paternalistic-twitter-proxy

Twitter proxy that refuses status updates with location metadata.
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Author: Ryan Wolf <rwolf@borderstylo.com>
Date:   Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:47:55 -0700

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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md @@ -1,13 +1,12 @@ Paternalistic Twitter Proxy == -Paternatlistic Twitter Proxy intercepts status updates, and refuses to proxy -updates that include location metadata. +Twitter proxy that refuses status updates with location metadata. Motivation === -I really like using Seesmic's Twitter client for Android, but I worry the teeny +I really like using (Seesmic for Android)[http://seesmic.com/products/android], but I worry the teeny form factor will make it easy for me to accidentally tweet things I don't intend (like my location). @@ -15,9 +14,9 @@ Twitter does a great job of making you check a "include locations" box in your settings before you can include locations in your tweets, but: * I can check that box from my phone in a fit of madness. -* Twitter is free to take away that requirement without notice. +* Twitter doesn't need to consult with me before changing its policy on location metadata. -Install +Installation === On a public-facing server with node 0.4.2 or greater: @@ -27,7 +26,7 @@ On a public-facing server with node 0.4.2 or greater: Alternate Installation on Duostack === -If you have a beta account at duostack: +If you have a beta account at [duostack](http://www.duostack.com/): $ gem install duostack $ duostack create $NAME @@ -41,15 +40,20 @@ Setup Seesmic for Android Assuming you have Seesmic for Android installed and a Twitter account" -* Start up Seesmic -* Click on that adorable raccoon head to get the Accounts section -* Click on the plus sign to get to "Add an account" -* Choose "Twitter proxy" -* Enter Twitter username and password -* Uncheck "Use secure connection" -* Enter the address of your proxy in "REST API server" and "Search API server" fields -* Make sure "Use XAuth" is checked -* Scroll back up to the top and click "Sign In" +# Start up Seesmic +# Click on that adorable raccoon head to get the Accounts section +# Click on the plus sign to get to "Add an account" +# Choose "Twitter proxy" +# Enter Twitter username and password +# Uncheck "Use secure connection" +# Enter the address of your proxy in "REST API server" and "Search API server" fields +# Make sure "Use XAuth" is checked +# Scroll back up to the top and click "Sign In" + +Thanks +=== + +Paternalistic Twitter Proxy relies heavily on nodejitsu's [node-http-proxy](https://github.com/nodejitsu/node-http-proxy). License ===