[Pidgin] #8322: irc hostname should be configurable

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#8322: irc hostname should be configurable
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 Reporter:  synx                           |        Owner:  elb    
     Type:  patch                          |       Status:  closed 
Milestone:                                 |    Component:  IRC    
  Version:  2.5.4                          |   Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  hostname system configuration  |  
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Comment(by AlBirdie):

 Replying to [comment:1 elb]:
 > What is the purpose of this?  The server knows your IP anyway, and can
 reverse it.

 1.)
 You might want to prevent other IRC users from seeing your hostname.

 For example, if your hostname is set to your real life name, due to the
 "naming policy" of your home network.

 2.)
 The server does not know your IP if you have configured a socks proxy.
 Hint: Tor

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