pgsql-bugs(at)postgresql(dot)org writes:
> I have a table that has a delete rule that performs a logical delete (set a ``deleted'' column to true) whenever deletes occur on the table. Prior to 7.3, delete would report the update count, but as of 7.3, delete reports 0 rows were deleted.
We did rejigger the status reporting rules (again) in 7.3, but only
after extensive discussion; it's unlikely anyone will be eager to
revisit the issue yet again. The 7.3 behavior is documented at
http://developer.postgresql.org/docs/postgres/rules-status.html
regards, tom lane