NLWard
Sun Feb 12 14:57:23 CST 2006
Whoops! Blind as a bat! Thanks for catching that, Jonathan.
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Nancy Ward
MSN Messenger MVP
"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@jonathankay.com> wrote in message
news:eeHnHTBMGHA.676@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi Nancy,
>
> We're talking about "Away" status here, not Appear Offline. The OP wants
> to see if the person is really away from their computer or if they're
> typing to other contacts.
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> "NLWard" <nlraines@damspamhotmail.comnoneferme> wrote in message
> news:ebmC6QBMGHA.3408@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>I think that would be at cross purposes of being able to make oneself
>>"appear offline." When I make myself "appear offline," that means I don't
>>want anyone knowing I'm online. There are many reasons one would "appear
>>offline," not the least of which is they're trying to get some work done
>>without interruptions.
>>
>> Bottom line is that when I "appear offline" I do not wish to be contacted
>> because I'm probably busy and need to concentrate on what I'm doing.
>> Another reason not to be able to tell if they're really online is that
>> some contacts will invariably be offended if they think you're hiding
>> from them by "appearing offline."
>>
>> Personally, I wouldn't change a thing about this feature
>>
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>> Nancy Ward
>> MSN Messenger MVP
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>>
>> <schweigerfl@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1139756158.070394.116200@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>> Hey guys,
>>>
>>> question, is it possible to check wether a person is realy "away". So
>>> that i can check if the person send to other persons messeges?
>>>
>>> Thanks for help!
>>> Greets Stef
>>>
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