Re: writing about Toby: The author's PERSONAL stance is that he doesn't like that people use Toby and it makes him uncomfortable. So a lot of people consider Toby out-of-bounds out of respect for his personal wishes. Legally, though? That's fanfiction. You're good so long as it isn't monetized in any way and it doesn't use copyrighted material (i.e. lifting lines directly). Believe me, fanfics about Disney movies aren't allowed online out of the kindness of their hearts. That said, the creepypasta wiki no longer accepts spin-offs/sequels/rewrites so your best bet is to just go to AO3 in my opinion.
Thank you for the answer!
I so get that, and am glad to know.
I personally have a hard time of letting go of characters that I’ve been attached for so long, it sucks that this is the case with Toby so I just wanted to make ”my own” to not use the original creator’s version. A lot of people say it’s ok to draw Toby or use him still. So this is good for coming to my own conclusion :3
As for the wiki, I did ask one of the mods in early September if that kinda thing is ok, and if I meet certain standards and go to spin-off appeals, it could be accepted! I dont know if I ever will, but still good to know
A bit of a ramble, making a character inspired by Ticci Toby with the nickname ‘Toby’ just made me anxious. I’d want to make sure it would be different enough from the Toby people know and whatnot and not a copy.
