[Pidgin] #8201: Different statuses per account

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#8201: Different statuses per account
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 Reporter:  A_flj_                                  |        Owner:  lschiere    
     Type:  enhancement                             |       Status:  pending     
Milestone:                                          |    Component:  unclassified
  Version:  2.5.4                                   |   Resolution:              
 Keywords:  status, user interface, account status  |  
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Changes (by A_flj_):

  * status:  pending => new


Comment:

 Well, here's my problem: I have one account where I need to be on/offline
 depending on my availability. I have another account, where I would like
 to appear offline all the time. Then I have one account which only very
 few people know, where I should be online all the time, even in meetings.
 Then there's another account where I have to appear online whenever I'm
 available but not during meetings ... you get the picture, I suppose.

 What I'd suggest for setting statuses per account: add an option in the
 status listbox at the bottom of the contacts list, saying "Per account".
 When this is checked, you get an additional area at the bottom of the
 contact list, separated from the contacts with a splitter. In this window
 you have all accounts listed, and can select individual statuses for each
 account. When you click/double-click the splitter, the area minimizes to
 the bottom of the contacts list. The splitter remains visible, so you can
 drag it up and show the list of statuses per account again, or you can
 click/double-click it so the area is restored to the previous size.

 I wouldn't call this a clunky solution. However, one has to keep in mind
 that whatever solution is provided for this problem, you cannot get around
 showing a more complex user interface than when you have only one global
 status, since you provide more complex functionality.

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