Your bug report #55166: 28.1; tar-mode doesn't re-compress when saving remote files which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 55166@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 55166: https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=55166 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems