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Re:Text editing hates you too (2019) by slver on Saturday May 22, 2021 @05:03AM (#27244843)
Languages aren’t paradigms of thinking. We borrow phrases and concept from each other at a higher level, they’re basically identical, unless you’re isolated on an island and don’t interact with anyone.

For proof, look up the etymology of a random set of words. They come from all over the world.

This is literally pride over encodings. It’s superficial, petty, and ignorance makes it seem profound and important.

Re:Text editing hates you too (2019) by crazygringo on Saturday May 22, 2021 @09:57AM (#27246579)
You should study linguistics. Your're flat-out incorrect.

I speak two languages fluently and they really are two different modes of thinking. That's why translation is an art, not a science, and for literary stuff it's quite difficult.