In many cases the authority does not feel the need to respond further pressure simply leads to suggestions that the fandom is misaimed. Such edicts can even go against events as were broadcast, due to someone making a mistake.įans may look for the Word of God to settle Fanon disputes, but the Authority may have moved on and doesn't care to respond.
A statement regarding some ambiguous or undefined aspect of a work, the Word of God comes from someone considered to be the ultimate authority, such as the creator, director or producer.