[tor-bugs] #6489 [Tor Client]: limit incoming / outgoing Tor client traffic / bandwidth

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#6489: limit incoming / outgoing Tor client traffic / bandwidth
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 Reporter:  proper       |          Owner:     
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |      Milestone:     
Component:  Tor Client   |        Version:     
 Keywords:               |         Parent:     
   Points:               |   Actualpoints:     
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 The manual only talks about limiting bandwidth for relays.

 Tor clients, especially hidden servers do not have an option to limit
 bandwidth or traffic. I am suggesting that feature.

 Use cases:
  * Tor user, especially hidden servers want to reserve some free non-Tor
 bandwidth for other things (software downloads, updates, non-Tor browsing,
 etc.).
  * Tor user has a limited amount of traffic available in it's plan.
  * DDoS protection.
  * Workaround for #6473. (bandwidth related anonymity set reduction)

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