how to update ports while using pkgng?

[Jamie Paul Griffin]

[ Freddie Cash wrote on Fri 14.Sep'12 at 21:54:29 -0700 ]

> Read the pkgng faq online. There's a link to a patch for portmaster, and
> info on what to add to make.conf.

Can I ask: why is it still necessary for us to patch portmaster, can this not be implemented using an option during `make config` when installing portmaster or updating it, etc.?