[GHC] #14111: strange error when using data families with levity polymorphism and unboxed sums and data families

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#14111: strange error when using data families with levity polymorphism and unboxed
sums and data families
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        Reporter:  carter            |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.2.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  TypeFamilies
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
                                     |  Unknown/Multiple
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
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Comment (by goldfire):

 It's GADT data family behavior. :) The problem can really happen only with
 data/newtype instances. In comment:5, you're actually making a kind-
 indexed GADT. That program shouldn't be accepted, but is due to #13391.

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