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Posted by: True Underdog
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Posted by: SpoonGuard
You are probably right.
It is unfortunate though that he had to resort to cursing/politicizing as his defense.
Very true, but I know that English speaking people can react in a very similar way, too. You see it here on a regular basis...
That's true also, but if it's in english it's easier to be dealt with. I'll type up a more thought out post later. I agree and disagree with you on multiple points, but I have a chem lecture to go to (it starts in 5 minutes) so I'm going to edit my post when I get back.
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It's easy to use online translators but they only go so far. The english language isn't alone when it has idioms or a play on words. For example: a lot of Texans say "fixin' to" when they are about to do something. I rarely say that; actually, I can't remember an instance when I have said that. In any case, I'm sure other languages use different expressions, too. Aside from that, not many bungie.net members have the courtesy to use online translators. They shouldn't feel obligated to, either.
Moderators would have to use translators and their best judgement when reviewing threads that are posted in a foreign languages. This is just one more thing that piles onto all the other things they take care of on the forums. Their job is thankless enough as it is; why add more work to it? I'm not saying that we shouldn't let foreigner's post here, but (as it's been stated before) they should try using an online translator and posting their post in (very rough) english. Also it's been said: they should try to indicate that english isn't their foreign language. Sure, there would be the occassional jackass who decides to be a prick and insult them, but many members disregard those kind of people anyway.
It basically boils down to the fact that it's just one more thing that the boys in white have to deal with.
Valid points; and I agree that where possible, people should try to post in clear English, as it benefits the majority of the community.
However, I still don't think a thread should be locked solely because it's in another language, though.