[GHC] #8797: Generics instances for monoid and applicative newtypes

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#8797: Generics instances for monoid and applicative newtypes
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       Reporter:  jcristovao               |             Owner:
           Type:  feature request          |            Status:  new
       Priority:  normal                   |         Milestone:
      Component:  libraries/base           |           Version:  7.6.3
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   Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple         |  Unknown/Multiple
     Difficulty:  Easy (less than 1 hour)  |   Type of failure:
     Blocked By:                           |  None/Unknown
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 Hi,

 Is there any particular reason why there aren't Generic instances for the
 newtypes under Data.Monoid and Control.Applicative (for example)?

 I've tried adding them to GHC/Generics.hs and base compiles without
 problems.

 Could this addition be considered?
 Best Regards,
 João

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