the issue is somewhat similar to http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/7364
** Bug watch added: Pidgin Trac #7364
http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/7364
** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided => Low
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Contacts don't show when offline
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/294934
You r
Correction: The proper work around is:
-Open Pidgin and log on to Yahoo! (or whatever messenger service you use)
-Open the buddy list
-Navigate 'Buddies' > 'Show' > check 'Offline Buddies'
-Navigate 'Buddies' > 'Show' > uncheck 'Offline Buddies'
My apologies.
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Contacts don't show when offlin
I am also seeing this behaviour, and have seen it since Gutsy 7.10. I am
using the same version of Intrepid and Pidgin listed above, as installed
from the Alternate CD.
As a workaround, you can do the following -- but the root cause should
really be triaged and fixed:
-Open Pidgin and log on to Y
