How different languages laugh online (restofworld.org)

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[-] Fitik@fedia.io 2 points 6 months ago

It's for easier typing, because regular keyboards don't have niqqud, and many adults in my experiences don't even remember them (well) to actually use them. I bet if computer and phone keyboards had niqqud it would be more widely used

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