[Bug 272089] Re: Show/hide shows the program on the workspace that was active when docked

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Sorry if I sound arrogant, but I don't quite approve disregarding this bug report, explaining that 'it's not a bug, it's a feature.'
Regardless of whether it was a deliberate decision or an accident that alltray works in such a way now, it doesn't change the fact the users find it confusing and counter-intuitive.

Morevoer, the workaround you suggested, Michael, is not what me and probably many other users would expect. Let me explain:
when I show (unhide) a docked application, I'd expect it to stay in the workspace I did the showing, so to say. Whereas with the --sticky option it will appear on any other workspace I'd move on to, instead of staying in the one it was shown/unhidden.

pidgin, which was mentioned in this discussion, does stay in the
workspace where it was originally shown - just like many other
applications, which in turn is the probable reason why the users expect
alltray to work likewise.

I really apologise if you find my tone annoying, it was not my
intention. I have a deep sense of gratitude for all the work you've been
working. However, I believed I should say that because I am aware that
it's very easy to lose the application user's perspective and consider
your software almost entirely from the point of view of its creator.

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Show/hide shows the program on the workspace that was active when docked
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