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m15399 · 05-21-2006, 01:39 PM

Collosus is spelled Collosus on SSC... The spell check says its Colossus, though. Which is preferred for soaking?

Silence · 05-21-2006, 02:00 PM

I always thought that people mispelled Colossus, and I have caught myself before--you might even be able to find ones that slipped by. However, I never considered that it's supposed to have a unique spelling, so I'm counting on more experienced people to clear this up.

Ben · 05-21-2006, 04:34 PM

The spelling of the modification, Collosus, is incorrect. Originally I believe it was a mistake, but it caught on. It as much of a mistake as check valve freezing is, and for consistency we've kept it.

Silence · 05-21-2006, 04:45 PM

When I refer to CVF, I use both "Check Valve Freezing" and "CVF." However, when I actually describe what one does, I use "pressure relief valve."

Does it matter whether I use "Collosus" or "Colossus?" If you don't mind, I'll just use the correct spelling...

EDIT: I'm surprised you knew that off the top of your head. Thanks for clearing everything up, though...

DX · 05-21-2006, 05:03 PM

Check valves are best called one-way valves or pressure release valves, although even the isle boxes at Lowes label them "Check valves."

Colossus should be used since it is the correct spelling and the precedent of "collosus" is not that strong.

Ben · 05-21-2006, 06:13 PM

Thread split due to the change in direction of the discussion.

From what I remember, Colossus was the actual name of a water gun that Maurader4 modified. The term caught on for the modification is employed I suppose. All I remember was that they referred to the modification as "Collosus" when I first came around here.

I actually did some research and found the first post at Aquatica in which the term "colossus" was used. The term was correctly spelled the first time it was mentioned, but later it started changing up, removing an s and adding an l eventually.

Seems it would be best to spell Colossus correctly right now. Check valve freezing however is here to stay given that it's more popular and easily recognizable.

Silence · 05-21-2006, 06:27 PM

However, note that there is little need to actively change the way the community spells colossus (although they might need the correct version in school). As Duxburian said, there is little precedent in the spelling of colossus, and I never even knew it was a tradition! I was just pointing out what I thought had been a spelling error.

I suppose this topic can be locked now, though it really doesn't matter.

05-21-2006, 01:39 PM	#1
m15399 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 224 UserID: 495	Collosus is spelled Collosus on SSC... The spell check says its Colossus, though. Which is preferred for soaking? Last edited by Ben : 05-21-2006 at 06:03 PM. Reason: Edited for continuity.

05-21-2006, 02:00 PM	#2
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,315 UserID: 576	I always thought that people mispelled Colossus, and I have caught myself before--you might even be able to find ones that slipped by. However, I never considered that it's supposed to have a unique spelling, so I'm counting on more experienced people to clear this up. __________________ Forum rules

05-21-2006, 04:34 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,086 UserID: 1	The spelling of the modification, Collosus, is incorrect. Originally I believe it was a mistake, but it caught on. It as much of a mistake as check valve freezing is, and for consistency we've kept it. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

05-21-2006, 04:45 PM	#4
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,315 UserID: 576	When I refer to CVF, I use both "Check Valve Freezing" and "CVF." However, when I actually describe what one does, I use "pressure relief valve." Does it matter whether I use "Collosus" or "Colossus?" If you don't mind, I'll just use the correct spelling... EDIT: I'm surprised you knew that off the top of your head. Thanks for clearing everything up, though... __________________ Forum rules

05-21-2006, 05:03 PM	#5
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,579 UserID: 75	Check valves are best called one-way valves or pressure release valves, although even the isle boxes at Lowes label them "Check valves." Colossus should be used since it is the correct spelling and the precedent of "collosus" is not that strong. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit! If I change my sig, will the world end?

05-21-2006, 06:13 PM	#6
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,086 UserID: 1	Thread split due to the change in direction of the discussion. From what I remember, Colossus was the actual name of a water gun that Maurader4 modified. The term caught on for the modification is employed I suppose. All I remember was that they referred to the modification as "Collosus" when I first came around here. I actually did some research and found the first post at Aquatica in which the term "colossus" was used. The term was correctly spelled the first time it was mentioned, but later it started changing up, removing an s and adding an l eventually. Seems it would be best to spell Colossus correctly right now. Check valve freezing however is here to stay given that it's more popular and easily recognizable. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

05-21-2006, 06:27 PM	#7
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,315 UserID: 576	However, note that there is little need to actively change the way the community spells colossus (although they might need the correct version in school). As Duxburian said, there is little precedent in the spelling of colossus, and I never even knew it was a tradition! I was just pointing out what I thought had been a spelling error. I suppose this topic can be locked now, though it really doesn't matter. __________________ Forum rules

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