[Pidgin] #8691: Statusbox Icon - UI Enhancement

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#8691: Statusbox Icon - UI Enhancement
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     Reporter:  kostaa  |        Type:  patch               
       Status:  new     |   Component:  pidgin (gtk)        
      Version:  2.5.5   |    Keywords:  statusbox buddy icon
Launchpad_bug:          |  
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 There are effectively two enhancements proposed in this patch. As such,
 they can be considered separately if desired. Obviously because such
 changes are subjective by nature but my hope is that they work to add an
 additional level of detail while keeping with the clean and simple design
 goals of this project.


 First, the buddy icon image has had rounded corners applied to it in an
 attempt to keep with the uniform look of the other buddy icons located in
 the buddy list. Not a huge change by any stretch.

 Second, the buddy icon image has been positioned to the left of the toggle
 button for all (not just RTL) text directions. I find this to be optimal
 as it helps differentiate the users buddy icon from those in the buddy
 list.

 As a discussion point I am confused as to why RTL/LTR text directions
 would want their buddy icon placed in separate locations seeing as its not
 actual text. It would be another issue to have it localized to the
 language - but that's not the case.

 This particular design choice could possibly be made by the user as a
 selection via the buddy icon context menu. However, I would personally
 prefer to see it as being statically placed as in the patch.


 See attached screenshot.

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