[GHC] #8303: defer StackOverflow exceptions (rather than dropping them) when exceptions are masked

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#8303: defer StackOverflow exceptions (rather than dropping them) when exceptions
are masked
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        Reporter:  rwbarton    |            Owner:  ezyang
            Type:  bug         |           Status:  patch
        Priority:  normal      |        Milestone:
       Component:  Runtime     |          Version:  7.7
  System                       |         Keywords:
      Resolution:              |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
Operating System:              |       Difficulty:  Easy (less than 1 hour)
  Unknown/Multiple             |       Blocked By:
 Type of failure:              |  Related Tickets:
  None/Unknown                 |
       Test Case:              |
        Blocking:              |
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Comment (by simonpj):

 "a clever trick, with devious beauty".  I love the sound of that, but
 Edward can you make sure there is a clear `Note [Clever trick of devious
 beauty]` to document the intent and explain how it works?  Thanks.

 Simon

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