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by whoknowswhat11 1736 days ago
Some of the alternative proposals were (I think) to do time zones based on time zone authorities / to do timezones per country etc. So instead of merging countries that share the same timezones you would add entries? I will say it was hard to follow.

But yes, Paul seems to be clear that it will be prohibited to use the older time zone database for diversity and inclusion reasons. So it does seem to be driven by that to a degree.

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> Paul seems to be clear that it will be prohibited to use the older time zone database for diversity and inclusion reasons.

This is utter and complete nonsense. He said the old database was incompatible with diversity and equity values, but he never once said anyone would be prohibited from using it.