[Pidgin] #4062: MSN nick keeps switching randomly (or so it seems)

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#4062: MSN nick keeps switching randomly (or so it seems)
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  Reporter:  atourino  |       Owner:  khc          
      Type:  defect    |      Status:  closed       
  Priority:  minor     |   Milestone:  2.3.1        
 Component:  MSN       |     Version:  2.3.0        
Resolution:  fixed     |    Keywords:  nick changing
   Pending:  0         |  
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Comment (by mroz):

 Replying to [comment:7 rekkanoryo]:
 > Replying to [comment:6 mroz]:
 > > And if you read the response you'd see why the workaround is
 inadequate for them. I have the same issue for the same reasons.
 >
 > [[BR]]
 > The workaround is only inadequate if the user has a pedantic obsession
 with abusing the friendly name.  That does '''''not''''' render the
 workaround invalid, inadequate, or insufficient.

 The workaround is inadequate for the clearly described use case. That you
 think that is a misuse is neither here nor there, since your subsequent
 response doesn't address the issue. By all means state that kind of usage
 is considered misuse & no effort will be expended on supporting it,
 however simply insulting a user with no rational basis is pretty hard to
 justify.

 > [[BR]]
 > > A response stating either it is not possible to give an estimated
 release date, or that releases are typically made every xx weeks, or an
 actual estimate would be appreciated. Comments implying the authors are
 unable to read are not.
 >
 > [[BR]]
 > The release schedule is covered in the FAQ for a reason--if you can't
 spend the time to read the FAQ, that's not my problem.

 I don't consider it reasonable to expect a user to read /all/ available
 documentation to find such information, however certainly searching for it
 does seem reasonable. I thought I had tried this. I must have been
 mistaken as a search now for 'release schedule' finds it pretty quickly in
 the faq. My appologies for this oversight.

 Nevertheless, I find you attitude saddening & dissappointing. I don't
 consider anyone gains from insulting someone who makes such a mistake.

 > Also, we can read; your insults suggesting otherwise are a waste of my
 time and as such I am done with attempting to help you or anyone else
 having this issue.

 My suggestion, at best mildly insulting, was actually based on logic &
 intentionally merely mirrored your own behaviour. /If/ you had read the
 post concerned, there was no way your response to it could itself be
 considered logical. Your similar insult, which it seems you consider
 reasonable, was not founded on such reasoning.

 I'm quite tired of dealing with irritable people. TBH While I appreciate
 that if I have repeated cause & choose to act as I have done in this
 thread, I might very well alienate enough devs that if I ever need their
 help, I won't get it, I don't think I particularly care. I consider
 intollerance of rude behaviour to be of higher priority.

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