Twitter VIPs Upset Over Elon Musk's Blue Check Mark Policy

Twitter users who were verified for free, including celebrities and journalists, could lose their blue check marks if they don't pay for a premium subscription, which costs up to $11 a month. Twitter's billionaire owner and CEO, Elon Musk, has been pushing for more people to pay for the service, arguing that the blue verification marks have become an undeserved status symbol for elite personalities and news reporters. However, some users, including William Shatner and Monica Lewinsky, have balked at the idea of paying for something that was previously free. The move also raises concerns about impersonation and the spread of misinformation on the platform.