reports submission doesn't use cpan proxy values [rt.cpan.org #85183]

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https://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=85183

It's not clear how to configure cpan-reporter to use a proxy -- the proxy values are set in my .cpan 'MyConfig.pm', but are not being used, so my windows box can't connect and send any reports.

Note -- I have been submitting reports from my linux server-- but it is the proxy host -- my windows box isn't directly on the internet (thought that was safer..)...

is there a setting I don't know about that could make this work or an alternate call the software could be making in order for it to be proxied when the proxy vars are set?  Otherwise, it can't connect...

thanks!