Topic: Twitter Api

Elon Musk implements rate limits on Twitter, restricting the number of posts users can view daily to combat data scraping. The hosts criticize these moves, along with the removal of public access to tweets for non-logged-in users, as detrimental to the platform's health. They promote No Agenda Social and the Mastodon network as decentralized alternatives for followers to stay connected without corporate restrictions.

Twitter is reportedly integrating the Strike API and the Lightning Network for streaming payments, a system similar to the one used in Podcasting 2.0. The hosts also mention that Michael Savage has joined the Podcasting 2.0 ecosystem. They emphasize the "value-for-value" model as the only way to remain independent of corporate interests.

The hosts discuss why their tweets are not appearing in followers' feeds, speculating that the Twitter algorithm may be flagging their accounts as bots. Adam Curry notes that his use of the API to post show art and his lack of a "blue checkmark" may be contributing to his low visibility. They encourage users to move to No Agenda Social to avoid algorithmic manipulation.

Twitter has introduced a new tiered pricing structure for its API, charging nearly $2,900 per month for full streaming access. Separately, the Library of Congress has abandoned its project to archive every tweet, citing the overwhelming volume of data.

A host experienced a Twitter account restriction while attempting to post a live show announcement through the Freedom Controller app. The platform's automated systems flagged the request as potential spam, likely due to the repetitive nature of the bi-weekly templates used for the last several years. Attempts to bypass the filter by removing images or changing the text were unsuccessful, indicating a possible shadowban or algorithmic block on the specific API usage.

Twitter is tightening its API restrictions, cutting off third-party developers to force users onto its official apps and website. The hosts discuss the prevalence of bots and fake personas on social networks, arguing that "likes" and follower counts are often manipulated by PR firms.

A Canadian man stole a Cessna 172 and flew it into U.S. airspace, reportedly hoping to be shot down by fighter jets. Adam Curry explains his technical process for scraping headlines from Twitter news accounts and using an API to automatically transcode them into MP3 audio for his stream.

Adam Curry describes the development of a new Twitter-based application ("twap") for the No Agenda stream that allows users to request music via direct messages. The system automates the search for tracks across the internet, though Curry notes the challenges of metadata accuracy and mislabeled files.

The focus shifts to social media tools, specifically the use of TweetDeck and the Twitter API. Features such as Boolean logic searches, tag clouds from TwitScoop, and the Adobe Air platform are detailed. The "noagenda" hashtag is established as the primary way for listeners to communicate with the program.