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Facebook Reader is a utility that runs in the background on the Flow server, such as TweetOut or Super Ticker. The Facebook Reader utility connects directly to your Flow database. This utility reaches out to Facebook and returns valid content based on your topics and searches created in Flow.
 
The Facebook Reader utility requires you to sign in with a valid Facebook user account because Facebook does not allow anonymous access to posts. Any client application requesting post information must have valid credentials. As a result, posts and groups that you have access to as a Facebook user are available to you in Flow for playlists and output.
 
When you sign in, no information is used or shared and you can control application visibility for the Bannister Lake application via Facebook. You can also revoke access to the application at any time.

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Important:

  • This utility must be running, and you must be signed in with a valid Facebook user account in order to receive new content.
  • The system running the Facebook Reader utility must also have Microsoft® Internet Explorer® version 9 or higher installed.
  • If you are troubleshooting a lack of new content, ensure that the Facebook Reader utility is running and functional. Your troubleshooting steps differ depending on how you access your Bannister Lake solution, as follows.

  

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Running a Cloud Instance

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Customers using a cloud instance of TweetOut or Super Ticker do not need to manage the Facebook Reader themselves; Bannister Lake manages it for you. For assistance with your instance of Facebook Reader, contact Bannister Lake Support. 

Running a Local Instance

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Customers using a local instance of TweetOut or Super Ticker can access and manage their own instance of Facebook Reader.

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