Re: [HACKERS] Here it is - view permissions

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?

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