zompist bboard

Right, I think these things represent the essence of whatever phenomenon is being discussed (BTW, I wasn't using the word "root" in its linguistic sense). I realized I left something out - call it "definition" or "equality" - that allows one to describe thing A in terms of the existence of other thi...

Ulrike, I haven't formally studied language, but it doesn't feel entirely overwhelming. Path vs. manner is a pretty basic distinction. So is the temperature distinction, since it should be of primary importance in the development of a conlang, I would think, that one determines which sensations are ...

Torco wrote: Anyways, with me, valiums and roach surrounding it, the savanna to the south..

Is that haiku?

I might be able to compile sort of a digital magazine for such a project, although technically I have only negative time to commit to such a thing. Still, motivation wouldn't hurt at this point.. (hint hint ). <Ducks the next life-consuming thing the universe is about to throw toward him..>