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Yo, as a vet in the Q&A forum industry for 10 years, I've seen my fair share of questions. Back in the day, I remember when English language questions were a rarity. But now, oh boy, they're popping up like mushrooms after rain.
For instance, I recall this one time in 2018 at a forum meet-up in San Francisco. We had this heated discussion about how the number of English questions had doubled in just a year. It was like, "Whoa, more folks are reaching out for help in English!"
And you know what's interesting? I've seen stats showing that the percentage of English questions in forums like Reddit and Quora has gone up by 35% since 2019. That's a significant number of people who are either learning English or using it to reach a broader audience.
But hey, it's not always a smooth ride. I've had instances where I couldn't quite grasp the intricacies of a certain English question, like trying to understand a complex scientific concept phrased in English. That's when I'd lean on my colleagues or, god forbid, do some Googling.
So, when someone asks about English questions on forums, I say, "You bet, the numbers are soaring, but it's also challenging for some of us who aren't native speakers." It's all part of the journey, isn't it?