echindod

I didn't formally study it, but yes! This is my take! I thought I kind of think I got bored with it when the simple chat interfaces came out. But it's more than that. The marketing is horrible

I agree that alphabets are easier to learn. However, I don't think that is the ultimate standard in what makes for a good writing system. I would like to learn Chinese. Someday. But I do like the logo-syllabic writing systems I do know

I disagree. I doubt you read any alphabet letter by letter. You read words or you don't read fluently. So the reality is: alphabets aren't inherently better, and I think the continued existence of Chinese as a viable writing system shows this to be the case.

The one advantage alphabets have is they have a more gentle ramp up, but I don't think they are inherently better. In fact your example of Roman vs Arabic numerals is a preference for logogram over atomistic writing system.

I think this is actually a success: this is the process of all languages. A usable language will evolve and grow, and something as geographical dispersed and isolated as Esperanto will certainly show divergence if it is being used.

So rather than a failure, I think this demonstrates it can be a real language. Though my interest in language isn't for communication. So eh. Your milage may very.

I am happy for you in that, a little surprised. But good for you!

Oh yes. I hate Dickens. Absolutely can't stand him.

Is this sarcasm? I think if it stopped at the first dichotomy, or the second it would be fine. But it goes on for fucking ever.

This is basically my strategy too. Though, I tend to buy from Bandcamp first and foremost. I like that most of the time if I buy physical media (either vinyl or CD) on Bandcamp it comes with a digital download.

I was disappointed that Bandcamp was bought by a company a few years back, but nothing has changed... Yet.

The energy drink really brings out all of those flavor notes!

Doritos. And a gas station hotdog.

Ah. Well. I can not be blameless on this. I also probably use cat unnecessarily still. But less so with grep these days. I'm getting better... I swear!

Useless use of cat?