It looks like the two requests don't always return the same content. I'm seeing the xml version return the following.. .... <status> <created_at>Sat Aug 29 14:23:24 +0000 2009</created_at> <id>3625414292</id> - <text> It's probably bad form to wear a white dress to a bridal shower when you're not the bride right? Pity, b/c I have a dress I'm dying to wear. </text> <source> ....
and the json return this .... status":{..."text":"Next named storm is developing. Hope it does not get into the Gulf in time to ruin people's Labor Day plans.","created_at":"Tue Aug 25 12:34:19 +0000 2009",... Notice that the status is from several days ago. The user in question has a protected account, if that makes a difference.