There is always a looming fear of ridicule because of misused terminology or totally misunderstood concepts in my conlang documentation, I can feel it. I began to develop an unhealthy obsession with delving into so much theoretical linguistics articles until I gave up before I could write a single sentence with a sciency nuanced word in it.
#conlangs and #conlanger alike, how do you overcome with such fear?
@jirra Dance like no one is watching. I feel so lucky I started conlanging long before the internet was available. It was hard enough to meet my own standards and expectations, but at least I didn't have to deal with everyone else's.
Document your conlang as suits your needs. If people have questions, they can ask. Anyone who ridicules can go pound sand. There's not a Conlang Council that'll take away your pencils.
Learn the technical side at your own pace and to suit your conlanging needs.
@wm_annis "Dance like no one is watching" is a wonderful analogy, thanks.
It's easy to feel small and insignificant among the great docs and aspiring spiritful conlangers. I suddenly realize that I've been doing this as if it's for a show, not in the spirit of archiving and preservation. It takes the fun out of it and makes the act of documenting exhausting.
Andre
wm.annis
Pete Bleackley