Twitter began removing thousands of verification check marks on Thursday, following through on a promise made by new owner Elon Musk to rid the site of what he decried as a “lords & peasants system.”
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter began removing thousands of verification check marks on Thursday, following through on a promise made by new owner Elon Musk to rid the site of what he decried as a “lords & peasants system.”The signature blue badges, for years held by public figures including celebrities, journalists, professional athletes and politicians, were rolled out in an effort to signify the authenticity of accounts subject to impersonation.
“Widespread verification will democratize journalism & empower the voice of the people,” Musk tweeted Nov. 6. Many Twitter users reported their verification marks were disappearing and reappearing Thursday afternoon, before most appeared permanently deleted.than initially promised. Musk, who bought the company in October for $54.
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