This bug is a tracker bug for the GNOME 2.8.1 release, which is currently package.mask'ed and will be moved to ~arch, when all of the bugs depending on this are stable. Please do not comment on this bug, unless you are reporting a large/significant change or update. Thanks.
Okay, 2.8.1 has hit ~arch now, the remaining issues will be punted to bug 73748. Thanks.