At first (before I saw empathy), I thought it was to let you know who else was on the machine that you could message with 'write', which seemed like a strange place for Ubuntu to place its efforts. After I saw empathy, I must say, I was just as confused as you (and the trash can sure is weird).
Nothing new to add really, I just want to be on the CC list so I can see where this goes.
At first (before I saw empathy), I thought it was to let you know who else was on the machine that you could message with 'write', which seemed like a strange place for Ubuntu to place its efforts. After I saw empathy, I must say, I was just as confused as you (and the trash can sure is weird).
Nothing new to add really, I just want to be on the CC list so I can see where this goes.