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This isn't really a good solution for mobile phones which change IP address frequently.

• fnordfnordfnord 13y ago
  Of course it isn't. But I can't imagine why the AP would want anyone to send tweets on their behalf from a mobile phone. Maybe there isn't a single solution that meets the needs of every user.
  • xxpor 13y ago
    >But I can't imagine why the AP would want anyone to send tweets on their behalf from a mobile phone. Reporters in the field? Especially in a breaking news situation where they want to be first.
    • fnordfnordfnord 13y ago
      Are you suggesting that there may be many AP reporters who are authorized to tweet on AP's behalf from the field, implying a total lack of editorial control (and probably a total lack of coordination as well)? I think that is very unlikely. I'd find it very hard to believe that there isn't a very well defined system in place to control all official correspondence. They have a news desk that is staffed 24hrs per day. Surely a person there could monitor tweets or communications from reporters in the field. I'd even expect there to be a different individual with the keys to the Twittermachine.