Hey Chris,

> Popping up a browser control inside the app (on the iPhone
> WebKit allows you to do this) appears to be a superior (but still
> kinda weak) solution, with no loss in actual security.

The loss in security is that the user has no way of knowing if they're
actually seeing the Twitter/consumer's site or whether it's a phishing
attempt. They have no way of independently verifying that the
connection is secure either.

But, as Loren states, on a desktop app, you can fake/phish/etc. to
your heart's delight and, as Cameron mentioned, there are _far_ worse
things an installed desktop app can do.

Not sure if pushing oAuth for desktop is actually a Good Thing (tm) or
an exercise in purity for purity's sake, UX be damned.

Aral

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