[Pidgin] #17372: ICQ: Protocol is deprecated and now dead, protocol replacement is needed

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#17372: ICQ: Protocol is deprecated and now dead, protocol replacement is needed
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 Reporter:  Wohlstand                         |       Owner:  MarkDoliner
     Type:  task                              |      Status:  new
Milestone:                                    |   Component:  ICQ
  Version:  2.12.0                            |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  ICQ OSCAR-dead Need-New-Protocol  |
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Comment (by Chronia):

 Hubby received this a few weeks ago and I received it today. We both use
 icq on pidgin for rpg stuff and do not want it stop working. Hopefully a
 protocol upgrade for Pidgin is in the works?

 Received March 9th, 2019

 "Conversation with 12111 at 3/9/2019 9:40:06 AM on ######## (icq)

 (9:40:06 AM) 12111:

 We are discontinuing support of older ICQ versions and other unofficial
 clients. To continue chatting, you need: 1. Link a phone number to your
 account here https://icq.com/18052473/verifyphone?sc=73517620 2. Log in
 using the official ICQ client which can be downloaded at https://icq.com"

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