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I assume there must be a reason why sign language is superior but I genuinely don't know why.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

And incredibly regional as well.

Any isolated language with a small local population is going to differentiate quickly, and while the Internet is bringing everyone together and making written language more consistent, it's not like deaf people send each other videos online, they just use written English because it's insanely easier and faster for everyone.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

A decent amount of deaf people don’t speak English so wouldn’t be using written English. Schools that teach both are actually called dual language schools

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Deaf people that can’t hear at all, still read and write, please stop speaking for a lifestyle you don’t know anything about.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago

😂 I’m deaf you numpty. There’s entire deaf communities that don’t read or write english. It’s actually a hotly debated topic as some think kids shouldn’t be forced to learn both.