CONLANG

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CONLANG is the name of an e-mail list devoted to the discussion of constructed languages of all kinds (except that 'evangelism' of auxiliary languages, such as Esperanto, is disapproved of), and linguistics in general. The CONLANG list is an established community with upwards of 600 members, including many regular high-volume contributors, comprising professional linguists as well as amateurs. Its [archives] are located at a server in Brown University.

This list pioneered and popularized the term CONLANG for constructed language; conlang (now typically written lowercase) as a term is now used more widely and is better known than its eponymous mailing list.

Conlangers who post or have posted on the list include Sally Caves, creator of Teonaht, and Andrew Smith, creator of Brithenig.

Also, websites such as Zompist.com and Langmaker have gained great popularity among the "conlanging" community in recent times. Large discussions and lists of conlangs can be found at these websites making them an essential tool for the beginner in this quite curious hobby.

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