Re: [twitter-dev] Re: More OAuth Change Please - Simple Stuff

2010-02-10 Thread Dave Sherohman
On Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 04:07:29PM -0800, Dewald Pretorius wrote: I don't see how Allow being the default can be a security issue. Authorizing an app that you don't intend to has the potential to result in significant harm - forged status updates, follow list vandalism, etc. It *is* a security

Re: [twitter-dev] Twitter Engineering Blog

2010-02-10 Thread Andrew Badera
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 1:43 AM, Dewald Pretorius dpr...@gmail.com wrote: Really very cool. http://engineering.twitter.com/ Nice find, haven't heard of this elsewhere yet. The Twitter Text libraries are certainly useful to know about. I created a quick C# port of Matt's twitter-text-java to

Re: [twitter-dev] Twitter Engineering Blog

2010-02-10 Thread Terry Jones
Really very cool. http://engineering.twitter.com/ But they should have called it Inside The Whale: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_the_Whale Terry

[twitter-dev] OAuth - Username or Password is incorrect?

2010-02-10 Thread eclipsed4utoo
Starting about 20 minutes ago, I started getting this error message with my application. I am strictly using OAuth, so how exactly would the username or password be incorrect? I haven't changed the code in weeks. Anybody else having this problem?

[twitter-dev] Re: OAuth - Username or Password is incorrect?

2010-02-10 Thread eclipsed4utoo
This would be a 401 unauthorized error. I also can't seem to do the OAuth authorization again.

[twitter-dev] Tweets is spelled wrong

2010-02-10 Thread My Network Factory
On the List Widget page the word tweets is spelled with a letter 'p'. List Widget Put your favorite tweeps into a list! Then show 'em off in a widget. Also great for moderation.

[twitter-dev] How to get results of API Method: trends current from Javascript

2010-02-10 Thread jackb
I see how to run Curl and get the trends/current status data in a useless-but-fun DOS window. I see how to throw the same command to my browser and do a Save-As to save the data I'm interested in, again to a useless file. I know how to rite a fuw lines of Javascript. But just a fuw; I have no idea

[twitter-dev] Is it possible to filter my timeline?

2010-02-10 Thread Jorge Vargas
Hi, I'm thinking of ways to work more effectively on reading my feed, it's just too big! and I have identified several patterns from several people that I will like to mark as Ham so my question is, is it possible for me to pipeline my feed? I will love to keep on using my twitter clients but

[twitter-dev] Whitelist IP address in the event that a higher rate limit is needed

2010-02-10 Thread federico
Hi, Does anyone know what the requirements are to get an IP address whitelisted? I'm currently developing an application for our intranet that uses the Search API. Thanks! Federico

[twitter-dev] Looking for someone to help wiith oauth

2010-02-10 Thread Merrows
I am seeking someone skilled in .NET 3.5, C# to help with implementing twitter oauth, and I would welcome any suggestions of how to find someone.

[twitter-dev] Re: oAuth and more users?

2010-02-10 Thread _Bensn
And where get the users there own keys to use the application with there own twitter account? (e.g tweet deck) On 9 Feb., 18:29, John Meyer john.l.me...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/9/2010 10:03 AM, ryan alford wrote: So you are saying that the user of a third party application must register a

Re: [twitter-dev] Looking for someone to help wiith oauth

2010-02-10 Thread ryan alford
I have implemented OAuth into my own WPFapplication.(written in C#) You can view my library at CodePlex. http://twiteclipseapi.codeplex.com/ Ryan On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Merrows sa...@merrows.co.uk wrote: I am seeking someone skilled in .NET 3.5, C# to help with implementing

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: oAuth and more users?

2010-02-10 Thread ryan alford
The user doesn't actually create their OAuth tokens manually. The tokens are created automatically by Twitter and given to you through responses after the user has given your application permission to their account. Ryan On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 8:27 AM, _Bensn benjaminroh...@t-online.de wrote:

Re: [twitter-dev] Tweets is spelled wrong

2010-02-10 Thread Michael Steuer
Tweeps = Twitter peeps On Feb 9, 2010, at 4:18 PM, My Network Factory networkfact...@gmail.com wrote: On the List Widget page the word tweets is spelled with a letter 'p'. List Widget Put your favorite tweeps into a list! Then show 'em off in a widget. Also great for moderation.

[twitter-dev] OAuth Is Actually Quite Easy

2010-02-10 Thread Dewald Pretorius
It was much easier to implement OAuth than I anticipated. Took me about a day and a half from start to finish. All new Twitter accounts being added to my system now must use OAuth. Now the waiting is just for that bulk feature to obtain tokens with the Twitter credentials so that I can convert

Re: [twitter-dev] Whitelist IP address in the event that a higher rate limit is needed

2010-02-10 Thread John Kalucki
Federico, Perhaps you could describe your application in a little more detail? If your application is going to be performing automatic repetitive searches, you should be using the Streaming API: http://bit.ly/6JNdZc -John Kalucki http://twitter.com/jkalucki Infrastructure, Twitter Inc. On Wed,

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: How Does TwittPic Works ?

2010-02-10 Thread Raffi Krikorian
twitpic will not have to ask for usernames and passwords anymore, nor will users have to actually authorize twitpic (as twitpic is not doing anything on their behalf -- it is just confirming their identity). i think this is a good thing. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Jesse Stay

[twitter-dev] Longitude and latitude Pairs for major cities

2010-02-10 Thread Mark Mason
I can get a longitude and latitude for a city like chicago, but I do I get the 2 pairs for locations=? this is what i have for NYC define('LOCATIONS_TO_TRACK',-74,40,-73,41); how to I decide if I want the whole city?

Re: [twitter-dev] Longitude and latitude Pairs for major cities

2010-02-10 Thread John Kalucki
You want to find the southwest corner and the northeast corner of each region you wish to cover. -John Kalucki http://twitter.com/jkalucki Infrastructure, Twitter Inc. On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 8:49 AM, Mark Mason idtw...@gmail.com wrote: I can get a longitude and latitude for a city like

Re: [twitter-dev] A proposal for delegation in OAuth identity verification

2010-02-10 Thread Raffi Krikorian
The term most frequently used for “delegator” is “relying party.” What you call the service provider is most frequently called the “identity provider.” What you call the consumer is usually called the “subject.” See OpenID, InfoCard, and other similar specifications for example usage of these

[twitter-dev] Re: A proposal for delegation in OAuth identity verification

2010-02-10 Thread Dewald Pretorius
Raffi, You said, sends along the user object ass part of it. Does that explain why the user object is in some cases a bit bloated? On Feb 10, 1:31 pm, Raffi Krikorian ra...@twitter.com wrote: The term most frequently used for “delegator” is “relying party.” What you call the service

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: A proposal for delegation in OAuth identity verification

2010-02-10 Thread Raffi Krikorian
nice On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Dewald Pretorius dpr...@gmail.com wrote: Raffi, You said, sends along the user object ass part of it. Does that explain why the user object is in some cases a bit bloated? On Feb 10, 1:31 pm, Raffi Krikorian ra...@twitter.com wrote: The term most

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: A proposal for delegation in OAuth identity verification

2010-02-10 Thread Harshad RJ
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Dewald Pretorius dpr...@gmail.com wrote: Raffi, You said, sends along the user object ass part of it. Does that explain why the user object is in some cases a bit bloated? And what does it mean when the HTTP response code is 503. -- Harshad RJ

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: A proposal for delegation in OAuth identity verification

2010-02-10 Thread Harshad RJ
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:42 PM, Harshad RJ harshad...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Dewald Pretorius dpr...@gmail.comwrote: Raffi, You said, sends along the user object ass part of it. Does that explain why the user object is in some cases a bit bloated? And

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: A proposal for delegation in OAuth identity verification

2010-02-10 Thread Kevin Marshall
It means you're in Portland Oregon...oh wait, that's area code 503...sorry. On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 1:12 PM, Harshad RJ harshad...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Dewald Pretorius dpr...@gmail.com wrote: Raffi, You said, sends along the user object ass part of it. Does

Re: [twitter-dev] Is it possible to filter my timeline?

2010-02-10 Thread Abraham Williams
Yes. You filter your timeline by unfollowing accounts. Abraham On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 00:05, Jorge Vargas jorge.var...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm thinking of ways to work more effectively on reading my feed, it's just too big! and I have identified several patterns from several people that

[twitter-dev] Invalid credentials

2010-02-10 Thread bradypants
I'm using the Twitterizer.TestApp and though im entering the correct credentials i am getting it thrown to the catch? anyone know why? is there something else i have to change in the TestApp code i may have over looked? Thanks in advance. if

[twitter-dev] Unsigned requests to /oauth/access_token return token and secret

2010-02-10 Thread Steffen
In muddling through a local implemantation of an OAuth client this morning I stumbled upon an oddity in the Twitter OAuth process: Even in the signature is invalid, the Twitter API with return an access token and an access secret. It's unclear if this is by design (although it seems unlikely), but

[twitter-dev] question regarding API FAQ: reclaim inactive username

2010-02-10 Thread anilchawla
I develop and maintain a free Twitter application (http:// tweetymail.com) and I am desperately trying to reclaim the inactive 'tweetymail' username because it is causing confusion among my users. I was not able to get anywhere with Twitter support, but I came across this entry in the API FAQ:

[twitter-dev] Re: Longitude and latitude Pairs for major cities

2010-02-10 Thread Mark Mason
Just as with the track parameter, queries are subject to Track Limitations, described in Track Limiting and subject to access roles, described in the statuses/filter method. Both the number and size of bounding boxes is limited. Bounding boxes must be less than one degree per side, and you may

[twitter-dev] Re: Longitude and latitude Pairs for major cities

2010-02-10 Thread Mark Mason
I am lazy programmer, not indiana jones - still can't read a map. On Feb 10, 4:48 pm, Mark Mason idtw...@gmail.com wrote: Just as with the track parameter, queries are subject to Track Limitations, described in Track Limiting and subject to access roles, described in the statuses/filter

Re: [twitter-dev] Looking for someone to help wiith oauth

2010-02-10 Thread John Meyer
On 2/10/2010 7:48 AM, Merrows wrote: I am seeking someone skilled in .NET 3.5, C# to help with implementing twitter oauth, and I would welcome any suggestions of how to find someone. TwitterVB implemetns oAuth and can be used with any .NET compliant language: http://twittervb.codeplex.com

[twitter-dev] Re: Longitude and latitude Pairs for major cities

2010-02-10 Thread Mark Mason
I am beginning to think, that this locations= filter is very limited. OK it works for SFC and NYC. Chicago and LA is getting very little traffic and mostly errors. On Feb 10, 4:53 pm, Mark Mason idtw...@gmail.com wrote: I am lazy programmer, not indiana jones - still can't read a map. On

Re: [twitter-dev] question regarding API FAQ: reclaim inactive username

2010-02-10 Thread Anil Chawla
Thanks, glad to know I'm not alone on this. I've looked at filing a trademark but it is still frustrating to proceed through lengthy/costly legal process in order to reclaim an inactive/spam username -- especially for a completely free service. This entry in the Twitter API FAQ is a glimmer of

[twitter-dev] Re: question regarding API FAQ: reclaim inactive username

2010-02-10 Thread Kyle Mulka
I also have this problem and have gotten no response whatsoever from Twitter. Here's the inactive account that I'd like to have: http://twitter.com/twilk -- Kyle Mulka Founder, Congo Labs http://twilk.com On Feb 10, 6:41 pm, Anil Chawla ani...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, glad to know I'm not

[twitter-dev] Find Location where tweet came from

2010-02-10 Thread don
Hi All, I'm trying to determine the location where a tweet came from. I know you can do a search specifying the location you want to look at and this checks againist any geo data and then against the location data. I'm guessing that twitter does a lot of error checking and transforms the

[twitter-dev] Re: Whitelist IP address in the event that a higher rate limit is needed

2010-02-10 Thread Doza
I see that searching for phrases is not supported in the Streaming API. Are there any plans to include that? If not, would the solution be to add each individual term from a phrase into the track parameter and then parse it separately? On Feb 10, 11:01 am, John Kalucki j...@twitter.com wrote:

[twitter-dev] REST API authentication not being recognized on a different server

2010-02-10 Thread Aaron Chu
Our authentication is not working on our production server which defaults us to the 150 calls/hour. However, our test server authenticates just fine and we are getting the full 20,000 there. This problem recently came up after changing our password. We are using curl -u user:password

Re: [twitter-dev] Re: Whitelist IP address in the event that a higher rate limit is needed

2010-02-10 Thread John Kalucki
Post-processing is often required with the Streaming API. -John On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Doza mcard...@gmail.com wrote: I see that searching for phrases is not supported in the Streaming API. Are there any plans to include that? If not, would the solution be to add each individual

[twitter-dev] Re: REST API authentication not being recognized on a different server

2010-02-10 Thread Richard
This might be also related to this http://code.google.com/p/twitter-api/issues/detail?id=1439colspec=ID%20Stars%20Type%20Status%20Priority%20Owner%20Summary%20Opened%20Modified%20Component We are seeing lots of people unable to validate their credentials via basic auth after changing their