[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #44597: Scheduling posts adds wrong seconds as post_date

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#44597: Scheduling posts adds wrong seconds as post_date
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 Reporter:  katsar0v      |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Date/Time     |     Version:  4.9.7
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:
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Comment (by markparnell):

 Replying to [comment:2 lukasbesch]:

 > @markparnell You mentioned the value for the seconds should be random.
 > If I understand it correctly, the reason is that if you are using
 regular `WP_CRON`, the load impact of publishing a large number of
 scheduled posts would be distributed on multiple requests rather than only
 the first after second zero.

 I was just responding to the OP's comment regarding the seconds appearing
 to be random - clarifying that while I haven't specifically tested it, I
 suspect that the seconds are automatically picked up from the current time
 rather than actually being randomly generated. Your point about publishing
 a large number of posts effectively simultaneously is a fair one though.
 I'm not sure how much of an impact that would really have, but it's
 certainly something to keep in mind.

 > If this is the case, we could check if `WP_CRON` is enabled before
 setting it to the current time (or even a random value), else set it to
 zero.

 My immediate concern with that approach is that it would be based on
 whether `WP_CRON` is enabled at the time of scheduling the posts, but that
 could change before they are actually published. Admittedly that's not
 likely to change often on a production site, so it's a fairly edge case.

 > From an editors perspective, I think the seconds input would make more
 sense as it allows finer control of time-critical content.

 Agreed.

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