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quote function should not change type - https://dbfiddle.uk/ZodKR71s
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I actually think datatype blob is perfectly reasonable for binary strings, but okay, 3e573cf
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One reason for "always text type" is as non-UTF-8 string like
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hmmm see #13956 (comment)
there are both pros and cons with retaining the "text type" 🤔
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"nul byte" is supported in "text type" as long as you use it from php :)