Wikipedia:Proposal for a spelling standardization talk header

It is proposed that a new template be put into general use on article talk pages to officially standardize the variation of the English language used on the associated article, particularly for articles where the spelling variation is repeatedly changed. A common example cited by editors is Orange (colour), which has been repeatedly changed back and forth, and had three or so move proposals, all of which failed. It would therefore expedite such discussions were the spelling variation to be used and the reasons for choosing that spelling variation easily evident. Articles would not be forced, however, to use the template.

Background
There are several variations in written English spelling, including notably American English and Commonwealth English or British English. Wikipedia has encountered the problem of users contesting which spelling variation of English should be preferred often, and has certain policies in place to ensure that spelling in Wikipedia should be internally consistent and appropriate to the subject if applicable. Articles denoting subjects corresponding particular locations should correspond to the official spelling in that location, and international subjects will arbitrarily use the spelling of the first distinguishable major edit with a clear preference for one variation. Examples of this application include, for example:
 * American Civil War: American English usage and spelling
 * Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: British English usage and spelling
 * Blue: British or Commonwealth English usage and spelling, as per the first distinguishable version, which uses the variable word "colour" as opposed to "color".

Template code
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Comments
Please discuss on the talk page.