On 2017-11-09 17:14:11 -0500, Tom Lane wrote:
> If we do this, I'd suggest exposing it as a separate SQL function
> get_raw_page_unlocked() rather than as an option to get_raw_page().
>
> The reasoning is that if we ever allow these functions to be controlled
> via GRANT instead of hardwired superuser checks (cf nearby debate about
> lo_import/lo_export), one might reasonably consider the unlocked form as
> more risky than the locked form, and hence not wish to have to give out
> privileges to both at once.
Good idea!