_channel = newValue;
// If we are within a class definition, then we should
// not create any links. The links should only exist
// within instances. Otherwise, we could end up creating
// a link between a class definition and an instance.
Nameable container = getContainer();
if ((container instanceof TypedCompositeActor)) {
// NOTE: There used to be some logic here to call
// _updateLinks() only if the manager indicates we
// are running, and otherwise to set _updatedLinks
// to false. This is no longer necessary as