[Pidgin] #9046: Auto-away sets away message...

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#9046: Auto-away sets away message...
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 Reporter:  Daemonax   |        Owner:  deryni      
     Type:  defect     |       Status:  new         
Milestone:             |    Component:  pidgin (gtk)
  Version:  2.5.5      |   Resolution:              
 Keywords:  Auto away  |  
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Comment(by Daemonax):

 There is a very simple fix.

 You simply don't have automatically set messages, and allow people to
 create and set their own custom messages using the already existing "new
 status" option... It is really very simple. And if people want to be able
 to quickly type an away message, then you could have in the status menu
 "enter custom message" which would allow you to just quickly type in a
 custom status, it could just stick with the current status.

 Or each status could have a little "+" addition button next to it that
 allowed you to select a status icon and set a custom message for it.

 It's the automatic default message that gets in the way and causes issues
 for people. Just remove it.

 Personally, I don't know anyone that uses the text entry box that pops up,
 it just causes irritation it seems.

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Ticket URL: <http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/9046#comment:30>
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