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social-media1 year ago

"Confusion and Controversy Surrounding X's Free Blue Check Verification for Popular Users"

Elon Musk's X has restored free blue check marks to influential users with large followings as part of a policy change announced last month. The blue checks are now tied to the number of verified subscriber followers, with accounts over 2,500 receiving Premium features for free. However, X reserves the right to cancel these free subscriptions at its discretion. Some verified users have expressed confusion and reluctance about the change, while others see it as a way for X to increase the prestige of being verified and potentially encourage more users to pay for the Premium service.

via The Washington Post|
#blue-check-mark#elon-musk#social-media
social-media1 year ago

"Elon Musk's X Reinstates Free Blue Checks for Influential Users"

Elon Musk initially removed blue check marks from Twitter users who refused to pay for his subscription service, framing it as a democratization effort, but it was always a money-making proposition. However, chaos ensued as people could buy blue check marks, leading to impersonation and confusion. Musk eventually realized his mistake and started giving back blue check marks for free to popular accounts, acknowledging that the value of the badge was in blending in and feigning importance.

via Slate|
#blue-check-mark#content-moderation#elon-musk
social-media1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts as 'X' Automatically Restores Blue Checks for High-Follower Accounts"

Elon Musk's decision to bring back the blue check mark to some Twitter accounts for free has caused backlash, with users feeling embarrassed and stigmatized by the involuntary conferral of the blue ticks. Musk's move to offer free memberships and criticize the verification system has devalued the once prestigious status symbol, turning it into a symbol of willingness to pay for online status. This has led to a backlash from users and a loss of the blue check mark's original purpose in identifying legitimate accounts.

via MSNBC|
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social-media1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts as Blue Check Marks Return to Influential X Accounts"

After a year of absence, blue check marks have reappeared on some large and influential accounts on X, following Elon Musk's changes to the platform. Musk announced that accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would receive X Premium features for free, including the return of the blue check mark. However, the blue check mark has become associated with paying for a subscription and has been a target of mockery. Some recipients are choosing to hide the check mark, and many previously verified accounts with smaller followings have not been restored to their former status. Additionally, Musk announced a "purge of bots & trolls" and Meta's Threads is attracting disgruntled X users.

via NBC News|
#blue-check-mark#elon-musk#premium-features
social-media2 years ago

Stephen King's Confusion with Twitter's Blue Check Drama.

Stephen King, who has over 7.1 million Twitter followers, discusses his encounters with Elon Musk on Twitter, the changes happening on the platform, and why he will never pay for the privilege to post. King believes that Twitter is a great site for fun and recommends things he has read or seen that he is enthusiastic about. He also thinks that Musk made the whole electric car stuff serious and admires him for it. However, he finds it ridiculous that Musk spent $44 billion to buy Twitter, which is essentially a social media plaything.

via Slate|
#blue-check-mark#elon-musk#online-presence
social-media2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding Twitter's Blue Verification Checkmarks

Elon Musk's new pay-to-play verification system on Twitter, which allows anyone to get a blue check mark if they pay for a monthly Twitter Blue subscription, is causing chaos. Musk has been gifting check marks back to some celebrities, leading to confusion and mixing up of celebrity accounts with Twitter Blue subscribers, many of them trolls and Elon fans. The new system is also allowing the spread of potentially dangerous misinformation by giving a badge of authenticity to impersonators. The debacle casts doubt on Musk's ability to turn Twitter into a profitable business and his commitment to treating celebrities and regular users equally.

via Vox.com|
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social-media2 years ago

Twitter Verification System in Disarray as Blue Ticks Disappear.

Twitter's recent rollback of blue check marks from celebrities, journalists, and government agencies has caused chaos on the platform, with immediate impersonations of government accounts and the removal of labels previously used to identify Chinese and Russian propaganda. Media organizations lost their gold verification badges, and prominent Twitter users refused to pay to keep their badges, prompting Elon Musk to personally intervene. The change has made it more difficult for users to determine an account's authenticity and potentially undermines Twitter's central role as a hub for news.

via CNN|
#authenticity#blue-check-mark#elon-musk
social-media2 years ago

Elon Musk's Twitter Verification Controversy Continues with Celebrities and Trolls Alike

Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX, is personally paying for Twitter Blue subscriptions on behalf of high-profile accounts, including LeBron James, William Shatner, and Stephen King, who had previously complained about the subscription service. It is unclear whether other verified accounts, including Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Britney Spears, are also paying for Twitter Blue or if Twitter is waiving the fees. Musk's move comes after Twitter's mass revocation of thousands of "legacy" verified blue check-marks, which he had promised to do to purge the "corrupt" system.

via Variety|
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social-media2 years ago

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.

via NBC News|
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social-media2 years ago

Twitter Celebrities Resist Paying for Blue Check Marks Amidst Elon Musk's Push.

Twitter users, including celebrities and journalists, who were verified for free with a blue check mark may lose their status if they don't pay up to $11 a month for a premium subscription. Twitter's 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.

via ABC News|
#blue-check-mark#elon-musk#premium-subscription
social-media2 years ago

Twitter Celebrities Clash with Elon Musk Over Blue Checkmark Fees

Twitter users, including celebrities and journalists, who were verified for free with a blue check mark may lose their status if they don't pay up to $11 a month for a premium subscription. Twitter's 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.

via The Associated Press|
#blue-check-mark#elon-musk#premium-subscription
social-media2 years ago

Twitter to Remove Blue Checkmarks Unless Users Pay for Verification

Twitter will remove blue check marks, once used to denote notable accounts whose identities had been verified, unless users pay $8 a month. Elon Musk said he would expand a preexisting paid version of Twitter to include paying for a blue check mark. Organizations can verify their accounts for $1,000 a month, while affiliate organizations can receive a check mark for $50. Musk's new plan for blue check marks could lead to confusion on the app about whether accounts truly have their identities verified.

via The Washington Post|
#blue-check-mark#elon-musk#paid-subscription