[GHC] #14068: Loopification using join points

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#14068: Loopification using join points
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        Reporter:  nomeata           |                Owner:  nomeata
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  JoinPoints
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:  #13966 #14067     |  Differential Rev(s):  Phab:D3811
  #14827                             |
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Comment (by simonpj):

 >Without loopification we get a specialization for drop, with
 loopification we do not.

 I wonder why.  Are you happy to pursue, or would you like help?

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