Specific steps:
1. Start Pidgin from Applications -> Internet. Buddy Window appears.
2. Have IRC Channels in the Buddy Window
3. Open one of the IRC Channels
4. Close the Buddy Window
Result: Chat Window and Buddy Window Close
Expected: The Buddy Window closes, but chat windows stay open
Fair Enough.
Specific steps:
1. Start Pidgin from Applications -> Internet. Buddy Window appears.
2. Have IRC Channels in the Buddy Window
3. Open one of the IRC Channels
4. Close the Buddy Window
Result: Chat Window and Buddy Window Close
Expected: The Buddy Window closes, but chat windows stay open
Logged into irc.ubuntu.com and irc.canonical.com
This repros on my UNR install as well.