Generally, the read/write ratio is such that the advantages of limiting the loss to approximately three entire time slots every time a write is performed, greatly outweigh {HEAD ~ the effects} of {TAIL ~ increased collision rates} 
Generally , the read / write ratio is such that the advantages of limiting the loss to approximately three entire time slots every time a write is performed , greatly outweigh { HEAD ~ the effects } of { TAIL ~ increased collision rates }
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