[Pidgin] #2367: UI spaces wasted with duplicated information

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#2367: UI spaces wasted with duplicated information
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  Reporter:  andrixnet        |       Owner:  datallah                       
      Type:  defect           |      Status:  closed                         
  Priority:  minor            |   Milestone:                                 
 Component:  winpidgin (gtk)  |     Version:  2.1.0                          
Resolution:  wontfix          |    Keywords:  duplicate information UI design
   Pending:  0                |  
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Comment (by andrixnet):

 The screenshot is there, but it took about 2 retries because Trac
 complained about timeout connecting to the database. So it probably got
 uploaded after you read the report.

 I agree, http://pidgin.im/~seanegan/images/infopane2.png IMHO is indeed
 better. (the single status icon really makes a difference).

 1b. Please, how can I turn it off? I explored all the options in the menu
 and in the context menu and found nothing.
 If it's in the prefs, sorry, I can't find it, Pidgin crashes opening the
 prefs and the suggested workaround doesn't work. :(

 2. actually, I loved gaim/pidgin for showing the full size 96 pixel avatar
 on Yahoo. (yes, i mainly use Yahoo). I also loved the place where it was
 displayed, as for me, it occupied the least amount of space. I often write
 multiline messages, so the large text entry area is an advantage also.

 I'd like to request a way of selecting how the avatar is shown. The
 official Yahoo client offeres an option to show the avatar small or full
 size (96x96).
 For me, it gives more personality to the buddy I am talking to. Please.
 (and I admit, mainly because of this, I will be reverting back to 2.0.2,
 for now...)

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