Re: CHAT: Unsolicited abuse

Matt Pearson wrote:

>  In his mind, language has a purely utilitarian
> function, so any artificial language project which is 'just for fun'
> would be a waste of valuable time - a reaction which many other people
> on this list have reported.
Heck, while he's at it, why doesn't he just get rid of all artwork from
his house, throw the TV away (or block all channels but The Discovery
Channel and the like), and make absolutely sure not to attend any
sporting events.  Hey, those are all wastes of time and energy, too, right?

People have to learn that the idea of an objectively definable world
is a myth.  If you can't even prove for a fact that other people exist (there's
always some assumption involved),  how could you try to tell those other
people that one pastime is illegitimate, while others aren't?  It's just _stupid_,
that's what it is.  :)

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