fanotifymark
Fanotifymark is a neologism used in online fan culture to denote a distinguishing badge or tag applied to fan-made content to signal its unofficial status and to aid attribution. The term blends elements of “fan” with notions of notification and marking, and it originated in online fan communities in the 2010s, where creators sought a concise way to identify non-official works.
In practice, a fanotifymark can take several forms: a small graphic badge, a text overlay, or a
Adoption varies by platform and community. Some artists embed a watermark or badge on images, others place
Relation to licensing and policy: labeling does not change copyright status or licensing terms. It is intended