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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:

def check_elastic(self):
        '''
        Checks if we need to break moderation in order to maintain our desired
        throttle limit

        @return: True if we need to break moderation
        '''
        if self.elastic and self.elastic_kick_in == self.limit:
            value = self.redis_conn.zcard(self.window_key)
            if self.limit - value > self.elastic_buffer:
                return True
        return False