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inconsiderate behavior

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From: Henry Spencer
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1985 18:51
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There have been several incidents lately in which a user has submitted a dozen
formatting jobs in fast succession.  The result has been long lineups in the
queues and long delays for other users.  This may be technically legitimate,
but it's very inconsiderate.  When the system is very slow, even half a dozen
short jobs can produce a major delay.  We've spoken to the individuals
responsible, but a more general warning is in order.

We appreciate that the system is overloaded, and it's tempting to just submit
a pile of stuff and come back later, but this just makes the overload worse.
Until we get a bigger and faster machine, such convenient but selfish
practices will have to cease.  No matter who you are.  Emergencies are an
exception, if you TELL US ABOUT THEM.  Otherwise, we reserve the right to
put your long string of jobs on hold for a while.  Maybe quite a while.

If you see a long string of jobs from one user, please let us know.  Sometimes
we're busy and don't notice it right away.
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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: inconsiderate behavior
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Date: Fri, 29-Nov-85 13:51:16 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 29 13:51:16 1985
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Organization: U of Toronto Zoology
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