[GHC] #12670: Representation polymorphism validity check is too strict

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#12670: Representation polymorphism validity check is too strict
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        Reporter:  bgamari           |                Owner:
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:  8.2.1
       Component:  Compiler (Type    |              Version:  8.0.1
  checker)                           |
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  typeable
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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Comment (by simonpj):

 But do we need the full glory of `typeRepKind`, or just the ability to
 look at `(->)` levity arguments?

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