How to save a model without sending a signal?

Question

How can I save a model, such that signals arent sent. (post_save and pre_save)

Answer 1

This ticket has been marked as "wontfix" because:

In short, it sounds like, given the defined purpose of signals, it is the attached signal handler that needs to become more intelligent (like in davedash's suggestion), rather than the code that emits the signal. Disabling signals is just a quick fix that will work when you know exactly what handlers are attached to a signal, and it hides the underlying problem by putting the fix in the wrong place.