[Users] [Bug 3171] New: Senders using multiple devices randomizes Sort by From

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            Bug ID: 3171
           Summary: Senders using multiple devices randomizes Sort by From
    Classification: Unclassified
           Product: Claws Mail
           Version: GIT
          Hardware: PC
                OS: Linux
            Status: NEW
          Severity: enhancement
          Priority: P3
         Component: UI/Message List
          Assignee: users at lists.claws-mail.org
          Reporter: pf at pfortin.com

I'd like to sort the From column by email address as opposed to the current
sort by full address text.  For example, users now have multiple devices
(computer, tablet, phone & possibly work versions) from which they access their
email.  Often, these systems are not identically configured:

   john at doe.com
   "John" <john at doe.com>
   "John Doe" <john at doe.com>
   "John Doe (at work)" <john at doe.com>
   "John Doe (mobile office)" <john at doe.com>
[This is a worst case -- work emails are usually different; but I use my own
main email this way -- I have too many email addresses as it is. :]

The end result is that sorting will result in all the messages being sorted
like this (simulated using emacs' sort-lines):

   "John Doe (at work)" <john at doe.com>
   "John Doe (mobile office)" <john at doe.com>
   "John Doe" <john at doe.com>
   "John" <john at doe.com>
   john at doe.com

This causes sort being "randomized" based on device used, not on order received
within the From list. This makes it difficult to follow a non-threaded thread
-- say a discussion from John Doe about Widget's processes through various
steps.

The only constant in From is the actual routable address, which is why this
should be the sort key in today's environment.

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