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Title: Americanism?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 April 2019, 21:36:44

I've noticed that the ordinal numbers for dates are not being used anymore particularly on news sites like the BBC, and instead they are using cardinal numbers.  :-\

For example 1st April is now 1 April, 2nd April is now 2 April, 3rd April is 3 April, 4th April is 4 April and so on.  ::)

So why is this?  ???  Laziness? Americanism? EU Directive?  and how long before it transfers to speech?  :-\

Whatever it is, I don't like it!  >:(    Bring back the ordinals I say!  :y

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Andy B on 03 April 2019, 21:41:03

Americanism would be April 3rd as in today would be 04/03/19  ;) A particular pet hate of mine along with any other American spelling of English  :y

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 April 2019, 21:44:35

At least the good old BBC are sticking to using Roman Numerals to date their productions. They are keeping a 2000 year old tradition alive :D :D ;)

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Bigron on 03 April 2019, 21:46:01

You just beat me to it, Andy! If we don't all use the correct way to present dates, confusion abounds. The septic way of showing today's date, 4-3-2019, would have us back to 4th. March.
I also agree with their abuse of our fine language.....

Ron.

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2019, 21:46:41

The American spellings are generally truer to Olde English than current 'English'... ::)

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Andy B on 03 April 2019, 21:49:47

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2019, 21:46:41

The American spellings are generally truer to Olde English than current 'English'... ::)

True ..... but not any more!  ;)

I like to be able to use gaol when I can rather than the US jail  ;D

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2019, 21:52:29

Listen to actual Americans rather than the mid atlantic dross foisted upon us by Tunnies mob ;)

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: RossPhim on 04 April 2019, 07:51:18

Quote from: Bigron on 03 April 2019, 21:46:01

You just beat me to it, Andy! If we don't all use the correct way to present dates, confusion abounds. The septic way of showing today's date, 4-3-2019, would have us back to 4th. March.
I also agree with their abuse of our fine language.....
Ron.

Ron, I haven't heard that for years. Septic. Love it.  :y ;D :y

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: BazaJT on 04 April 2019, 08:08:18

Last time I used it[well the only time I've used it]the forum shop used the American system for the date iirc.

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: STEMO on 04 April 2019, 09:15:52

Quote from: RossPhim on 04 April 2019, 07:51:18

Quote from: Bigron on 03 April 2019, 21:46:01

You just beat me to it, Andy! If we don't all use the correct way to present dates, confusion abounds. The septic way of showing today's date, 4-3-2019, would have us back to 4th. March.
I also agree with their abuse of our fine language.....
Ron.

Ron, I haven't heard that for years. Septic. Love it.  :y ;D :y

Septic tank....Yank....Lovely.  ;D

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Bigron on 04 April 2019, 11:36:17

Well, I was born in The Smoke!

Ron.

Title: Re: Americanism?
Post by: Keith ABS on 06 April 2019, 17:01:47

 I said this some time ago......... :y