Defasher OP wrote (edited )
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rational constructed languages
Please explain what that is. How can something artificially constructed be rational?
language reform
Like u/languagebot tried to do? Look what a clusterfuck that was. Dictating language to people just fuels reactionaries because it allows them to point at us and say '"look, sjws are ruining SOCIETY!" And 98% of the population are going to be naturally resistant to change, so rather than change their language, they'll just hop on the fash train.
Majrelende wrote
How can something artificially constructed be rational?
Look at programming languages. I am not exactly sure what something similar for actual communication between people would be like, but this could be a source of inspiration for those who would want to do so.
Dictating language
I never suggested that it would be forced on anyone else. I understand and agree with what you said, but I was suggesting voluntary reform among those who wanted it.
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