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==Correct Spelling==

As far as I know, "Fibre" is used in more english-speaking countries than "Fiber". Wikipedia should not be Amero-centric and should reflect the more popular spelling. Therefore I think this page should be changed to Fibre. --[[Special:Contributions/75.130.54.14|75.130.54.14]] ([[User talk:75.130.54.14|talk]]) 14:58, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

The spelling, fiber, used in the the first edition of the article will stay, period. This isn't arguable.

Says the guy who does not sign his comment (even though underneath the 'save page' button it indicates to do so, and in bold). I concur with 75.130.54.14 and the person who created the section 'Commonwealth', considering the words Latin origin, 'fibra'. Actually, I would argue that the vast majority of people whose first language is derived from Latin spell it with the vowel ('e' or 'a') after the 'r' (Spain, France, Italy and Portugal). It would be purely logical to title the article as 'Fibre' (and as an extension, list 'fiber' as an alternative form), and you would be irrational to think otherwise. [[Special:Contributions/124.187.168.26|124.187.168.26]] ([[User talk:124.187.168.26|talk]]) 13:52, 27 June 2012 (UTC)

:''Fibre is the most common spelling, but appears to be losing ground to fibre and here's a reference.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://writingexplained.org/fiber-vs-fibre-difference |title=Fiber vs. Fibre – What’s the Difference? |access-date=8 March 2023}}</ref> The use of the term American English is also contentious as it really refers to USA English.
:''I agree that Wikipedia should not be USA centric. [[User:Lkingscott|Lkingscott]] ([[User talk:Lkingscott|talk]]) 08:54, 8 March 2023 (UTC)

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Too funny. I just did the NYT crossword and one answer was 'fiber' and I thought - isn't it spelled 'fibre'? I'm Canadian in Australia

== Semi-protected edit request on 15 March 2018 ==

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The word "or" should not be a hyperlink. The wording should be similar to that in the "Natural fiber" article:

Fiber or fibre (see spelling differences https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_and_British_English_spelling_differences#-re.2C_-er) (from the Latin fibra...) [[User:Markgalassi|Mark]] ([[User talk:Markgalassi|talk]]) 20:09, 15 March 2018 (UTC)
:[[File:Yes check.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Done'''<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:Gulumeemee|Gulumeemee]] ([[User talk:Gulumeemee|talk]]) 05:52, 16 March 2018 (UTC)

== Semi-protected edit request on 11 December 2018 ==

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I want to a part called properties of selected fibers [[User:Zbzhagbee|Zbzhagbee]] ([[User talk:Zbzhagbee|talk]]) 02:04, 11 December 2018 (UTC)
:[[File:Red question icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliable source]] if appropriate.<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:DannyS712|DannyS712]] ([[User talk:DannyS712|talk]]) 02:27, 11 December 2018 (UTC)

== Semi-protected edit request on 4 February 2020 ==

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Change the references of natural and man-made to the articles proper rather than the sub-sections of this article. It seems redundant to have both. [[Special:Contributions/73.132.115.23|73.132.115.23]] ([[User talk:73.132.115.23|talk]]) 02:18, 4 February 2020 (UTC)
:[[File:Red question icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable source]] if appropriate.<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:Eggishorn|Eggishorn]] [[User talk:Eggishorn|(talk)]] [[Special:Contributions/Eggishorn|(contrib)]] 04:56, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

== Why is this article written in US [[American English]]?==
This article is written in US American English, but nothing in the article is specific to the USA.

Why?

The spelling ''Fiber'' rather than ''Fibre'' is not even used generally in Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/writing-tips-plus/fibre-fiber- |title=Writing Tips Plus: fibre, fiber |publisher=Government of Canada/Gouvernement du Canada: Translation Bureau |date=2020-02-28 |access-date=2023-03-12 }}</ref>

Other Wikipedia articles which are not about specifically US American items are written in [[Commonwealth English|international English]].

The best example to compare with is ''[[Aluminium]]'' which is used with the '''non''' US American spelling in all the articles I have found in Wikipedia, even though ''Aluminum'' is also used in Canada.

[[User:Lkingscott|Lkingscott]] ([[User talk:Lkingscott|talk]]) 11:29, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

:It is written in badly spelled american english because an american got here first. No other reason. The answer is not to sweat it, there are plenty of articles written in <s>The King's English</s> British English, though I agree with your sentiments on the matter. The fights that would break out if we didn't have what appears to be a first come first served basis for deciding what variant of english used in an article do not bear thinking about.
:Unfortunately, my fingers tie themselves up in knots when I try to type FIBRE with an er at the end, ditto with aluminium with NUM at the end, so I never try.
:This leads to americans using tyre as a name. It'll be carburettor next !! - [[User:Roxy the dog|'''Roxy''' ]]the [[User talk:Roxy the dog|'''dog''']] 13:42, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
:ALSO : Colour. - [[User:Roxy the dog|'''Roxy''' ]]the [[User talk:Roxy the dog|'''dog''']] 17:07, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

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== Semi-protected edit request on 24 March 2023 ==
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A good student [[Special:Contributions/103.161.105.132|103.161.105.132]] ([[User talk:103.161.105.132|talk]]) 18:21, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
Talk with stranger [[Special:Contributions/2409:40C4:4B:5DD:6834:2DFF:FEEE:748F|2409:40C4:4B:5DD:6834:2DFF:FEEE:748F]] ([[User talk:2409:40C4:4B:5DD:6834:2DFF:FEEE:748F|talk]]) 22:51, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

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Artificial fibers are cheaper and lower quality meaning they do not have longevity. The process in which these fibers are made is harmful for the environment. Aguerrero13 (talk) 03:01, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Lightoil (talk) 05:27, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Synthetic fiber are textiles made form chemicals to create fibers like polyester, acrylic,nylon and many more. Wendyy815 (talk) 06:13, 22 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Tollens (talk) 09:31, 22 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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