As I was testing the website earlier today I came across a problem...

The problem is organisation.

Or is that organization?

With just two active members in beta testing, the site has already fallen victim of the US-UK spelling gulf. And when the subtle spelling differences hit such key terms as 'organi(s)(z)ational change', it proves extra challenging to develop keyword systems and free-tagging vocabularies that are going to keep everyone happy...

I'm not sure what the sollution is going to be. We might need a spelling policy. Or I might need to work out some behind-the-scenes translation to make the website understand that organization=organisation (and such similar 'translations').

Whatever we work out for text and keywords entered by network members - it does leave me with one unresolved dilemma... should I be writing the messages around the site in UK or US English?

As the network grows, we may come across more complex translation issues - and I'm sure meaning can be understood both sides of the Atlantic whichever variant I use - but, I don't want to foist my spellings upon those who find them quirky... so, while I'm going to keep on writing the messages in UK English - if anyone would like me to switch on the translation engine and go round hunting our rouge 's's to be replaced with 'z's and reducing the use of u in colour, just give me a shout and I'll get onto it...