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Old 08-13-2015, 01:17 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
If I were supreme ruler, dates would always be listed yyyy/mm/dd so that the most significant value is listed first and progresses to least significant...
This depends on what you see as significant, though. To me, and I think to most people, the month is most significant. It gives you a good idea of what the weather is going to be like, whether it's time to plant or harvest (or get out ski or beach gear :-)). Day is next most significant, as it tells you how far you are into any given month. Year, though? For most purposes, the year just doesn't matter, as one is pretty much like another.

As for sorting, 1) How often do you need to sort dates? 2) Anyone who can't easily do an mm/dd/yy sort really should find another line of work :-)
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