Jul 4, 2007

Flickr Facebook Integration Undux

Uh, so. Apparently I didn't read the interface before I ruthlessly culled this application. Turns out, the place I was previously putting my username (alexdodge) now accepts the unique identifier that Flickr uses for me (7267036@N04.) With that bit of knowledge, everything works again. So, I'm back to using Erik Weiss's app.

Why am I back, when I said the new application was "snazzy", nay, "very snazzy?"

First, I appreciate the simple interface. When I go to update photos, there's only three text fields, and the instructions for using them are right there. ZuPort Flickr had over a page of options with javascript help popups, and I ended up leaving nearly all of them on their default setting.

Next, it doesn't try to awkwardly emulate browsing Flicker from within Facebook. It just throws up however many photos I want and acts as a gateway to the vast and inevitably disappointing world of my flickr photos.

Also, the photos are tiled without margins, which, to me, looks better.

Lastly, the author contacted me, which is super nifty. Seriously, super nifty.