Re: Dune Conlang

Bryan Maloney wrote:

> On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, Thomas R. Wier wrote:
>
> > Well, just because the Reverend Mothers have all those memories
> > of earlier forms of the language doesn't mean they'll use it much less
> > impose that on the speech of those around them.  Even assuming that
>
> Nevertheless, they did so.
>
> > they would willingly adjust their speech to hers, that doesn't mean
> > they'll do so correctly (especially when it comes to phonology).
>
> Nevertheless, they did so.
>
> I'm reminded of a time when somebody claimed that Elves and Humans MUST
> be allowed to hybridize in a shared world project that I was allowed in.
> His "evidence" was that Mr. Spock is a half-human half-vulcan hybrid.
No, no -- I wasn't claiming that you're wrong about that -- I was
only disputing the realism of such a change.  People can imagine
any hypothetical reality they want, and I have no problem with it.
I was just pointing out that, judged by the standards and realities
of *this* world, it probably wouldn't happen.   This world is a far
cry from the world of Star Trek, I think you'll agree, and so must
be accorded a different status for the sake of discussion.

I mean, afterall, this is a conlanging list.  Nobody -- not even
the Esperantists -- conlangs with a realistic shot of making that
popular as an actual instrument of communication. So of course
I think it's okay to indulge in unrealistic activities! :)

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