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Old 09-03-2006, 04:28 PM
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Default Fanon vs. NonCanon Tags on Lostpedia: Clarification?

I thought we should standardize this, since I see some fan made sites with one tag when I think it deserves another, or with both tags.

This is what I think, based on the definition:

When a site is fan-made but PRETENDING to be part of canon (fake websites), it should be clearly marked with the stronger label "NonCanon". Example: http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Dharmaindustries.com

When a site is a fan-site and building off the storyline in a way that doesn't intrude on canon, and made in such a way that disclaims them from being official, they get the "fanon" tag. From the definition, Fanon "Does not contradict canon". Example: http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/The_Dharma_Island

Well, that's my thoughts and that's how I've been labeling. Please give me yours.

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Default Labelling fake sites

Labelling fake sites as noncanon makes them look like they are part of the Lost mythos but not part of the story line. I would label dharmaindustries.com as fanon for example!
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Old 09-03-2006, 08:05 PM
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The key to difference is "does not contradict established canon". If I started babbling about the underwater station, the goblet station and the clone hatching station that's non-canon, if I spoke about dharma recruiters (that seems to make sense and would not be farfetched but unconfirmed) that's fanon.
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