In the code there's a comment:

// format the error message suitable for a popup window in simple text.

Why not use theme('status_messages') to format the messages? That would allow for a unified look-and-feel etc.

I am specifically referring to the "editable" case.

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Status: Active » Closed (won't fix)

Per https://drupal.org/node/2148735, 6.x is longer maintained so issue is closed. If you wish to be a maintainer of the 6.x branch please create a new issue.