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So, for reasons English doesn't dominate, let's say a "juche" Britain, an isolationist America, etc. Let's also assume that an alt internet is still created by some country. So, what would be the main language of the alt internet? Would there even be a main language? Could the lack of dominant languages have lead to a constructed language on the internet or earlier and more efficient translators like a sort of "universal" translator that you only see in fiction? What do you guys think? I've created a poll for options, but still keep your ideas going.

Edit: It's possible really that any of the languages/countries spoken above could be inventers of an alt internet. Especially if the Hispanic nations had better luck, they would have a reason for widespread communication. Spanish is spoken in multiple continents, Europe, North and South America. Same with French. German not so much, but still they could have the technical know how. Russian would have the widespreadness across Siberia, so good communication network is logical. Also pop culture could lead to each language being very popular in cinema as the Hispanics, French, Germans, and Russians, plus others, could have very popular cinema if they had better luck in their history.
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