User:SOTO/Forum Archive/Spelling debates/@comment-188432-20130428153100/@comment-26975268-20130428165528

User:SOTO/Forum Archive/Spelling debates/@comment-188432-20130428153100/@comment-26975268-20130428165528 Ooh, 7:7... So can't decide on that factor...

Do we yet have one definitive rule concerning spelling debates? We can't really fall back on the "artefact/artifact" ruling, since they both seem to be equally used.

Also, I think there's one non-fictional encyclopedia called 'encyclopaedia', but I can't remember its name...

At this point, I'm entirely impartial, and I'm fine with it going either way, as long as its consistent. That being said, I do think that Brittanicas definitely an encyclopaedia, and Gallifreyas definitely an encyclopedia. Or rather, that's definitely how their names are spelled.

As for the rest, if it comes down to a perfect tie between number of usages, I'd go with the British spelling, as we do generally promote British spelling on this wiki. Though, once again, I'm fine with it being the other way around, too.