dependency related commands don't seem to work

[lukaso (Lukas Oberhuber)]

My install file is installing python38 even though I don't want it.

However, when I call:

{{{$ port dependents python38 python38 has no dependents.}}}

{{{$ port rdependents python38 python38 has no dependents.}}}

There is no indication of why this port has been installed.