Hello.
Do you really think that the lack of a localized version of a piece of software indicates arrogance? [...] because it is written in the international language and not your language.
In defense to PastMaster's argument: it was addressed to those who don't see
particular necessity in making other languages available. If you already know English, of course you don't need a translation; in fact, software translators often lack elementary grammar knowledge, and you're better off with the original. The arrogance comes from users who, because they understand English, say: we don't need localizations. I consider, as yourself, better to allow the user choose its language -- be it English.
As to the state of English as international language, you may read a discussion in Kissinger's book
Clash of civilizations. The percentage of English speakers worldwide, contrary to what some think, is in constant decline: 9.8% in 1958 down to 7.6% in 1992. Do the math: you're leaving out 92% of the world population.
Regards.
