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This is how the Tweet buttons looked on this blog briefly last night:

![Boosted Tweet stats](https://i0.wp.com/www.onemanandhisblog.com/content/images/2010/09/TweetBoost.png?resize=259%2C108)
Shortly thereafter, it returned to its accustomed single-digit level. It was probably something to do with Twitter’s switch to [OAuth](http://oauth.net "OAuth")-only authentication overnight.
i wonder how many managed-IT publishing houses have all sorts of problems with people’s Twitter clients stopping working this morning?
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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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