Elon Musk's plan for Twitter Blue appears to have backfired, with many users expecting a purge of blue check marks only to see one prominent account lose its verification. Instead of sweeping away the coveted badges, it seems Musk has singled out a single high-profile publication that he dislikes.
Twitter announced in April that it would be "winding down" the old blue checks system and replacing them with a new payment model for verified accounts. To stay verified, users had to pay $8 per month for Twitter Blue. However, instead of removing the existing verification marks, most legacy blue check holders found their badges unchanged but now labeled as "verified because it's subscribed to Twitter Blue or is a legacy verified account."
This subtle change has caused confusion among users and experts alike. While it may have reduced impersonation risks for some high-profile accounts, it could also make it easier for scammers to target verified users. Inauthentic behavior on the platform remains a significant concern.
Musk's intentions behind this move remain unclear, with his claims of treating everyone equally appearing to be at odds with the reality. By reserving verification for paid users only, Musk may be prioritizing revenue over fairness and safety. The price of Twitter Blue has already shot up 20% after Musk promoted dogecoin, highlighting the billionaire's continued focus on this cryptocurrency.
This latest development in Twitter's transformation under Musk highlights the ongoing struggles with user experience and trust. As the platform continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how effectively Musk will balance competing interests and priorities.
Twitter announced in April that it would be "winding down" the old blue checks system and replacing them with a new payment model for verified accounts. To stay verified, users had to pay $8 per month for Twitter Blue. However, instead of removing the existing verification marks, most legacy blue check holders found their badges unchanged but now labeled as "verified because it's subscribed to Twitter Blue or is a legacy verified account."
This subtle change has caused confusion among users and experts alike. While it may have reduced impersonation risks for some high-profile accounts, it could also make it easier for scammers to target verified users. Inauthentic behavior on the platform remains a significant concern.
Musk's intentions behind this move remain unclear, with his claims of treating everyone equally appearing to be at odds with the reality. By reserving verification for paid users only, Musk may be prioritizing revenue over fairness and safety. The price of Twitter Blue has already shot up 20% after Musk promoted dogecoin, highlighting the billionaire's continued focus on this cryptocurrency.
This latest development in Twitter's transformation under Musk highlights the ongoing struggles with user experience and trust. As the platform continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how effectively Musk will balance competing interests and priorities.
... i mean, come on, single out a high-profile account to lose its verification? that's just weird. like, what even is the criteria here? did he not consult with anyone or just wing it and hope for the best? 
this whole thing just smells like another one of his money-grab schemes to me... i mean, i get it, verifying users can be a pain in the ass, but do you really have to make it that complicated?! 
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I think Elon Musk is trying to squeeze every last penny from his users. First, he increases the price of Twitter Blue by 20% after promoting dogecoin 
. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take, I just want a platform that feels trustworthy again 
. i still don't get why we need to pay to stay verified, shouldn't it be free if you're legit? this new system is all confusing and makes me think there's another agenda at play 
... maybe musk wants to weed out the "fake accounts" but really he's just trying to squeeze more $$$ out of us 
. And can we talk about how Musk's intentions are kinda shady? Like, is he just trying to make more money off us or what? 
. Like, I get that Elon wants to make some cash off this thing, but come on, can't we just have a fair system for verifying accounts? It feels like he's playing favorites with the big names and not thinking about all the scammers out there who could be taking advantage of this setup. And what's up with him changing it in the first place? I mean, I know some people might think $8 is nothing, but for a lot of us, that's a decent chunk of change 
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like what if it happens to u? u'll be left out in the cold lolol. and honestly, $8 a month is already kinda steep 
. Like, what's good with single out one high-profile publication that Musk just can't stand? It's all about the Benjamins, folks 
. And honestly, this whole thing is a mess 
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. Now it's all about Musk and his cryptocurrency dogecoin... I don't get why he's so fixated on that stuff 
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i'm telling u their cold brew is LIFE.CHANGING. i was just thinking about trying some today but then i realized i totally forgot my wallet in the living room . anyhoo back to twitters mess... i feel like musk is just winging it on this one & it's gonna come back to bite him 
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It's like they're trying to make it harder for users to figure out who's real and who's not. And don't even get me started on the price increase 
... like, what's the point of that? 
. It's weird that he's going after a specific publication - is this some kinda vendetta? 
