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Elon Musk’s Twitter Promised a Purge of Blue Check Marks: Here’s What Happened
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is a frequent and often controversial user of Twitter, where he has more than 59 million followers. In early April, he caused a stir on the social media platform by announcing that Twitter would be purging blue check marks from verified accounts. However, what actually happened was not quite what he promised.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what happened with Twitter’s blue check mark verification system, what Elon Musk’s role was in the situation, and what it means for the future of social media verification.
What is the Blue Check Mark Verification System?
The blue check mark verification system is a way for Twitter to indicate that a particular account belongs to a public figure, celebrity, or other notable individual. The verification mark is intended to help prevent impersonation, and it can also lend credibility to the account and its tweets.
In the past, Twitter has granted blue check marks to accounts based on a variety of criteria, including the person’s job title, publication credits, and public speaking engagements. However, the system has been criticized for being opaque and inconsistent, with some users being denied verification despite…
