Re: Bug or feature?

[Eli Zaretskii]

> From: Po Lu <luangruo@yahoo.com>
> Date: Sat, 18 May 2024 15:34:00 +0800
> 
> There is an elaborate segment of code in reset_buffer_local_variables
> for, among other actions, eliminating outdated value cells from
> buffer-local symbols that is not run when the shortcut is taken of
> clearing local_var_alist_ in the case where PERMANENT_TOO is set, which
> I suspect results in variable watchers being ignored and outdated symbol
> values persisting.  Is there a specific reason for this discrepancy, or
> is it just an oversight?

Stefan, any comments?