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Defasher OP wrote (edited )

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.

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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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