Return-Path: Date: 05 Mar 91 06:21:30 EST From: "Russell E. Whitaker" To: Subject: A lurker speaks out Message-Id: <"910305112129 71750.2413 EHE26-2"@CompuServe.COM> Status: RO X-From-Space-Date: Tue Mar 5 07:44:11 1991 X-From-Space-Address: cbmvax!uunet!compuserve.com!71750.2413 To: >INTERNET:lojban-list@snark.thyrsus.com Hello all. I wish to respond to lojbab's recent posting re: lack of response to postings, etc. As a "lurker", i.e. someone who has been an entirely passive observer to the exchanges thus far, I'd like to express my appreciation for all the good information and stimulating speculation being generated here. As far as I know, this is the only forum where certain questions are being asked. So important, in my eyes, that I am trying to stimulate discussion of planned and Whorfian languages in Objectivist circles here in L.A. The simple consideration of language as a concept-limiting parameter is not obvious even in the most "sophisticated" of discussions I've been on lately, and seems to take people by surprise. I've been incredibly busy, with an extended business trip to Europe, and getting back into school, that I haven't taken the time to really learn the fundamentals of lojban yet. I hope to do that very soon, and bring myself back into the learning loop. In the meantime, I've been archiving the email generated here thus far. It should be an invaluable adjunct to my education. It's a delight to see ideas evolve so quickly. Just a short note to let you guys know that someone appreciates your work, and will use it soon. Russell E. Whitaker 71750.2413@compuserve.com