Brad, I would recommend itemize and double-verbose (rsync -ivv) to get more information about why rsync is transferring and/or skipping files. You also might try --modify-window=1 or maybe 2. If none of that works, you can always try upgrading rsync.
Regarding -u: Under the default quick-check rule, rsync always skips transferring a source file if the destination already has a file with the same size and last-modified time. -u is used only to stop older files from overwriting strictly newer files, perhaps because the newer files are about to be sent back the other way. Matt -- To unsubscribe or change options: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
