[tor-bugs] #16723 [Tor]: randomize HH:MM in AccountingStart for a more even distribution of hibernating relay resources

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#16723: randomize HH:MM in AccountingStart for a more even distribution of
hibernating relay resources
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     Reporter:  cypherpunks  |      Owner:
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  needs_information
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
    Component:  Tor          |    Version:
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Comment (by teor):

 Replying to [comment:11 cypherpunks]:
 > Replying to [comment:10 teor]:

 > > Have we confirmed that the estimate is inaccurate on a consistent
 basis?
 >
 > Depends on what accuracy you are aiming at.
 > Currently out of 59 relays 50 exhausted their relays >3hours before
 interval start time.

 This is expected behaviour - most relays with hibernation set should
 exhaust their bandwidth part-way through the period.

 Unless you're focused on the 9 that didn't?

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