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Hello everyone, I want to provide some clarity about fanfiction.lol's content policy and the legal framework we operate under.

Canadian Law & Content Restrictions

fanfiction.lol is hosted in Canada, which means we must comply with Canadian law. Canadian obscenity laws are broader than many other countries and can include certain types of sexual content, even when fictional or consensual. This includes:

• Explicit sexual content involving minors
• Content that may be interpreted as obscene under Canadian law
• Certain violent sexual horror content

Our Stance

I want to be completely transparent: I do not agree with these laws. They are not neutral, and they function as censorship. However, as the host of this archive, I must abide by them to keep the site running and protect myself legally.

This is not a judgment on the validity of any work or anyone's creative choices. It's purely a legal necessity. If I could host everything without legal risk, I would.

What This Means for You

If you primarily post content that falls under these restrictions, Archive of Our Own is likely a more suitable platform for your work. They operate under different legal frameworks and can host content that I legally cannot.

Apology for Lack of Clarity

I sincerely apologize that these restrictions were not made clearer when the site launched. The signup page has been updated to provide more specific guidance about Canadian law and content restrictions. If you joined before this update and posted content that now needs to be removed, I'm sorry for the confusion and any inconvenience this causes.

Case-by-Case Decisions

Because Canadian obscenity laws are vague but strict, I will be making decisions about content restrictions on a case-by-case basis. If you're unsure whether your content is acceptable, please contact me before posting and I'll do my best to provide guidance.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of fanfiction.lol.

Best,
Brennan