Just for the record - and I joined FR way back when I drove past the naval observatory and saw freepers chanting "get out of Cheney's house" -- I prefer European dates. That said. you're rightfully suspicious, and this account is clearly a wannabe agitator. Not even a real agitator. Just a wannabe. So pathetic that I question whether the poster still has a parental figure tie its shoes in the morning.
That said, European date conventions make so much more sense than American conventions that once you start using them it's hard to stop. :)
I prefer 2026.01.26, whatever format that is.
It sorts by date with no assembly required.
Best is to leave no room for misunderstanding. I’ve generally used the format
27 January 2026, or 27 Jan 2026 in formal business communication.