could a script be created that can keep the users webcam icon in the chat windows shown at all times?

having a webcam constantly plugged into a laptop is kinda annoying, and even if you tick the allow others to see i have webcam option in msn, it doesnt show it if its not plugged in...

Just out of interest, why do you need a webcam button when the webcam isn't plugged in?

I have a feeling that putting the original button back into the conversation might be a bit difficult with a script. But maybe adding an extra menu might be possible depending on what features you need in it.

well i only ask cuz having an external webcam plugged into a laptop all the time is really annoying, the cam is in the room but not usually connected. i thought it would be useful to still let people see you had one

as for features i dont really know, just so they can see it, then you can go get it

Oh right, you mean the person you are talking to needs to see the icon?

I'm not sure that's possible at all, but you could wait for a few more opinions.