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Revision as of 23:45, 22 February 2026
MorDictionary Bear Blog
Editorial publication platform of MorDictionary, hosted on Bear Blog.
The MorDictionary Bear Blog is the long-form editorial and commentary wing of the MorDictionary project. It operates as a lightweight publishing platform for essays, reflections on lexicography, highlighted entries, & project philosophy.
Unlike the structured MediaWiki dictionary, the Bear Blog serves as a narrative space — allowing experimentation in tone, aesthetics, and thematic exploration.
Purpose
The Bear Blog exists to:
- Publish essays on lexicography and language culture
- Highlight notable MorDictionary entries
- Document aesthetic and technical experiments
- Articulate the philosophy behind collaborative dictionary-building
- Provide a lightweight, distraction-free reading experience
It emphasizes clarity, typography, and deliberate simplicity while retaining MorDictionary’s distinct personality.
Design Philosophy
The blog adopts a minimal structure powered by Bear Blog software, combined with custom styling aligned with MorDictionary’s visual identity.
Its presentation contrasts with:
- The structured, archival nature of the MediaWiki instance
- The experimental retro aesthetic of the Neocities site
Where the wiki prioritizes reference precision, the Bear Blog prioritizes editorial voice.
Example Content
Notable posts include:
- Retro Web Aesthetics and the Future of Lexicography (22 February 2026)
Posts typically explore the cultural, technical, and aesthetic dimensions of dictionary-making.
Role Within the Moribund Institute
MorDictionary operates under the umbrella of the Moribund Institute.
Within this structure:
- Moribund Institute → umbrella organization
- MorDictionary → core lexicographic project
- Bear Blog → editorial and philosophical publication layer
Think of it as the reflective journal of the workshop.
External Links
- Bear Blog Instance — https://mordictionary.bearblog.dev/
- Main Wiki — https://mordictionary.org/wiki/Main_Page
- Neocities Site — https://mordictionary.neocities.org/