> I wondered if you need to get approval from Twitter to push > information into mutual users' Twitter feed? Blip.fm allows options > for users to publish in their twitter feed what they are listening to > with a few short words and Tipjoy announces that X is sending X some > amount of currency.
Right. If your service has the credentials of the user in question and their permission, you post the update, and it appears on the friends' timelines of those who follow them. Similarly, services like Tipjoy send @ replies, which appear in the target's replies tab, although it sends those from its own account. You might want to be more specific about your application's purpose to discuss the best way to implement it. > Though on the Twitter API Wiki/ FAQ...I did see the below, but not > sure if that is the correct procedure or again if approval is > necessary? > > >From Twitter API Wiki/FAQ: > "How do I get _from [MyApp]_ appended to updates sent from my API > application? > > Just fill out this handy form! Note that you must have a Twitter > account and must be signed in to submit the form. We only approve > applications and sites that appear legitimate and in the best interest > of Twitter, Inc. and our community. We do not approve requests to link > to personal sites and weblogs, marketing materials, or anything that > rubs us the wrong way." > > I filled the form, but overall not sure of the procedure? Wait for a response and a source key. It may take a few days depending on the backlog. They'll notify you when it's ready to go. -- ------------------------------------ personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * [email protected] -- Please dispose of this message in the usual manner. -- Mission: Impossible -
