>
> Bruce Momjian wrote:
> >
> > OK, but why would anyone want the old behavior?
> >
> > I guess if you have a table that is not select-able by everyone, and you
> > create a view on it, the default permits will allow select to others.
> > You would have to set the permit on that view. Is there more to that
> > pg_class flag you want to add?
>
> Why does views default to 'select' permission for 'public'?
> I think most people will never think of the possibility that others
> will be able to SELECT their data through views.
> Should not 'create view' at least print a NOTICE about this?
All tables are created with default permissions for SELECT to PUBLIC, so
views are no different.
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Bruce Momjian
maillist@candle.pha.pa.us
