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I know it is an unpopular opinion, but I'd prefer everyone to switch to the same language. That would greatly simplify a lot of real-world situations, and increase culture proliferation.

Along the same reasoning, the less active languages there are out there, the better.

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Would that include you being willing to switch to a completely new language that takes you a good decade to become fluent in?

Yes, it would. In fact, I am an immigrant.

I think the unpopularity is more in the practical issues than in the theory. I'm sure everybody would be happier understanding each other, but not if it's accomplished by force or discrimination.

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