I agree. The date itself is irrelevant if the content stands on its own (if it mentions the version they are using, for example, or it features arguments explic

I agree. The date itself is irrelevant if the content stands on its own (if it mentions the version they are using, for example, or it features arguments explicitely). If bad seo articles stop being read (independently of date) better content, with proper versions listed and argumentation (like official documentation), could take their place.