Hans Lee
Sat Sep 3 13:55:04 50557,
Here is my attempt to simply rebut Anthony's points:
1. You say that you cannot talk about math in Toki Pona. However, an average person seldom talks about elaborated maths in everyday communication. This puts
mathematics out of Toki Pona's goal, but this fact in no way makes TP less valid of a language.
2. You argue that TP is incapable of translating literature, and you even gave examples for us. TP is a language made to communicate simply and clearly. As I quote from jan Misali, "it is impossible to talk about things WITHOUT EXPLAINING". TP cannot translate literature easily, because it is not made for it. TP is a language for people around the globe to learn it easily, and get points across when talking to others. There is no advanced vocabulary, making explanation obligatory. This in turn makes it possible for everyone to understand what you say. TP is simple, and it's meant to be.
