"X Removes Ability for Premium Users to Hide Blue Checks"

X is removing the ability for Premium users to hide their blue checkmarks, a feature that was made optional last summer. The blue check lost its status as a symbol of verification after X shifted to a paid verification system under Elon Musk's ownership, and it became associated with paid Premium subscriptions. The feature was also abused by scammers and impersonators, leading to online harassment and mass blocking. Despite some users opting to hide their blue checks, they will no longer have the choice as X plans to remove this feature.