Re: Directory/File Access Permissions for COPY and Generic File Access Functions - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Robert Haas
Subject Re: Directory/File Access Permissions for COPY and Generic File Access Functions
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Msg-id CA+TgmoarXPjeT1vkpxaz8rx_BuwmyLHOcd2w17ije9YgvtcnbQ@mail.gmail.com
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In response to Re: Directory/File Access Permissions for COPY and Generic File Access Functions  (Adam Brightwell <adam.brightwell@crunchydatasolutions.com>)
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On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Adam Brightwell
<adam.brightwell@crunchydatasolutions.com> wrote:
>> Given that no fewer than four people - all committers - have expressed
>> doubts about the design of this patch, I wonder why you're bothering
>> to post a new version.
>
> I understand and my intent was in no way to disregard those concerns.  The
> only reason that I have posted a new version was simply to address some
> minor issues that I noticed when responding to Peter's earlier comment about
> missing files.
>
>> It seems to me that you should be discussing
>> the fundamental design, not making minor updates to the code.
>
> Ok.  I'm certainly looking at the other options proposed and will work with
> Stephen to put together an appropriate design for discussion here.
>
>> I really hope this is not moving in the direction of another "surprise
>> commit" like we had with RLS.  There is absolutely NOT consensus on
>> this design or anything close to it.
>
> Certainly not and I am in no way confused that consensus has not been
> reached.

OK, thanks.

-- 
Robert Haas
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