[ddlatham]

Because the hours of sunlight are limited, and many people prefer having the sun set in the afternoon over having it rise after the day's routine is well under way. Many people prefer it the other way around. There are some inconveniences both ways, but we'll make it work one way or the other.

[tshaddox]

Every poll I’ve seen shows yearly daylight saving time adjustments to be rather unpopular.

[ghaff]

"adjustments"

Even those of us who prefer DST in general don't like the change in general. (OK, I remember in college extending the party by one hour was pretty cool but the other end wasn't so great.)

[Talanes]

>OK, I remember in college extending the party by one hour was pretty cool but the other end wasn't so great.

The magic really goes away when you hit bar-going age and realize that even though the time-change lines up with last-call perfectly, they don't stay open an extra hour.