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social-media2 years ago•4 min saved

Twitter Verification Drama: Epic CEO and Elon Musk Clash with Celebs Over Blue Checks.

Tim Sweeney, the majority owner of Epic Games, criticized Twitter's verification process and the #BlockTheBlue campaign, calling its supporters "losers and goons." Sweeney believes that Twitter's verification system should be a meritocracy, where everyone has an equal chance, and merit is earned rather than anointed by a corporation. He is upset about the substitution of a "meritocracy" for a system of identification that broke down to become what he calls a "perk."

via WRAL TechWire|

#blocktheblue #meritocracy #social-media

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Elon Musk's Twitter Blue Check Controversy: Memes, Fanboy Moments, and Free Restorations.

Elon Musk is trolling Twitter users who complain about receiving free blue checkmarks or back the #BlockTheBlue campaign. He has given free checkmarks to some users who have been vocal about blocking others who pay for verification. Celebrities including Lil Nas X and Bette Midler have said they did not pay for Twitter Blue. Mashable journalist Matt Binder received a free checkmark after writing about the campaign. Musk's actions appear to be in response to the campaign gaining steam.

via Business Insider|

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social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

Twitter's Verification System Under Fire: Users Take Action

Twitter users who paid $8 a month for Twitter Blue to keep their legacy verification checkmarks are being targeted by a "Block the Blue" campaign. As blue checkmarks disappeared, users campaigned to block and ignore those who pay up to keep their checkmark. Elon Musk, who took over Twitter in October, has yet to comment on the trending hashtag meant to undermine Twitter's new verification system.

via Business Insider|

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