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[QUOTE="SaugaGames"]For the love of God no. Sorry, but I think simplifying the English language is one of the last things we should do.Hey_Jay

Please explain?

For starters, the English language has already been simplified many times over the years. Secondly, it would take far too long for such a huge conversion to reach every corner of the world. Lastly, I think one of the problems in this society is the over-simplification of everything.

I write and speak both english and french... and let me assure you.. I have a much harder time in french! I am french btw.. anyway, I find english easier than my own language..Tezcatlipoca666

Our language is one of the hardest to learn in the world. The spelling is extremely difficult, there are many irregular verbs, and pronounciation can be quite difficult. Also, it's almost impossible to learn how to write the language by ear. In spanish, you usually spell the word how you pronounce it (and there ARE natural stresses on it).

If i remember correctly, the US, under president Teddy Rosevelt, actually DID simplify the language by taking out the 'u' in many words (favourite --> favorite, colour --> color). I think we should do this again. Take out the 'ugh' in many words (though --> tho), and take out the 'gh' in words (night --> nite). There would also be other changes.

Let me tell you, there is NO reason why we shouldn't do this. This isn't Old English anymore, where the 'k' in knife was actually pronounced. It has absolutely NO use. Just because you like a silent k there doesn't mean we should keep it like that. GIVE ME GOOD REASONS (e.g. it would be too hard to change a language at this point, not all places would except the changes, i'm a jerk and hate immigrants). It would also make the language easier to learn.

Your thoughts?

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