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0 pointsstetrain1y ago0 comments

I associate that variation specifically with non-native English speakers rather than a language evolution happening among native English speakers.

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Xelynega1y ago· 2 in thread

But you still understand it fine, no?

Why does it matter how you feel about language evolving(especially bringing race into it)?

deprecative1y ago

Non-native English speakers is my favorite race.

stetrainOP1y ago

I didn't say how I feel about it or anything about race.

estebarb1y ago· 1 in thread

Kids born in "native english" change the language too. For example, treat irregular verbs like regular ones. Languages evolve with time, regardless of non-native speakers using it.

stetrainOP1y ago

Agreed, and I didn't say otherwise.

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