[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #29325: Use <time datetime> tag in Post Date

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#29325: Use <time datetime> tag in Post Date
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 Reporter:  Apiweb       |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Date/Time    |     Version:
 Severity:  normal       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch    |     Focuses:
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Comment (by Rarst):

 I don't think this can or should be handled by a filter, that would
 introduce a myriad of problems, such as:

 1. Any call that explicitly provides date format will be broken by it.
 2. Any call that goes through escaping before output will be broken by it.
 3. Even if theme explicitly opts in for it, there is no guarantee that any
 and all plugins running can handle it.

 I am in favor of `<time>` tag being used in practice, but adding it to
 existing API is simply not viable.

 We could consider a new dedicated function for it though.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/29325#comment:5>
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