I’m sorry but it doesn’t make sense to me. Regardless of the month, I think what matters first is to know what day of the month you are in, if at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of said month. After you know that, you can find out the month to know where you are in the year.

What is the benefit of doing it the other way around?

  • @[email protected]
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    326 days ago

    I write the date a bit different depending on which format its going on.

    For example, computers like to sort things alphabetically. If I’m writing electronic diary entries, I’ll name the document as “2025-06-01.”

    If I’m hand signing a legal document, I prefer to sign it as “01JUN2025” or “01JUN25” if space is an issue.

    If the format is preselected and deviation isn’t allowed, I’ll just write it like everyone else does.

    Personally, I like dating things in ascending or descending order. Day month year, or year month day.

    • NONEOP
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      226 days ago

      Personally, I like dating things in ascending or descending order

      Hey! Me too! 🤝

    • @[email protected]
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      225 days ago

      I’m a fan of the 01JUN2025 format. It’s unambiguous and uses about the same space as other traditional formats.

      • @[email protected]
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        124 days ago

        It’s how I was taught in the Navy to write dates. I stood a lot of watches and made a lot of log entries.