[metrics-bugs] #33617 [Core Tor/Tor]: Add a BandwidthStatistics option and consensus parameter

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#33617: Add a BandwidthStatistics option and consensus parameter
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 Reporter:  teor                           |          Owner:  MrSquanchee
     Type:  enhancement                    |         Status:  needs_review
 Priority:  Medium                         |      Milestone:  Tor:
                                           |  0.4.4.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor                   |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                         |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  prop313, ipv6, outreachy-ipv6  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #33052                         |         Points:  1
 Reviewer:                                 |        Sponsor:  Sponsor55-can
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Comment (by teor):

 Replying to [comment:16 MrSquanchee]:
 > I think, I can use this
 [https://github.com/torproject/tor/blob/master/src/test/test_bwmgt.c file]
 to test the added changes.
 > What do you say ??

 Sounds like a great idea!

 > Also I added the changes requested.
 > And I think when BandwidthStatistics is explicitly set to 1, it should
 not check the consensus as cited
 [https://gitweb.torproject.org/torspec.git/tree/proposals/313-relay-
 ipv6-stats.txt#n305. here] (indirectly).

 Thanks! We need to answer those questions in the comments and manual page.

 Writing comments and manuals can be hard.
 Can you try one more time?
 Try to use similar options as a template.

 If you're still having trouble, I can help rewrite them. But I might not
 have time this week.

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