[tor-bugs] #16696 [- Select a component]: BWauth no-consensus fallback logic may need revision

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#16696: BWauth no-consensus fallback logic may need revision
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 Reporter:  starlight             |          Owner:
     Type:  defect                |         Status:  new
 Priority:  major                 |      Milestone:
Component:  - Select a component  |        Version:
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 At present both 'longclaw' and 'maatuska' have
 dropped out of the BW consensus ('longclaw'
 is restarting with new version, not sure
 about 'maatuska').

 This has caused the BW consensus logic to revert
 to using relay self-measurement for BW weightings
 due to fewer than three BW authorities participating.

 The 10000 cap placed on self-measure values
 is causing super-fast relays serious demotion
 and slower relays corresponding promotion
 in the consensus weighting.

 Possibly this may result in network
 unbalance issues.  Some adjustment
 of the logic seems in order.

 Unsure of component and left it unset.

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