Re[2]: more on British v. American spelling.

[Ron D Rhodes <Ron_D_Rhodes -at- MAIL -dot- BANKONE -dot- COM>]

     E.T. Hull wrote:

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     If you were writing a technical document for an international
     audience which spelling would you choose and why?
     >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


     E.T.

     I would choose the British spelling, AND style.

     I don't really know if my decision is right.  In addition, you
     should know that I am not saying this to quell a heated British
     response.

     My decision is based solely on a historical perspective.  Both
     British and Americans have conquered and occupied entire nations.
     But British world-influence started hundreds of years before
     Americans liberated the colonies.  Therefore, I am ASSUMING (a
     dangerous thing to do on this list) that British spelling and style
     is more widely accepted while American writing style is not.

     Oh! What's that I see?  Could it be an American calling me a Tory?  :-)

     I hope I don't catch a lot of heat from my fellow Americans,  But I would
     like to hear more discussion on this.  I am really enjoying it.

     Ron Rhodes
     ron_d_rhodes -at- mail -dot- bankone -dot- com


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