[tor-bugs] #17810 [Core Tor/Torflow]: TorFlow should ignore self-reported bandwidths when measuring relays

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#17810: TorFlow should ignore self-reported bandwidths when measuring relays
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 Reporter:  robgjansen        |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect            |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium            |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor/Torflow  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal            |     Resolution:
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Comment (by starlight):

 Fair enough.  Appears to be a terrible idea anyway.

 Cooked up the attached spreadsheet and eliminating self-measure does not
 seem to work.  Also tried applying a 20% linear factor to Torflow's
 progressive-offset vote generation method; perhaps retaining scanner
 biased self-advertised bandwidth while demphasizing its consensus impact
 has merit.

 This spreadsheet might be useful for brainstorming and what-if analysis.

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