4 ms·You still need to show offline contacts, and if that list is big it can be annoying.by dalore 16y agoYou still need to show offline contacts, and if that list is big it can be annoying.deleted 16y ago[deleted]shrikant 16y agoNot in the desktop client...dalore 16y agoYou can with Pidgin.ditojim 16y agoyou can also type their name in the box at the top of your gmail integrated chat.