maybe I see the same problem: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gaim/+bug/93868 but it seems to be dependent on smiley theme.. for the default one or ICQ-5.1-like it is ok, but for QIP-like one (animated) there is that problem.. -- Gaim 2.0.0 chat refresh bug https://launchpad.net/bugs/67224