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Re:Elevator Saga – An elevator programming game by bombcar on Saturday June 12, 2021 @07:00PM (#27488145)
This is the problem - if the system goes beyond “what floor should I idle at” and “do I idle door open” people get mad at it because of apparent unfairness and inefficiency even if it is actually more efficient overall.

Same thing happens with traffic lights.

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Re:Elevator Saga – An elevator programming game by jchw on Sunday June 13, 2021 @04:24AM (#27490833)
This got downvoted, but I’m pretty sure it is objectively correct. I feel like the same sentiment occurs with one queue vs multiple queues.
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Re:Elevator Saga – An elevator programming game by bombcar on Sunday June 13, 2021 @09:47AM (#27492553)
Continued small motion in a long single queue feels “fairer” than multiple queues - and may actually be.

But I also know most people prefer a driving trip where they’re continually moving rather than one where they’re basically stopped - even if the second is shorter in time.

“Apparent fairness” is an important design criteria for dealing with the public. Even if the system is actually incredibly unfair.

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