Actually would like the bar to go away altogether, as i'm not using it, and it appreciably slows down the loading of pages.
The nearest thing i found on another site (with very similar MM system), was that at the far right of bar (next to options) there is a "minimize" button, which when clicked displays just a single button there (to bring it back). Obviously the SPW bar hasn't got this button.
He he he .. once again coyote, your pure creative genius astounds me!!!
Applying my own humble creativity at this present time, all i can come up with is to keep drinkin' till my eyesight goes so dizzy that i cannot see the messenger bar no more .. nor probably nout else neither.... ::good idea emoticon here::