Thanks. The app is similar to blip.fm where a user announces an action/ something they are enjoying/enjoyed and then broadcasts this information via text & a link to their followers. Like listening to the new song check it out here.
What would you suggest for implementation in that regards? thanks again On Mar 22, 4:23 pm, Cameron Kaiser <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 > -
