Poll: MacRumours or MacRumors?

[kabunaru]

Which spelling do you prefer and want to see?

An interesting poll it should be.

[bigandy]

Does it not seem a little pointless?

One is a localised spelling, the other is international, however, these days, both are acceptable spellings.

Or are we arguing (sorry, discussing :rolleyes: ) for the point of arguing (discussing)?


:rolleyes:

[QuarterSwede]

Well, since Arn is an American (I think), it ought to stay MacRumors.

[kabunaru]

Does it not seem a little pointless?

Just want to see what people would prefer.

[bigandy]

Well, since Arn is an American (I think), it ought to stay MacRumors.
Yup, Arn's American. But I'd say it should stay MacRumors because that's the way it is already.

ZOMFG we've found something else to fix that isn't broken! YAaAAY!

http://pxuk.net/up/files/1/macrumors/Disappointed.tiff


Just want to see what people would prefer.

Since when did MacRumors become a democracy? :p ;)

[kabunaru]

ZOMFG we've found something else to fix that isn't broken! YAaAAY!


MacRumours would not be broken if it was changed from MacRumors to MacRumours (if that is what most people would prefer).

I go either way on this. I just want to see what people would think about this.

[r.j.s]

It should stay MacRumors because: It already is, and MacRumors is the standard English spelling of the the word.

[kabunaru]

It should stay MacRumors because: It already is, and MacRumors is the standard English spelling of the the word.

But Rumours is more the international standard.

[bigandy]

MacRumours would not be broken if it was changed from MacRumors to MacRumours (if that is what most people would prefer).

I go either way on this. I just want to see what people would think about this.
I'm not saying it will be broken by a change, I'm saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". ;)

It should stay MacRumors because: It already is, and MacRumors is the standard English spelling of the the word.
*giggles*

Hair splitting: MacRumors is not a word. Mac and Rumors are separate words. Rumors is a standard US spelling. Rumours is an international spelling.

But Rumours is more the international standard.
*agrees*


...but the argument of spelling standards is neither here nor there, because both are internationally accepted these days. Neither spelling is 'wrong'.


So it boils down to which you think looks nicer. Or something.

[kabunaru]

So it boils down to which you think looks nicer. Or something.

So which one would you really want to see then? If you are British, don't you really want to see MacRumours?

[r.j.s]

But Rumours is more the international standard.

From Merriam-Webster:

Rumour - chiefly British variant of rumor

From Leopard dictionary:

rumor |ˈroōmər| ( Brit. rumour)

The spelling with the u is primarily British.

[ivan123]

I would prefer macrumours but -
if it ain't broke, don't fix it

From Leopard dictionary:
you mean the New Oxford American Dictionary

[kabunaru]

you mean the New Oxford American Dictionary

And it is biased. It thinks American English is the standard while British and all other English language dialects are just dialects.

[r.j.s]

Which dictionary is unbiased then???

[EricNau]

Wo ist das Wahl für MacGerüchte?

...O MacRumoores?

...Ou MacRumeurs?

...O MacVoci?

[bigandy]

So which one would you really want to see then? If you are British, don't you really want to see MacRumours?

I voted for "Do not care either way".

I've been a member here for a long time and it's never bothered me. I've got better things to get annoyed at. Like still living in Britain. :rolleyes:

[kabunaru]

Which dictionary is unbiased then???

There is none then I guess. Australian English Dictionary would believe it's the standard, Indian English Dictionary would believe it's the standard, etc.

[rdowns]

This site is an American business owned by Arn. We have no say in how he spells the name of his business. Run along now.

[MagicBoy]

Gotta be MacRumours. I'm a Brit and sticking up for our Language in it's pure and unbastardised form.

[Dmac77]

Gotta be MacRumours. I'm a Brit and sticking up for our Language in it's pure and unbastardised form.

Sorry the site is owned by an American. The bastard hick inbreed form of English wins.

Don

[JNB]

Gotta be MacRumours. I'm a Brit and sticking up for our Language in it's pure and unbastardised form.

Remember, the British are European mutts, whilst Yanks are global mutts. British English is an amalgam of bits & pieces from the conquering hordes over the last thousand or so years, whereas the Colonies used that as a starting point and have added to its richness by incorporating additional terms and uses from the Slavic, Asian, and other world languages. ;)

Besides, the British have larger language issues to attend to first, like why I would want to eat something called spotted dick, how bubble & squeak describes the aftermath of consuming that particular dish, why bread pudding isn't, why clotted cream is a good thing, and how shepard's pie sounds like something "left" in a field. :confused:

[edesignuk]

oh.
my.
god.

Let's just rename to MacPossibilities.

[Kardashian]

As a Brit, I think it should be MacRumors.

It is a (mainly) American-run website, which originated from an American user.

If the time comes when MacRumors wanted to recognise its international following, they could simply re-direct the MacRumours.com link, to MacRumors.com.

[Kardashian]

Gotta be MacRumours. I'm a Brit and sticking up for our Language in it's pure and unbastardised form.

You can stick up for 'our' language all you like.

But, its an American run-website, with American roots.

Why should they use our retarded spelling?

[Sorry, I hate that some British spelling add's pointless 'u's]

[kabunaru]

[Sorry, I hate that some British spelling add's pointless 'u's]

Blame it on the Normans. :rolleyes:

[sushi]

Whatever arn wants it to be. :D

Seriously, it's his site and name. Not a democracy. Regardless of what anybody wants, it's his site and call.

[JML42691]

But Rumours is more the international standard.
But this is an American site, and an International standard should not affect the spelling of a name on an American site about a company that is based in America, with the majority of its visitors being from America. And plus, I believe that the u is more of a British standard, and not an international standard, but I may be wrong on that point.

[edesignuk]

I'm struggling to believe that anyone could possibly imagine for one second that their opinion in favour of adding the u even matters.

MacRumors.com is a strong brand now, it won't be changing. Never mind the fact it's a US site, and yada-yada-yada...

[rdowns]

MacRumors, as e said, is a pretty popular brand. You don't go around changing the spelling to accommodate some random Internet posts.

On second though, maybe all companies should add random vowels to their names.

Coca Coula
Gougle
Yahou!
Fourd
:rolleyes:

[kabunaru]

Not a democracy.

Why does every one dislike good-old Greek democracy?

[Lau]

Coca Coula
Gougle
Yahou!
Fourd
:rolleyes:

:D

Fine work.

Why does every one dislike good-old Greek democracy?

No, you're quite right. I think we should look at the poll results and change it to that.

Oh, wait...

[rdowns]

:D

Fine work.

Thank you La.

(Hey, if we can add random vowels, we can take them away too) ;)

[iJohnHenry]

I voted for the "U", but like childbirth, this cannot be undone.

The bookmarks, links, etc, would be a nightmare to fix.

For everyone, not just arn.

[Jaffa Cake]

...MacRumors is the standard English spelling of the the word.'Rumors' isn't the standard English way of spelling that word though, it's the standard 'American English' spelling. But as this is an American site, Rumors it is and as it should be.

[BoyBach]

Which dictionary is unbiased then???


That wold be the Oxford English Dictionary!

[calculus]

Thank you La.



I had no idea you were a scouser...

[rdowns]

Which dictionary is unbiased then???

UrbanDictionary.com (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=macrumors)

[BoyBach]

I had no idea you were a scouser...


Sholdn't that read "scoser"?

[r.j.s]

That would be the Oxford English Dictionary!

Except that is biased for British English ... nice try though.

[r.j.s]

UrbanDictionary.com (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=macrumors)

The unbiased Urban Dictionary lists it spelled as rumor. Congrats, we have our unbiased answer.

[calculus]

Sholdn't that read "scoser"?

yo are of corse correct...

[Peterkro]

This thread is getting worser and worser.

[r.j.s]

This thread is getting worser and worser.

Was this thread any good to begin with?

[kabunaru]

Was this thread any good to begin with?

Just an Poll. What is so bad about that?

[r.j.s]

Just an Poll. What is so bad about that?

Nothing, just keeping the mood light.

[iMacmatician]

(Hey, if we can add random vowels, we can take them away too) ;)That is abslutely pssible.

[r.j.s]

That is abslutely pssible.

Dmn strght.

[rdowns]

That is abslutely pssible.

Dmn strght.


I hereby declare that the OP shall now be known as kabnar.

[calculus]

I hereby declare that the OP shall now be known as kabnar.

I'm in. Democracy is a powerful thing...

[Lau]

Ooh, quick, someone start a poll!

[r.j.s]

I hereby declare that the OP shall now be known as kabnar.

Now, if we could get an admin to change his username ...

[bartelby]

Ooh, quick, someone start a poll!

You mean a pll

[kabunaru]

I hereby declare that the OP shall now be known as kabnar.

Sounds Turkish which is interesting.

Mods, please change my name. I do not mind.

[MOFS]

Ooh, quick, someone start a poll!

I think we should have a vote on that...

[Lau]

I think we should have a vote on that...

You're so against democracy. :mad:

[MrSmith]

Seriously, in 5 years I've never typed it out so what do I care how it's spelt?

Remember, the British are European mutts, whilst Yanks are global mutts. British English is an amalgam of bits & pieces from the conquering hordes over the last thousand or so years, whereas the Colonies used that as a starting point and have added to its richness by incorporating additional terms and uses from the Slavic, Asian, and other world languages. ;)
Could you make it any less subtle the way you say the same thing twice but make one sound positive and the other negative?


...
For everyone, not just arn.
You and your false links...

[iJohnHenry]

Just trying to show names as they appear to the left.

If I get enough static, I will cease and desist.

[MrSmith]

Just trying to show names as they appear to the left.
I have to ask. Why?

If I get enough static, I will cease and desist.You want your own poll? :D

[rdowns]

If I get enough static, I will cease and desist.

I always try and click them.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z299/1999JAY/static.gif

[MrSmith]

It's taken me an hour to pull my eyes away. I was seeing all kinds of things in there. Someday I'm going back.

But, anyway, that's iJ telt.

[iJohnHenry]

"Carol Anne?!? Carol Anne!?!" :eek:

[Brianstorm91]

Wo ist das Wahl für MacGerüchte?

I haven't gone through to see if this has already been mentioned, but it's die Wahl, FYI.

[r.j.s]

"Carol Anne?!? Carol Anne!?!" :eek:

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[MrSmith]

For TV thrills you can't beat Sadako (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=cQm3BV6s0r8), though.

[7031]

While I would prefer the British spelling because I am of course, British, I wouldn't mind either way.

Of course, it would be nice to have MacRumours.com redirect to MacRumors.

[Scepticalscribe]

As someone who speaks and writes British English, I'm biased in favour (another redundant "u") of Mac Rumours, and the whole magnificent resonances of the language of the Bard of Stratford. However, there is the point that the site is US based, (and is known to be such, hence the brand name has stuck), has been created by a citizen of same, and, perhaps, most importantly, the whole vocabulary of computing and IT came from Silicon Valley, and is thus natively, and organically, American. So, Mac Rumors, it is, then, alas.
Cheers

[EricNau]

I haven't gone through to see if this has already been mentioned, but it's die Wahl, FYI.
It is indeed. My mistake. No clue what I was thinking...

[combatcolin]

While I would prefer the British spelling because I am of course, British, I wouldn't mind either way.

Of course, it would be nice to have MacRumours.com redirect to MacRumors.

2nd this.

[jzuena]

While I would prefer the British spelling because I am of course, British, I wouldn't mind either way.

Of course, it would be nice to have MacRumours.com redirect to MacRumors.

That would require Arn to purchase the domain from

Whois information for: macrumours.com

Registrant:
Name Administration Inc. (BVI)
Box 10518 A.P.O.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands B.W.I.
KY

Since this is a company that specifically registers domain names to then resell, I am guessing they might want quite a bit more than Arn would want to pay for it.

Now, if we could get you all to realize that Macbook Pro cases are made of aluminum not aluminium, we would be getting somewhere! :D :D :D

[kabunaru]

Now, if we could get you all to realize that Macbook Pro cases are made of aluminum not aluminium, we would be getting somewhere! :D :D :D

Aluminium is the standard! :D

[jzuena]

Aluminium is the standard! :D

But aluminum is what is listed on the Apple site, and we all know his Steveness is never wrong :eek:

[northy124]

I voted MacRumours based on the fact that is how I spell rumour (Scottish).

[localoid]

Which is accented? Mac or rumors/rumours? Or both?

[kabunaru]

But aluminum is what is listed on the Apple site, and we all know his Steveness is never wrong :eek:

Americans might as well just call their language: "American" now.

[localoid]

Americans might as well just call their language: "American" now.

In an "American" a person from the USA, or a person from the Americas?

The Americas: Two continents. Many languages (other than English).

[kabunaru]

In an "American" a person from the USA, or a person from the Americas?

From USA, is it not obvious by the way I said it?

[maxrobertson]

I really get tired of British people trying to push their spelling style on Americans. It really doesn't matter either way, but this is a site published in America, so why should they spell it your way?

[kabunaru]

I really get tired of British people trying to push their spelling style on Americans. It really doesn't matter either way, but this is a site published in America, so why should they spell it your way?

I am not British and I am not American, I am an foreigner who learned British English but do not have the "British" accent with it. ;)

[David G.]

The Brits lose everything. They lost the 13 colonies, they lost the English language...
MacRumours FTW!

[skunk]

What a half-witted thread. The site is US-based, started by someone living in the USA, and, as such, spelled correctly. Its name is absolutely nothing to do with anyone except Arn.

[localoid]

From USA, is it not obvious by the way I said it?

"American English". In that example, "American" is a proper adjective, not a noun.

Americans might as well just call their language: "American" now.

Too nebulous... By the same logic, people from Great British should just call their (British English) language "British." But then there are British people from Wales who speak Welsh.