[GHC] #11964: Without TypeInType, inconsistently accepts Data.Kind.Type but not type synonym

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#11964: Without TypeInType, inconsistently accepts Data.Kind.Type but not type
synonym
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        Reporter:  ezyang            |                Owner:  goldfire
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler (Type    |              Version:  8.0.1-rc2
  checker)                           |
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  TypeInType
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
                                     |  Unknown/Multiple
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
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Comment (by RyanGlScott):

 Interestingly, I can't reproduce this issue on GHC 8.0.1 or later, so
 perhaps this issue only existed in the GHC 8.0.1 release candidates?

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