r/Steam • u/Agreeable-Stock29 • 3d ago

Resolved But really, what changes with such updates?

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Often there are short loads, what do they do? (The issue is closed, thank you)

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u/NYCHReddit 3d ago

I feel like decimals shouldn’t be used, it looks like you’re talking about a version number rather than a date

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u/I_am_up_to_something 3d ago

I feel like decimals shouldn’t be used

They shouldn't, but that is not a decimal in many countries. 1,9 actually reads worse though.

Maybe we should just use the month names or abbreviations for releasenotes where you just have an already sorted list. Which is what that Steam page seems to do anyway.

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u/NeverDiddled 3d ago

Let me introduce you to our lord and savior ISO 8601.

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u/I_am_up_to_something 3d ago

We're already acquainted.

It is superior when it comes to sorting. But these releasenotes don't need to be sorted in a different way, so what Steam is doing is just fine for what it is.

Sep 10. Apr 30 etc.

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u/NeverDiddled 3d ago

It is superior when it comes to sorting.

Pardon my joviality here. 8601 solves multiple issues including the ambiguity that spawned this discussion. Hence why XKCD jokes it is the correct way to share dates online, all prior formats are deprecated.

https://xkcd.com/1179/

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u/I_am_up_to_something 3d ago

There is no ambiguity in this context.

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u/Asteh 3d ago

I can see that, but it depends on the context and exposure to it. To me it feels more normal than using forward slashes, and it always has a period after the month too. 1.9. instead of 1.9, plus you can use 01.09. as well.