[DRAFT] When "Use relative time" is unchecked, explore whether repository should show timestamp
# Context https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/192402#note_2523353879 When "Use relative times" is unchecked, the Repository Last update column shows a timestamp in addition to the date. This is visually cluttering the UI, which is already information-dense. Considering users can hover over the time to reveal the timestamp, displaying time may be superfluous. <table> <tr> <th> ![repo.png](https://gitlab.com/-/project/278964/uploads/667c9ab35550c21e43aa884f27e6045a/repo.png){width="998" height="824"} </th> <th> ![hover.png](https://gitlab.com/-/project/278964/uploads/4b405699e764fe78c68ba6b63831033b/hover.png){width="999" height="826"} </th> </tr> </table> # Design question * Is the timestamp actually providing value? * Do we have data on what percentage of users have the "Use relative time" preference unchecked? * Do we have data on how valuable it is to have the timestamp always shown in the "Last update" column? * One consideration may be that this is slightly more accessible than the timestamp on hover. https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/18607#note_2482042561
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