Re: Settling an Argument - Assembly *IS* a Language, Right?

"Raymond S. Wise" <mplsray@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
On the question of language, many Esperantists have a great interest in
other languages, including most of the Esperantists I have had
conversations with.

So why is Esperanto the only language heard at Esperanto conventions?
Why are Esperantists not permitted to practise other languages with
their friends, reserving Esperanto as a handy backup? Why, during my
days in the movement, was I repeatedly told by well-respected E-ists
that Esperanto is the only language permissible between two fans of
Esperanto, even if they share the same native language or are curious
about each other's native language?

Christopher Culver

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