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How To Write a Sign Language, Part 1: Logographies

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How To Write a Sign Language Part 1: Logographies Whether you are new to sign languages or a native signer who has signed your entire life - you probably haven't heard about sign language writing systems. Spoken languages around the world have writing systems so surely sign languages can too? Well, many have been tried and used in brief corners of the world but none have been widely adopted by Deaf communities. I recommend these resources if you want to learn more about all of those attempts and their histories: Sign Language Dictionary - Writing History The Hunt for The Perfect Sign Language Writing System (© 2025 Zrajm) But in this mini-series of posts I want to explain the different types there are so that you, intrepid future sign language writer, may better understand the options and pick which to learn or make. First I will cover Logographies . Part 1: Logographies ( Reddit Post & Comments Section ) <= You are here Part 2: Pojectional Systems  ( Reddit Post & Comme...

Gods Without A Religion – SG1's Goa'uld

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  Gods Without A Religion - SG1's Goa'uld NOTE: I do not use AI to write any of my ideas or source my images. All images were from Google/Bing images. I have tried to avoid the obviously AI ones, but some may have slipped past me. I do not endorse AI image generation. These images used to illustrate my ideas, I do not claim ownership over any of them. Spoilers for the early-mid series of SG1. I won't go into detail so don't worry about that, but I will mention a number of plot-points in passing. I have recently been rewatching Stargate SG1 with my partner. I loved the series as a child, catching the occasional episode when I stayed at my dad's, who had Sky. I never had a complete picture of the show because I had only ever seen a smattering, and completely out of order. I am pleasantly surprised that the show stands the test of time! It's remarkably well put together, with exciting ongoing plotlines and (unlike even other scifi shows I love such as Star Trek an...