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X strips 'legacy' blue checks from unpaid accounts

Apr 20, 2023 · Documented · social-media

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Twitter removed verification badges from legacy verified accounts that did not pay for a subscription, making it harder to identify authentic public figures and institutions.

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Source: Elon Musk pays for Stephen King and LeBron James to keep Twitter blue ticks | X | The Guardian

1. Elon Musk pays for Stephen King and LeBron James to keep Twitter blue ticks | X | The Guardian
2. Elon Musk gives complimentary Twitter verification to LeBron James, Stephen King, and William Shatner | The Verge
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