256441 - Mail folder icons do not match Firefox folder icons

Status: RESOLVED WONTFIX

(Thunderbird :: Mail Window Front End, defect)

Description

[J. Sims]

User-Agent:       Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7) Gecko/20040803 Firefox/0.9.3
Build Identifier: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7) Gecko/20040803 Firefox/0.9.3

In order to create a more consistent, unified appearance between Firefox and
Thunderbird, please consider changing the Thunderbird mail folder icons to match
the default bookmark icons in Firefox (brighter yellow). Between the two
applications, the folder icon is most commonly used. Not only can this change
create a more consistent feel between the two apps, but it will make Thunderbird
more visually appealing - especially to the Outlook Express user who is thinking
of switching over, or to the purists who appreciate consistency. 

Reproducible: Always
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Start Thunderbird 0.7.3 with the default theme, take note of the standard
mail folder icon and color (far left pane, Classic layout view).

2. Start Firefox 0.9.3 with the default theme, click the "Bookmarks" drop-down
menu or look at your Bookmarks toolbar if you have folders there. Take note of
the bookmark folder icons and colors.

3. Notice the difference between the default mail folder icons and the default
bookmark icons. They don't match, even though - on a logical level - they
probably should by default (no themes).

Actual Results:  
N/A

Expected Results:  
To create a consistent look and feel between the applications, basic icons
should match. The folder icon is the most commonly shared icon type between the
two pieces of software (at least using default themes), and therefore should
match. It might be argued that, for consistency's sake, Firefox icons should be
the ones to change to match Thunderbird. However, the truth is that Thunderbird
icons are a bit more dull than Firefox's default icons. Using the brighter
yellow Firefox icons over the dull, almost orange or peach colored icons in
Thunderbird would probably be appreciated by those who like a clean interface.
Also, it'll make the app look a bit more familiar to Outlook Express users.
God's in the details! :)