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Nothing much not even a big deal but i was wondering why not make it an easier format instead of...
have it like so...Quote:
12-29-2007, Time
Again its not a big deal, but it might be one reason why some people make bumps. Anyway just thought i would mention it :)Quote:
January 3rd, 2008, Time
I'm not sure what the date format has to do with bumping threads, but bumping is something we keep a close eye on and discourage anyone from engaging in.
Lets take a simple look at CG's time format and VBF's time format.
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Originally Posted by CG
Which one looks a little easier to understand?Quote:
Originally Posted by VBF
The bumping argument was sort of useless, but i find that some people might find the other format easier to understand and will realize if its an old or new topic.
Well we are two different sites but it has been formatted that way as long as I can remember and to change something important like the date format will really throw off many members.
I would consider changing it if enough people wanted that, but it would take more than a couple.
I like the Month, Day, Year, Time Format.
As I am English, I am used to dates being in the format DD/MM/YYYY, so it takes a bit of effort to read the current format - and can be easily misread if you don't know/remember which format it is shown in.
I would assume that the majority of people outside of the US have the same issue, so I can see that it would be a good idea to have a more explicit format.
It could be argued that month names could be confusing for non-English speakers, but as we are an English speaking site I don't think that is important.
It would be best if vB could have a user setting changing the date format depending on the users local but noooo that would be too easy :D
Like Si, I also use DD/MM/YYYY. I just saw a post with the date 01-02-2008 and thought hang on, it's not Feb yet :eek:
If in the 'User CP' there was a drop down list for 'Date Formats' this would make everyone happy :thumb:
Date/Time format used by CodeGuru is more universal so I would prefer that as well.
I've asked the powers-that-be to consider making the change if it's easily done.
I'd really prefer a short format like "Jan 7, 2008" rather than "January 7th, 2008" which is a bit of a screenful.
If it IS going to be done then I vote for the shorter month name date format too. Although I like it the way it currently is.
I agree that we should spell out the date because it is more internationally appropriate that way.
Since I'm an admin, that should give us enough votes to change it ;) :D
Brad!
Abbreviated month used versus spelling it out. I assumed that was okay with everyone. If not - grumble here :)
Brad!
Nice! Thanks Brad.
Thanks Brad. Much better.
Yeah thats actually alot better :D Thanks.
That's much clearer, thanks Brad! :)
Thanks Brad :thumb:
So my proposal was passed?!
woohoo :D
Thanks!