Twitter's Blue Check Verification System Faces Controversy and Backlash.

After a two-day purge of "legacy checkmarks," Elon Musk has restored the blue checkmarks of some of Twitter's biggest names, including Stephen King and Chrissy Teigen. Musk had previously introduced an $8-a-month Twitter Blue verification system, which caused chaos when he decided to only verify those who paid the fee. Musk initially attempted to cast his capitulation as an epic troll, but the move appeared to be much more far-reaching than a mere prank on those who had criticized the verification system.