Blue Tick Gone: Celebrities, politicians, world leaders, journalists lost Twitter verification badge
Twitter, the popular social media platform, recently made a major change to its verification process, causing many prominent users to lose their coveted blue checkmarks. Even high-profile figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli have been affected by this change.
The blue checkmark was intended to verify the authenticity of a user's account, indicating that the account belonged to a genuine person or entity. However, Twitter's new CEO, Elon Musk, has decided to get rid of what he described as a "lords and peasants system." This system allowed some people, particularly those with large followings, to become verified more easily than others.
As a result of the change, many prominent individuals and organizations have lost their verified status. This includes world leaders, such as the Pope, as well as big businessmen and philanthropists like Bill Gates. Even celebrities like Selena Gomez have been affected.
The loss of verified status has led to concerns about the spread of misinformation and the potential for impersonation. During emergencies, it is crucial for people to be able to rely on verified accounts to receive accurate and timely information. Additionally, the ease with which people can now be impersonated by simply paying $8 for a blue tick is a major cause for concern.
Despite these concerns, Elon Musk has decided to pay from his own pocket to keep the blue ticks of certain high-profile individuals, including LeBron James, Stephen King, and William Shatner. However, it remains unclear whether or not he will extend this offer to others in the future.
Overall, the removal of Twitter's verification system has had a significant impact on the platform's most prominent users. While Musk's decision to pay for certain individuals' blue ticks may alleviate some concerns, it remains to be seen whether or not this will be a permanent solution.
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