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DRC doesn't allow solder mask bridge in net tie

Description

With this footprint, which is marked as net tie, DRC complains about the solder mask bridging the two nets. (I do want bare copper between the pads)

SolderJumper-2_Bridged.kicad_mod

Screenshot_2023-03-24_at_16.06.54

Screenshot_2023-03-24_at_16.07.06

Steps to reproduce

  1. Use above footprint
  2. Run DRC

KiCad Version

Application: KiCad Schematic Editor arm64 on arm64

Version: 7.99.0-577-gc65e33ac13, release build

Libraries:
	wxWidgets 3.2.2
	FreeType 2.12.1
	HarfBuzz 5.3.1
	FontConfig 2.14.0
	libcurl/7.79.1 (SecureTransport) LibreSSL/3.3.6 zlib/1.2.11 nghttp2/1.45.1

Platform: macOS Monterey Version 12.5.1 (Build 21G83), 64 bit, Little endian, wxMac

Build Info:
	Date: Mar 24 2023 01:20:28
	wxWidgets: 3.2.2 (wchar_t,wx containers)
	Boost: 1.80.0
	OCC: 7.6.3
	Curl: 7.77.0
	ngspice: 38
	Compiler: Clang 13.0.0 with C++ ABI 1002

Build settings: