Its not ideal as it does the same on all the panels, and the playing tracks panel in your skin's case doesn't need it
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Well, that's a very minor compromise. Still looking good to me.
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I don't think it affects all panels? Album view's extended panel does not seem to benefit from this setting.
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I had to change the full stop to a comma to make it work.
If I recall correctly you were able to accommodate for such regional differences in the past?