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Re: conlang survey part 2

From:Nik Taylor <yonjuuni@...>
Date:Friday, November 29, 2002, 6:33
Heather Rice wrote:
> 12, 6 - Uatakassi
Actually, Uatakassi is *only* 12. The written numerals are based on 6, but don't let that fool you. :-) The languages itself is base 12.
> Why this is so I am still wondering.
It's hard to write something in a foreign language, especially when it's as little-known as the average conlang. :-)
> Across the conlang world, there seems > to be a humbleness, an acknowledgment to the natural, > and a sort of shame.
I wouldn't say "a sort of shame", any more than an artist who paints an imaginary scene, but making sure to make it look real, has "a sort of shame". I think it's the same idea. Some artists strive to be realistic, while others favor more abstract forms. -- "There's no such thing as 'cool'. Everyone's just a big dork or nerd, you just have to find people who are dorky the same way you are." - overheard ICQ: 18656696 AIM Screen-Name: NikTaylor42