What we've got from this question so far is some specific comments on merits and demerits of a bunch of languages. A poll wouldn't (necessarily) have given that. And so far there's not a lot of language-warring.
I agree that a more focused question might well meet AspiringRationalist's goals better, but as far as general discussion goes I don't see that the question s/he actually asked has done much harm.
I agree. But maybe my warning contributed to there being no war. Kind of self-defeating prophecy maybe?
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.
Notes for future OT posters:
1. Please add the 'open_thread' tag.
2. Check if there is an active Open Thread before posting a new one. (Immediately before; refresh the list-of-threads page before posting.)
3. Open Threads should be posted in Discussion, and not Main.
4. Open Threads should start on Monday, and end on Sunday.