Open thread on Like functionality on scripting.com

[scripting]

I wanted a Like function on my blog, for a long time, so I finally picked it off the todo list and implemented it.

Yes, I do plan to release the code and document it. The goal is to create this functionality outside the commercial social nets.

I use Twitter ID so we have a name to associate with every user. It does not post anything to Twitter.

The backend is a MySQL database. It keeps three bits of info on each Like:

1. screenname

2. URL

3. timestamp

1 and 2 are the key.

If you have questions ask them here.

[lbukys]

Like, except --- It's asking for way too much permission:

This application will be able to:
Read Tweets from your timeline.
See who you follow, and follow new people.
Update your profile.
Post Tweets for you.

[scripting]

Your recourse it to not give it permission. There isn't that much granularity in the permissions.

[scripting]

I changed the way the thumb works in Like. Now, when you click the thumb, it fills in, when you click it again it toggles to being open. It used to flip to down. This was confusing. Now it doesn't flip, it's always up. I think this feels better, burns fewer braincells.

[scripting]

I released the code today.

http://scripting.com/2018/11/16.html#a154825

Dave