 | Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the corresponding page Aluminium. They address concerns, questions, and misconceptions which have repeatedly arisen on the talk page. Please feel free to change this material in light of new discussion. |
- Q: Doesn't the spelling aluminum predate aluminium?
- A: Yes, and alumium predates both. IUPAC uses both, but prefers aluminium.
- Q: I still think aluminium sounds funny/odd/jarring.
- A: Someone from another country would say the same about aluminum.
- Q: I have new, pressing information that leads me to believe the spelling should still be changed.
- A: Feel free to start a new section and make your case, but please check to see if your point(s) have been raised in previous closed discussions.
- Q: Are you people seriously arguing about a single letter 'i'?
- A: Yes. Alternatively, no. It depends on whom you ask.
- Q: How about a compromise with alumin(i)um?
- A: A house divided against itself cannot stand. (For those unfamiliar with US history who may not understand this, see Lincoln's House Divided Speech)
- Q: Would searching for "aluminum" not turn up results effectively giving priority to the British spellers over the American spellers?
- A: No, because Wikipedia provides a redirect to the correct article and most search engines will be able to recognize (or recognise) alternative spellings.