue but apparently it’s something that needs to be addressed?! I suppose in this day and age I’m equally shocked and not surprised at all - people need to lay everything out there 🤦🏻‍♀️. BUT your professionalism is admirable and I love this and your work that much more for it! I’m glad the majority of fans are on the same page. You are what makes MPL at the core, without YOU none of it would exist 😊 so keep on doing you!

Nina Castelmonti

Can be just one Lily. Solo puede haber una Lily. Your art, your work. 🙏

Iwona Stanek

We hear you and respect your work ❤

Allie Kelly

I love your story and your art. I also adore fanfics created as long as your imagination talent and work is respected that is. I hope people keep writing the fan fiction if they can do it and respect you and yours. Thanks for handling this so respectfully and professionally like the QUEEN you are.

BegoniaRex

Yeah, fanfic is fun and it's always interesting to see what fans choose to focus on, but at the end of the day those characters are yours. As someone else said, your story has helped spark a lot of creativity in readers - I just started writing fanfic for the first time ever because of MPL! I didn't think I was capable of writing a story! But I would never claim any element as mine to own - it's just for fun and to share my passion of MPL with other fans.

saucytuggles

I find this so interesting. I wrote an MPL fanfic, first ever, by request of another fan, and it felt like this. Like there was a thick concrete slab that had been laying on top of my creativity – a slab made of bills and kids and hospital visits and groceries and worries and blah blah blah – and that request drove a metal stake into that slab and the whole thing cracked. I was like, really? I don’t know how I feel about playing with someone else’s legos. But I gave it a go, and it was just a little letter of love and gratitude to the creator, the other fans, and to the quite interesting and beautiful lego people. I tried to be respectful, and play only with the minor legos (except for a recent birthday gift). But my authentic self started coming up through that crack, and now the concrete seems to be washing away, in many directions. Also I’ve made some really great and super creative friends. So I’ve written a couple more, and with each one my love and gratitude grows. They carry the following disclaimer: “A Midnight Poppy Land fanfic by Saucy Tuggles. Based on some pretty awesome characters totally owned by Lilydusk and which have nothing to do with me. Midnight Poppy Land can, and should, be viewed on webtoons.com or the WEBTOON app.” I care not who reads or doesn’t read; it is just fun writing love letters. If Lily says stop, I stop. If Lily says delete, I delete. No problems.

Jena

**virtual hug to Lily**

Kat

You're such a generous content creator.

Amber Morris

I must admit that I love fanfiction, however I keep that love separate from the original creation. Without your original creation, there would be no fanfiction.

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Is there any particular reason my comment was deleted?

Mari

I feel you. I know as a writer myself. Love how it’s going. Keep it up!! ❤️

Tina Olavarria

I love and respect your stance I hope you know how much your fans enjoy the characters that you’ve created ❤️❤️❤️ I’m obsessed with these characters and the pacing of the story you’re telling, and the art is also Amazing!!! I usually just lurk on your Patreon but I love the content thanks for all the work that you do ❤️❤️.

Bonnie

I just want to say a big thank u for all ur work on ur different projects. U deserve ur fame and ur lovely community. And we respect u for ur strong and amazing work. And also, it feels good to hear u talking in a so open-heart way about ur feelings : be sure that we all hear and notice every single word of ur letter about the fanfic, and the other “problems” that u might have ✊❤️

Ez-Cheez

You’re wonderful Lily. Thank you for such awesome, real characters and an amazing story. You inspire us 🧡

Robin Lopez

Totally support your decision here. It’s your baby and it should be taken care as you see fit. I appreciate your hard work and hope you realize there is a strong fan base that supports you and your vision.

MollzJJ

Lily, you are the CEO of the MPL world and I admire how you can address issues or redirect when something gets just a little askew or completely off the rails. Whether it’s fanfics, Tora’s smoking, or the theft & sharing of your works on questionable platforms, you always do it in a kind, smart but direct way. Respect to you because you never know how people will react. Knowing this community, everyone will respect you right back, but it still takes courage to do what you do. ❤️❤️

Victoria Dias

I’ve read some fanfics, but there’s never Lily’s pixiedust in them, so I don’t really get that deep in their characters. Even when they’re good ones, we can see that it wasn’t your mind and soul there. It’s never too much being transparent with us and true to yourself. All support I can give you, I will do. 💕

Ele_Smiles

It’s normal to feel this way about your intellectual property and to want a separation between it and fanfic. So glad you created this world for us to fall into! I know your fanfic authors feel the same. I’ve enjoyed some really good fanfic, on a different platform, that is inspired by your work. The authors I’ve read clearly adore you and they are always sure to give your work and characters credit ❤️.

Victoria

Wow!! Totally understand why you had to make this post. It had to be officially said, if there’s a chance someone will think you’ve borrowed an element from their fanfic when this is 100% your original creation! Also, I can’t believe there are so many fanfics already! That’s incredible! I’ve always thought that was a sign of flattery, though I do make it a point to only read fanfics of stories that have already been completed (mostly as a way to get over the sadness of having a great story end) 😅 KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!!! Side note: did y’all see the banners for this story on webtoon? Loved seeing that!! (I assume QB wrote the profile hehe)

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

I took some time to gather my thoughts on this. I will say that I hope to god I never offend Lily in any way with any fan fic I wrote for mpl or artwork I do. I took a few years off after university from creating any art because I simply was not inspired or motivated, I have drawn and painted FOR YEARS. Lily’s comic lit a fire in me and I never felt so much passion in WRITING and DRAWING her artwork. I truly love her and her work sooooo much and maybe some stuff is purely coincidental that has come up. I have so much respect for all the FAN FIC writers because people like @larosamorada @lola @emily @tiff @nurseamethyst inspired me alongside LILY HERSELF. I absolutely hated writing, reading basically anything ACADEMIC but it was because of LILYS MASTERPIECE that created the motivation again. I can’t thank her enough as well as all the other writers. Sigh I’m done with my lunch and prolly going over time to write this but I had to say how I felt. Thanks.

Brittney Phan

If you post it as a Midnight Poppy Land tag, is that okay? I write some on Ao3, and I never want to disrespect you as a writer. Is there another way I should credit you when I write?

LauraPianoHands

The fact that so many people are writing fanfics is a HUGE testament to your work, Lily!! Thank you for your time and dedication to MPL, your love for this story and all the characters really comes through. YOU ARE AMAZING. Thank you for being YOU!!!

Hopey V

Poppy and Tora and Quincey and all the rest of these characters, this story, this universe, this belongs to you. This is YOUR baby, YOUR creation, YOU breathed life into this and we can't thank you enough for all you have given us. You are absolutely brilliant.

Haroly Nandy

Great work. Love me some more Tora Poppy close moments :)

IcingQuinYang2

I read the fanfic sometimes but I would rather read your real mindset and enjoy your drawings. I do like your NSFW and always look forward to it. You're safe with me

Snowykittyz

Ya I rather read your storyline, now I have made the plunge to stay as a your Patreon subscriber. I love the nsfw, gives us the alternate worlds you create with them. Love your work! Plus the story is intriguing and the characters lives are different and refreshing! Keep up the awesomeness!

mabarigroomer88

I was wondering about this. I will read mlp fanfics but it’s all they are to me.

Sammie Pittman

I have fanfiction, it can really bring people together. But nothing compared to the MPL canon 😍. People who can draw and tell stories always amaze me. The image of Tora putting that cigarette out on his tongue is my new sexuality

Wolfgirl

Is there a site for Webtoons fanfics?

hialyssah

thanks for this. i think this is an important announcement for modern creators whose works are primarily shared online.

Ebony Gooden

I have not read any fanfic of MPL although I do enjoy reading fanfics in general. I just prefer not to until yours are finished! It's so easy to fall into the need to compare between different stories with same character. I'm here for your story and beautiful work until the very end. Then I shall explore others' stories. I am loving the fan arts though!