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Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by willu »

nathancahill wrote: post #19
willu wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, Twitter streaming API plus several other data sources (Facebook, Reddit, forums, etc.). It's enough for us since we're always filtering by keywords or users. We were also granted elevated access.

What was the process like for elevated access? I'm deciding between using Gnip or Twitter's streaming API today actually.

It was pretty straightforward in our case. We had to show them that we had use cases that weren't feasible with the default access level and also demonstrate that we weren't competing with their user experience at all. Not sure how much it mattered but we had been using their streaming API for almost as long as it existed.

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by thevaibhav »

I've often wondered if there's any hidden terminology in some of these press release, eg: "http://venturebeat.com/2014/04/15/twitter-buys-gnip-taking-o...

"To that end, we have agreed to acquire Gnip" - I'm wondering for example if the "agreed to acquire Gnip" means that Twitter doesn't see this as a high-value acquisition on the same level as Crashlytics or Mopub.

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by mark_l_watson »

Sorry, off topic, but:

Question: is Twitter's free "garden hose" sampled data stream still available?

I used to use the small garden hose sample of near real time tweets. I just tried running an old script to fetch the garden hose and it didn't work.

On topic: I thought that the Gnip business model was interesting, and I can't help but think that the other data sources that Gnip processes and resells may not like this aquisition.

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by Ianvdl »

mark_l_watson wrote: post #23

Sorry, off topic, but: Question: is Twitter's free "garden hose" sampled data stream still available? I used to use the small garden hose sample of near real time tweets. I just tried running an old script to fetch the garden hose and it didn't work. On topic: I thought that the Gnip business model was interesting, and I can't help but think that the other data sources that Gnip processes and resells may not like thi…

Yes it is.

The API changed and now requires authentication, so that might be why your script wasn't working.

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by applecore »

AznHisoka wrote: post #6

So Twitter basically acquired their own data? Hmm.. more proof I dun know how Silicon Valley works.

Twitter provides their raw data to multiple outside companies. These companies compete with each other to add value to the raw data, while Twitter focuses on solving its core problems. Everyone wins. (Except Twitter's users, who make these companies millions of dollars without a penny in return.)

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by nacs »

thevaibhav wrote: post #22

I've often wondered if there's any hidden terminology in some of these press release, eg: " http://venturebeat.com/2014/04/15/twitter-buys-gnip-taking-o... "To that end, we have agreed to acquire Gnip" - I'm wondering for example if the "agreed to acquire Gnip" means that Twitter doesn't see this as a high-value acquisition on the same level as Crashlytics or Mopub.

I found that phrasing weird in the blog as well: "Today I’m pleased to announce that Twitter has agreed to acquire Gnip".

Makes it sound like they almost forced the acquisition on Twitter.

I'm not sure that Gnip is a 'high value acquisition' for Twitter though - AFAIK they're basically just re-streaming Twitter fire hose data which Twitter could do themselves. This is probably just a way for Twitter to lock down/get even more control over their ecosystem.

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by nostromo »

thevaibhav wrote: post #22

I've often wondered if there's any hidden terminology in some of these press release, eg: " http://venturebeat.com/2014/04/15/twitter-buys-gnip-taking-o... "To that end, we have agreed to acquire Gnip" - I'm wondering for example if the "agreed to acquire Gnip" means that Twitter doesn't see this as a high-value acquisition on the same level as Crashlytics or Mopub.

"we’ve agreed to acquire MoPub"

https://blog.twitter.com/2013/driving-mobile-advertising-for...

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by dfgonzalez »

Ianvdl wrote: post #24
mark_l_watson wrote: post #23

Sorry, off topic, but: Question: is Twitter's free "garden hose" sampled data stream still available? I used to use the small garden hose sample of near real time tweets. I just tried running an old script to fetch the garden hose and it didn't work. On topic: I thought that the Gnip business model was interesting, and I can't help but think that the other data sources that Gnip processes and resells may not like thi…

Yes it is. The API changed and now requires authentication, so that might be why your script wasn't working.

Are you sure the Garden Hose has free access? I can't find any public access to it in the docs, everything directs me to their "data partners", which charge for this information.

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by Ianvdl »

dfgonzalez wrote: post #28
Ianvdl wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes it is. The API changed and now requires authentication, so that might be why your script wasn't working.

Are you sure the Garden Hose has free access? I can't find any public access to it in the docs, everything directs me to their "data partners", which charge for this information.

I'm assuming you and the OP are referring to the Streaming API? More info here: https://dev.twitter.com/docs/api/streaming

Re: Twitter Acquires Gnip

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Post by enjo »

applecore wrote: post #25
AznHisoka wrote: post #6

So Twitter basically acquired their own data? Hmm.. more proof I dun know how Silicon Valley works.

Twitter provides their raw data to multiple outside companies. These companies compete with each other to add value to the raw data, while Twitter focuses on solving its core problems. Everyone wins. (Except Twitter's users, who make these companies millions of dollars without a penny in return.)

I would imagine Twitters users are getting some kind of value of out of the service. Otherwise they wouldn't use it.
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