And some would argue that truly timeless writing will transcend any timestamp you put on it, but the timestamp still has immense value. You can, and should, ma

And some would argue that truly timeless writing will transcend any timestamp you put on it, but the timestamp still has immense value. You can, and should, make the strategic decision that you'll primarily write things which retain their value. With this, I heartily agree; leaving off a date, though, that's just rude. If there are those who would judge your writing by the date it was written, there's either something wrong with them, or something wrong with the writing. As for the former, you can't do much about them, and probably don't want much to do with them. As for the latter, well, keep aiming higher! The date can be handy, though. Consider it a nod towards transparency and openness, and in more technical pieces with specific instructions, a great boon to those dealing with a version of the software a few years removed.