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I have a thing about when actual numbers get used. The thing is the website is in English, so it does not target 7 billion people. It only matters what percent
by anywherenotes 13y ago
I have a thing about when actual numbers get used.
The thing is the website is in English, so it does not target 7 billion people. It only matters what percentage of target audience can process the message, and it's targeting professionals, so not even entire 300 mil population of US. Basically I think about 300 mil and 7bil numbers are wrong in determining if it was OK to use US-format.
I am not saying you are wrong, I agree that spelling out November would make it clear, but just that the numbers quoted are not representative of who will see the site.
- thejosh 13y agoThat's actually a really good point, especially with the target audience of HN. What were the results of the previous "where are you from?" ASKHNs? Not doubting US is the top audience of the site.