Why is `openin_any = p` restricting access to packages in TEXMFDIST?

[Adrian]

Don't people usually keep the original sender in CC; I'm also checking the
archive for replies. What I don't want it getting emails from unrelated topics
questions... (reasons why I hate using mailing lists)


> Adrian wrote:  

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> I see that you made a commit to change something in the logic there
> (unfortunately I can't reply directly to that email since I never received
> it; probably because it wasn't a directly reply to me and I'm not subscribed
> to the mailing list).
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> What is the point of asking a question on a mailing list if you       do not
> subscribe to that list in order to be able to read replies       ?
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> Philip Taylor
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