Wrong date format

robert@fm · 22nd March 2008, 12:24

One big problem with these boards (indeed, with far too many web sites I've seen) is that they use the American date format (mm/dd/yy). Come on people -- this is the World Wide Web, not the USA web, hence International format (yyyy-mm-dd; a.k.a. ISO Format, a.k.a. The Format Formerly Known As Japanese) is the only one which makes sense to use here, as shown by this thread.

American format is probably the worst one to use, as it's exclusive to the Americas, hence used by only about 10% of the world population (if indeed even that much).

Nunzio390 · 22nd March 2008, 15:11

Well, these forums utilize the vBulletin board format/software, albeit a much older version than what is offered today. There are many mods (modifications) available that will in fact allow the user to select their own US / European date and time format.

Example: User Defined Date & Time Format Display

And the above is just one of many.

I see that you are from the UK. So is DJ Egg, DrO, and many other mods and members here. So - yes, a simple mod would be the answer.

BUT...
It's extremely doubtful that the board admin will apply any changes in that regard. I do not feel that something like that is on AOL's "list of priorities".

Wildrose-Wally · 25th March 2008, 23:28

I don't like the european format, it sucks.

robert@fm · 28th May 2008, 06:55

Quote:

Originally posted by Wildrose-Wally
I don't like the european format, it sucks.

As does the American format (in this context), for the same reasons. Hence this thread.

If you have nothing to say, why bother saying it?

thomasz · 18th June 2008, 01:40

Quote:

Originally posted by robert@fm
As does the American format (in this context), for the same reasons. Hence this thread.

If you have nothing to say, why bother saying it?

That's only his idea.

Mixsynth · 30th September 2008, 23:18

Amen to this thread.

Could these forums be tweaked to use ISO 8601 dates, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD?

gistbane · 7th October 2008, 15:16

If there was a clear consensus on a preferred date format, we could just change the display format for the forums as a whole, but I'm pretty sure we don't have that.

The user preference mods for vb do seem to all require 3x versions (imagine that). I'll keep this in mind though for when peeps start foaming at the mouth to tinker with forums.

Jkey · 8th October 2008, 10:12

Im from the uk,and i have no problem with the date
layout.

I pay for alot of services in the U.S so deal with
billing dates in the format daily,and it has never been
an issue.

22nd March 2008, 12:24	#1
robert@fm Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 5	Wrong date format One big problem with these boards (indeed, with far too many web sites I've seen) is that they use the American date format (mm/dd/yy). Come on people -- this is the World Wide Web, not the USA web, hence International format (yyyy-mm-dd; a.k.a. ISO Format, a.k.a. The Format Formerly Known As Japanese) is the only one which makes sense to use here, as shown by this thread. American format is probably the worst one to use, as it's exclusive to the Americas, hence used by only about 10% of the world population (if indeed even that much).

22nd March 2008, 15:11	#2
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,590	Well, these forums utilize the vBulletin board format/software, albeit a much older version than what is offered today. There are many mods (modifications) available that will in fact allow the user to select their own US / European date and time format. Example: User Defined Date & Time Format Display And the above is just one of many. I see that you are from the UK. So is DJ Egg, DrO, and many other mods and members here. So - yes, a simple mod would be the answer. BUT... It's extremely doubtful that the board admin will apply any changes in that regard. I do not feel that something like that is on AOL's "list of priorities". Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

25th March 2008, 23:28	#3
Wildrose-Wally The Albertan Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sunny Southern Alberta Posts: 6,050	I don't like the european format, it sucks. "We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations." ~ Charles R. Swindoll

8th October 2008, 10:12	#8
Jkey Forum King Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: E*arth Posts: 2,979	Im from the uk,and i have no problem with the date layout. I pay for alot of services in the U.S so deal with billing dates in the format daily,and it has never been an issue. I'm not here right now - leave a msg after the beep...

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30th September 2008, 23:18	#6
Mixsynth Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 29	Amen to this thread. Could these forums be tweaked to use ISO 8601 dates, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD?

7th October 2008, 15:16	#7
gistbane Corporate Drone Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 32	If there was a clear consensus on a preferred date format, we could just change the display format for the forums as a whole, but I'm pretty sure we don't have that. The user preference mods for vb do seem to all require 3x versions (imagine that). I'll keep this in mind though for when peeps start foaming at the mouth to tinker with forums.