Re: OT: Random word generators (was Re: Worthwhile Engelang Goal)

Hallo!

On Tue, 7 Jun 2005 17:46:33 +0200,
Henrik Theiling <theiling@...> wrote:

> Hi!
>
> Jörg writes:
> >...
> > > zbr&xp
> > >
> > > That's a possible Gweydr word, but I just *hate* it!  And until
> > > someone's life depends on my lexical choices, I'm not willing to
> > > let such a word into my language--at least not for "water".
> >
> > I have similar reservations against random word generators, though
> > I never used any.  I feel that they are to conlanging what rhythm
> > machines are to music.
>
> I *love* electronic music if it's programmed well! :-)
It is of course a matter of taste.  I prefer hand-made music
(especially progressive rock - which often uses plenty of electronic
sounds, but they don't come from a robot, but are played manually
on keyboards), and also hand-made conlangs.  Your mileage may vary.

Greetings,

Jörg.

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