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1. olex · 1785513747 · focus · HN ↗

   The biggest problem I always have with elevators is not the algorithm, it's the people seemingly being unable to grasp the concept of pressing either the up or the down request button, depending on where they want to go. Almost always I find someone will press both, because "then the elevator comes faster". Completely ignoring the fact that they end up going the wrong way first half the time, and adding an unnecessary halt for everyone already in there. How hard can it be to understand?..

   1. Georgelemental · 1785513890 · focus · HN ↗

      I don't think I've ever seen someone do that

      1. tamimio · 1785515617 · focus · HN ↗

         Because most buildings now they just put one button so people stop clicking both

         1. what · 1785516193 · focus · HN ↗

            What? I’ve never seen that. The elevator needs to know which way you want to go.

            1. Ekaros · 1785580107 · focus · HN ↗

               It is reasonable if you either have low load say a residential building where lift is often idle. Or low number of floors where travel times in either case are short.

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