> Perhaps a dynamic property would help.  If the elapsed time of the 
> previous request is some fraction of the delay then we might lessen
> the 
> delay.  Similarly, if it is greater or if we get 503s, then we might 
> increase it.  For example, if the fraction were .5 and the delay is 2
> 
> seconds, then sites which respond faster than a second would get
> their 
> delay decreased, and sites which respond in more than a second or
> that 
> return 503 would have their delay increased.  Do you think this would
> be 
> effective with your site?

This sounds like something that might be effective for all sites.  Nice
and adaptive, just like that refetch frequency calculation.

Otis

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