This thread is for Patchou, but really any of the testers is fine cuz they might like the idea and pass it on. Maybe it's even being implemented already. Anyway....
Seeing that the new MSN 7 allows you to add a personal message aside from your original nick, That could be used to set our Personal "Away" Message, instead of having that in your nick and cutting half of it.
Dunno if that was very clear but i hope u get the point