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Should we make a rule that all non-english posts must include a hand written english Translation?
The main reason would be moderation as moderators cant currently read or prevent advertisements in foreign languages.
@freemo Your reasonable argument for translation of non-English posts is sufficient, compelling.
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I'm persuaded to vote "yes" because of two quite different reasons which need to be made explicit.
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A. The motto and core functon of QOTO is very clear:
QOTO = Question Others to Teach Ourselves?
If a post is in a language I can't understand, the explicit purpose and/or function of this Mastodon instance is thwarted. That's not good.
B. The function of a social media website is communication, but that important opportunity is frustrated, for example, if a post is in Telugu.
If someone post anything at all in Telugu, the words are understood only those who can read this Dravidian language.
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Does this mean someone should infer that I'm "anti-Telugu"? No, not at all, who's kidding who?
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RESTATEMENT/BOTTOM LINE: I'd like to see another vote on a related but more general topic: Should we make a rule which mitigates solipsism because of the unintended consequences?
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Going forward, we learn lessons the hard way, right?
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We can do better, right?
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QOTO = Question Others to Teach Ourselves?
