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Re: Dune Conlang

From:Thomas R. Wier <artabanos@...>
Date:Saturday, November 13, 1999, 1:45
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! :) ====================================== Tom Wier <artabanos@...> ICQ#: 4315704 AIM: Deuterotom Website: <http://www.angelfire.com/tx/eclectorium/> "Cogito ergo sum, sed credo ergo ero." Non cuicumque datum est habere nasum. It is not given to just anyone to have a nose. -- Martial ======================================