On Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:18:15 -0600
Steven Belknap <sbelknap@UIC.EDU> wrote:
Judging by the posts to this list, some members of lojbanistan seem
more than indifferent, they seem quite hostile towards logli and not
just towards me. Such hostility seems as unwise as it is unkind.
I have noticed no hostility to logli in this community. There is a
general "if you don't speak lojban, don't try telling us that we're
doing something wrong" attitude, which applies to logli and non-logli
alike, which may be related to what you're talking about.
There is sometimes a world of difference between implication and
inference. I assume you are aware that some of the leaders of
lojbanistan are not at all fluent in LLG Loglan. Should their input be
ignored? I think not. The unique experience of some TLI Loglan
speakers, professional logicians, linguists, and others not fluent in
LLG Loglan may be relevant and helpful. Given the fact that most
conlangs fail, it is best to cast ones net widely. If a person brings
something valuable to the conversation, he should be given a hearing.
Minority opinions should be respected. I agree that the nature of LLG
Loglan will be determined largely by those who are most fluent in the
language. Another reason for me to stop posting and get back to my
gismu drills. I'm satisfied that my point has been made. I will now
return to my previous quiescent state of list lurker.