> D> Never. I repeat: _never_ use non-default collation for character
> D> field which is primary key.
> D> And don't forget to use proper character set for connection.
>
> why? Is this a bug or a shortcoming? is it documented anywhere? Should
> it be?

Ehm, so a SERVER SIDE primary key can stop working
if you use a different character set for a CLIENT connection?

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