[Pidgin] #2939: Blocking does not work properly (at least on MSN)

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#2939: Blocking does not work properly (at least on MSN)
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  Reporter:  pi      |       Owner:  khc                 
      Type:  defect  |      Status:  new                 
  Priority:  minor   |   Milestone:                      
 Component:  MSN     |     Version:  2.1.1               
Resolution:          |    Keywords:  blocking privacy msn
   Pending:  0       |  
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Comment (by pi):

 Replying to [comment:6 TehWan]:
 > Even if Pidgin does not behave exactly like the official client, Pidgin
 is NOT the official client, so it may behave differently. That said, I
 suggest "block" should block the contact, as in, totally blocked. Some guy
 made a program that just keeps on spamming me with offline messages, and
 even though I blocked him, he is not really blocked, it is only an
 illusion. (and reporting the msn admins did nothing at all, they can't do
 anything about it, since i'm not using the official client)
 >
 > to block: "To stop or impede the passage of or movement through;
 obstruct" ~answers.com
 >
 > So make two different functions ("block status", "block messages") or
 just make one that does both ("block"). That way, the confusion will be
 lifted and I will be able to finally use Pidgin again on that MSN account
 without getting spammed to death.
 >
 > ~ Teh Wan ~

 Pidgin is not the official client, right... but Pidgin's goal for MSN
 protocol, I think (and I hope), is to be a replacement of all the
 functions and (desiderable) behaviours of official MSN client. Proper
 blocking (full blocking, status and messages) should be one of these.

 Proper blocking cannot be only a status blocking because, *as I
 explained*, one has the chance to determine if one is online or not by
 sending a message. Please, re-read the ticket... could you still believe
 that status-only blocking could be intended as proper blocking?

 Replying to [comment:7 salinasv]:
 > I don't really know if it's supported by the msnp.
 Proper blocking not supported by MSNProtocol? Excuse me, did you *try* the
 MSN Official Client against Pidgin like I suggested you one month ago, or
 not? I did. '''That's the reason why I filed this ticket.'''[[BR]]
 Pietro

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