[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #28727: plugin editor content empty when source contains an invalid character

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#28727: plugin editor content empty when source contains an invalid character
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 Reporter:  bobbingwide   |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Plugins       |     Version:  3.9.1
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:  administration
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Comment (by DrewAPicture):

 @pento @dd32 Any suggestions on how we could mitigate this issue without
 removing the `esc_textarea()` call (for obvious reasons)?

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