[MacPorts] #30030: port selector doesn't appear to affect dependencies

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#30030: port selector doesn't appear to affect dependencies
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  Reporter:  jpr5@…              |       Owner:  macports-tickets@…                   
      Type:  defect              |      Status:  reopened                             
  Priority:  Normal              |   Milestone:                                       
 Component:  base                |     Version:  1.9.2                                
Resolution:                      |    Keywords:  selector dependency exclusion        
      Port:                      |  
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Changes (by jpr5@…):

  * status:  closed => reopened
  * resolution:  invalid =>


Comment:

 I understand your point, but I'm not able to effect the exclusion.

 Observe:
 {{{
 # port upgrade outdated and not \( erlang rdependentof:erlang \)
 --->  Computing dependencies for erlang
 --->  Building erlang
 ^C
 }}}

 I've tried a number of different combinations of selectors, but to no
 avail.

 Is what I'm seeking to do actually possible?  The essence of my issue
 isn't so much about syntax as it is about capability.

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.macports.org/ticket/30030#comment:2>
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