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by mchaver 4331 days ago
I think it's a great lesson for any creator. Just because you have invented something does not necessarily mean you have the right or are capable of dictating how people use it.

I seem to remember Umberto Eco mentioning that he does not offer his own interpretations of his novels for a similar reason, but I can't find the quote.

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I can recommend his book.

The Search for the Perfect Language - Umberto Eco - 2010