In the pet peeves category, I've seen Siebel misspelled several times already - by reputable, smart people (some with editors, some without) since the new year started. Guys and gals - i before e except after c for Siebel.
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OK, I fess up. It was me damnit! You really threw me off though by saying that "reputable and smart people" did it. It won’t happen again!
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
The name sounds like it was originally a German family name, in which case the german rules apply: 'ie' is 'ee', and 'ei' is 'i' (yeah, its the wrong way round for us english speakers). Anyway, that gives S-ee-bel as Siebel.
Of course, This could be a load of nonsense...
Oooh - that was mean. I'm a pretty good speller. I just have trouble with then and than (and things like that.)
Brought to you by the same folks who think that "nuclear" is spelled "nucular" ;-)
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