From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!uwvax!rodolf Newsgroups: net.nlang Title: Re: Spelling is not language Article-I.D.: uwvax.504 Posted: Sat Jul 24 14:51:49 1982 Received: Tue Jul 27 02:09:11 1982 References: watmath.3071 I think what is just as important to remember, however, is that if a language is to be represented (i.e., spelling) there must be an agreed-upon convention, namely, that a specific idea be represented in a specific manner (spelling). To flout these conventions invites criticism. To stifle the argument concerning color and colour, humor and humour that I know will be forthcoming, I point out that already in many European countries there are two forms of "English": English English and American English. If you are trying to form an alternate language, you may try, but I suggest a little more backing might be in order. Rick Lindsley uwvax!rodolf