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Feature Request: Exclude test/internal users from holdout groups

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Description

Feature request

Is your feature request related to a problem?

It usually won't make sense to include users that match the test/internal user filter in holdout groups.

Describe the solution you'd like

Allow users to exclude test/internal users from holdout groups.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Additional context

From: https://posthoghelp.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/46525 (moved to PostHog: https://us.posthog.com/project/2/support/tickets/52968)
Related: 45283

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating holdout-group handling and the test/internal user filter, then determine how the exclusion should be configured and verify that matching users are omitted from holdout groups.

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Assessment

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Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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