Can we change "Ryder" to "Rider"?

[Brent Rowell]

I'm new to this forum but not to hot air engines. I've been "messing" with them since about 1988 when I came across my first hot air fan.

I'm currently working on a history of Alexander Rider and the Rider Engine Co. of Walden, NY. I was wondering, in honor of Mr. Rider, can we get the subtitle of this forum changed from "Ryder Ericsson" to "Rider-Ericsson"?

Thanks.

[Harry]

It would appear that there is a battle of names out there. Each name below is linked to Google results.

"Rider Ericsson" 12,500 results.

"Ryder Ericsson" 4,670 results.

"Rider Ericson" 233 results.

"Ryder Ericson" 60 results.

Good luck on your campaign. It appears that you might be on the right track, but winning a spelling battle in today's society is a hard one! The forum description has been edited.

[Brent Rowell]

Harry,
Thanks for making the change. At least these pages will be correct on all three fronts. Between Sterling and Stirling, Ryder and Rider, and Ericsson, Eriksson, Ericson, etc., it's going to be tough.

[Steve Shearman]

That would be interesting to read when you finish working on the history of Rider & Ericsson I would look forward to may be reading the information one day

[Peter]

Hi Brent,
Peter