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Re:Office of the President of Mongolia (top to bottom text o... by paulusthe on Friday April 21, 2023 @09:08PM (#35662291)
I wasn't claiming English is the best language. I was saying non pictographic languages are one of humanity's most important inventions, which is one reason they've spread so rapidly everywhere.
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Re:Office of the President of Mongolia (top to bottom text o... by shard on Saturday April 22, 2023 @05:18AM (#35664722)
Too bad non pictographic languages weren't paired with simple orthogonal grammars and consistent spelling rules. Learning different languages always feel like choosing whether I want to beat myself up with my left fist, my right fist, or my feet.
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