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> Hi, list.
> 
> I see occasional reports about lock order reversals on this list and
> was wondering when it is appropriate to report them.  Obviously, there
> must be something going on, but I don't want to unnecessarily post
> what may not be a problem.
> 
> What are the "best practices" on this, if any?
> 
> Thanks.

I've recently learned that reading this:

    http://sources.zabbadoz.net/freebsd/lor.html

is at least a good start.

jdl