[Pidgin] #4986: automatic chat input field resizing should be optional, regression from 2.3

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#4986: automatic chat input field resizing should be optional, regression from 2.3
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  Reporter:  swbrown       |       Owner:                   
      Type:  enhancement   |      Status:  reopened         
  Priority:  minor         |   Milestone:                   
 Component:  pidgin (gtk)  |     Version:  2.4.0            
Resolution:                |    Keywords:  chat input resize
   Pending:  0             |  
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Comment (by dbeusee):

 Replying to [comment:198 btm]:
 > Replying to [comment:184 deryni]:
 > > Replying to [comment:177 btm]:
 > > Adding options for things which serve no purpose is not worth it,
 regardless of cost. I am still unconvinced that given a properly
 functional auto-resizing entry area there is any reason to need a manual
 resizing option.

 One of the big problems with auto-resizing (that's been said already many
 times here, which none of the developers have addressed) is the constant
 visual jarring effect.  A lot of people like static size boxes that don't
 move often - it's easier on the eyes and and it's easier to tell when new
 messages come while you are typing (which seems to happen a lot).  This is
 what is so appealing about manual resizing.  The other thing is the sense
 of control.  People like having total control over the size of their
 windows.  The user knows best what works best for him/her.

 > I'd be happy if the auto-resize functionality started at four lines,
 then grew up to eight or so. But I feel like that's larger than the
 average user probably cares for, and preferences for min/max size seems
 like twice as many options as a manual option

 For me, 50% max is not sufficient.  I might need to copy/paste some code
 (or some document text or some email text I want send, but have the person
 on the other end review first), so I want the input box to go to the max
 height possible (the full window, as the manual resize allowed in 2.3),
 review my text, then send it, then put the input box back down to minimum
 size.

 Since I don't think every user can agree on a min and max, there needs to
 be a way to override the defaults.  And I still think manual resizing is
 more desirable and user friendly.  It will always be MY preference.  If
 you developers agree flexibility is a good thing, then give me the
 flexibility to choose manual resizing.  Don't force your preference on the
 rest of us.

 -Don

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