"X Introduces Reply Lockdown: Verified Accounts Only"

Users on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, can now lock replies to only allow comments from verified accounts. This change, introduced after Elon Musk launched paid verification for Twitter Blue, has raised concerns about limiting the ability to refute misinformation. While the move aims to reduce harassment and trolling, critics argue that it creates a "pay to win mode" and fails to address the presence of bots with verified labels.