Messages in foreign languages

[Matt Kettler]

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Denis Beauchemin wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Is it just me who has problems with messages not in English?  I know I
> don't write perfect English because my main language is French but at
> least I always post in English.
> 
> Why does it bother me?  Maybe because whenever I see something I can't
> read I feel I cannot help the other person.  This list is so valuable to
> people because so many people help others.  Whenever someone use a
> foreign language, they can't get as much support because many people
> don't speak that language.

True, although I generally figure that is the risk the poster takes.

They're posting in a language outside the norm for the list, so they're taking a
risk they might not get the help they need. But that's their problem, not mine.

If they get help, great, if not, there's nothing I can do about it. Either way,
it doesn't bother me.

Sometimes if I see someone posting in a foreign language and getting no answers
I'll point out the obvious and suggest they try translating.

Otherwise I just ignore the messages I can't read with a shrug.

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