Problems selecting EST time zone March 7, 2009 7:59 AM Subscribe
Why can't I set my timezone to -5 (EST)? It's not an option in the drop-down menu.
I believe the dropdown is the offset from native server (PST) time, not from GMT. So if you want EST, you should set it to +3.
posted by cortex (staff) at 8:06 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by cortex (staff) at 8:06 AM on March 7, 2009
Even if the dropdown was an offset from UTC, the number you wanted would change tomorrow.
posted by Plutor at 8:57 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by Plutor at 8:57 AM on March 7, 2009
Why can't I set my timezone to -5 (EST)?
if you want EST, you should set it to +3.
We think positive on MeFi.
moves to Moscow, sets offset to +11
posted by lukemeister at 9:36 AM on March 7, 2009
if you want EST, you should set it to +3.
We think positive on MeFi.
moves to Moscow, sets offset to +11
posted by lukemeister at 9:36 AM on March 7, 2009
Simple, there is no EST. It's all a dream.
posted by blue_beetle at 9:38 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by blue_beetle at 9:38 AM on March 7, 2009
Have you not seen Thursday? Time does not exist. It is an emergent property based on the collapse of the would know that probability of independent events into the probability of a series of events. But the most likely probability is that you will indulge your petty illusion.
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 9:52 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 9:52 AM on March 7, 2009
You would know twice, in fact.
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 9:53 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 9:53 AM on March 7, 2009
My clock is set to "Far out."
posted by grapefruitmoon at 10:18 AM on March 7, 2009 [2 favorites]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 10:18 AM on March 7, 2009 [2 favorites]
Can I make a drunken MeTa thread tonight about how I was watching the clock, and it went from 1:59 am to 3:00 am and how I think this is a sign of the coming apocalypse and how that's the last post you'll ever see from me as I'll be hiding in my bunker with a hundred thousand cans of SPAM, a bed made from Twinkies, and a shotgun with a couple thousand rounds of ammunition?
'Cause I'd sure like to.
posted by Night_owl at 10:37 AM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
'Cause I'd sure like to.
posted by Night_owl at 10:37 AM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
Speaking of Why...Why is the 'Y' in "You tell me what they have in common" not part of the link to the McNasty thread on the MeFi sidebar? That's what I want to know.
posted by niles at 11:04 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by niles at 11:04 AM on March 7, 2009
I have to say that I love living in the same timezone as the MeFi server. It makes dealing with these esoteric time issues so much easier than before.
Highly recommended for any truly dedicated MeFite.
posted by grouse at 11:07 AM on March 7, 2009
Highly recommended for any truly dedicated MeFite.
posted by grouse at 11:07 AM on March 7, 2009
Sometimes I wish I lived in Australia so the abhorrent shit I post after dinner and a joint wouldn't be deleted for hours.
posted by gman at 11:30 AM on March 7, 2009
posted by gman at 11:30 AM on March 7, 2009
moves to Moscow, sets offset to +11
Eleven. Eleven. It's not even funny. Time zones? That's ridiculous.
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 12:18 PM on March 7, 2009 [3 favorites]
Eleven. Eleven. It's not even funny. Time zones? That's ridiculous.
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 12:18 PM on March 7, 2009 [3 favorites]
Imagine the plight of poor Arizona. Through no fault of their own, tomorrow they will move from a -2 to a -3 offset from the east coast, and from a +1 to 0 from the west coast. No wonder it's so frickin' hot in Phoenix.
posted by netbros at 12:32 PM on March 7, 2009
posted by netbros at 12:32 PM on March 7, 2009
Eleven. Eleven. It's not even funny. Time zones? That's ridiculous.
And these guys are from England and who gives a shit?
Plus one for the Time Zones reference, minus several million for stealing my line.
posted by loquacious at 2:56 PM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
And these guys are from England and who gives a shit?
Plus one for the Time Zones reference, minus several million for stealing my line.
posted by loquacious at 2:56 PM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
I thought EST went out with hot tubs and big gold medallions.
Yes, that's an obscure Bloom County joke.
posted by Confess, Fletch at 3:15 PM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
Yes, that's an obscure Bloom County joke.
posted by Confess, Fletch at 3:15 PM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
I believe the dropdown is the offset from native server (PST) time, not from GMT.
LOLWINDOWS
posted by blasdelf at 3:57 PM on March 7, 2009 [2 favorites]
LOLWINDOWS
posted by blasdelf at 3:57 PM on March 7, 2009 [2 favorites]
Why are there US TV listings for 2-3 am Sunday?
posted by infinitewindow at 4:29 PM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by infinitewindow at 4:29 PM on March 7, 2009 [1 favorite]
Cabal Cable.
posted by joe lisboa at 6:28 PM on March 7, 2009
posted by joe lisboa at 6:28 PM on March 7, 2009
"EST" is therefore a complete misnomer. There is not, nor has there ever been, anything 'standard' about Eastern Time.
But try telling that to the people at the LSAT when you've just been charged a $70 'late fee' that's charges when you register on or after the fifteen when you registered at 10:30 pm on the fourteenth. They won't listen. Not even when you explain patiently that it says nowhere on their web site that Eastern Time is the standard of choice. "Sir," they'll say, "everyone knows that Eastern Time is the Standard. Bullshit!
/gripe
posted by koeselitz at 12:23 AM on March 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
But try telling that to the people at the LSAT when you've just been charged a $70 'late fee' that's charges when you register on or after the fifteen when you registered at 10:30 pm on the fourteenth. They won't listen. Not even when you explain patiently that it says nowhere on their web site that Eastern Time is the standard of choice. "Sir," they'll say, "everyone knows that Eastern Time is the Standard. Bullshit!
/gripe
posted by koeselitz at 12:23 AM on March 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
That's a joke, right koeselitz? You do understand why EST is called Eastern Standard Time, just like Central Standard Time, Mountain Standard Time, and Pacific Standard Time?
posted by grouse at 12:31 AM on March 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by grouse at 12:31 AM on March 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
AH-- yes. Eh - a joke.
You want to buy some pastries?
posted by koeselitz at 12:56 AM on March 8, 2009
You want to buy some pastries?
posted by koeselitz at 12:56 AM on March 8, 2009
You do understand why EST is called Eastern Standard Time, just like Central Standard Time, Mountain Standard Time, and Pacific Standard Time?
Yes, it's because that's what time it is about one-third of the time.
posted by lukemeister at 1:57 AM on March 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
Yes, it's because that's what time it is about one-third of the time.
posted by lukemeister at 1:57 AM on March 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
Hi, is this the inn where I can buy a +5 halberd? The wizard at the pub pointed me here.
I'm a fighter/mage, btw.
posted by not_on_display at 8:17 PM on March 8, 2009
I'm a fighter/mage, btw.
posted by not_on_display at 8:17 PM on March 8, 2009
/does not want to know what kind of spells a lover/mage casts. Especially if their names start with "Bigby's."
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 5:48 AM on March 9, 2009
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 5:48 AM on March 9, 2009
Eleven. Eleven. It's not even funny. Time zones? That's ridiculous.
And yet one and a half billion Chinese live (oficially) under one.
posted by Pollomacho at 6:25 AM on March 9, 2009
And yet one and a half billion Chinese live (oficially) under one.
posted by Pollomacho at 6:25 AM on March 9, 2009
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posted by yeoz at 8:05 AM on March 7, 2009